CTC Initiative

The Coalition of Theatres of Color (CTC) was first convened 20 years ago by the late Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee to address funding inequity among theaters of color. Today CTC seeks to sustain the legacy of our institutions while producing plays that tell our stories, our way, with pride and dignity. We currently receive funding from a City Council Initiative via the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. 

CTC funding made possible NFT’s programming during the 2023-2024 season, full productions of Telling Tales Out of School, and The World According to Micki Grant; as well as aiding in NFT moving full operations into a 3-year residency at WP Theater.