Playwright's Festival

Sep 19, 20231 min read

Everyone is Talking About 'Speakeasy'!

Do not miss your chance to experience this very special production here for ONE WEEKEND only! Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts...

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Jun 2, 20234 min read

'Speakeasy' by Rory D. Sheriff is Official Selection of the 2023 BIPOC Playwrights Festival

Official Selection of the 2023 BIPOC Playwrights Festival to be Co-Produced by Matthews Playhouse & African American Playwrights Group...

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Feb 21, 20232 min read

Matthews Playhouse & African American Playwrights Group Searching for New Plays

The 2023 BIPOC Playwrights’ Festival is Accepting New and Original Works through February 28, 2023 - Submission Fee Has Been Waived...

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Aug 19, 20224 min read

'A House is Not A Home' Playwright, Kenyatt Godbolt, Featured on WFAE!

Andre Minkins and Mishunda Mathis in "A House is Not a Home" at Matthews Playhouse. Photo @ Ryan Dunn Local playwright, Kenyatt Godbolt,...

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Jul 13, 20225 min read

Spotlight on Kenyatt Godbolt, Winner of 2022 Playwrights’ Festival

Kenyatt Godbolt poses with family after winning the 2022 Playwrights Festival Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to...

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May 3, 20222 min read

And the Winner of the 2022 BIPOC Playwrights Festival is….

Photo @ Vickie Lynell Evans Updated June 6, 2022 The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is delighted to announce that Kenyatt...

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Apr 22, 20222 min read

Playwrights Festival Spotlight: Donald S. Hall

Don’t Miss the 2022 Playwrights Festival on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 pm at the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts! The event...

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Apr 22, 20222 min read

Playwrights Festival Spotlight: Crystal Joseph

Don’t Miss the 2022 Playwrights Festival on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 pm at the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts! The event...

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Apr 14, 20223 min read

Playwright's Festival Spotlight: Kenyatt M. Godbolt

“This play helps parents who struggle with forgiveness, and this play helps young people understand the importance of family, education...

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