About
The mission of True Colors Theatre Company is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. True Colors is more than a theatre company; we are dedicated to forging new pathways to support Black creatives. Amplifying Black voices is central to our mission; the Drinking Gourd consortium commissions and premieres works by leading Black Playwrights nationwide. Through The Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM, we continue nurturing young talent by equipping students with the tools and mentorship to foster success. Our connectivity programming nurtures enduring partnerships with community leaders and organizations, collaborating with MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, and Home Depot Backyard to bring impactful programming to diverse audiences.
About
The mission of True Colors Theatre Company is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. True Colors is more than a theatre company; we are dedicated to forging new pathways to support Black creatives. Amplifying Black voices is central to our mission; the Drinking Gourd consortium commissions and premieres works by leading Black Playwrights nationwide. Through The Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM, we continue nurturing young talent by equipping students with the tools and mentorship to foster success. Our connectivity programming nurtures enduring partnerships with community leaders and organizations, collaborating with MARTA, the Atlanta Beltline, and Home Depot Backyard to bring impactful programming to diverse audiences.
My True Colors
What about True Colors’ mission stands out to you?
Read responses from artists, board members, students and more as they tell their True Colors story and explain why they are so connected to and impacted by the True Colors mission to amplify Black voices.
Upcoming Events:
OCT
10
Jitney Cast Meet and Greet
An Evening with the Cast & Director of Jitney
Come spend an intimate evening with director Renzo Carbonera and the cast of Jitney, a bold Italian adaptation of August Wilson’s classic performed by an all-Black cast. Enjoy a tasting of Italian wines and light bites while you talk with the artists about how they’re re-imagining Wilson’s story of a Pittsburgh jitney station through an Italian lens. It’s a relaxed, one-of-a-kind night of wine, community and conversation with the people bringing this production to life.
The evening includes:
- A tasting of Italian wines
- Conversation with the cast and director
- Light bites
When: Saturday, October 10th, 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: Revival Wine
(140 W Lanier Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214)
OCT
09 –
OCT
11
Jitney
August Wilson, the most prolific and influential African American playwright of all time, is being translated for the very first time into another language (Italian) and staged with an entirely Black Italian cast.
When: October 9th – October 11th
Where: Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331)
Upcoming Events:
OCT10
Jitney Cast Meet and Greet
An Evening with the Cast & Director of Jitney
Come spend an intimate evening with director Renzo Carbonera and the cast of Jitney, a bold Italian adaptation of August Wilson’s classic performed by an all-Black cast. Enjoy a tasting of Italian wines and light bites while you talk with the artists about how they’re re-imagining Wilson’s story of a Pittsburgh jitney station through an Italian lens. It’s a relaxed, one-of-a-kind night of wine, community and conversation with the people bringing this production to life.
The evening includes:
- A tasting of Italian wines
- Conversation with the cast and director
- Light bites
When: Saturday, October 10th, 7:00–10:00 PM
Where: Revival Wine
(140 W Lanier Ave, Fayetteville, GA 30214)
OCT09 –
OCT11
Jitney
August Wilson, the most prolific and influential African American playwright of all time, is being translated for the very first time into another language (Italian) and staged with an entirely Black Italian cast.
When: October 9th – October 11th
Where: Southwest Arts Center
(915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331)
Thank You Sponsors
Season Sponsors:
Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Next Narrative® Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Sponsors:
In-Kind Support
PR/Press
Accounting
Production Support
Legal
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In-Kind Support
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Season Sponsors:
Major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Next Narrative® Monologue Competition Atlanta Regional Sponsors:
In-Kind Support
PR/Press
Accounting
Production Support
Legal
