Latest Articles About American Experience on PBS
Fisk Jubilee Singers Celebrate the Release of 'Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of The Fisk Jubilee Singers'
by A.A. Cristi - June 30, 2022 Nashville's earliest music ambassadors, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, celebrated the release a limited-edition commemorative book, Heritage & Honor: 150 Year Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with an unveiling ceremony at Fisk University on Wednesday.... 
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE BINDING OF ISAAC WOODARD on PBS
by Sarah Leiber - February 23, 2021 ‘“The Blinding of Isaac Woodard’ illustrates how a single individual can be the spark that ignites a movement and creates a seismic shift in public opinion,” said Cameo George, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer. “Although his name is little-known today, Isaac Woodard’s story changed hearts and ... 
VIDEO: PBS Shares THE AMERICAN DIPLOMAT Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022 Through rare footage, oral histories, and interviews, The American Diplomat explores the lives and legacies of three African-American ambassadors — Edward R. Dudley, Terence Todman and Carl Rowan — who pushed past historical and institutional racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the... 
Zarna Garg Announces Carolines On Broadway Date and Ladies Of Laughter Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021 Comedian Zarna Garg today announced her return to the nation's premier comedy club, Carolines on Broadway on June 13 for her show SARI, NOT SORRY. ... 
Photos: Kevin Flynn's FEAR OF HEIGHTS Opens This Weekend At The Odyssey
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2023 ‘Fear of Heights’, actor-comedian Kevin Flynn’s heartwarming and often hilarious solo show about an Irish American kid's phobias, family life and the meaning of success, gets its West Coast premiere this weekend at the Odyssey Theatre.... 
The Classic Theatre Of San Antonio To Present August Wilson's FENCES
by A.A. Cristi - January 23, 2023 The Classic Theatre of San Antonio will present Fences at the Carver Community Cultural Center from February 9 - 26 during Black History Month. ... 
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR: THE FIRST Airs on PBS Monday, September 13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 11, 2021 Based on First: Sandra Day O’Connor by Evan Thomas, this biographical portrait recounts the life of a pioneering woman who both reflected and shaped an era.... 
LITERARY IN THE LOUNGE Presents J. Dennis Robinson Discussing His New Book 1623
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2024 Join author and history professor Emerson Baker and J. Dennis Robinson for an insightful discussion about his new book 1623.... 
CFCARts Presents RAGTIME Juneteenth Weekend
by Stephi Wild - February 25, 2022 Central Florida Community Arts announced today they will present Ragtime on Juneteenth Weekend, Saturday, June 18 - Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Dr. Phillips Center. Prior to opening night, several free educational programs sponsored by Florida Theatrical Association (FTA) will be offered to the public... 
BWW Review: THURGOOD at Penumbra
by Jared F - March 19, 2022 Thurgood written by George Stevens, Jr. and directed by Lou Bellamy is playing at Penumbra.... 
'In Your Face: Chicano Art After CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation)' Comes to Spain
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2023 In Your Face: Chicano Art After CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation) features 54 works of diverse media such as sculpture, photography, prints, painting, and mixed media by 29 Chicana/o artists will be a part of the popular Veranos de la Villa Festival at the Espacio Cultural Serreria Bel... 
Video: Watch the Trailer For THE PERSIAN VERSION
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Sony Pictures Classics has unveiled the trailer for The Persian Version. The cast includes Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafieisabet, Bijan Daneshmand, Bella Warda, Chiara Stella, Tom Byrne, and Shervin Alenabi.... 
The Umbrella Stage Company to Present Special Program Exploring the Filipino American Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 13, 2021 In recognition of Filipino American Heritage Month, The Umbrella Stage Company will present a special program exploring the Filipino American Experience through the dramatic writing and production process as part of the 29th annual 2021 Concord Festival of Authors.... 
Cast Set for ASSASSINS at Town & Country Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 26, 2024 Town & Country Players announces the cast for its upcoming musical, ASSASSINS. The one-act historical revusical explores the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate U.S. Presidents. Learn how to purchase tickets. ... 
RIVETED: THE HISTORY OF JEANS to Premiere on PBS
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022 This February 2022, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE kicks off its new Winter-Spring season with “Riveted: The History of Jeans,” the fascinating and surprising story of the iconic American garment. The special was written, directed and produced by Anna Lee Strachan and Michael Bicks and executive produced by C... 
One Of The Most Significant Exhibitions Of Contemporary Chicano Art Will Be on View at The Mexican Embassy In Berlin, Germany
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2023 In Your Face: Chicano Art After CARA (Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation) features 54 works of diverse media such as sculpture, photography, prints, painting, and mixed media by 29 Chicana/o artists, will be on view at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Berlin, Germany from March 2 to June 2, 2... 
Kennesaw State University To Present August Wilson's JITNEY in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 27, 2022 Kennesaw State University's Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will present August Wilson's 'Jitney' Nov. 11-16 at the Stillwell Theater on the Kennesaw campus. ... 
People Of Culture Studios Names Former Senior White House Advisor Nick Rathod As President Of Impact
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2023 Former senior White House advisor Nick Rathod joins People of Culture Studios as President of the Impact division, bringing together culture and politics in a groundbreaking initiative. Learn more about how Rathod plans to spotlight diverse stories and make a real difference in the entertainment ind... 
Catapult Film Fund Announces Megan Gelstein & Theresa Navarro as Co-Directors
by Michael Major - October 27, 2022 Catapult Film Fund announces Megan Gelstein and Theresa Navarro as the organization’s first Co-Directors. They will share executive responsibilities for the San Francisco-based nonprofit, known for its early-stage support of artful documentary films like The Territory, Crip Camp, and Academy Award-w... 
Boston Children's Chorus Partners With Castle Of Our Skins and Center For Arabic Culture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 18, 2022 Boston Children's Chorus has announced a new partnership with Castle of our Skins, an arts institution fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music, and the Center for Arabic Culture, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote Arabic Culture and the Arab-Americ... 
The Apollo to Present World Premiere of THE BLUES AND ITS PEOPLE By Trumpeter Russell Gunn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 16, 2022 The Apollo will continue its 2022–23 season theme of The Next Movement with The Blues and Its People, a new commissioned work composed by Grammy-nominated trumpeter Russell Gunn, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the acclaimed book Blues People: Negro Music in White America written by writer... 
WBTT Presents VIRTUAL VOICES Program, 'Telling Our Stories In The Black Theatre'
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2021 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will reinvigorate its WBTT Voices program with a special offering, “Telling Our Stories in the Black Theatre,” on May 4.... 
The Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp To Present WORKING, August 10-12
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2023 The Missoula Children's Theatre's Performing Arts Camp (PAC) welcomes 100 talented teenagers from 15 states and Canadian provinces for a 90-minute musical journey of Working, Thursday, August 10-Saturday, August 12th at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts....
TheatreWorks AD Makes Directorial Debut With GEM OF THE OCEAN in April
by Stephi Wild - February 04, 2022 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner August Wilson's sweeping drama Gem of the Ocean. This seminal classic will be directed by Artistic Director Tim Bond, a close friend of the late playwright and a leading interpreter of his work, making his TheatreWorks dir... 
Free Reading Of FROCI By Frank J. Avella to be Presented at The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 11, 2024 A semi-staged reading of Frank J. Avella's FROCI, a play about growing up queer and Italian-American in the 1980s, will be presented at The Tank. ... |
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