Black Theatre: Permanence & Potlucks for the Future
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- 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...
- 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
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