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National Black Theatre

The theater is located between east and west Harlem founded in 1968 by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer. The 64,000 square foot interior, rich with colorful African artwork and décor, with warm and deep sense of cultural pride. NBT hosts performances such as musical, dramatic, lectures, workshops and dance classes.   

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The National Black Theatre - Institute of Action Arts
NBT’s Institute of Action Arts is based on an African context of a spirit culture. It began in 1968 as a non-profit organization and center for research & development known as the National Black Theatre Workshop Incorporated. NBT has since grown into an institution providing an alternative learning environment offering organizations and individuals, specifically those of African descent born in America, a space to discover, explore, nurture, articulate, address and heal the negative attitudes and emotions blocking freedom of expression. Participants are able to fully express dignity, respect and cultural values of self-love. NBT achieves this purpose by offering workshops, symposia and special events under the Communication Arts program.

A few accomplishments by Dr. Barbara Teer before her passing.

1968 NBT Workshop and Teer featured in “me and My Song”, a CBS-TV    Production

1969 NBY became an non-profit organization 501(c)

 

1974 premieres “Sojourney Into truth: A Ritualistic Revival

 

1977 Selected to represent the US at the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture in Nigeria

Pamela Thomas, Student Presentation