Originally published in The New York Times. By Ben Sisaro. With arts performances in New York slowly starting up again, one city tradition is finally set to return: free outdoor events in marquee locations. From June to September, Bryant Park will present a series of 25 programs from some of the city’s most prominent institutions and performance…
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The Classical Theatre of Harlem presents the New York Premiere of SEIZE THE KING by Will Power Directed by Carl Cofield, Choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher Preview PerformancesJuly 6-8, 2021, at 8:00 pm (Fridays-8:30 pm)Opening NightFriday, July 9, 2021, at 8:30 pm PerformancesJuly 9 – 29, Tuesday-Sunday, at 8 p.m (Fridays at 8:30 pm)Richard Rodgers Amphitheater…
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The Classical Theatre of Harlem, in collaboration with Venus Radio Theater, presents ICONS: Harlem Renaissance in Motion, a stunning collection of radio dramas performed and written by black artists in celebration of the Harlem Renaissance. Prepare to be taken back in time, to hear of the lives and stories of Harlem’s greats as embodied by today’s…
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Aliya Nelson; attorney with the law firm of Taylor English With nearly 20 years of experience, Nelson guides clients through a wide-range of corporate, entertainment and licensing matters. “As we embark on CTH’s growth into new media, we are thrilled to have legal talent like Ms. Nelson,” said Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director of CTH.…
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BY OLIVIA CLEMENT JUN 11, 2020 The virtual performance of the Charles Randolph-Wright play, streamed exclusively on Playbill, will benefit The Classical Theatre of Harlem. On June 21 an all-star performance of Cuttin’ Up, Charles Randolph-Wright’s play about the time-honored tradition of the Black barbershop, streams exclusively on Playbill.com. The reading, which will star Emmy winner Joe Morton, Blair…
DetailsClassical Theatre of Harlem Summer Internship Program The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) Internship Program is a learning opportunity and practical experience opportunity in the field of arts administration and creative project development for college students and recent graduates. An internship with CTH offers interns the opportunity to work alongside theater artists and arts…
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By Elisabeth Vincentelli From left, Reynaldo Piniella, Brandon Carter, Miriam Hyman and Emmanuel Brown in “The Three Musketeers,” at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. Credit Richard Termine Many, if not most, theater companies with the word “classical” in their names fall back on Shakespeare for their summer outdoor shows. Happily, the Classical…
DetailsA Progressive Take on the 19th Century Classic Written by Catherine Bush Adapted From the Novel by Alexandre Dumas. Directed by Jenny Bennett. Choreographed by Tiffany-Rea Fisher. Fight choreography by Emmanuel Brown. FREE and Open to Public In Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park at the Richard Rogers Amphitheater Opening Night Sunday, July 9 Performances July 7…
DetailsSummer Internship Opportunities Description: Since its founding in 1999, CTH has presented a repertory of works ranging from traditional classical playwrights (Anton Chekhov, Euripides, and William Shakespeare), to established 20th century playwrights (August Wilson, Langston Hughes, and Jean Genet), to new plays by emerging playwrights which we believe will stand the test of time. The…
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New York, NY – The Board of Directors of the famed uptown theater company, The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Peggy King-Jorde as chairperson of the 17-year-old theatrical company. Ms. King-Jorde, an architecturally trained, cultural projects consultant, who resides in Englewood, New Jersey and maintains a home in Harlem, will…
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