National Black Theatre
Minimum $7,500 stipend + up to six in-house readings + office space
National Black Theatre's I Am SOUL Playwright Residency, launched in 2014, supports up to three early-career Black playwrights per cycle over 18 months as they write a newly commissioned play. Residents receive a stipend, development resources and a production team, with NBT committing to produce the finished work in a future season; finalists and selected applicants also receive micro-development support through the SOUL Reading Series. The 2026 application window ran April 16 - May 22, with onboarding in September.
Early-career Black playwrights nationally; up to three per cycle; commitment to produce the commissioned play in a future season.
Part of NBT's SOUL Series L.A.B.; finalists also get micro-development via SOUL Reading Series.
National Black Theatre announced its first Fall Fête benefit, honoring John Legend, Mike Jackson, Margaret Anadu, Sanford Biggers, and Nona Hendryx for their contributions to arts and culture.
These boys can sing, act and dance.
National Black Theatre has revealed the five artists selected for its 2026 SOUL Series LAB (Liberating Artistic Bravery) cohort, supporting the development of new work and the careers of Black playwrights, directors and producers.
National Black Theatre and Theatre for a New Audience will collaborate to present America, Who Hurt You?, marking a joint effort between the two organizations.
National Black Theatre announced its 2026–2027 season, themed 'Just Beyond the Horizon,' featuring five productions including Sarah Jones' North American Premiere and a new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend.
On June 16, National Black Theatre [NBT] and The Apollo will host a special free Juneteenth screening of The Gathering: A Journey to Grace, followed by a short talkback.
National Black Theatre announced its Founding Members Circle, a new membership program offering patrons early ticket access, exclusive events, and a one-year membership to The Shed for the first 100 members across all tiers.
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
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