Lectures on Tap - "Introduction to African Theatre"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in NYC.

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📅 Date: 2/11/2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Williamsburg Brooklyn (Exact address given in confirmation email)
🎙️ Lecture: Introduction to African Theater
👨‍🏫 Speaker: Playwright, Taiwo Aloba

🏷️ Themes: theater arts · history · African culture · colonialism

This lecture offers an engaging introduction to African theater, exploring its history and cultural significance. Participants will examine traditional performance practices across diverse African cultures, as well as the effects of colonialism on the art form. The discussion will also cover key figures and landmark plays that have shaped modern African theater.

Taiwo Aloba is a distinguished theater professional and the founder of African Theater Inc., an award-winning company producing original works that celebrate African culture and storytelling. She has overseen the production of numerous original plays, showcasing diverse voices and perspectives.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, United States