L.A. Black Creators Summit at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles, CA
Don’t miss this upcoming event in Los Angeles, CA. Happening on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Support Black Theatre, The CRAFT Institute, and African-American Shakespeare Company join forces to host the first ever L.A. Black Creators Summit!
This one-night-only event includes an engaging community dialogue with Ruben Santiago-Hudson, a performance of Echoes of US directed by Michele Shay, a panel discussion with thought-leaders in our field, delicious food, fellowship, and more!
Limited seating available.
Ticketing Information:
General Admission: $35
*Student & Senior rates for tickets upon inquiry. Please email: contact@supportblacktheatre.org for more information.
Groups of 10 People or More: $25
Check out the exciting lineup below!
LA Black Creators Opening Mixer
Come through early when doors open at 5:30pm to eat, connect and vibe with other local artists at this lively catered reception. Enjoy live music and an interactive lobby curation honoring our ancestors.
Community Conversation with Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Rituals in Black: Cultural Tools for Power Building
Distinguished actor, writer, and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson sits down for a community discussion moderated by Support Black Theatre founding Executive Director, Sophina Brown. This timely dialogue explores how cultural ritualsâinherited and reimaginedâcan be vehicles for resistance, and how our history informs strategies for power building today. We illuminate the enduring influence of Black creativity and communal care in shaping movements for justice and liberation. Audience Q & A to follow!
Echoes of US
ECHOES OF US is a short series of curated monologues from writers spanning the African Diaspora including Pearl Cleage, Mfoniso Udofia, Richard Wesley, Erin Michelle Washington, Monica White Ndounou, Fati McKinnies, Gabrielle Jackson, and more! This creative expression of Blackness is a unique live experience that speaks to the evolving nature of our lived experiences and transcends across generations. Featuring: Brent Jennings (All American), Tina Lifford (Queen Sugar), Desean K. Terry (The Morning Show), Sola Bamis (Mad Men), Joy DeMichelle (Snowfall), Henry Simmons (Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).
Panel Discussion
Healing Through Activation: A Path Forward
Immediately following the performance, the incredible creators of Echoes of Us will discuss the mission, vision, and goals of this ever-evolving work. Join Dr. Monica White Ndounou (The CRAFT Institute), Michele Shay (Tony-nominated Actress and Director), and Sherri Young (African-American Shakespeare Company), as they reveal the exciting trajectory and future impact of this celebrated new work.
Moderated by Goldie E. Patrick.
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