National Black Theatre

The National Black Theatre is a non-profit cultural and educational corporation, and community-based theatre company located on 5th Avenue in Harlem, New York

History

The National Black Theatre is a non-profit cultural and educational corporation, and community-based theatre company that "seeks to develop a black technique of acting" based in the Harlem neighborhood of the New York City borough of Manhattan.[1][2] It was founded in 1968 by actress, director, producer, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer.[3] By 1986, it was recognized as one of the most important arts institutions in America by President Ronald Reagan.[2][4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "NYC-Arts". Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 "National Black Theatre ground breaking ceremony". New York Amsterdam News. 6 May 1989.
  3. ↑ "National Black Theatre has Action Arts Program". New York Amsterdam News. 7 Oct 1989.
  4. ↑ "National Black Theatre". Retrieved 7 February 2015.
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