Zola Dee

Cast Set for [HOME] GOING Radio Play at National Black Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2026

National Black Theatre revealed the cast for Zola Dee's radio play [HOME] GOING, a limited-run audio production directed by Josiah Davis. The work follows a young girl confronting her family's generational trauma.

National Black Theatre Reveals 2026 SOUL Series LAB Residents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

 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.

UNDERSIEGE to Present Collective Work of Black Women Voices
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

National Black Theatre will present UNDERSIEGE, a staged reading featuring work from over 35 playwrights including Danai Gurira and Suzan-Lori Parks, at the Studio Museum in Harlem as part of the Fall of Freedom initiative.

George Salazar, Jason Butler Harner & More to be Featured in OCP's 29th Annual New Works Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026

The Ojai Playwrights Conference revealed its full artist roster for its 29th Annual New Works Festival, featuring actors Raymond Lee, Jason Butler Harner, George Salazar, and others alongside five new plays.

National Black Theatre to Present 2026-2027 Season With AMERICA, WHO HURT YOU? and IMITATION OF LIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

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.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 17, 2026- THE FULL MONTY To Return to Broadway and More
by - Apr 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Zola Dee Wins 2025 National Arts Club Kesselring Prize For Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The National Arts Club has announced that its 2025 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Zola Dee, who was nominated by the National Black Theatre of Harlem for her play [Home] going.

Lineup Set for History Theatre's Raw Stages Workshops
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

History Theatre in Saint Paul revealed the lineup for its Fall Raw Stages Festival, featuring four staged readings, two salons, and a festival celebration. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: First Look At Theater Latté Da's Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2024

Get a first look at THE COLOR PURPLE, running now through May 5 at Theater Latté Da. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, THE COLOR PURPLE is a stirring family chronicle following the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope, to discover her own unique voice and place in the world.

National Black Theatre Opens Applications for 2024-2026 SOUL SERIES L.A.B. PROGRAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE is now accepting applications for the 2024-2026 SOUL SERIES L.A.B. PROGRAMS. Learn how to apply!

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latte Da
by Jared Fessler - Mar 24, 2024

What did our critic think of THE COLOR PURPLE at Theater Latte Da?

Rehearsals Now In Progress For Theater Latté Da Production Of THE COLOR PURPLE Opening In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024

THEATER LATTÉ DA begins rehearsals for THE COLOR PURPLE, the Broadway musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, opening on March 23, 2024.

Theater Latté Da Unveils Creative Team For THE COLOR PURPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

THEATER LATTÉ DA presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, opening on March 23, 2024 in partnership with Geva Theatre.

National Black Theatre Selects Five Artists for 2023 Soul Series Lab Residency Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023

Learn about the five talented artists selected for National Black Theatre's 2023 Soul Series Lab Residency Program. Discover their unique work and get an inside look at this exciting opportunity for emerging artists.

CalArts Center Opens 20th Season with SCENE WITH CRANES
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2022

CalArts Center for New Performance (CNP) kicks off its 20th anniversary season on Thursday, September 29, 2022, with the world premiere of Scene with Cranes, written by acclaimed playwright Octavio Solis, directed by Chi-wang Yang. It will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 1, 2022 at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater (REDCAT) in downtown Los Angeles. 

Playwrights Selected to Inaugurate Antaeus Theatre Company's NEXT Commissions
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2021

Antaeus Theatre Company has selected writers Zola Dee and Marlow Wyatt for the company's inaugural NEXT commissions, a new play development initiative for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) playwrights.

Playwrights' Center Works Towards A More Equitable Theater Field Through Expansion Of Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

While the theater field remains uncertain yet cautiously optimistic that 2021 will see a return to in-person performances, there is no uncertainty around the systemic inequalities that have been exposed and amplified during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic 'business as usual' will not be enough when theaters open their doors again.