Black Theatre: Permanence & Potlucks for the Future

Black Theatre’s Bold Blueprint: Building a future on⁢ Pillars of Permanence

NEW‌ YORK, NY – In a⁤ landscape where ⁣teh vibrant tapestry of Black theatre​ faces both historical erasure and persistent challenges, ‌the National Black⁤ Theatre (NBT) is⁢ leading‍ a crucial conversation‌ about its future. ⁤A recent salon, a key component ‌of NBT’s 2025/2026 season,⁢ “The Alchemy ​of Return: Remembering is a Radical Act,” ⁢served as ‍a⁣ powerful incubator for ⁣ideas,​ strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose.

This salon was a direct ‌extension of NBT’s Catalyst initiative, a⁢ program spearheaded by​ CEO Sade Lythcott and Executive Artistic director​ Jonathan McCrory since 2