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Thursday, June 24 to Sunday, June 27; Thursday, July 1 to Saturday, July 3; Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11; Thursday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18; 8pm, Schiller Park Amphitheater, 1069 Jaeger St.

While based on events prior to emancipation, The African Company Presents Richard III manages to evoke the dichotomy of Black Americans’ experiences throughout history: the constant battle to improve Black experience and culture while also battling for acceptance in a white-dominated power structure.

Thursday, June 24 to Sunday, June 27; Thursday, July 1 to Saturday, July 3; Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11; Thursday, July 15 to Sunday, July 18; 8pm, Schiller Park Amphitheater, 1069 Jaeger St.

While based on events prior to emancipation, The African Company Presents Richard III manages to evoke the dichotomy of Black Americans’ experiences throughout history: the constant battle to improve Black experience and culture while also battling for acceptance in a white-dominated power structure.

Saturday, December 19, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance on-line ticket purchase

Recorded live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a holiday mash-up for the entire family. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A unique and joyful event, this evening-length production is performed by a supercharged cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a D.J., a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.

Saturday, July 13, 2-10pm; and Sunday, July 14, 2-10pm; Columbus Performing Arts Center [Shedd Theatre], 549 Franklin Ave.

Greetings from the Board Members of the seventh annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival.

We’re hosting the “Theatre Party” of the year in Columbus, Ohio! What can you expect at this annual theatre event? It runs July 12, 13 and 14. Acting and Directing Workshops for Youth and Adults, Stage Readings, and Full Stage productions will be held at the Shedd Theatre, 549 Franklin Ave.

Saturday, July 13, 2-10pm; and Sunday, July 14, 2-10pm; Columbus Performing Arts Center [Shedd Theatre], 549 Franklin Ave.

Greetings from the Board Members of the seventh annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival.

We’re hosting the “Theatre Party” of the year in Columbus, Ohio! What can you expect at this annual theatre event? It runs July 12, 13 and 14. Acting and Directing Workshops for Youth and Adults, Stage Readings, and Full Stage productions will be held at the Shedd Theatre, 549 Franklin Ave.