African-American playwrights | Matthews Playhouse

Aug 7, 20236 min read

Meet the Cast of Rory D. Sheriff's ‘Speakeasy’ Coming September 22-24, 2023!

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

Aug 18, 20223 min read

Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Princess Fearless’, a Play for Young People!

We are thrilled to announce tickets to our next production, "Princess Fearless" are NOW ON SALE! The original play is based on the book,...

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...

Jun 9, 20222 min read

NEW "Princess Fearless" Day Camp Offers One-of-a-Kind Writing & Acting Experience for Children

"Princess Fearless: The Play", the first-of-its-kind Summer Day Camp happening July 18-22, 2022, is currently accepting enrollments ....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 1, 20222 min read

Announcing Semi-Finalists for BIPOC Playwrights Festival!

Staged Reading Performances to Take Place on Saturday April 30th at 2:00pm at The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. The Matthews...