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THEATRE OF THE SOUL SINCE 1976

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

From large scale productions to virtual readings, we’re always adding new events to celebrate the arts. Find our full schedule of events right here.

ABOUT US

Founded by Ron Himes in 1976, our “Theatre of the Soul” has a rich history of producing, reimagining, and commissioning work written by Black playwrights, as well as expanding community outreach programs.

Join Our Community

Your support means everything

 
 
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Buy Tickets

Reserve your spot for any number of the performances and events we add throughout the year.

 
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Volunteer

Your time and talent as a volunteer allow us to remain the largest professional African-American theatre company in the country.

 
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Give

Your donations are vital to the theatre’s programs, events, and operations, and our ongoing community and education efforts.

 

OUR PARTNERS

Thank you to our partners for your support.

The Black Rep is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional support from the Black Communities Investment Initiative of the St. Louis Community Foundation, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, and the St. Louis Regional Racial Healing and Justice Fund.

Support for our Education and Community Programs has been provided by: the Arts & Education Council, Bellwether Foundation, Clay Co, Edward Jones, Jordan Foundation, Missouri Arts Council, the Regional Arts Commission, Roblee Foundation, Saigh Foundation, the Black Communities Investment Initiative of the St. Louis Community Foundation, St. Louis Racial Healing + Justice Fund, Tilles Foundation and Trio Foundation.

 
 
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Entertaining diverse audiences,
Educating promising youth,
Enriching our community

Our programs provide platforms for theatre, dance and other creative expressions from an African-American perspective that heighten the social and cultural awareness of our audiences.

JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST

Sign up to be the first to receive news and updates about upcoming plays, events and more.

We respect your privacy.

 
 
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FOLLOW US

Stay up to date on all things Black Rep with news and announcements, plus some backstage sneak peeks throughout the year.

 

THE BLACK REP IS A PROUD MEMBER OF:

Actor’s Equity Association

Actor’s Equity Association

Theatre Communications Group

Black Theatre Network

Black Theatre Network

Blue Star Theatres

Blue Star Theatres

National New Play Network

National New Play Network

As a not-for-profit organization, transparency is very important to us. We’re proud to have earned a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from the non-profit organization Guidestar by Candid.