Black Like Me: An Exploration of the Word Nigger

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Black Like Me: An Exploration of the Word Nigger is a multidisciplinary work by Jade Solomon Curtis that explores the reverb of a single word in a global community. It considers the effects of the word nigger, all its permutations, its history, and its casual use in Hip Hop culture. In collaboration with two of […]

Correction Title” WACO Explores the Evolution of Contemporary Sound With The Second Installment of WACO Music”

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Founded in July 2016 by LA artists Brittany Batchelder and Kelli Rasmus, M.P.A.C.T’s goal is to bring southern hospitality to each artistic experience they curate. The Plan A Short Film Showcase highlighted the work of Black women storytellers and provides production grants for ongoing development work, empowering Black women filmmakers.

Plan A Short Film Festival for Women Filmmakers, by M.P.A.C.T

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Founded in July 2016 by LA artists Brittany Batchelder and Kelli Rasmus, M.P.A.C.T’s goal is to bring southern hospitality to each artistic experience they curate. The Plan A Short Film Showcase highlighted the work of Black women storytellers and provides production grants for ongoing development work, empowering Black women filmmakers.

Black Excellence Brunch

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In partnership with TBS, The Last OG was screened at WACO Theater Center. Opening its second season on April 2,  “The Black Excellence Brunch” honored cast, writers and directors from the show.Featured Artist(s): Those in attendance included actress Bresha Webb (Marlon), actress Taylor Mosby who portrays Amina on The Last OG,  Beyonce’s lead dancer, Ashley […]

WACO Celebration 2020

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

WACO Theater Center presented our first virtual fundraising celebration! It was a night not to be missed, including live performances, an online virtual silent art auction, celebrity corny joke highlights and more.  Featured Artist(s): Angela Bassett, Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Bianca Lawson, Blue Ivy Carter, Boris Kodjoe, Cynthia Erivo, Earl Washington, Gabrielle Union, Glynn Turman, Julez […]

“I Got The Mic” Black History Month

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Featured Artist(s):  A-Game, Candace Nicholas-Lippman, Carvin Haggins, Cicley Gay, Clay Dub, CRSBLK, Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor, Emily Amador, Gideon Nhyiraba, Jordan White, Jules Horowitz, LaJoy, Lamont, Lauryn Nichole, LindoYes, Lyrical Faith, Mckenzie Franklin, Mintah, Nia Miranda, Quentin Williams, Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., Tiffanie Anderson, Ronni Marsalis, Sarah Rose, Terrence Terrell, TstarNay, Tyler Clark  Watch the full performance […]

The Evolution of African Dance

WACO Theater Center 5144 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

This virtual presentation of “The Evolution of African Dance” explored specific dance moves from their origins in Africa and connected them to their cultural prominence and significance in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora.  Featured Artist(s): Chloé and Maud Arnold, Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor,  Jade Solomon Curtis, Lula Washington, Professor Moncell Durden, Titus Fotso, […]