ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EVENTS

The African American Theater Arts Troupe honors 30 years of outstanding theater performance and public service this February, 2021. The anniversary weekend of February 19-21 will be marked with three days of activities to thank all communities that have made this event possible. This consists of an Alumni Reunion, the Anniversary Gala, and the Black Theater Matters Workshop.
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The deadline for guest registration has past. To view the event, join our YouTube livestream here.
For questions or accomadations, or contact us at cadrc@ucsc.edu.​

DAY 1: ALUMNI REUNION

Friday, February 19th
7:00-9:00 PM PST
This private, invitation-only event is hosted by African American Theater Arts Troupe alumni. Here, we will foster communication, networking, and an opportunity to share the impact the AATAT had on our lives. We want to provide space for generations to come together and celebrate its legacy by sharing stories and going down memory lane together.
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Alumni Speakers:​
Niketa Cálame Harris
​Antonio Glass

DAY 2: ANNIVERSARY GALA

Saturday, February 20th
6:00-8:00 PM PST
The public is invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the African American Theater Arts Troupe at an online gala featuring national leaders of Black theater, playwrights, alumni, and representatives of the national Black Theater Network. Our theme, "Honoring Our Roots, Uplifting Black Voices," highlights the hardships of our past, and the accomplishments of our future.
Guest Speakers:
Danny Glover
Woodie King Jr.
​Dr. David Anthony
Ted Warburton
Zaheerah Sultan
Performers:
Tiona Jenkins
Tammi Brown
Dr. Ekua Omosupe
August Stevens
Odeosa Eguavoen
Britani McBride
Emcees:
Niketa Cálame Harris
Cameron Rivers
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DAY 3: WORKSHOP 

Sunday, February 21st
4:00-6:00 PM PST
This open Q&A session brings leaders in African American theatre come together to discuss "Does Black Theater Matter," and its impact in our current political climate.
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Panelists:
Carl Clay
Eileen Morris
Ethel Fitzwalker
Emcees:
Yazlin Juarez
Antonio Glass

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or are in need of accommodations, please contact us at cadrc@ucsc.edu or 831-459-2934.

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