North Carolina Black Repertory Company

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company was founded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1979 by Larry Leon Hamlin. It was the first organization for black theatre in the state.[1] On their website they highlight how they are "Committed to exposing diverse audiences to Black theatre classics, the development and production of new works, and sustaining Black theatre internationally."[2]

In addition to producing several productions throughout the year, its most notable program is the National Black Theatre Festival.

Further reading

  • McMillan, Felecia Piggot (2005). The North Carolina Black Repertory Company: 25 Marvtastic Years. Greensboro, NC: Open Hand Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-0-940880-73-3.

References

  1. ^ Keuffel, Ken (2007). "The Curtain Closes - Larry Leon Hamlin: 1948-2007". The Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2007-06-27.
  2. ^ "Our Story: The North Carolina Black Repertory Company". NC Black Rep. Retrieved 2025-10-19.

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