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Free outdoor theatre presented in Malcolm X Park. Curated by Carlo Campbell, Walter De Shields and LaNeshe L. White.

Theatre in the X was created in 2013 to provide the people of West Philadelphia and the African American community at large the opportunity to see professional quality theater in their own neighborhood for no cost. Supported by the Leeway Art & Change Grant and the Friends of Malcolm X Park. The 2015 presentation is part of the City of Philadelphia's Performances in Public Spaces program managed by the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy.

06/04/2026

Just a few pointers as we enter the opening of ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell directed by Tariq Kanu. We can’t wait to see you all tonight. ❤️

Look below for details!

ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in our bio

Come witness the work behind the work and the story it becomes.

06/03/2026

ACKNOWLEDGE ME opens tomorrow, reserve your spot! ❤️

ACKNOWLEDGE ME is being built in the room through movement, memory, and the voices of community. Every moment you see here is part of a larger story shaped by real people and real questions.

ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in our bio

Come witness the work behind the work and the story it becomes.

05/29/2026

SPOTLIGHT on our ACKNOWLEDGE ME Cast:

Abdul Sesay
Cynda Purnell
Morgan Charéce-Hall
Charvez Grant

Born from real multigenerational conversations about America’s 250th anniversary and Philadelphia’s next 250 years, this new Theatre in the X community created play asks: when the system calls your name, do you answer—or fight back?

Written by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu
Part of the ArtPhilly "What Now: 2026 Festival"

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

RSVP NOW HERE: https://www.theatreinthex.com/acknowledge-me.html

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our very own Walter DeShields for becoming the Membership Chair of the Black Theatre Network! ❤️

BTN’s ongoing drive is to COLLECT, PROCESS and DISTRIBUTE information that supports the professional and personal development of its members and therefore nurtures the growth of Black Theatre.

Go to BlackTheatreNetwork.org to learn more about their impact on the theatre community.

05/26/2026

We are just a little more than a week away from the opening of ACKNOWLEDGE ME!

ACKNOWLEDGE ME is being built in the room through movement, memory, and the voices of community. Every moment you see here is part of a larger story shaped by real people and real questions.

ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

✨ This is a FREE performance with RSVP
🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in our bio

05/18/2026

Just a few weeks away from the opening of ACKNOWLEDGE ME!

ACKNOWLEDGE ME is being built in the room through movement, memory, and the voices of community. Every moment you see here is part of a larger story shaped by real people and real questions.

ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

✨ This is a FREE performance with RSVP
🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in our bio

Come witness the work behind the work and the story it becomes.

05/06/2026

Behind the scenes of something real.

From first read to full embodiment, ACKNOWLEDGE ME is being built in the room through movement, memory, and the voices of community. Every moment you see here is part of a larger story shaped by real people and real questions.

ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell

🗓 Thursday, June 4 at 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 at 7PM with ASL Interpretation
📍 Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

Directed by Tariq Kanu

✨ This is a FREE performance with RSVP
🔗 Reserve your spot through the link in our bio

Come witness the work behind the work and the story it becomes.

05/05/2026

Walk with us in the Juneteenth parade! Join our parade squad on Sunday, June 21st! We’ll meet at 11am at 50th and Parkside. To join fill out this form: https://forms.gle/czTCdbv6yjU4Fwbk9

05/04/2026

Bills due. Options low.

Jaden signs up for H.O.T.—fast money, real consequences.
Renee’s writing history.
Jaden’s about to repeat it.

One protest. One mistake. No undo.

When the system calls your name—do you answer, or fight back?

🎭 ACKNOWLEDGE ME by Carlo Campbell

🗓 Thursday, June 4 – 7PM
🗓 Friday, June 5 – 7PM (ASL Interpretation)
📍 Community Education Center – 3500 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

Developed through Theatre in the X’s community play creation process, Acknowledge Me is built from real stories, real voices, and real questions. Centered on the prompt “What Now?”, this original work reflects on the nation’s 250th anniversary and imagines the future of Philadelphia through multigenerational perspectives.

Written by Carlo Campbell
Directed by Tariq Kanu

Performed by Morgan Charace-Hall, Cynda Purnell, Charvez Grant, and Abdul Sesay

✨ Be in the room for a story shaped by community—and meant for community.

02/04/2026

Come get SERVED February 9th ! (Yes WILL be doing a handstand)

Some tickets still available! 🎟️

Address

1340 S. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Website

http://theatreinthex.com/

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