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Black Theatre Network
A non-profit organization 

A Diverse Group of Artists •
Educators • Scholars • Students • 
Theatre Lovers
Dedicated to the Exploration and
Preservation of the
Theatrical Visions of
the African Diaspora

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that I might not have met otherwise.
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Woodie King, Jr,
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Benny Ambush;
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Judy Dearing Student Design Competition

A Call for Entries

The design competition and subsequent awards are presented in memory of distinguished costume designer Judy Dearing.  The purpose of this competition is to encourage African American students of design and give them an opportunity to have their work exhibited at the National Conference of the Black Theatre Network.

 

A $200.00 First Place Award presented in each category (Set, Costume and Lights)  

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ATTN: Students 

CALL FOR PAPERS – 2010

The Black Theatre Network is currently seeking papers from students at the Undergraduate and Graduate level that are concerned with an aspect of Black Theatre.  Entrants do not need to be members of the Black Theatre Network to submit.     

  • Winners will be invited to deliver their papers at the 2010 Black Theatre Network Conference in California; 
  • A first-place prize of $250.00 and second-place prize of $100.00 will be awarded in both Division I (Undergraduate) and Division II (Graduate) PLUS one night stay in the conference hotel for your attendance at the annual awards ceremony

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Black Theatre Network - A non-profit organization
A Diverse Group of Artists • Educators • Scholars • Students •  Theatre Lovers Dedicated to the Exploration and Preservation of the Theatrical Visions of the African Diaspora
Luther Wells, President. •  President@blacktheatrenetwork.org