Hector Cantú, co-creator of the Baldo newspaper comic strip, published by nearly 200 newspapers across the United States, leads a panel of creators to discuss characters that connect with today’s audiences.
Sanderia Faye, the author of Mourner’s Bench, joins us for a very special speaker series event on her upcoming book, ELEVEN and how it depicts the lives of people who work in the criminal justice system. She will be joined by featured guest panelists who can speak directly to their experience of working in the corrections system. Sanderia will also read excerpts from her upcoming book that traces one families struggles with the announcement of 8 executions to happen in the 11 days following Easter. Faculty at Southern Methodist University and a professional speaker & activist, her novel, Mourner’s Bench, is the winner of the Hurston / Wright Legacy Award and The Philosophical Society of Texas Award of Merit for fiction
#ThankfulThursday is our way of sharing with our community how grateful we are for our generous sponsors who recognize #ArtMatters and help Bishop Arts Theatre Center continue to build dreams, inspire audiences, and create powerful opportunities in our community. Thank you to the Embrey Family Foundation for your support and advocacy. #BATC25
Bishop Arts Theatre Center proudly received 39 Nominations in the 3rd Annual Irma P Hall Black Theatre Awards for our productions of IN TALL GRASS, THURGOOD, & BLACK NATIVITY. Today is the last day to vote so please follow the link below. bit.ly/2yROmQa
What's the best gift this Holiday? Give the experience of Black Nativity! Why not plan a group experience for your friends and family? Create memories that you'll cherish throughout the years! Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more by reaching out to Director of Marketing Adam Adolfo at marketing@bishopartstheatre.org #BATC25 #BATCblacknativity2018
