The Coalition of Theatres of Color (CTC) was first convened in 2004 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 productions during the 2020-21 season, including She Speaks, He Speaks, Generations Speak and Octoberfest.

Resources (Large Downloads)

Octoberfest Press Release

50 Years in the Groove Press Release

Black History Month Press Release

Widows Press Release

Ntozake Shange Reading Series Press Release