Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School

08/25/2026

🎬 THEY HAVE THE MIC NOW! 🎤

ABCT Teen Talk TV is coming this fall with SIX powerful episodes featuring young people sitting across from some of New Orleans’ most influential leaders, artists, and changemakers.

From City Hall to the justice system… from fashion and entertainment to the history and culture of New Orleans, our teens are asking the questions, listening to the answers, and discovering the power of their own voices.

Our inaugural season features:

• New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno
• District Attorney Jason Williams
• New Orleans Fashion Designers
• Award-winning actor, director & businessman Wendell Pierce
• The Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, in a special 60-minute celebration
• Judge Clinton Smith, in an important conversation about juvenile prevention—reaching young people before they enter the justice system

This is more than television.

It is exposure.
It is education.
It is culture.
It is opportunity.
And most importantly—it gives our young people a seat at the table.

ABCT TEEN TALK TV
🎤 REAL TOPICS. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL IMPACT.

📺 Coming this fall on My54 WUPL-TV

Young Voices. Big Conversations. Real Impact.

08/20/2026

Day One of ABCT Teen Talk TV is a wrap!

A huge thank you to Mayor Helena Moreno for taking the time to meet with our young people and welcome us to City Hall. What a wonderful experience for the kids of Anthony Bean Community Theater! 💙

Special shoutout to NOVAC for lending us equipment and helping make our first day of filming possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Stay tuned to watch ABCT Teen Talk TV this fall on My54 WUPL-TV!

07/17/2026

🎥 YOUR STORY COULD CHANGE A YOUNG PERSON'S LIFE.

The young people of New Orleans are watching. They're listening. They're asking questions. And they deserve to hear from the people who are making a difference in our community.

As we prepare for Season 3 of ABCT Reality Teen Talk TV, we're inviting community leaders, elected officials, educators, entrepreneurs, artists, healthcare professionals, business owners, clergy, nonprofit leaders, first responders, and everyday heroes to sit down with our teen hosts for honest, meaningful conversations.

Our students don't ask questions to create headlines—they ask questions to gain wisdom, understanding, and hope.

This is more than a television show.

It's a classroom.
It's a leadership lab.
It's a bridge between generations.

If you have a story to tell...
If you've dedicated your life to serving others...
If you believe in investing in the next generation...

We would be honored to feature you as a guest on ABCT Teen Talk TV.

Or perhaps you know someone whose life, career, or service deserves to be highlighted. We'd love to hear from you.

📧 Nominate yourself or someone else by emailing a short biography to:
[email protected]

📞 To schedule an interview:
(504) 862-PLAY (7529)

Together, let's show our young people what's possible when leadership, service, and purpose come together.

Your Voice. Their Future. Our Community.

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

🎭 THEY HAVE A STORY TO TELL... WILL YOU BE THERE TO HEAR IT?

More than 75 young performers from across the Greater New Orleans area have spent the summer discovering their voices, building confidence, and bringing an original story to life.

Now, they're ready.

Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School proudly presents the WORLD PREMIERE of ON DA BLOCK! — an original New Orleans hip-hop musical celebrating youth, family, culture, and community.

From laughter and friendship to dreams, challenges, and hope, these remarkable young artists will take you on a journey that reflects the heart of our city.

This isn't just a play.

It's months of hard work...
It's courage...
It's creativity...
It's young people proving what they can accomplish when someone believes in them.

🎟 July 10 & 11 at 8:00 PM
🎟 July 12 at 3:00 PM (Matinee)

📍 Southern University at New Orleans Performing Arts Center
6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA

Tickets
Adults: $20
Children & Students: $15

📞 (504) 862-PLAY (7529)

Come celebrate the next generation of storytellers.

ABCT — More Than a Theater. It's Culture.

07/11/2026

🎭❤️ SUPPORT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF ON DA BLOCK!

What an incredible opening night! We are so grateful for the love our cast has received from the community. Seeing audience members leave the theater singing songs from the show reminded us why we do this work.

If you haven't seen ON DA BLOCK!, there's still time!

🎟 Remaining Performances:
📅 Saturday – 8:00 PM
📅 Sunday – 3:00 PM (Final Performance)

📍 Southern University at New Orleans Performing Arts Center

Tickets
🎟 Adults: $20
🎟 Children & Students: $15
📞 (504) 862-PLAY (7529)

Can't make the show but would still like to support our young artists?

❤️ Your donation helps us continue providing quality theater education, youth productions, scholarships, costumes, sets, and opportunities for the next generation of performers.

Use the payment options below to:
✅ Purchase tickets
✅ Make a donation
✅ Support ABCT programs
✅ Register for future classes and productions

Every gift—large or small—helps us continue changing lives through the arts.

Thank you for believing in our young people and in the mission of the Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School.

ABCT — More Than a Theater. It's Culture.

07/10/2026

🎭 THEY HAVE A STORY TO TELL... WILL YOU BE THERE TO HEAR IT?

More than 75 young performers from across the Greater New Orleans area have spent the summer discovering their voices, building confidence, and bringing an original story to life.

Now, they're ready.

Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School proudly presents the WORLD PREMIERE of ON DA BLOCK! — an original New Orleans hip-hop musical celebrating youth, family, culture, and community.

From laughter and friendship to dreams, challenges, and hope, these remarkable young artists will take you on a journey that reflects the heart of our city.

This isn't just a play.

It's months of hard work...
It's courage...
It's creativity...
It's young people proving what they can accomplish when someone believes in them.

🎟 July 10 & 11 at 8:00 PM
🎟 July 12 at 3:00 PM (Matinee)

📍 Southern University at New Orleans Performing Arts Center
6400 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA

Tickets
Adults: $20
Children & Students: $15

📞 (504) 862-PLAY (7529)

Come celebrate the next generation of storytellers.

ABCT — More Than a Theater. It's Culture.

07/01/2026

🎭 Behind the scenes of something special… 👀

Take a sneak peek into Mr. Anthony Bean’s newest play, On Da Block! From rehearsals to the creative process, here’s a look at the hard work, passion, and talent bringing this production to life.

This is just a glimpse of what’s coming—stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes moments and get ready for an unforgettable show! 🎬✨