In 1821 playwright William Brown and actor James Hewlett, both men of color, created the first known all black theater in Manhattan. The company was also the first to stage Shakespeare’s Othello with a black actor in the lead role.
A Public Staged Reading – Performed by members of Shades Repertory Theater
In Celebration of African American History Month
Saturday, February 1st, 2025, 4-6 pm – Snow Date, Sunday Feb. 2, 2025
Harmony Hall-Jacob Sloat House
15 Liberty Rock Rd., Sloatsburg, N.Y.
Suggested Donation: $5
Into: events@friendsoharmonvhall.org – www.fohh.org
In Historic Partnership With The Town Of Ramapo
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