John Sloan

3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

Review: MSMT's FUNNY GIRL: Bold, Beautiful & Star-Studded

Maine State Music Theatre’s new production of FUNNY GIRL is a triumph for its star and a coup for the company. Obtaining the first rights to produce the show after the closing of the recent Broadway revival is an unprecedented accomplishment for the theatre’s Artistic Director, Curt Dale Clark.  In addition, the production, itself, is arguably the first FUNNY GIRL anywhere to use the state-of-the art video technology, and perhaps the most thrilling feat of all: not only does the entire cast deliver stunning performances, but Jenna Lea Rosen, who makes her MSMT debut and role debut as Fanny Brice, is unquestionably a superstar. The result is an evening in the theatre that is as exhilarating and spellbinding as any you will see on any stage and an experience not to be missed!

Dominique Morisseau to be Keynote Speaker for Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference

Dominique Morisseau will be the keynote speaker for the inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Inaugural Detroit Impact Arts Conference Precedes 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

The GhostLight Arts Initiative has announced the Inaugural Detroit IMPACT Arts Conference. Beginning on Monday, June 24th, the 3-day conference will include a series of workshops, panels, and conversations designed to engage the Detroit arts community.

Obsidian Theatre Festival Releases New Streaming Content

The Obsidian Theatre Festival, having just announced the line-up for their 4th Annual Season this summer, has announced the additional release of streaming content from the first three seasons.

Mellon Foundation Awards $500k For Detroit-Focused Propulsion Theatre Project

Mellon Foundation has awarded five hundred thousand dollars to Blackboard Plays Founder, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Obsidian Theater Festival Producing Artistic Director John Sloan III in support of the Propulsion Theatre Project (PTP), a partnership project dedicated to creating work that amplifies the ecosystem of theater in Detroit.

4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Unveils Lineup

The lineup has unveiled the line-up for the 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. Learn more about the festival!

Hart Entertainment Produces ONE SLEEPY NIGHT - A Christmas Musical Experience With A Detroit Vibe

One Sleepy Night - Detroit: Experience a Christmas musical with a Detroit vibe in this holiday production by Hart Entertainment.

Hart Entertainment to Present ONE SLEEPY NIGHT - DETROIT in December

One Sleepy Night - Detroit will make its theatrical debut with an emphasis on what makes Detroit so special - the people, the culture, and the resilient hope and love that we share with one another. Get ticket and event information here!

Audition for ONE SLEEPY NIGHT -DETROIT at Andy Arts This Week

Be part of a Christmas musical experience like no other! Audition for 'One Sleepy Night - Detroit' on September 23, 2023. Bring Christmas magic to life in this heartwarming story.

Submissions Open For 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Highlighting Emerging Black Voices

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group are partnering once again, for the 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival.  After three successful years , Obsidian's live and virtual offerings are back, building upon their success with another annual season.

Listen: Saheem Ali, Ato Blankson-Wood, Michael Stuhlbarg & More Take Part in Public Square 2.0 Podcast

PUBLIC SQUARE 2.0 features engaging conversations, video interviews, and performances from myriad Public Theater artists and staff as well as industry leaders. Listen to all 16 Season 2 episodes here!

Harlem to Host First Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibition in Spring, 2024

Harlem will host its first large-scale sculpture exhibition in Spring, 2024. The historic parks Morningside, St. Nicholas, and Jackie Robinson have been selected to be the featured sites for these works.

Casts Set for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival Taking Place This Summer

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced casting for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 

Obsidian Theatre Festival Reveals Lineup FOr 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

The Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced the line-up for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival, taking place at 3 different locations in downtown Detroit. 

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre's New Works Festival Premieres Readings Of Four New Plays

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre presents its 2023 New Works Festival April 28-30. The three-day event features staged readings of new plays. Audience members get to experience these works before anyone else and meet the artists working to bring the future of American theatre to life.

Black Artists Featured as Obsidian Theatre Festival Releases Collection of New Plays, Music, Classes and More

Prior to announcing their 3rd season later this month, the Obsidian Theatre Festival has announced the release of content from the first two seasons of the festival highlighting emerging Black voices.  

Reggie Burrows Hodges Is Inaugural Winner Of New Prize Supporting American Artists

The Addison Gallery of American Art has announced that Reggie Burrows Hodges is the inaugural recipient of the Addison Artist Council's Bartlett H. Hayes, Jr. Prize, the highlight of a new initiative the museum launched earlier this year to provide important institutional support to American artists.

August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN to Have Michigan Professional Premiere at Detroit Repertory Theatre

Detroit Repertory Theatre will be starting the new year with the Michigan Professional Premiere of Gem of the Ocean, written by one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century, August Wilson. August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean opens January 13, 2023, at 8:30 pm with a champagne reception and closes March 5, 2023.

Submissions Now Open for 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival

Ghostlight Productions and Nicely Theatre Group are partnering  once again, for the 3rd Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival.  After two successful years , Obsidian’s  live and virtual offerings are back, with an expanded team.