The Black Rep
About the Business
The Black Rep, located at 813 Skinker Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, is a renowned African-American theatre company founded by Ron Himes in 1976. Known as the "Theatre of the Soul," The Black Rep has a rich history of producing, reimagining, and commissioning work written by Black playwrights. From large scale productions to virtual readings, the institution is dedicated to celebrating the arts and expanding community outreach programs.
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping The Black Rep remain the largest professional African-American theatre company in the country. Donations are vital to supporting the theatre's programs, events, and operations, as well as ongoing community and education efforts. The institution has received support from various organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts and the St. Louis Community Foundation.
The Black Rep's Education and Community Programs provide platforms for theatre, dance, and other creative expressions from an African-American perspective, promoting social and cultural awareness among audiences. Stay updated on news, announcements, and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks throughout the year.
As a not-for-profit organization, transparency is a top priority for The Black Rep, which has earned a 2023 Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar by Candid. Visit The Black Rep to experience the power of African-American storytelling and support the vibrant arts community in St. Louis.
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Location & Phone number
813 Skinker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130, United States
Reviews
"The new building that The Black Rep has seems to fit all their needs to produce plays and encourage youth to be in the theatre."
"Excellent shows, friendly staff, dedicated director. It's a must support company in Saint Louis! :)"
"I saw "Sweat" last week. I admire the writing and the talented actors. However I was greatly disappointed in two other aspects of the production: One: Over the top acting. Three actors standing middle of the stage shouting at each other for long stretches. Sometimes less is more. Anger and conflict do not depend on volume to communicate. Two: The sound. Poor sound balancing. I sat 5th row center, could not understand 90% of the dialogue. Moved to the back for second act and heard everything clearly. Somebody needs to help the sound setup on this play. Ron and the Black Rep can do better than this."
"Was in town this weekend and my husband decided to take his sister to see the Blues play in the Stanley Cup game. I happened to see an ad and bought a ticket to Nina Simone. Wow!! I was so impressed and loved every second! Truly it was so moving and well done. Thank you!!"
"OMG this place is an amazing... where children who want to learn about acting can. They teach them not just acting they teach dance, play piano and an array of other part to acting. They are also having a summer program with a big performance at the end. My granddaughter love this place."
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