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What are we

What are we

What are we

An organization devoted to developing, and supporting new and known playwrights telling stories of the African-American and African Diasporas. 

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Who are we

What are we

What are we

Morgan Freeman, Billie Allen Henderson, Clayton Riley and Garland Lee Thompson founded our Obie, and Audelco Award winning, nonprofit in 1973 in the crucible of the American Black Arts Movement. To support playwrights thru our play readings and critique series, and other vital programs. The FSWW has always stood on the frontlines of Democ

Morgan Freeman, Billie Allen Henderson, Clayton Riley and Garland Lee Thompson founded our Obie, and Audelco Award winning, nonprofit in 1973 in the crucible of the American Black Arts Movement. To support playwrights thru our play readings and critique series, and other vital programs. The FSWW has always stood on the frontlines of Democracy, providing a safe haven, a home, for creative expression and storytelling.

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Why are we

What are we

Why are we

Our mission: To boldly create a developmental home for writers rooted in the African Diaspora who are shaping the narratives of theater in the 21st century.

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Our Programs

Residency at The Billie

Residency at The Billie

Residency at The Billie

Since 2016 FSWW has been in residence at, and working with, the Billie Holiday Theatre in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, home of the largest African-American community in the United States.

Play Reading & Critique Series

Residency at The Billie

Residency at The Billie

Our moderated new play reading series is currently being produced online on Zoom. The link to our current readings can be found on our homepage.

Project 5-0

Residency at The Billie

Project 5-0

Our upcoming 50th-anniversary celebrations in 2023-2025. Stay tuned for more information!

Frank Silvera: our namesake and hero!

July 24, 1914 – June 11, 1970

Frank Alvin Silvera was a Jamaican-born American character actor, theatrical director a. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, raised in Boston, during the 1930s and 40s he was active in numerous stage productions, on and off-Broadway, and radio shows. Silvera made his film debut in 1952, and founded the THEATRE OF BEING, a pro theatre company for Black actors, in 1965. Our many thanks to acclaimed director, and producer, Neema Barnette, and BLACK HISTORY MINI DOCS (BHMD).  

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