The Rochester Bronze Collective

The Rochester Bronze Collective This page lists theater events from greater Rochester African American producers to provide notices of events, auditions, and relevant news.

The Bronze Collective* is an organization seeking to encourage, facilitate, and promote collaboration of projects, marketing and financing amongst Black/African Diasporic theatrical producers, producing artists, and organizations in the Greater Rochester Area.

*An artist collective is an initiative that is the result of a group of artists working together, usually under their own management(auton

omous), towards shared aims. The aims of an artist collective can include almost anything that is relevant to the needs of the artist, this can range from purchasing bulk materials, sharing equipment, space or materials, through to following shared ideologies, aesthetic and political views or even living and working together as an extended family. Sharing of ownership, risk, benefits, and status is implied, as opposed to other, more common business structures with an explicit hierarchy of ownership such as an association or a company. Source:Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist_collective

The Bronze Collective
“A theatrical collaborative promoting Black/African Diasporic Arts"

Realize your story on screen or stage during the Sankofa Theatre Festival. Submissions closing soon.
05/27/2026

Realize your story on screen or stage during the Sankofa Theatre Festival. Submissions closing soon.

Put your idea on the Stage!!!
04/20/2026

Put your idea on the Stage!!!

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the Sankofa Theatre Festival 2026! ✨🎭

TODAY IS THE DAY! The wait is over—submissions are OFFICIALLY OPEN for the 2026 Open Play Program, and we want YOUR talent on our stage!

From TODAY until May 31, playwrights, directors, and actors can submit their work to be part of this iconic festival. Will yours be one of them?

Why Submit?
“For over 15 years, the MMB Theatre 1 Project, through the Sankofa Theatre Festival, has championed local artists, and 2026 is your year to shine. This is more than a festival—it’s a movement celebrating creativity, diversity, and the power of storytelling.”

Festival Dates: August 16–23, 2026
Prepare for a week of electrifying performances, thought-provoking discussions, and unforgettable artistry.

SUBMIT NOW!
Submission Link: https://forms.gle/ejoDWQ3ab52CyFdR9
Deadline: May 31, 2026 (but why wait? Submit TODAY!)

Don’t delay—your spotlight awaits! Tag a fellow artist, share this post, and let’s make the most vibrant yet! 🖤

Submissions Open April 15th.
04/07/2026

Submissions Open April 15th.

Protest with Song. Tonight at The Bronze Collective.
02/20/2026

Protest with Song. Tonight at The Bronze Collective.

Get "Oh Freedom" here http://ow.ly/8sDeQFrom Soundtrack for a Revolutionalso featuring Wyclef Jean, John Legend, The Roots, TV on the Radio, The Blind Boys o...

Tonight! Tonight!
02/20/2026

Tonight! Tonight!

Reminder!!! Auditions for a Staged Reading.THE GULLA reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull set in 1930s Black AmericaSyno...
02/15/2026

Reminder!!! Auditions for a Staged Reading.

THE GULL
A reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull set in 1930s Black America
Synopsis:
In the summer of 1938, acclaimed Black radio actress Anna Cardin returns to her family’s Martha’s Vineyard home after losing the role of Mammy in Gone With the Wind to Hattie McDaniel. Her arrival stirs long-simmering tensions with her sensitive artist son Conrad (Connie), who resents her for prioritizing career over family. Connie is infatuated with young neighbor Nia, who aspires to be an actress like Anna, but is unaware of the steps needed to make that dream a reality. Sometimes, sacrifices are made for art, love, and survival in an era of limited opportunities for Black artists, exploring whether the grass is really greener on the other side.
"The tragedy isn’t falling short. It’s realizing you flew in the wrong direction.”
Themes:
* The cost of artistic ambition
* Generational conflict between tradition and modernity
* Love as both salvation and destruction
* The Black creative experience in Jim Crow America
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AUDITION NOTICE
Audition Form https://forms.gle/bo3bV5Xw2Hfpb5ZR9
Presented by: {theatre}+{náfsi}
Directed by: Reuben J. Tapp
When: Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: IUCC, 644 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY
Seeking:
* Anna Cardin (late 40s, Black): Charismatic, vain, deeply insecure star
* Conrad “Connie” Cardin (20s, Black): Brooding artist torn between ideals and reality
* Nia (19, Black): Vibrant dreamer whose innocence hardens into wisdom
* Barry Trident (30s, Black): Smooth operator masking his vulnerabilities
* Marie (20s, White): Gentle soul facing mortality with quiet courage
* Journalist/MC - 30's - White
* Peter (Uncle Pete) Cardin ( 40s+, Black):younger brother to Anna Cardin
* Paula (40s+, French accent, White)- Anna's housekeeper,
* The Doctor - 50+, either a white or black actor
Prepare: Be available for cold reads. Check Performance/rehearsal date.
Contact: [email protected]
Rehearsal/Performance: Rehearsal: 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon. Feb 16 & Tues. Feb 17. Performance: Feb 18, 2026, During Bronze Collective Show Opening Night
All ethnicities encouraged.
Audition Form https://forms.gle/bo3bV5Xw2Hfpb5ZR9

02/15/2026
Auditions
02/11/2026

Auditions

THE GULL

A reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull set in 1930s Black America

Synopsis:
In the summer of 1938, acclaimed Black radio actress Anna Cardin returns to her family’s Martha’s Vineyard home after losing the role of Mammy in Gone With the Wind to Hattie McDaniel. Her arrival stirs long-simmering tensions with her sensitive artist son Conrad (Connie), who resents her for prioritizing career over family. Connie is infatuated with young neighbor Nia, who aspires to be an actress like Anna, but is unaware of the steps needed to make that dream a reality. Sometimes, sacrifices are made for art, love, and survival in an era of limited opportunities for Black artists, exploring whether the grass is really greener on the other side.

"The tragedy isn’t falling short. It’s realizing you flew in the wrong direction.”

Themes:

* The cost of artistic ambition
* Generational conflict between tradition and modernity
* Love as both salvation and destruction
* The Black creative experience in Jim Crow America
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AUDITION NOTICE

Audition Form https://forms.gle/bo3bV5Xw2Hfpb5ZR9

Presented by: {theatre}+{náfsi}
Directed by: Reuben J. Tapp

When: Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: IUCC, 644 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY

Seeking:

* Anna Cardin (late 40s, Black): Charismatic, vain, deeply insecure star
* Conrad “Connie” Cardin (20s, Black): Brooding artist torn between ideals and reality
* Nia (19, Black): Vibrant dreamer whose innocence hardens into wisdom
* Barry Trident (30s, Black): Smooth operator masking his vulnerabilities
* Marie (20s, White): Gentle soul facing mortality with quiet courage
* Journalist/MC - 30's - White
* Peter (Uncle Pete) Cardin ( 40s+, Black):younger brother to Anna Cardin
* Paula (40s+, French accent, White)- Anna's housekeeper,
* The Doctor - 50+, either a white or black actor

Prepare: Be available for cold reads. Check Performance/rehearsal date.

Contact: [email protected]

Rehearsal/Performance: Rehearsal: 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon. Feb 16 & Tues. Feb 17. Performance: Feb 18, 2026, During Bronze Collective Show Opening Night

All ethnicities encouraged.

Audition Form https://forms.gle/bo3bV5Xw2Hfpb5ZR9

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