CLASSIX: a series created to expand the classical canon through an exploration of dramatic works by Black writers.

Joined May 2017
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12 new playwrights have been added to our catalog including Amiri Baraka, Mary Burrill, Ossie Davis, Lonne Elder III, J.E. Franklin, Charles Gordone, Francis Imbuga, Errol John, Alice Moore Dunbar Nelson, Beah Richards, Zulu Sofola, and Samm-Art Williams. theclassix.org/catalog
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12 Feb 2024
Dominique Rider is directing the world premiere of Self Portraits (Deluxe) by Phillip Howze which is being presented by JACK and Bushwick Starr. Performances run Feb 6-24 at JACK in Brooklyn at 20 Putnam Avenue. Tickets here: thebushwickstarr.org/self-po…
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Photos from Ti-Jean and His Brother by Derek Walcott [1972] Photo by Friedman-Abeles from The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1972.
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19 Jan 2024
📢We’ve just added 12 new playwrights to the CLASSIX catalog! Our catalog features info on more than 100 plays, productions, and writings about philosophies on art-making by Black artists whose work has sculpted the world we live in today. theclassix.org/catalog
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We had a blast in November doing a table reading of the 1970s play “Eden” by Steve Carter
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A look back at "Lady Day: A Musical Tragedy" by Aishah Rahman. An episodic, jazz-infused take on the life and death of Billie Holiday. With music by Archie Shepp. Photos by Amnon Ben Nomis from B.A.M.’s digital archives Learn more about Aishah Rahman: bit.ly/aishahrahman
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Happy New Year from The CLASSIX crew! 💛
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14 Dec 2023
Head to the American Museum of Natural History on Monday December 18th to see CLASSIX’s Dominique Rider’s work featured in Microcosms: Works at the Intersection of Astrophysics and Theater 💫 bit.ly/drnightsky

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Take a look at the 1972 production of Wedding Band that played for 175 performances at the Joseph Papp Public Theater ✨ You can learn all about Alice Childress and her work in the CLASSIX catalog and in ACT II of our podcast “(re)clamation” bit.ly/act2childress
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Photos by Friedman-Abeles from Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library
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13 Nov 2023
This Friday, Dominique Rider will be featured in "Wind is in the Cane. Come Along." to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jean Toomer's Cane. Hosted by Taylor & Co. Books at Brooklyn Artery on Cortelyou. Get tickets here: bit.ly/windcane
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11 Nov 2023
Just a reminder that all episodes of (re)clamation Act 2 are currently available. Tune into this deep dive on the life and work of Alice Childress available on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Music!🎧 : bit.ly/act2childress
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Happening TONIGHT: Arminda Thomas will be a panelist for @LincolnCenter 's The Creative Life of San Juan Hill (1900–1960). Get your tickets here: bit.ly/sanjuanhillpanel
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#Tbt to August when Awoye Timpo co-curated the Judith Champion Mixfest: (Writ)ual Mix: Traditions of the Diaspora held at @AtlanticTheater With panel discussion, “Roots, Rhyme and Reason: Traditions of Black Storytelling” & readings of new plays by talented Black storytellers 💛
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We take a look back at photos of Beah Richards, Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Helen Martin, Godfrey Cambridge, and Sorrell Booke in the original Broadway production of Purlie Victorious in 1961 ✨ Photos by Friedman-Abeles from The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1961.
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What the CLASSIX crew is reading 📚 Brittany Bradford is Trying to celebrate spooky season with the new Stephen King book: "So far nothing too scary has happened which just makes me think I’m in for a terrifying ride in about 50 pages..." Let us know what you’re reading!
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The Catalog grows, and so does our team! We want to introduce you to four new team members that have joined CLASSIX recently. We’re excited to collaborate with these brilliant theatremakers ✨
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26 Oct 2023
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