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Calling all storytellers, musicians, dancers, comedians, and creators!The Annual Bronze Collective Theatre Fest is back,...
12/05/2025

Calling all storytellers, musicians, dancers, comedians, and creators!

The Annual Bronze Collective Theatre Fest is back, and we want you to be a part of it. From February 15-22, 2026, our stages will come alive with the vibrant energy, rich culture, and powerful creativity of our community. This is your invitation to share your voice and your art.

We are seeking a diverse array of performances for this celebration, including:
Theater & Drama
Dance
Storytelling
Comedy
Spoken Word
Music

Since 2014, The Bronze Collective has been dedicated to fostering collaboration and celebrating African American theatrical arts in the Greater Rochester Area. The Theatre Fest is our flagship event—a dynamic platform to engage new audiences, connect with fellow artists, and showcase the incredible talent within the Black/African Diasporic community.

The submission deadline has been extended through the end of December 2025.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a week dedicated to artistry, community, and celebration. Bring your passion to our stage and help us illuminate the richness of our culture.

Submit your event today and let your creativity shine!

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit rochesterbc.org.

AUDITIONS: "There's A Man Goin' Round Takin' Names"Calling All Actors! We are excited to announce auditions for a powerf...
11/30/2025

AUDITIONS: "There's A Man Goin' Round Takin' Names"
Calling All Actors! We are excited to announce auditions for a powerful and moving new play, "There's A Man Goin' Round Takin' Names."

This innovative theatrical work revolves around the traditional spiritual, weaving together pivotal moments and voices from the Black freedom struggle. The play moves through time—from the distant past to the recent past to the present—as a series of speakers step forward to reveal their part of our history. https://www.mpactoday.com/auditions/theresamangoingroundtakingnames

🪘BLACK THEATRE DAY 🪘| Upcoming 2026 Events
09/18/2025

🪘BLACK THEATRE DAY 🪘| Upcoming 2026 Events

🎭SANKOFA THEATRE FESTIVAL • Aug. 16-23, 2026
09/18/2025

🎭SANKOFA THEATRE FESTIVAL • Aug. 16-23, 2026

🎂 August 19-24, 2025 • Sankofa Theatre Festival 🎂 Thanks to our awesome audience for your support over the past sixteen ...
08/31/2025

🎂 August 19-24, 2025 • Sankofa Theatre Festival 🎂 Thanks to our awesome audience for your support over the past sixteen seasons of the theater festival.

▪️As the curtain came down last Sunday (8/24) after a week of one-act and full length plays, we were filled with gratitude at how you've been with us from our beginning as the Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz.

▪️Kudos to MuCCC , Multi-use Community Cultural Center, our home base for hosting us during
the majority of the time we've been in existence.

▪️ Thanks also to the The Avenue Blackbox Theatre , The Rochester Bronze Collective and local theater community for your support as well over the years.

▪️ We look forward to seeing you all next season!

🎭 MMB Theatre 1 "Bringing Life to the Stage" 🎭






Don't miss the last day of the Sankofa Theatre Fest. African American classic play God's Trombone. Community Staged Read...
08/24/2025

Don't miss the last day of the Sankofa Theatre Fest. African American classic play God's Trombone. Community Staged Reading. muccc.org

This afternoon, a great ending to a great week. Sankofa Theatre Festival. 2pm Theatrical classic God's Trombones. muccc...
08/24/2025

This afternoon, a great ending to a great week. Sankofa Theatre Festival. 2pm Theatrical classic God's Trombones. muccc.org

📊 16th Annual Sankofa Theatre Fest | Aug. 19-24📊Aug. 24 (Day Six) • Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Neighborhood o...
08/24/2025

📊 16th Annual Sankofa Theatre Fest | Aug. 19-24📊
Aug. 24 (Day Six) • Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Neighborhood of the Arts, Rochester, New York

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📅 Aug. 19-23, 7:30-10 p.m. and Aug. 24, 2 pm

This year, many events are designed to inspire audiences and artists alike.

For over 15 years, the MMB Theatre 1 Project, through the Sankofa Theatre Festival, has been at the forefront of promoting local playwrights, directors, and actors.

This year is no different.

We are excited to continue this tradition of fostering creativity and showcasing the incredible talent within our community.

With various performances, tributes, and discussions, the festival aims to provide enriching experiences for all who participate.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the arts and supporting the next generation of theater-makers.

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Admission prices include: Online $17; at the door $25.

Tickets can be purchased at www.muccc.org

📊 WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS YEAR? 📊

2025 Sankofa Theatre Festival Line-Up:

🎭 8/19 (Tuesday, Day One )
- Sankofa Opening:
God's Trombone (Preview)
Reflections 'n Reception


🎭 8/20 ( Wednesday, Day Two)
[Two One-Act Plays]
Ms. Jane Speaks
Public Service Announcement

🎭 8/21 ( Thursday, Day Three )
The Regale Life
Good Ngga


🎭 8/22 (Friday, Day Four )
Trials of Beulah

🎭 8/23 ( Saturday, Day Five )
Finals
Trials of Beulah


🎭 8/25 ( Sunday Afternoon, Day Six )
God's Trombone









🎂 SANKOFA SIXTEENTH | Hear a Sept. 2, 2015 "Connections with Evan Dawson" podcast previewing what was then the Sankofa...
08/24/2025

🎂 SANKOFA SIXTEENTH | Hear a Sept. 2, 2015 "Connections with Evan Dawson" podcast previewing what was then the Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz.

