The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival:
Art enthusiasts can experience a marathon of live bold performances and
innovative storytelling, along with our popular Art & Business Expo.
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Creative Arts Conference:
Creative culture lovers can experience inspiring workshops, staged
readings with talkbacks, film screenings, panels, and networking.
A Message from Toni Simmons Henson, Co-founder of the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. WATCH THE VIDEO!
August Wilson
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"The Mecca" is a colloquial term that describes a place or institution highly regarded and respected within the community for its significance, influence, and impact on the culture. For over a decade, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival has served as a hub for playwrights, actors, directors, visual artists, and creative professionals to showcase their work, collaborate, and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. The Mecca of Black theatre is a symbolic designation that recognizes the importance of the space or entity in nurturing emerging and seasoned talent, fostering creativity, and contributing to the richness and preservation of Black theatrical traditions.