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06/19/2026

The future of Black theatre is in phenomenal hands. 🌟🎬 Tap in for a sneak peek inside rehearsals with the eight brilliant high school finalists taking the stage for this year’s Legacy Rising Monologue Competition!

These young artists are stepping directly into their inheritance, bringing powerful, live energy to the classic works of the iconic playwrights who paved the way.

Meet the Finalists:
✨ Zara Di Lao
✨ Donnivan Brandon
✨ Jayden Hall
✨ Ny’kell Hightower
✨ Samara Johnson
✨ Lua Manhanga
✨ Nehanda Gaines
✨ Rodney L. Jones III

Presented in partnership with Ebony Repertory Theatre, this inspiring evening culminates the entire Los Angeles Black Creators Summit weekend. These voices are carrying our legacy, artistry, and cultural power forward. 🏆🔥

📍 Where: Nate Holden Performing Arts Center

🗓️ When: Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM

🎟️ How to Attend: While the daytime Summit sessions require a paid ticket, the Legacy Rising Monologue Competition is free and open to the public! You just need to RSVP to secure your seat.

Get the full weekend experience! Hit the link in our bio to lock in your Summit tickets and submit your free Legacy Rising RSVP before space fills up! 📲

Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾✨ Today, we celebrate our freedom, honor our ancestors, and protect the cultural capital we continue...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏾✨ Today, we celebrate our freedom, honor our ancestors, and protect the cultural capital we continue to build. In the spirit of honoring our past while shaping our future, the countdown is officially on.

The 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit is coming to the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center this July 10 & 11! 📲

Get ready for an incredible weekend of culture, community, and vital conversation. We’re diving into a historic opening night keynote with an iconic guest speaker, dropping first-of-its-kind industry data, hosting a powerhouse panel with film and television leaders, and showcasing live performances from incredible artists. 🎬✨

PLUS, the weekend culminates with the high-energy Legacy Rising Monologue Competition, showcasing the next generation of amazing talent bringing fresh energy to classic works. 🏆

🚨 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT NOW! 🚨

You only have 21 days left to lock in your tickets before the event kicks off. They are moving incredibly fast. Do not wait—secure your heavily discounted Summit ticket today before prices go up tomorrow and we completely sell out.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to secure your spot right now!

Legacy rises when the next generation speaks. ✨🎭Join us for our Legacy Rising Monologue Competition, the powerful culmin...
06/17/2026

Legacy rises when the next generation speaks. ✨🎭

Join us for our Legacy Rising Monologue Competition, the powerful culminating event of this year’s Los Angeles Black Creators Summit.

Formerly known as August Wilson New Voices, Legacy Rising Monologue Competition finals is a free community event celebrating the enduring legacy of four iconic Black playwrights: Lorraine Hansberry, Alice Childress, Phillip Hayes Dean, and August Wilson — and shines a spotlight on 8 extraordinary student finalists from across Los Angeles County.

Come witness an evening of bold performances, powerful storytelling, and the next generation of artists stepping into a living cultural inheritance.

Presented in partnership with Ebony Repertory Theatre, Saturday, July 11 at 7:30pm at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center.

🎟️ Free and open to the public.
RSVP now through the link in our bio.

THE ICON WILL BE IN THE BUILDING. 👑🎭✨The energy for the 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit is reaching new heights, ...
06/13/2026

THE ICON WILL BE IN THE BUILDING. 👑🎭✨

The energy for the 2026 Los Angeles Black Creators Summit is reaching new heights, and we are absolutely thrilled to announce a true master of the craft is joining us this year.

Please help us welcome the incomparable, Tony-nominated, and iconic Stephen McKinley Henderson! 📢✨

Stephen is taking the stage for Friday evening’s Keynote Community Conversation! He’s part of this year’s summit lineup along with some other major heavy hitters… but we’re keeping those names under wraps for just a little bit longer. (Hint, hint… keep those notifications on. 👀)

Inspired by his powerful insights in the interview on slide 2, this conversation is a direct call to action for our collective care and creativity. This year’s summit is designed to encourage and activate our imaginations. A space where we gather to fuel the future of Black storytelling. 🗣️🖤

Do not wait until the room is packed out. Early Bird tickets are available now at a discounted rate! First come, first served, now through Juneteenth. ⏳

Tickets available at the link in bio.

📍 Nate Holden Performing Arts Center 

🗓️ July 10 & 11, 2026

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06/11/2026

2026 LOS ANGELES BLACK CREATORS SUMMIT TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE. 📢✨

Early Bird tickets are available now at a discounted rate! First come, first served, now through Juneteenth. Lock yours in at the link in our bio before they sell out! ⏳

Join on July 10 & 11 for our annual gathering—a dynamic space for Black artists, leaders, and culture workers to connect, strategize, and celebrate our collective legacy.

What to expect across two days:
▪️ Powerhouse guest speakers & industry strategy

▪️ Live music, incredible food, & community care

▪️ A dynamic reading of a brand-new piece

▪️ Key findings from the inaugural State of Black Theatre in LA Report

▪️ An exclusive performance by an Emmy-nominated artist

▪️ The Legacy Rising Monologue Competition featuring LA County’s incredible youth talent

(And yes, we’re dropping the official speaker and guest lineup very soon... keep your notifications on. 👀)‌

Step into a space rooted in culture, community, and the future of Black storytelling. The creative energy is going to be unmatched, and the room won’t be the same without you. SECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 🎭

📍 Nate Holden Performing Arts Center

🗓️ July 10 & 11, 2026

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Black theatre is outside this month!✨️🎭🔥
05/31/2026

Black theatre is outside this month!✨️🎭🔥


The LA Black Creators Summit is back this July!✨️Tickets go on sale soon for this powerful gathering of Black artists, c...
05/29/2026

The LA Black Creators Summit is back this July!✨️

Tickets go on sale soon for this powerful gathering of Black artists, creators, culture workers, and community builders.

With an incredible lineup of special guests, conversations, and offerings, this year’s summit is not just meaningful, but necessary. We're creating a space for information sharing, reflection, support, encouragement, and inspiration. 

More details to come!



✨️Join this intimate conversation with Dr. John Kani — actor, playwright, activist, and visionary artist whose body of w...
05/02/2026

✨️Join this intimate conversation with Dr. John Kani — actor, playwright, activist, and visionary artist whose body of work has long used theatre and storytelling as powerful tools for change.✨️

Conceived by Tarell Alvin McCraney, award winning playwright, screenwriter, and Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse, and moderated by Sophina Brown, Founder & Executive Director of Support Black Theatre, this special evening will explore art, activism, legacy, and the transformative power of Black storytelling.

Tuesday, May 5
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
4718 W. Washington Blvd.,Los Angeles, CA 90016

Doors: 6:30 PM
Conversation: 7:15 PM
Audience Q&A to follow

Link to RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-community-conversation-with-dr-john-kani-tickets-1988343860010?aff=oddtdtcreator



May is comin' in hot🔥🔥🔥
05/01/2026

May is comin' in hot🔥🔥🔥


04/27/2026

Happy Birthday to the incomparable August Wilson!🎉 His ten-play Century Cycle is produced year after year from coast to coast. Here are some highlights from just a few of the many wonderful productions that have taken place from NY to LA and everywhere in between!🎭✨️

Special shout out to for composing this original music for our AW tribute❤️🔥

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