2010 SBTF EVENT LINE-UP
The 2nd Biennial Southern Black Theatre Festival is the premier cultural arts experience celebrating the rich tradition of African American theatre in the south. This exciting week-long event will be held September 16-25, 2010 in Shreveport, Louisiana and surrounding areas and will feature live theatre productions, cultural films, youth talent showcases, drama awards, workshops, celebrity appearances and more for youth, adults, and families to enjoy.
Opening Festival Weekend
September 16, 2010

Mahogany Mainstage Performance, 8:30 AM
Arts-In-Education Student Matinee
Louisiana Women: Originals by Carolyn Woosley
produced by AlterEgo Productions (Lake Charles)
Webster Jr. High School
610 Commerce St.--Downtown Shreveport, LA
hosted by festival sponsor-Co-Habitat Shreveport
COST: FREE
September 17, 2010, 9:30 AM
2nd Annual SBTF Youth Arts Summit
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Road--Shreveport, LA
COST: FREE
click here to register
September 18, 2010, 10:00 AM
Kuumba West African Dance Workshop
sponsored: Shufflin' Along, LLC
Instructor: SBTF Honoree--Luther Cox, Jr., Inter City Row Modern Dance Co
SPAR Airport Park
3015 Greenwood Road--Shreveport, LA
festival partner host, Shreveport Public Assembly & Recreation
COST: $15 advance, $20 on-site
click here for flyer
3rd Annual SBTF Youth Talent Showcase, 6:00 PM
sponsored by: Kiwanis Club of Southern Hills
Hosted by: Jabber Jaws & Lil' J
Celebrity Radio Personalities-KBTT 103.7
 
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Road--Shreveport, LA
festival partner host, RSVP Corps
COST: $10
Mahogany Mainstage Performance, 7:30 PM
Louisiana Women: Originals by Carolyn Woosley
produced by AlterEgo Productions (Lake Charles)
Christopher's
615 Main Street--Minden, LA
festival partner hosts, Cultural Crossroads, Christopher's, Minden Mainstreet
click here for ticket information
September 19, 2010, 3:00 PM
Mahogany Mainstage Performance
Louisiana Women: Originals by Carolyn Woosley
produced by AlterEgo Productions (Lake Charles)
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Road--Shreveport, LA
click here for tickets
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Opening Festival Weekend
September 20, 2010, 6:00 PM
Kuumba Theatre Workshop
featuring:

Pamoja Cultural Art Center
3806 Linwood Ave.--Shreveport, LA
COST: $10
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September 21, 2010, 7:30 PM
Mahogany Mainstage Performance
presented by Urban Faith Magazine

produced by Garrett Davis Productions (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum
3015 Greenwood Road--Shreveport, LA
Click here for ticket information
COST: $20
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September 22, 2010, 1:00 PM
SBTF Legacy Luncheon

Clarion Hotel
1419 East 70th Street--Shreveport, LA 71105
COST: $25 advance tickets
September 23, 2010, 5:00 PM
SBTF Honorees Reception
presented by SRAC

701 Texas Street--Shreveport, LA 71105

festival partner host
COST: By Invitation
Onyx Cinema Screening, 7:30 PM
starring SBTF Honoree Irma P. Hall

617 Texas Street
Downtown Shreveport
festival partner host
COST: $8.50
SBTF Networking Mixer, 9:00 PM
presented by 4 J' Java Coffeehouse & More
immediately following the film screening
605 Texas Street--Downtown Shreveport
festival partner host
COST: FREE
September 24, 2010, 10:00 AM
Sepia Showcase & Black Theatre Humanities Forum
presented by Bossier Arts Council

701 Texas Street--Shreveport, LA 71105
festival partner hosts, BAC/East Bank Theatre
COST: FREE
In Living Color Honorees Dinner, 6:00 PM
hosted at the University Club
401 Market Street--Shreveport, LA 71101
COST: $40 advance ticket
September 25, 2010, 9:00 AM
Kuumba Cultural Arts Workshop
Shreve Memorial Library System
Downtown, Eaves Room
424 Texas Street--Shreveport, LA 71101
COST: FREE
Mahogany Mainstage Performance, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Produced by: Write Side of Me Productions (Gainesville, Florida)
East Bank Theatre/Bossier Arts Council
630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, LA
COST: $20
Mahogany Drama Awards, 8:30 PM
(immediately following Divorce N' Us)

festival event sponsor
610 Commerce St.
Downtown Shreveport
COST: $20
For questions about festival events, to volunteer or partner contact us at: info@southernblacktheatrefest.org
1-888-241-4ART(4278)
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