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A CELEBRATION OF BLACK AMERICAN THEATER

The JSP Acting Ensemble celebrates black playwrights and black characters with a performance of scenes and monologues from the works of Lorraine Hansberry, August Wilson, Lydia R. Diamond, and more.  Explore with our young people why these works stand the test of time and will move, educate, and entertain us for years to come!

Select a scene to watch:

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Or watch the full Virtual Summit Presentation

A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Performed by Bryce, Sundiata, and Jacob

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Performed by Cydney

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FENCES
Performed by Jayden and Isaiah

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STICKFLY
Performed by Daniel

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STICKFLY
Performed by Ealan

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THE MOUNTAINTOP
Performed by Cydney, Anisa, and Izzy

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SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
Performed by Kiesse and Zofia

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FULL VIRTUAL SUMMIT PRESENTATION

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Want to read the full plays? You can find them through the New York Public Library:


A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry 

School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh

Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond

The Mountaintop by Katori Hall
Fences by August Wilson

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Raisin 2
Raisin 1
Stickfly 1
Stickfly 2
Mountaintop
School Girl
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Full Acting Summit
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'TIL WE FREE PROJECTS

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MEDIA

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ACTING

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PLAYWRITING

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POETRY

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VISUAL ARTS

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