The International Black Theatre Festival has W-S seeing stars

The City of Winston-Salem has officially been transformed into Black Theatre Holy Ground, as thousands of people from across the world descend upon the the City of Arts and Innovation for the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival.  Founded by the late Larry Leon Hamlin, The National Black Theatre Festival debuted in1989 as a celebration of African American theater and those who continue to push the culture forward. The festival was started as an international outreach program, and the new name reflects Hamlin’s vision of bringing Black actors, writers, directors and others with invested interest in Black theater from across the world, together.  Although the name has changed, the mission remains the same.  This year’s festival, held July 29 – Aug. 3, features more than 120 theatrical productions with a variety of new works, premieres and Black classics. If the on-stage productions aren’t for you, other popular events like the International Vendors Market, Film Fest, Midnight Poetry, International Colloquium, the National Youth Talent Showcase, TeenTastic and several others will be returning this year, along with a few new attractions. Throughout the week there will also be several free workshops, seminars, open discussions, and other events designed to celebrate Black theatre and...