Recognition & Partnerships

For more than five decades, Black Spectrum Theatre Company has been recognized for its contributions to performing arts, youth development, cultural programming, and community impact through partnerships, media recognition, and artistic achievement.

Trusted Community & Cultural Partners

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Press & Media Features

  • A man with dreadlocks and a woman with curly hair sitting closely on a couch, smiling and holding hands. The woman is dressed in a red outfit, and the man is in a purple shirt and beige pants. There is a small table in front of them.

    "Black Love" - Play

    Black Spectrum Theatre’s Carl Clay has ‘Black Love’ for all!

  • Old man with white hair and beard speaking into a microphone

    New York Trend (2010)

    Dick Gregory Scolded, Prodded, and Rallied Us"For Change"

  • A black and white photo of a man smiling or laughing, wearing a hat.

    Queens Chronicle (2010)

    Edgy as always, comic Paul Mooney hits Jamaica

  • Group of five people, three men and two children, smiling and posing for a photo indoors.

    New Voice of New York (2008)

    American Theatre Legends Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Host VIP Performance at Black Spectrum Theatre

  • Partial view of a newspaper article titled 'Theatre Thriving Four Decades Of' by Andy Altamirano.

    Queens Tribune (2010)

    Theatre Thriving After Four Decades of Shows

Awards

For more than 50 years, Black Spectrum Theatre Company has been recognized for its contributions to theatre, film, youth development, and Black cultural expression through award-winning productions, community leadership, and impactful programming.

Through live performance, film, education, and cultural initiatives, Black Spectrum continues to uplift emerging artists, engage audiences, and create meaningful artistic experiences that resonate throughout New York City and beyond.

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  • These awards were presented for excellence in African-American theater. Productions that have received this award include:

    • "Deadwood Dick, Legend of the West"

    • "Kingfish"

    • "Whom you Least Expect"

    • "The Healing Zone"

    • "Two Trains Running"

    • "Piano Lesson"

    • Producer of the Year—Carl Clay (Our Founder)

    • Director of the Year—Bette Howard (Our Resident Theatre Director)

    • For the Film "Urban Encounters"

    • First Place Film Award “The Follower”

    • Third Place Film Award "The Follower"

    •   First Place Film Award “Babies Making Babies"