Paul Robeson Theater

03/25/2024

03/06/2013

AUGUST WILSON'S FENCES COMING TO THE PAUL ROBESON THEATER......OPENING SATURDAY APRIL 13TH 2PM AND 8PM

08/28/2012

Paul Robeson Theater Founded in 1980 in a former chruch space, Brooklyn’s Paul Robeson Theater aims to celebrate the legacy of its pioneering namesake by providing a forum for art, culture and education, with an emphasis on the experience of the African-American community

08/24/2012

Dr. English recalled in an interview, “The neighborhood needed everything; health-care, culture, theater. I started the theater to help the young people in the area and to help the community as a whole.
2013 PAUL ROBESON THEATER

08/24/2012

BACK STORY OF PAUL ROBESON

Paul Robeson was the epitome of the 20th-century Renaissance man. He was an exceptional athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, and political activ...

08/24/2012

XEX Magazine / Sailey Williams Media hosted the 2011 NYC sanctioned fashion event BK FASHION WEEK{END} in collaboration with MTV Staying Alive Foundation (SA...

08/13/2012

Happy Birthday Andy Warhol! He would have been 84 years old today. Here's Warhol at BAM in 1986.

(We think that's Peter Bogdanovich next to him but we're not 100% sure...)

08/03/2012

The Iamavoice internship program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience in one of the country’s premiere not-for-profit theaters Paul Robeson Internships are offered in a variety of departments, from the creative to the administrative; and interns are encouraged to explore beyond their department to learn more about how the theater functions as a whole.

The internship program aims to provide individuals with valuable mentor ship and expert training, bridging the gap between academic education and practice. Interns play an integral part in the inner workings. Supporting the business in its daily activities, interns will gain insight, knowledge and hands-on experience in all aspects of the theater.

Ideal intern candidates should be enthusiastic, dedicated workers with an interest in pursuing a career in theater. We are looking for people who are detail-oriented, independent and able to multi-task.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

In the subject line, please use the following format: “Intern Application for FALL SEASON 2012 (DEADLINE AUGUST 18 2012)

08/03/2012

LOOKING FOR FALL INTERNS (MORE DETAIL COMING SOON)

08/03/2012

As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this Paul Robeson Theater

01/08/2012

500 Men Making a Difference has an excellent, meaningful and exciting way for you to spend some quality give back time for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday that fits into any schedule.


We are doing our 2nd annual 72 Hour Straight Renovation Project !!!!!! At the Paul Robeson Theater at 40 Greene Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn.

This historic location named after a very great American needs to live up to the glory it was intended and there is no better time to do such a project then on another great American's Holiday.

So we are asking all MEN to come on down and help with the removal of debris, fixing, installing and painting that needs to be done to bring this treasure into full use.

500 Men with a host of sponsors are going to give a quick facelift to this community treasure.
Sponsors


Brooklyn Weinstein
Bedford Central Community Development Corp
BEHR Paint
Home Depot
Park Ave Building & Supply

Schedule

-Opening Ceremony 11:00 PM Friday
-Work Start 12:00 AM Saturday
-Press conference 11:00 AM Saturday
-Party hour 2:00 AM Sunday
-Church Service 10:45 AM Sunday
-Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM Monday
-Closing Ceremony & Ribbon cutting 12:00 AM Tuesday

Shifts

Man shift- 10 hours
You are the Man shift- 12 hour
Inhuman shift- 16 hour

Come do a shift or a few hours

Click on the link below to register or RSVP.
Wayne Devonish
500 Men Making a Difference Inc.
www.500MenMakingaDifference.com
[email protected]

12/22/2011

Honoring DR Josephine English