The Classical Theatre of Harlem workshops a bilingual Hamlet and the sequel to Twelfth Night, Malvolio.

NEW YORK – The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in support of creators changing the face of American theatre, is hosting private workshop readings of a bilingual Spanish/English Hamlet by Reynaldo Pinella, and an original sequel to Twelfth Night, Malvolio by Betty Shamieh. Supported in part by the Theatre Communications Group, this radical bilingual reimagining of…

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Classical Theatre Of Harlem Appoints Penn Genthner As Director Of Development

Classical Theatre of Harlem is pleased to announce that Penn Genthner (he/him/his) has been appointed Director of Development by Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director; Carl Cofield, Associate Artistic Director) in New York City, following an extensive national search. The Director of Development will lead the planning and execution of all fundraising…

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THE CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM (CTH) ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTION OF TWELFTH NIGHT

Shakespeare’s classic gets an “Afrofuturistic” makeover with free performances at Marcus Garvey Park New York, NY, [May 2, 2022] – The Classical Theatre of Harlem, (Producing Artistic Director, Ty Jones) a professional theater company that has brought audiences Black artistic excellence for over two decades, announced today it will present Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Marcus…

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CTH Welcomes Two New Board Members

The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), a non-profit, professional theater company that has provided educational and literary programs to underserved communities in Harlem while bringing audiences excellence through Black artistry for over two decades, announced today that Carol Kaplan and Kelli Y. Payne are joining the organization’s board of directors. “At CTH we champion diversity,…

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CLASSICAL THEATRE OF HARLEM, VENUS RADIO THEATER, BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK, AND PLAYBILL ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RELEASE OF ICONS: HARLEM RENAISSANCE IN MOTION

Unheard, unseen voices of this pivotal moment in American history will be brought to life through half-hour radio dramas written by playwrights of color. The podcast will be available starting February 7th on Playbill and exclusively from the Broadway Podcast Network wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Find it now at BPN.FM/Icons The Classical…

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The Classical Theatre of Harlem to Receive $150,000.00 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan

The Classical Theatre of Harlem is pleased to announce they have been approved to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Classical Theatre of Harlem is recommended to receive $150,000.00 and will use these funds to…

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