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Photos: The Billie Holiday Theatre's 50th Anniversary Major Presentation BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023

See photos from The Billie Holiday Theatre's first major presentation of its 50th Anniversary season with the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading.

The Billie Celebrates 50th Anniversary With World Premiere Of BLACK GENIUS IN THE AMERICAN THEATER: A CONCERT READING
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations and currently celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary - has announced that it will present the world premiere of  Black Genius in the American Theater: A Concert Reading on Friday, February 18th and Saturday, February 19th.

Photo Flash: Actress Colby Christina Receives BAM Samuel H. Scripps Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2018

On Friday, May 25, 2018 - Colby Christina 16 year old Teen Sensation received the coveted Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Samuel H. Scripps Award during the Opening Night performance of the 41st year of DANCE AFRICA.

Colby Christina Announced as 2017 National Black Theatre Festival Teen Co-Chair
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2017

Say Hello to the 2017 National Black Theatre Festival Teen Co-Chair COLBY CHRISTINA! The Celebrity Co-Chairs are Anna Maria Horsford and Obba Babatunde.

15-Year-Old Actress to Host COLBY'S CORNER on ALL ABOUT US
by TV News Desk - Aug 17, 2016

ALL ABOUT US - Teen Talk TV welcomes new show 'Colby's Corner,' described as 'Your premier destination for Teens who want a safe place to learn and talk about what's really happening in their lives Socially, Academically and Culturally.'

Alston, DaCosta Lead Cast For Reading Of DAY OF ABSENCE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2009

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for a staged reading of DAY OF ABSENCE, written and directed by Douglas Turner Ward. The staged reading, which is by invitation only, is part of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic works of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). DAY OF ABSENCE is the landmark 1965 play that launched the founding of the NEC.

Alston, DaCosta Lead Cast For Reading Of DAY OF ABSENCE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 29, 2009

Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for a staged reading of DAY OF ABSENCE, written and directed by Douglas Turner Ward. The staged reading, which is by invitation only, is part of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic works of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). DAY OF ABSENCE is the landmark 1965 play that launched the founding of the NEC.

Dessa Rose, Birdie Blue, Merkerson and Moore Among AUDELCO Award Winners
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2005

S. Epatha Merkeson, Billy Porter, Melba Moore, Norm Lewis, Dessa Rose and Birdie Blue were among the winners of the 33rd annual AUDELCO Awards