Centra NL

06/05/2026

Meet Wes, an emerging set designer who designed Beauty Behind the Norms during our set design workshop 🎭

05/31/2026

Testimonial from our Set Design Workshop ✨
Meet the talented Alexandria Goldface, Set Designer & Playwright of My Hibiscus Garden 🌺

05/27/2026

Meet the Directors 🎥

Here’s a little bit about our amazing directors who took part in the Directing workshop under Ruth Lawrence earlier in April.

Big thanks to our partner - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

05/09/2026

🎭 CALL FOR SET DESIGNERS 🎭
We’re looking for emerging Black set designers to join our Black Theatre Training Program as mentees!
No experience? No problem. This opportunity is designed for entry-level participants who are curious, creative, and ready to learn.
You’ll be guided by award-winning Lois Brown and Hudson & Rex set designer Emily Austin through the fundamentals of set design, sourcing materials, and bringing a scene to life — all within a supportive, Black-centred artistic space.
📅 Apply by: May 12th
🔗 https://forms.gle/6Sk1HpMeegizzF3PA
Let’s build something beautiful. 🖤

🎭 APPEL AUX CONCEPTEURS ET CONCEPTRICES DE DÉCORS 🎭
Nous cherchons des concepteurs et conceptrices de décors noir(e)s émergent(e)s pour se joindre à notre Programme de formation en théâtre noir en tant que mentee!
Aucune expérience? Aucun problème. Cette opportunité est conçue pour les participant(e)s débutant(e)s qui sont curieux(ses), créatif(ves) et prêt(e)s à apprendre.
Vous serez guidé(e)s par la primée Lois Brown et Emily Austin, conceptrice de décors pour Hudson & Rex, à travers les fondamentaux de la conception de décors, l’approvisionnement en matériaux, et la mise en vie d’une scène — le tout dans un espace artistique bienveillant et centré sur la communauté noire.
📅 Date limite : 12 mai
🔗 https://forms.gle/6Sk1HpMeegizzF3PA
Construisons quelque chose de beau. 🖤

04/29/2026

Centra Cultural Collective NL has partnered with FFBC to invest in the development of Black theatre artists across Newfoundland & Labrador.
When we build together, we build something that lasts. We’re grateful for partners who share our vision and believe in what our community can create.
Stay tuned for what’s coming. 👀

Centra Cultural Collective NL s’est associé à FFBC pour investir dans le développement des artistes de théâtre noir à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.
Quand on bâtit ensemble, on bâtit quelque chose qui dure. Nous sommes reconnaissants envers les partenaires qui partagent notre vision et qui croient en ce que notre communauté peut créer.
Restez à l’affût de ce qui s’en vient. 👀

04/28/2026

Directing Workshop Moments 🎭

Last weekend, 5 talented emerging directors worked with actors to bring scenes to life, mentored by Ruth Lawrence.

Here are some moments from the rehearsal & showcase.

Meet the directors: Joseph Chinaka , Joseph Okuboarere , Jessica Quaw , Judith Ifeadi , Brian Amadi

04/01/2026

As part of our black theatre training program, we are launching a directing program for black theatre directors.

You will learn the fundamentals of directing, execute on learnings by directing scenes written by black playwrights and work on a theatre production in NL after successful completion of the program.

Deadline to apply is April 5th
https://forms.gle/7qV9YqtL5kmE9zX29

03/30/2026

03/02/2026

As part of our black theatre festival, we hosted a two day anti-black racism workshop, the intent is to help foster a safer and more inclusive environment to ensure black artists feel safe, included and welcomed in the NL arts industry.

This is the start of conversations and change we hope to help foster in the arts community to ensure inclusivity. Thank you to for being a very thoughtful facilitator, also to workshop attendees for being vulnerable & open in the discussions.

Thank you to MARP for funding this program

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Dans le cadre de notre festival de théâtre noir, nous avons organisé un atelier anti-racisme noir de deux jours, l’intention est de favoriser un environnement plus sûr et plus inclusif pour s’assurer que les artistes noirs se sentent en sécurité, inclus et accueillis dans l’industrie des arts NL.

C’est le début des conversations et du changement que nous espérons aider à favoriser dans la communauté artistique pour assurer l’inclusivité. Merci à d’être un facilitateur très réfléchi, ainsi qu’aux participants à l’atelier pour avoir été vulnérables et ouverts dans les discussions.

Merci à MARP d’avoir financé ce programme

03/01/2026

As we conclude our Black History Month programming, we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community. Your support, enthusiasm, and dedication mean the world to us. From attending events to spreading the word, your efforts have been invaluable, especially considering the challenging weather conditions in St. John's.

Special recognition to the Centra Team - Jessica, Robyn, Kerenh, Kelechi, Frances, Santiago & Lisah.

Also to the talented videographers & photographers for capturing our events -

We're also grateful to our partners who made our events possible - TD Bank, BBI, PARC, TABB, RCAT, Government of Newfoundland, Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, ACOA, Encore, Sheraton, Laurabel Mba Consulting & Alts Hotel.

Thank you for being part of the community we're building together. We're excited for what's to come!