The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is bringing its signature festival back to Winston-Salem next week under a new brand.
Organizers have upgraded the name from national to International Black Theatre Festival. The biennial event has long included performances from other places like Brazil and Africa, says Media Relations Director Brian McLaughlin.
“So what we decided to do is embrace our international flair and just become the International Black Theatre Festival, and we’re just excited about the rebranding.”
This year’s event will include more than 130 shows including dramas, comedies and musical performances.
There are also community programs including midnight poetry jams and a film festival at a/perture cinema focusing on independent Black filmmakers.
The festival runs Monday through Saturday at multiple venues in Winston-Salem. The 2020 festival drew more than 60,000 people.