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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

Video Source: The Greene Space

LegacyRising

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

StateOfBlackTheatre

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❤️🔥

04/15/2026

So good!🎭👏🏽❤️

🎥: The Daily Show

We’re thrilled to kick off our ✨Artist Spotlight Series✨with the one and only Paris Crayton III 🎭This talented LA-based ...
04/09/2026

We’re thrilled to kick off our ✨Artist Spotlight Series✨with the one and only Paris Crayton III 🎭

This talented LA-based playwright, director, actor, and producer creates grounded work that has premiered across the country.

Tomorrow is opening night of his latest world premiere, Only Some of God’s Children or Mississippi Magnolias, running through May 9 at in Florida. 🌸

Let’s show him some love! 🖤

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