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  WATCH NIGHT Nov 3—18, 2023 Co-Conceived, Directed, and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones Co-Conceived and Libretto by Marc Bamuthi Joseph Composed by Tamar-kali Perelman Performing Arts Center 251 Fulton Street New York, NY 10007 Don’t miss this PAC NYC World Premiere from the celebrated artistic team of Bill T. Jones ( Fela! , Spring Awakening ), award-winning poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph ( We Shall Not Be Moved ), critically acclaimed composer Tamar-kali ( Mudbound ), and dramaturg Lauren Whitehead ( Between the World and Me: Onstage at the Apollo ). WATCH NIGHT fuses melodies rooted in spirituals, percussive breath, and fiery opera with the urgency of a slam poetry and Bill T. Jones’ dynamic staging to create an immersive exploration of justice and forgiveness in the face of deadly rage. Use code MARCIAWN for 20% off performances (Nov 3 – 7) and 10% off performances (Nov 9 – 18) (Tickets start at $52) For tickets and more information, visit: https://pacnyc.org/whats-on

  Digital Marketing and Social Media Manager               Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager.   Founded in 1970, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights.   MTC produces up to eight plays annually in Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55 th Street.                The best candidate is highly skilled in social media strategy and implementation, marketing strategy, graphic design; website management; and web analytics. The Marketing Manager will lead MTC’s digital strategy, all organic social media, and email blast design and strategy. They will also work closely with the Director of Marketing and

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Position:  Business Manager  Location:  Remote  Reports to : Executive Director and BTN Board Treasurer  Type:  Part-time   About Black Theatre Network:    The  Black Theatre Network (BTN ) is a service organization whose members include theatre makers (actors, directors, playwrights, and designers), practitioners, scholars, emerging artists, students, and instructors. A small staff and a volunteer executive board of directors have successfully administered the BTN for 37 years. A substantial grant from the Black Seed Initiative has allowed BTN to initiate the process of identifying and hiring a  part-time Business Manager.   The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with business management and accounting principles.    Position Summary:  We seek a dynamic and results-driven Business Manager to oversee our company's operational and financial success. The ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of business operations, exceptional le

  Manhattan Theatre Club Is Pleased to Partner With Producers Madison Wells Live Along With LaChanze & Taraji P. Henson As Producers Of JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING A World Premiere By Drama Desk Award Winner Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Obie Award Winner Whitney White   Previews begin Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Opening on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 At MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre   Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Chris Jennings (Executive Director) are pleased to partner with producers Madison Wells Live (Gigi Pritzker, Founder / Jamie Forshaw, Executive Producer) along with LaChanze and Taraji P. Henson as producers of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding , a world premiere play written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White . Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will begin previews on Tuesday, September 12 and open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47 th Street). Lynne Meadow s

  Black Theatre Network’s  37th Annual Conference Afrofuturism: Envisioning Black Theatre July 20 – July 24, 2023 St. Louis, MO   CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS     The Black Theatre Network seeks panel/roundtable proposals, scholarly papers, workshops, and presentations for peer review constructed around our conference theme,  Afrofuturism: Envisioning Black Theatre .   Since 1986, BTN has been leading the charge of collecting, processing, and distributing information to support the professional and personal development of Black Theatre.  To attain this goal, we convene annually and provide scholarly discourse for specific sectors of our constituency by:   ·         Assisting theatre professionals (producers, directors, actors, designers, playwrights, and arts administrators) with new works development, best practices and networking opportunities. ·         Training instructors, students, and educators in best practices and professional development.  ·         Publishing a peer-reviewed journal