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  • About
    • About Us
    • Programs
    • Her-story
    • Gallery
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    • Board
    • Staff
  • Upcoming Events
    • Travels
    • Submissions
  • Get Connected
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ABOUT US

About the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is a vibrant celebration of African American artistry and cultural expression. It brings together talented playwrights, actors, directors, and audiences to showcase original works that reflect the breadth and depth of Black life and experiences. From thought-provoking dramas to uplifting comedies, the festival provides a platform for diverse voices and creative storytelling. 


It also serves as a space for learning, networking, and fostering the next generation of Black theatre professionals, making it a cornerstone of the cultural landscape. 

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Mission/Vision

Our mission is to provide opportunities for theatre and performing artists to develop, present, and preserve, in an authentic voice, multi-disciplinary art for and about the pan-African experience. 


Our vision is to develop programs that provide safe and strong community connections as we discover, present, and preserve the stories and contributions of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) people to the arts and cultural landscape of our global civilization.

From around to corner to around the globe!

Each year we scour the globe to present a line-up of world-class performances, engaging panels, and poppin' parties.  We celebrate our cultural heritage by presenting and preserving our stories in our own authentic voices.  

"Where Black Theatre Thrives!"

We create and expand opportunities for artists of color to affordably produce and present their work to thousands of theatre and art lovers in person and digitally. 


Since 2012, the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival has hosted over 3,200 artists via live and virtual events, entertaining and educating art enthusiasts from all over the world. Over 160 self-producing playwrights have found a platform to present their original works during close to 400 events.

What Do They Say About the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival...

Highly regarded:

  • "Top Theatre Festival to Visit Around the World" by TopTenZilla.com
  • "Best Fall Festivals" by MyAJC.com
  • "Can't Miss Fall Festivals" by the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • "5 Dope Events You Must Check Out in Atlanta" by Blavity.com
  • "Best Family Friendly Festivals You Must Check Out this Fall" by 11alive.com
  • "Top 5 Event Picks for October" by AtlantaMagazine.com

THE KING OF THEATRE: Woodie king, jr on black theatre at the

A rare interview with the American Theatre Hall of Fame Inductee, Woodie King, Jr. by Itz Black Theatre Magazine reporter, Calvin Anderson. 


Mr. King was on location at the 2014 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. He was headed to an early morning rehearsal of The Dutchman by Amira Baraka, directed by himself. Later that evening, he received the ABTF Theatre Legend Award. Listen and enjoy! 

Our prime aim is to use the power of the arts to:

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival's prime aim is to:  

1. CHANGE the narrative by revealing the truth of our history and contributions to civilization; 

2. ENGAGE, encourage, and enlighten the next generation;

3. BUILD a sustainable institution that preserves Black culture through theatre, literature, art, across the diaspora. 

4. ENTERTAIN while creating whole and healthy communities. 

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