The preview of 8th annual Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz on the show featured interviews with playwright Robert Djed Snead and festival founder Curtis Rivers.

To hear the podcast, click below:
https://www.wxxinews.org/connections/2015-09-02/connections-8th-annual-sankofa-festival

FAST FORWARD TO THIS WEEK
16th annual Sankofa Theatre Festival

📆 Aug. 19-23, 7:30-10 pm and Aug. 24, 2 pm

Now called the Sankofa Theatre Festival , the festival wraps up at 2pm Sunday (August 24) at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Rochester, New York

For a full schedule of the week, go to muccc.org .

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📊 2025 Sankofa Theatre Fest | Aug 19-24, 2025 📊****Final Day | 2pm Aug. 24 (Day Six) • Multi-use Community Cultural Cent...
08/24/2025

📊 2025 Sankofa Theatre Fest | Aug 19-24, 2025 📊
****Final Day | 2pm Aug. 24 (Day Six) • Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Neighborhood of the Arts, Rochester

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📅 Aug. 19-24, 7:30-10 p.m. .

This year, many events are designed to inspire audiences and artists alike.

For over 15 years, the MMB Theatre 1 Project, through the Sankofa Theatre Festival, has been at the forefront of promoting local playwrights, directors, and actors.

This year is no different.

We are excited to continue this tradition of fostering creativity and showcasing the incredible talent within our community.

With various performances, tributes, and discussions, the festival aims to provide enriching experiences for all who participate.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the arts and supporting the next generation of theater-makers.

***

Admission prices include: Online $17; at the door $25.

Tickets can be purchased at www.muccc.org

📊 WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS YEAR? 📊

2025 Sankofa Theatre Festival Line-Up:

🎭 8/19 (Tuesday, Day One )
- Sankofa Opening:
God's Trombone (Preview)
Reflections 'n Reception


🎭 8/20 ( Wednesday, Day Two)
[Two One-Act Plays]
Ms. Jane Speaks
Public Service Announcement

🎭 8/21 ( Thursday, Day Three )
The Regale Life
Good Ngga


🎭 8/22 (Friday, Day Four )
Trials of Beulah

🎭 8/23 ( Saturday, Day Five )
Finals
Trials of Beulah


🎭 8/25 ( Sunday Afternoon, Day Six )
God's Trombone









🎭 2025-2026 UPCOMING | BLACK STAGE PLAYS Aug. 19-24 | Sankofa Theatre Festival , MuCCC | Mar. 11-29, 2026 "Joe Turner...
08/23/2025

🎭 2025-2026 UPCOMING | BLACK STAGE PLAYS
Aug. 19-24 | Sankofa Theatre Festival , MuCCC | Mar. 11-29, 2026 "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Syracuse Stage | 2026 UPCOMING BLACK STAGE PLAYS 🎭

▪️ August 19 - 24, 2025 | SANKOFA THEATRE FESTIVAL ~ Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Rochester
https://www.muccc.org/events/2025-annual-sankofa-theatre-fest

▪️ September 5 - 19, 2025 | GODSPELL ~ Ujima Company, Buffalo
https://www.ujimacoinc.org/on-stage-now

▪️ October 3 - 11, 2025 | THE AFRICAN GROVE COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III ~ Multi-use Community Cultural Center, Rochester

▪️March 7 - 22, 2026 | SWEAT ~ JCC CenterStage , Brighton https://ci.ovationtix.com/35684/production/1236379

▪️March 11 - 29, 2026 | JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE ~ Syracuse Stage , Syracuse

🪘List Compiled by the Sankofa Theatre Festival 🪘



🎭 2025-2026 UPCOMING BLACK STAGE PLAYS Aug. 19-24 | Sankofa Theatre Festival , MuCCC | Mar. 11-29, 2026 "Joe Turner's ...
08/23/2025

🎭 2025-2026 UPCOMING BLACK STAGE PLAYS
Aug. 19-24 | Sankofa Theatre Festival , MuCCC | Mar. 11-29, 2026 "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Syracuse Stage | 2026 UPCOMING BLACK STAGE PLAYS 🎭

▪️ August 19 - 24, 2025 | SANKOFA THEATRE FESTIVAL ~
https://www.muccc.org/events/2025-annual-sankofa-theatre-fest

▪️ October 3 - 11, 2025 | THE AFRICAN GROVE COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III ~ MuCCC ,

▪️March 7 - 22, 2026 | SWEAT ~ JCC CenterStage , https://ci.ovationtix.com/35684/production/1236379

▪️March 11 - 29, 2026 | JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE ~ Syracuse Stage

🪘List Compiled by the Sankofa Theatre Festival 🪘



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