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OUR BIG SUMMER PLANS!
We are at it again!
OUR BIG SUMMER PLANS!
HANSBERRY PROJECT ENTERS 15TH SEASON WITH A GRIPPING SLATE OF PRODUCTIONS AND DIVERSE COLLABORATIONS
Since 2004, The Hansberry Project has led the way in Seattle for producing, presenting and collaborations that illuminate the voices of people of color in theatres across the city. The 2019 season continues this tradition.
April 26 - June 2, 2019
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN by Christina Ham
Seattle Repertory Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
The "High Priestess of Soul" turns to music to express deep agony after the bombing death of four young girls in an Alabama Church. Storytelling, debate and music combine to immerse us in the complex harmony of protest.
NINA INFO
Promo code: Promo code
June 7 - June 29, 2019
THE AGITATORS by Mat Smart
West of Lenin Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
A 45-year tempestuous friendship between Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass who agitated the nation and also each other, and in doing so helped to shape the Constitution and the course of American history.
AGITATORS INFO
July 11 - July 28, 2019
CITIZEN: An American Lyric, by Claudia Rankine
Sound Theatre Company
directed by Jay O'Leary
(Co-Produced with the Hansberry Project)
A searing multi-media poetic riff on race in America. From everyday seeming slips of tongue occurrences, to the larger incidents that become national and international firestorms, "This is how you are a citizen," writes Rankin.
CITZEN INFO
August 20 - September 14, 2019
BULRUSHER by Eisa Davis
Intiman Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis Newton
(Supported by the Hansberry Project)
A coming-of-age narrative in which the title character, abandoned as a baby and taken in by strangers, navigates a world where she finds herself increasingly outside the mainstream in the small country town where she was raised.
BULRUSHER INFO
September 6 - September 23, 2019
IS GOD IS by Aleshea Harris
Washington Ensemble Theatre
directed by Lava Alapai
(Supported by Hansberry Project)
A modern myth about twin sisters who sojourn from the Dirty South to the California desert to exact righteous revenge.
IS GOD IS INFO
When we launched in 2006, community was at the center of our work then, and remains at the center today. Our community is incredibly rich in creativity and reaches across a diverse sea of ethnic influences and voices. After 15 years, we are still celebrating the African American experience specifically, and the experiences of people of color in general. We're happy to be in a position to lend our financial and professional support and experience more broadly across the greater community.
If you would like to support our work this summer, please use the donate button above.
Thank you for your presence and support. We hope to see you soon!
Valerie Curtis-Newton
Artistic Director
Since 2004, The Hansberry Project has led the way in Seattle for producing, presenting and collaborations that illuminate the voices of people of color in theatres across the city. The 2019 season continues this tradition.
April 26 - June 2, 2019
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN by Christina Ham
Seattle Repertory Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
The "High Priestess of Soul" turns to music to express deep agony after the bombing death of four young girls in an Alabama Church. Storytelling, debate and music combine to immerse us in the complex harmony of protest.
NINA INFO
Promo code: Promo code
June 7 - June 29, 2019
THE AGITATORS by Mat Smart
West of Lenin Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
A 45-year tempestuous friendship between Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass who agitated the nation and also each other, and in doing so helped to shape the Constitution and the course of American history.
AGITATORS INFO
July 11 - July 28, 2019
CITIZEN: An American Lyric, by Claudia Rankine
Sound Theatre Company
directed by Jay O'Leary
(Co-Produced with the Hansberry Project)
A searing multi-media poetic riff on race in America. From everyday seeming slips of tongue occurrences, to the larger incidents that become national and international firestorms, "This is how you are a citizen," writes Rankin.
CITZEN INFO
August 20 - September 14, 2019
BULRUSHER by Eisa Davis
Intiman Theatre
directed by Valerie Curtis Newton
(Supported by the Hansberry Project)
A coming-of-age narrative in which the title character, abandoned as a baby and taken in by strangers, navigates a world where she finds herself increasingly outside the mainstream in the small country town where she was raised.
BULRUSHER INFO
September 6 - September 23, 2019
IS GOD IS by Aleshea Harris
Washington Ensemble Theatre
directed by Lava Alapai
(Supported by Hansberry Project)
A modern myth about twin sisters who sojourn from the Dirty South to the California desert to exact righteous revenge.
IS GOD IS INFO
When we launched in 2006, community was at the center of our work then, and remains at the center today. Our community is incredibly rich in creativity and reaches across a diverse sea of ethnic influences and voices. After 15 years, we are still celebrating the African American experience specifically, and the experiences of people of color in general. We're happy to be in a position to lend our financial and professional support and experience more broadly across the greater community.
If you would like to support our work this summer, please use the donate button above.
Thank you for your presence and support. We hope to see you soon!
