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SEASON 4 IS HERE!
The 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival will be live in Detroit, June 27-30!
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MAINSTAGE PLAYS
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MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE
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JUMP TO THE HEAD OF THE LINE!
Pre-Register for Tickets today
MISSED A SEASON?
Watch this clip from Season 3
"The Underground Color Wheel"
by Cris Eli Blak
WE'RE HIRING
Interested in being part of the team for the 4th Annual Obsidian Theatre Festival?
We're hiring! Check out the JOIN THE TEAM page for information on the various roles, tell a friend or APPLY today!
ABOUT OUR
FESTIVAL
There exists an enduring legacy of storytelling within the Black community. Actors, writers, musicians, and dancers, capture the richness of Black stories, moving beyond stereotypes and tropes. The Obsidian Theatre Festival exists to
uplift both stories as well as storytellers, and
firmly believes in the power of art to change lives.
Dan Meyer, Playbill
The free program features emerging Black artists, actors, directors, and playwrights from Detroit.
Paula Tutman, WDIV
The Obsidian Theatre Festival is available for anyone to watch the original productions. They were created in Detroit and meant to enlighten, entertain and offer work for the theater community.
American Theatre Editors
This year in-person offerings and a musical theatre showcase have been added to the Detroit festival uplifting Black stories and playwrights.
Tia Graham, WDET
Culture Shift
The festival is dedicated to Black storytelling through theater, music, dance and other creative mediums.