Cris Eli Blak
Cris Eli Blak is an emerging Black playwright whose work has garnered him recognition from The Negro Ensemble Company, Kairos Italy Theater, Austin Film Festival, Barrington Stage Company, TEDxBroadway, and Ignition Arts. He is currently the recipient of the Emerging Playwrights Fellowship from The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre.
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BIO
Cris Eli Blak is an emerging Black playwright whose work has garnered him recognition from
The Negro Ensemble Company, Kairos Italy Theater, Austin Film Festival, Barrington Stage
Company, TEDxBroadway, and Ignition Arts. He is currently the recipient of the Emerging
Playwrights Fellowship from The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre. He was a resident playwright
with Fosters Theatrical Artists Residency, Paterson Performing Arts Development Council and
La Lengua Teatro en Español/AlterTheater Ensemble; the recipient of the Michael Bradford
Residency from Quick Silver Theatre Company; and was in the inaugural class of fellows for the Black Theatre Coalition.
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BWW Review: Downtown Urban Arts Festival Celebrates 20 Years This June at Theatre Row
by Kristen Morale - 2022-06-07 11:54:47
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The Downtown Urban Arts Festival Reveals 22nd Season Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival celebrated its 22nd season with a diverse lineup of performances, including works by Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines, and a special event for James Earl Hardy's B-Boy Blues. Learn more about the winners!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival celebrated its 22nd season with a diverse lineup of performances, including works by Savion Glover and Reg E. Gaines, and a special event for James Earl Hardy's B-Boy Blues. Learn more about the winners!
Loft Ensemble Will Present NO DESIRE TO SUFFER TWICE Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024
Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 11th season, to be staged in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage), the world premiere of No Desire to Suffer Twice by Cris Eli Blak.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024
Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 11th season, to be staged in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage), the world premiere of No Desire to Suffer Twice by Cris Eli Blak.
Week One Cast Set For The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Casting has been announced for week one of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The first three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage July 11–14 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024
Casting has been announced for week one of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The first three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage July 11–14 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz.
Rena Patel's PYAR AUR COFFEE Sells Out Initial Run, Extra Performance Added
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is presenting Rena Patel's debut stage show, Pyar aur Coffee as part of their New Works Festival. The initial two show run is fully SOLD OUT. Tickets for an additional third and final show on June 9 at 4pm are selling fast.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company is presenting Rena Patel's debut stage show, Pyar aur Coffee as part of their New Works Festival. The initial two show run is fully SOLD OUT. Tickets for an additional third and final show on June 9 at 4pm are selling fast.
Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces 2024 Premiere Play Festival Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University has announced the finalists for the 2024 Premiere Play Festival, showcasing new and innovative works from emerging playwrights.
The DOWNTOWN URBAN ARTS FESTIVAL Announces 22nd Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2024
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival returns for its 22nd season from June 12-29 at Theatre Row.
Liberation Theatre Company Selects Four Early Career Playwrights For 24-25 Writing Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024
Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024
Harlem's Liberation Theatre Company has chosen four emerging playwrights for their 2024-2025 Writing Residency Program. Learn more about the program!
Premiere Stages At Kean University Announces Semi-Finalists For 2024 Play Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals the semi-finalists for the 2024 Play Festival. Discover the up-and-coming playwrights in the spotlight this year.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2024
Premiere Stages at Kean University reveals the semi-finalists for the 2024 Play Festival. Discover the up-and-coming playwrights in the spotlight this year.
Interview: NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL at The Growing Stage
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 19, 2024
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present the four finalists for our New Play-Reading Festival. We had the opportunity to interview the playwrights and learn a bit about each of them.
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 19, 2024
The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is thrilled to present the four finalists for our New Play-Reading Festival. We had the opportunity to interview the playwrights and learn a bit about each of them.
The Growing Stage Reveals Four Finalists For New Play-Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the four finalists for their New Play-Reading Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024
The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, will present the four finalists for their New Play-Reading Festival.