Valerie Curtis-Newton
Artistic Director
A co-production with ARTSWEST THEATRE AND GALLERY...
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
Written by Lanie Robertson
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Starring Felicia Loud
Written by Lanie Robertson
Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Starring Felicia Loud
THE EVERY 28 HOUR PLAYS by Various Authors - 12/2/17
76 - One minute plays focused on the policing of black bodies
(A collaboration with Central District Forum, Langston, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and Northwest African American Museum)
76 - One minute plays focused on the policing of black bodies
(A collaboration with Central District Forum, Langston, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and Northwest African American Museum)
We participated in a Black Art Collaborative which gathered for Gregory Porter in November.
10/21-25/2017
We hosted the 6th annual REPRESENT! Multicultural Playwrights Festival with our producing partners eSe Teatro, SIS Productions and Pratidwhani.
We hosted the 6th annual REPRESENT! Multicultural Playwrights Festival with our producing partners eSe Teatro, SIS Productions and Pratidwhani.
HOOODOO LOVE by Katori Hall - 7/13-30/17
directed by Malika Oyetimein
(A collaboration with Sound Theatre Company)
directed by Malika Oyetimein
(A collaboration with Sound Theatre Company)
The RENT PARTY PROJECT - 4/15/17
The Hansberry Project's Artistic Director Valerie Curtis-Newton has written a play. Julia is throwing a party to raise money to free her husband, Hamp - a community activist from jail. As she prepares for the party, her family - including the ghost of the matriarch Bessie - tries to come together to support the cause, but old patterns and grudges get in the way. Later at the party, family and friends - with even more diverse wants, needs, desires, opinions and secrets - gather and collide.
An enthusiastic audience joined Valerie and an amazing cast of Seattle's finest actors as they ventured behind the scenes of of Julia Harris' RENT PARTY. Stay tuned for more information about the RENT PARTY's progress!
An enthusiastic audience joined Valerie and an amazing cast of Seattle's finest actors as they ventured behind the scenes of of Julia Harris' RENT PARTY. Stay tuned for more information about the RENT PARTY's progress!
BRIGHT HALF LIFE by Tanya Barfield - 2/15-3/11/17
directed by HATLO
(A collaboration with New Century Theatre)
directed by HATLO
(A collaboration with New Century Theatre)
2016 - The Year in Review
The Black Women Wisdom Summit | 9/24/2016
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The Hansberry Project gathered talented Black Women Playwrights from around the country. A convening of artists in various stages of their careers came to Seattle to share their experiences and offer a new perspective on the state of the field. The list of writers included: Regina Taylor, Dominique Morisseau, Lisa B. Thompson, Lydia Diamond, Chisa Hutchison, Shontina Vernon, Rosalind Bell, Sharon Williams, Alma Davenport and Amontaine Aurore.
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Check out the video!
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UN-TAMED: Hair Body Attitude | 7/17/2016
We presented evening of short plays, curated by Dominique Morisseau, featuring the work of playwrights Cori Thomas,
Nikkole Salter, Chisa Hutchison, Lenelle Moise and Jocelyn Bioh.
THE PLAYS: Melanin Intervention by Chisa Hutchinson * The Hair Play by Cori Thomas * San Francisco Cab by Lenelle Moïse
White-n-Luscious by Jocelyn Bioh * Peace Officer Privilege by Nikkole Salter.
Nikkole Salter, Chisa Hutchison, Lenelle Moise and Jocelyn Bioh.
THE PLAYS: Melanin Intervention by Chisa Hutchinson * The Hair Play by Cori Thomas * San Francisco Cab by Lenelle Moïse
White-n-Luscious by Jocelyn Bioh * Peace Officer Privilege by Nikkole Salter.
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
Contemporary Plays by Black Women - Readings of:
7/12 Sunset Baby by Dominique Morisseau
7/13 Sojourner by Mfoniso Udofia
7/14 Bright Half Life by Tanya Barfield
7/15 A Lovely Malfunction by Shontina Vernon
JULY 16
IN HER OWN WORDS
A local writers' showcase featuring:
Kathya Alexander, Rosalind Bell, Alma Davenport, Nina Foxx, Sharon Williams and Storme Webber
Contemporary Plays by Black Women - Readings of:
7/12 Sunset Baby by Dominique Morisseau
7/13 Sojourner by Mfoniso Udofia
7/14 Bright Half Life by Tanya Barfield
7/15 A Lovely Malfunction by Shontina Vernon
JULY 16
IN HER OWN WORDS
A local writers' showcase featuring:
Kathya Alexander, Rosalind Bell, Alma Davenport, Nina Foxx, Sharon Williams and Storme Webber
The Hansberry Project is fiscally sponsored by
Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources, and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success.
