Woodie King

New Federal Theatre To Present Return Engagement Of Kelundra Smith’s THE WASH
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025

Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will bring back Kelundra Smith’s The Wash for a return engagement this fall. Directed by Awoye Timpo.

THE WASH To Have NY Premiere at New Federal Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre will present the New York premiere of The Wash May 30 to June 29 at WP Theatre. 'The Wash' by Kelundra Smith offers an intimate and often funny portrait at the ordinary women who initiated and led the strike.

New Federal Theatre Partners With NC Black Rep For Rolling World Premiere BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) will partner with Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre on the rolling world premiere of Eljon Wardally's Blooming in Dry Season, winner of the 2024 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin Rolling World Premiere Award.

NC Black Rep to Collaborate With New Federal Theatre on BLOOMING IN DRY SEASON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will partner with Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre on the rolling world premiere of Eljon Wardally's Blooming in Dry Season. Learn more!

New Federal Theatre Launches Solo Performance Collective To Empower Emerging Artists
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The historic Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre has announced the launch of its Solo Performance Collective (SPC), a new initiative designed to support emerging artists in the exploration of solo performance work.

Renee Flemings' AUGUSTA! to be Presented at WP Theater as Part of Ancestral Voices Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Renee Flemings will celebrate the life, art and victories of Harlem Renaissance-era sculptor, activist and arts educator Augusta Savage, in her solo performance piece, “Augusta!” at WP Theater. Learn more about the production.

Woodie King Jr. New Federal Theatre to Host the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

The historic Woody King Jr. New Federal Theatre will host the Ancestral Voices Solo Festival to kick off the new year. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets to the festival!

World Premiere Of LIBERTY TALKS: A COLOSSAL SATIRE Comes to Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater will present the World Premiere of LIBERTY TALKS: A Colossal Satire by Provincetown playwright Fermin Rojas, directed by Janice L. Goldberg.

Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING on September 9.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MICKI GRANT to be Presented at New Federal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

New Federal Theatre will present The World According to Micki Grant. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

New Federal Theatre Relocates To WP Theater
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT) has relocated and is now in residence at The WP (formerly Women's Project) Theater, with performance space located at 2162 Broadway @ 76th Street and administrative offices at 55 West End Ave. Floor 1, Unit 2, NYC 10023. 

Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024

Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.

Interview: Kristen Adele Calhoun Excitedly World Premieres Her BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU
by Gil Kaan - Feb 21, 2024

The world premiere of Kristen Adele Calhoun’s Black Cypress Bayou has already begun at the Geffen Playhouse. Tiffany Nichole Greene directs the cast of: Amber Chardae Robinson, Brandee Evans, Angela Lewis and Kimberly Scott. After a successful opening weekend, Kristen managed to find some time to answer a few of my queries.