4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival in Detroit highlights Black stories and storytellers
The 4th annual Obsidian Theatre Festival returns to Detroit from June 27-30, bringing a diverse array of original plays, a musical, and a cabaret to various downtown locations. Founded in 2020, the festival was created to uplift Black stories and storytellers, providing a powerful platform for artists to share their experiences and perspectives.
This year’s event, produced by GhostLight Creative Productions in collaboration with Nicely Theatre Group, features four plays, a new musical, and a special cabaret fundraiser. Since its inception, the Obsidian Theatre Festival has produced over 100 pieces of content, all reflecting the beautiful diversity of humanity. The festival provides opportunities for audience participation and will be available to stream online.
“American Black Journal” guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes talks with John Sloan III, CEO & Artistic Director of GhostLight Creative Productions, about this year’s festival and the additional activities taking place this month. Plus, Sloan discusses the festival’s origins and its mission to uplift Black stories and storytellers.
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Subscribe to Detroit PBS YouTube Channel & Don’t miss American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56.
Catch the daily conversations on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @amblackjournal.
Watch American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56.
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