As part of its evolving residency program, 651 ARTS gathers its resident artist cohort Eric Lockley, April Matthis, and Goldie Patrick – and their collaborators to discuss their unique careers and art-making practices while defining generative theater and presentation within Black spaces in conversation with 651 ARTS staff for a three-day convening. The artist cohort are provided resources towards the creation of a new work-in-progress to be presented in Fall 2022 and a ‘white paper’ defining ‘generative theater’ will be developed and shared with the field.

Intergenerational conversation with theater-makers who chart their path towards success leaving legacy, inspiring the field & impacting the world.  Join us as we talk about risk, self-determination, and progress featuring multi-award-winning legendary theater artist, Rhodessa Jones in conversation with 651’s Chief Curator and Director of Programs Monica L. Williams  and playwright/performer, NSangou Njikam.