Black Nativity, written by Langston Hughes, is an electrifying rendition of the Christmas story told with an infusion of gospel music, dance and spoken word. The director and choreographer is Broadway veteran Mabel Robinson. The cast includes some of the best talent in the Triad area. Audiences are captivated by this wonderful holiday classic. Performance elements are changed each year to showcase the artists.
NCBRC is committed to exposing diverse audiences to Black classics, the development and production of new works, improving artistic quality, and sustaining Black theatre internationally. Further, NCBRC was founded as a vehicle from which theatre professionals can earn a living through their craft.
The NCBRC is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors that includes prominent professionals from the community. Its major funders include the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County; the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina; and the City of Winston-Salem.