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Harlem Shakespeare Festival Founder Debra Ann Byrd Named Southwest Shakespeare Company’s Artistic Director

As Southwest Shakespeare Company enters its 29th Season, the theatre company is pleased to name the Founder of Harlem Shakespeare Festival, Debra Ann Byrd, as the company’s new Artistic Director. “My mother is an African-American from New York. My father from Puerto Rico. My dual culture has influenced how I view the world and how I make theatre. I am an Afro-Latina who is fluent … Continue reading Harlem Shakespeare Festival Founder Debra Ann Byrd Named Southwest Shakespeare Company’s Artistic Director

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Debra Ann Byrd’s BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey Wins 8 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards Including Best Play, Best Performer, Best Direction, Best In Person Production, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Scenic Design and Sound Design

Shakespeare & Company’s production of BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey, written and performed by Debra Ann Byrd and directed by Tina Packer has won 8 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards including Best Play, Best Performer in a Play, Best Direction for Tina Packer, Best In Person Production, Best Choreography for Dyane Harvey-Salaam, Best Costume Design for Gail Cooper-Hecht, Scenic Design for Devon Drohan and Sound Design for … Continue reading Debra Ann Byrd’s BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey Wins 8 2021 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards Including Best Play, Best Performer, Best Direction, Best In Person Production, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design, Scenic Design and Sound Design

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The 12th Annual United Solo Adds Second Show of Debra Ann Byrd’s BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey on Nov. 20

The 12th Annual United Solo, the world’s largest international solo theatre festival, is presenting a second show of BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey, written and performed by Debra Ann Byrd and directed by Tina Packer at Theatre Row in The Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd street, NYC, NY on Saturday, November 20 at 9:30pm. Ms. Byrd’s sold-out show was on November 4. Tickets for Nov 20 … Continue reading The 12th Annual United Solo Adds Second Show of Debra Ann Byrd’s BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey on Nov. 20

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Aug. 4: Restart Stages at Lincoln Center, HARLEM WEEK and the Harlem Arts Alliance Present Debra Ann Byrd in BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey

Restart Stages at Lincoln Center, HARLEM WEEK and the Harlem Arts Alliance are presenting Debra Ann Byrd in BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey, directed by Tina Packer on Wednesday, August 4 at The Isabel and Peter Malkin Stage at Hearst Plaza at 7:00 p.m. Classically trained actress and playwright Debra Ann Byrd’s one-woman “living memoir” and musical play, Becoming Othello, explores her upbringing as a young girl raised in … Continue reading Aug. 4: Restart Stages at Lincoln Center, HARLEM WEEK and the Harlem Arts Alliance Present Debra Ann Byrd in BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey

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Final Weekend to See Debra Ann Byrd in Shakespeare & Company’s Production of BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey

Shakespeare & Company is presenting BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey, an autobiographical solo show written and performed by Debra Ann Byrd and directed by Tina Packer through July 25 in the Roman Garden Theatre, Shakespeare & Company is located in the heart of the Berkshires at 70 Kemble Street in Lenox, Massachusetts.  Described as a living memoir, BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey is a … Continue reading Final Weekend to See Debra Ann Byrd in Shakespeare & Company’s Production of BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey

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Dec. 14:The Harlem Shakespeare Festival in partnership with The National Arts Club Will Present Virtual Performance of the World Premiere: BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey Starring Debra Ann Byrd

Tonight at 7pm:The Harlem Shakespeare Festival in partnership with The National Arts Club Will Present Virtual Performance of the World Premiere: BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey Starring Debra Ann Byrd https://wp.me/p8ilTC-84Z Continue reading Dec. 14:The Harlem Shakespeare Festival in partnership with The National Arts Club Will Present Virtual Performance of the World Premiere: BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl’s Journey Starring Debra Ann Byrd

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Nov. 22: Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and Blueprint Theater Project in Partnership with Community Works NYC will Livestream Marilyn Jaye Lewis’s TELL MY BONES Featuring Debra Ann Byrd, Elijah Caldwell, Sandra Caldwell, Michael Flood, Jacie Johnson, Jalen Johnson, Tom Martin, Ryan Metzger, Kevyn Morrow and Zach Stephens

Tonight at 7pm: Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and Blueprint Theater Project in Partnership with Community Works NYC will Livestream Marilyn Jaye Lewis’s TELL MY BONES Featuring Debra Ann Byrd, Elijah Caldwell, Sandra Caldwell, Michael Flood, Jacie Johnson, Jalen Johnson, Tom Martin, Ryan Metzger, Kevyn Morrow and Zach Stephens https://wp.me/p8ilTC-7O4 Continue reading Nov. 22: Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group and Blueprint Theater Project in Partnership with Community Works NYC will Livestream Marilyn Jaye Lewis’s TELL MY BONES Featuring Debra Ann Byrd, Elijah Caldwell, Sandra Caldwell, Michael Flood, Jacie Johnson, Jalen Johnson, Tom Martin, Ryan Metzger, Kevyn Morrow and Zach Stephens

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