Shades of Truth Theatre committed to producing positive and affordable entertainment (1697 hits)
Shades of Truth Theatre committed to producing positive and affordable entertainment with high standards.The works produced stimulate, agitate and activate; Theater – New York City, United States
Shades of Truth Theatre was founded in 2003 to address the lack of truth telling in theatre and film related to the black experience. We offer new and veteran playwrights of color an opportunity to showcase their uncompromising voice.
Our mission, at Shades of Truth Theatre, is to inspire, inform and empower our audiences with shows that stimulate, agitate and activate.
We are currently in pre production for the following shows
After Midnight: King’s Powerful Rebuke of the Vietnam War Black Wall Street Rainy Day Blues -Alberta Hunter Younger Years Peace Speaks- Letters of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Noble Lofton- Buffalo Soldier I See Freedom- The Story of Harriet Tubman Whistle in Mississippi: The Lynching of Emmett Till
We are also interested in developing new plays about the unsung heroes of the African American Experience included but not be limited to
Benjamin Banneker Paul Robeson Sojourner Truth Nat Turner Barbara Jordan Shirley Chisholm Denmark Vesey Black Panthers And many others who are not as well known ,
As a true, grassroots organization, the company's intent is to continue to build relationships with local independent businesses and social organizations who understand the need for artistic expression. We also believe in collaborating with other theatre groups like Voza Rivers’/ New Heritage Theatre Group.
With your support Shades of Truth Theatre would like to re visit prisons and correctional facilities such as Rikers’ Island, Sing- Sing, and Eastern Corrections and other institutions that often struggle to bring positive programs such as ours to their populations.
The funds raised in this campaign will be used toward:
Building portable sets to travel with Upgrading costumes for all shows Increasing budget for public relations and advertising Covering cost for rehearsal and performance space Actor compensation Administrative Cost
On behalf of the Shades of Truth Theatre Family, we thank you in advance for your support.
"Be the Change You Wish for the World"
Gandhi
Photo of Danny Glover with Michael Green courtesy of Afrikanspot.