The Underground Theater To Present the World Premiere Called BROWN BODIES ON A BLUE EARTH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024
The Underground Theater in Seattle launches its first in-person production, Brown Bodies on a Blue Earth.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024
The Underground Theater in Seattle launches its first in-person production, Brown Bodies on a Blue Earth.
Obsidian Theatre Festival Releases New Streaming Content
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024
The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.
Abingdon Theatre Company Reveals Upcoming Work in 31st Season Around The Table Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced two of the upcoming pieces they are developing through their Around the Table Reading Series.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024
Abingdon Theatre Company has announced two of the upcoming pieces they are developing through their Around the Table Reading Series.
NO POLICY NO JUSTICE Comes to La Mama Community Arts Space This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024
From March 20 to 28, Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. will present 'No Policy No Justice,' an evening of three one-acts, at La MaMa Community Arts Space, 74 E.4th Street.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024
From March 20 to 28, Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. will present 'No Policy No Justice,' an evening of three one-acts, at La MaMa Community Arts Space, 74 E.4th Street.
The Sankofa Collective Reveals 10th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024
The Sankofa Collective, also known as The Bayou Theatre Company, has announced their 10th anniversary season. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024
The Sankofa Collective, also known as The Bayou Theatre Company, has announced their 10th anniversary season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Cris Eli Blak Wins 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024
Playwright Cris Eli Blak has won the prestigious 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award for his play BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF, a compelling exploration of trauma, survival, and intersectionality.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024
Playwright Cris Eli Blak has won the prestigious 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award for his play BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF, a compelling exploration of trauma, survival, and intersectionality.
Bryan-Keyth Wilson Launches New Play Readers Group and Cycle 1 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024
Bryan-Keyth Wilson, renowned playwright, and visionary, has announced the launch of the New Play Readers Group, a dynamic initiative dedicated to nurturing emerging playwrights and fostering groundbreaking new works.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2024
Bryan-Keyth Wilson, renowned playwright, and visionary, has announced the launch of the New Play Readers Group, a dynamic initiative dedicated to nurturing emerging playwrights and fostering groundbreaking new works.
Downtown Urban Arts Festival Reveals 2024 Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) announces the finalists for its 22nd season in Manhattan's Theatre District. Tony and Grammy nominee Reg E. Gaines returns as Artistic Director, selecting 24 finalists from over 300 submissions worldwide.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF) announces the finalists for its 22nd season in Manhattan's Theatre District. Tony and Grammy nominee Reg E. Gaines returns as Artistic Director, selecting 24 finalists from over 300 submissions worldwide.
CSP New Works Fest Comes to HB Studio Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Conch Shell Productions in partnership with HB Studio present CSP New Works Fest - a reading series featuring new plays written by Caribbean Diaspora writers: Cris Eli Blak (Jamaican American), Rivka Rivera (Puerto Rican), Frank Robinson (Trinidadian American), Petron Brown (Bahamian American), and Magaly Colimon-Christopher (Haitian American).
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2023
Conch Shell Productions in partnership with HB Studio present CSP New Works Fest - a reading series featuring new plays written by Caribbean Diaspora writers: Cris Eli Blak (Jamaican American), Rivka Rivera (Puerto Rican), Frank Robinson (Trinidadian American), Petron Brown (Bahamian American), and Magaly Colimon-Christopher (Haitian American).
Troy Foundry Theatre and Collectiveffort to Co-Present World Premiere of HARD CANDY & MISDEMEANORS By Cris Eli Blak
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023
Troy Foundry Theatre and Collectiveffort will co-present the world premiere of Hard Candy & Misdemeanors by Cris Eli Blak this Fall 2023. Performed at Collectiveffort's Kickback Studios the play unfolds over the span of a single day in the employee break room at Roxanne Brewer's small-town convenience store, The Quickie Shop.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023
Troy Foundry Theatre and Collectiveffort will co-present the world premiere of Hard Candy & Misdemeanors by Cris Eli Blak this Fall 2023. Performed at Collectiveffort's Kickback Studios the play unfolds over the span of a single day in the employee break room at Roxanne Brewer's small-town convenience store, The Quickie Shop.
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