Woodie King, Jr., Founder and Producer of the New Federal Theater, and I have been invited by The Harlem Writers Guild and the New York Society Library to have a conversation on our fifty plus years of history in our respective theaters, the New Federal Theatre and New Heritage Theatre Group.  Woodie and I will be sharing our knowledge of Black Theatre in communities of color throughout New York City and beyond. This one-time conversation will be moderated by Professor Michael Dinwiddie, playwright, composer and associate professor at NYUs Gallatin School.

We are extending our personal invitation for you to join us for this historic conversation which will take place Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 2:00pm. at the historic NY Society Library (established in 1754). In-person seating for this event is limited.  If you wish to attend, please RSVP by April 28th to Temple-Jene Fleming at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hope to see you there.

Shades of Truth Theatre & New Heritage Theatre Group presents

THE MEETING

Friday, April 21 , 2023 | 7:30 pm

Directed by Michael Green

Executive Producer, Voza Rivers

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This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, New York City Council Member Kristin Richardson Jordan, NYS Assemblywoman Inez E. Dickens, NY State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul & New York State Legislature, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Committee, Community Works, Con Edison, NYSCA ARTS, and NY Community Trust.