Nikkole Salter News

Nikkole Salter Announced as Chair of the Board For Theatre Communications Group

by Stephi Wild — July 20, 2020

Theatre Communications Group has announced actress, playwright, educator, and arts advocate Nikkole Salter as the new chair of the board.

Women In Theatre Festival Live And Online Opens July 26 With ALL HANDS ON DECK

by Stephi Wild — July 19, 2020

Black Theatre Commons: A Call for Revolutionary Theatre Amidst Ongoing Pandemics: COVID-19, Anti-Blackness And The Movement For Black Lives 

by A.A. Cristi — July 9, 2020

In response to the disproportional effects of COVID-19 on the Black community, continued State-sponsored violence and criminalization of Black skin.

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Black Theatre - Monologues, Plays, History, and More!

by BWW Special — June 21, 2020

We've rounded up 10 books about Black theatre to read and educate yourself while in quarantine.

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues And Classic Black Present FISTS UP/UNDERLYING CONDITIONS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 10, 2020

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues presented 'Fists Up/Underlying Conditions,' a special event featuring entirely Black artists to benefit Communities United For Police Reform.

24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Will Continue Tonight to Benefit Communities United For Police Reform

by Nicole Rosky — June 9, 2020

Tonight, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues will present Fists Up/Underlying Conditions a special event featuring entirely Black artists to benefit Communities United For Police Reform.

Primary Stages Announces Additional Programming for PRIMARY PLUS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 14, 2020

PRIMARY STAGES announced today additional programming for Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other.

Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre's World Premiere of BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE)

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 3, 2020

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by CPT's Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production Beth Wood, onstage in CPT's James Levin Theatre from February 22 through March 14, 2020.

BWW Review: Relevant Yet Unfulfilling BREAKOUT SESSION at Cleveland Public Theatre

by Roy Berko — February 29, 2020

Crossroads Theatre Company Will Present FREEDOM RIDER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 28, 2020

Come to Crossroads Theatre Company to 'get on the bus' and experience the perilous history-making journey of the Freedom Riders, black and white college students who traveled through the South by bus to challenge the non-enforcement of federal law that ruled segregation on public buses unconstitutio

The Workshop Theater to Present Industry Reading Of PULP VERITE By Crystal Skillman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 24, 2020

Pulp Vérité, a new play by playwright Crystal Skillman will receive a 29-hour reading with the award-winning The Workshop Theater.

Photo Flash: Cleveland Public Theatre Presents BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE)

by A.A. Cristi — February 13, 2020

Cleveland Public Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by CPT's Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production Beth Wood, onstage in CPT's James Levin Theatre from February 22 through March 14, 2020.

Cleveland Public Theatre Presents A New Play Inspired By Cleveland's Consent Decree With The U.S. Department Of Justice

by A.A. Cristi — January 23, 2020

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the world premiere of Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by CPT's Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production Beth Wood, onstage in CPT's James Levin Theatre from February 22 through March 14, 2020.

Page 73 Has Named Emma Goidel the 2020 Playwriting Fellow

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2020

PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS (Page 73) (Michael Walkup, Artistic Director; Amanda Feldman, Managing Director; Rebecca Yaggy, Director of Development; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) has named Emma Goidel the 2020 Page 73 Playwriting Fellow.

Huntington Theatre Company Announces Casting For World Premiere Of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2020

Huntington Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere family comedy, Our Daughters, Like Pillars.

Studio Theatre Has Named Reginald L. Douglas as New Associate Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 7, 2020

Studio Theatre and Artistic Director David Muse have announced that Reginald L.

Nikkole Salter, Portia and More to Star in Page 73's STEW

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 17, 2019

Page 73 (Michael Walkup, Artistic Director; Amanda Feldman, Managing Director; Rebecca Yaggy, Director of Development; Liz Jones and Asher Richelli, Founding Directors) have announced complete casting for the world premiere of STEW, written by Zora Howard (Premature, IFC Films) and directed by Colet

THE GREAT SOCIETY Closes on Broadway Today, November 30

by Stephi Wild — November 30, 2019

Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan's The Great Society, starring Brian Cox ('Succession') as LBJ, directed by Bill Rauch, will play its final performance, as scheduled, on Saturday, November 30 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater (150 West 65th St) at Lincoln Center.

BWW Interview: Director Marshall Jones III and A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Crossroads Theatre Company

by Marina Kennedy — November 29, 2019

Crossroads Theatre Company continues their exciting season with a holiday show for all.

Senator Elizabeth Warren Slips in the Polls at THE GREAT SOCIETY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 19, 2019

With more than 8,000 ballots counted to date, and with two weeks left to vote in the 'Great Society Primary' at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater, it is still anyone's race for President.