Penumbra Theatre
About
African American Theatre on Kent Street
Penumbra Theatre creates professional productions that illuminate the human condition through the prism of the African American experience, performing for over 40,000 people annually with workshops for more than 5,000 students each year.
Kids Theatre Programs
The youth program is taught by Penumbra-trained teaching artists. Offerings include:
- Three-week program for youth in grades 3-5
- Workshops connected to the mainstage season
- Educational outreach reaching 5,000+ students annually
- Performance opportunities tied to the company's productions
What's Included
- Indoor theatre venue on Kent Street
- Instruction from Penumbra-trained artists
- Programming rooted in African American theatre tradition
Experience
Students train with professional teaching artists who connect classroom work to Penumbra's mainstage productions, building performance skills alongside an understanding of the company's specific artistic tradition.