Since 1979, Harlem Stage has been one of the nation’s leading arts organizations devoted to the creation and development of new works by performing artists of color. We support artists and organizations around the corner and across the globe. And we provide children and adults with engaging and interactive education programs.
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About Us
Harlem Stage is a performing arts center that celebrates and perpetuates the unique and diverse artistic legacy of Harlem and the indelible impression it has made on American culture. We provide opportunity, commissioning and support for artists of color, make performances accessible to all audiences, and introduce children to the rich diversity, excitement and inspiration of the performing arts.
In our nearly thirty years, we've hosted legends: Harry Belafonte, Max Roach, Bill Cosby, Abbey Lincoln, Maya Angelou and Tito Puente, and showcased and nurtured new genius....
Highlights of the organization's history include a 1990 Town Hall meeting with the newly released Nelson Mandela conducted by Ted Koppel and Nightline at the arts center; Danny Glover's presentation of his celebrated Romeo and Juliet; and tributes to Frank Foster. The Hall inaugurated the Harlem Renaissance Award honoring Harry Belafonte that year, Nancy Wilson and Maya Angelou, which brought renowned artists including Bill Cosby, Tony Bennett, Abbey Lincoln, Quincy Jones, Max Roach, Eddie Palmieri, Cassandra Wilson, Bill T. Jones and many others to the hall.
On October 24, 2006, Harlem Stage opened our new space, The Gatehouse, an event that marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the institution. To celebrate this milestone, we adopted a new identity-Harlem Stage-and launched three new programs for The Gatehouse: WaterWorks, Harlem Stride and Harlem Stage Partners.
Press Room
Welcome to Harlem Stage's Press Room. This section is designed for use by the working press. Here you will find the latest press releases, as well as high-resolution images for publication are available through our password-protected Press Image Center (coming soon).
If you have any press inquiries, please direct them to:
John Michael Kennedy
212-576-2700 x 243
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RECENT NEWS ITEMS
HARLEM STAGE HOSTS READING OF OBIE AWARD-WINNING PLAY “SLEEP DEPRIVATION CHAMBER,” PART OF COMMUNITY FORUM ON RACE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Posted on Aug 15, 2009
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HARLEM STAGE PRESENTS FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT:
“THE BACHATA ROJA LEGENDS” AT THE P.S. 161 FIELD
Posted on Aug 15, 2009
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Board of Directors
OFFICERS
A.C. Hudgins, Harlem Stage Board President
Superius Securities
Michael A. Kenny, Harlem Stage Board Vice President
Citicorp
Earl Andrews, Harlem Stage Board Treasurer
Vice Chair, New York City Housing Authority
Robert C. Newton, Harlem Stage Board Secretary
American Legacy Magazine
MEMBERS
Patricia CruzExecutive Director, Harlem Stage
Leon Henderson, Jr.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Willy Holtzman
Playwright, Screenwriter
Randal Jean-Baptiste
GE Capital Markets
Jenette Kahn
Double Nickel Entertainment
Philip Schlakman
PSQ Capital
Olivia Smashum
Home Box Office
Kenneth I. Tatum
Tatum & Associates
Tamara Tunie
Actor, Producer, Director
Michael A. Young
Vision Marketing, Inc.
Staff
Patricia Cruz
Executive Director
PROGRAMMING
Brad Learmonth
Director of Programming
Simone Eccleston
Programming and Arts Education Manager
David Irwin
Programming Intern
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
Gregory Shanck
Managing Director
Rodney Bissessar
Operations Manager
Lamont Askins
Assistant to Operations Manager
Ada Reyes
Leasing Manager
Amanda Ringger
Production Manager
Erik Ugland
Assistant Production Manager
DEVELOPMENT
Renee Danger-James
Director of Development
Maryvonne Neptune
Development Manager
Dulce Gomez
Development Associate
MARKETING
Ivy Julease Newman
Marketing Manager
PennyMaria Jackson
Marketing Assistant
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Sarah Schindler
Director of Finance and Administration
Edlin Cordero
Bookkeeper
Julia Marrero
Office Manager
BOX OFFICE
Selima Harleston
Box Office Manager
Lisa Benitez
Assistant Box Office Manager
CONSULTANTS
Marketing Consultant
Neil Fox Consultancy
Public Relations
Goodman Media International, Inc.
Marketing Communications: Web :: Print
Studia Design NYC
IT Consultant
Dragonfly Technologies
Careers & Internships
Harlem Stage has been one of the nation’s leading arts organizations devoted to the creation and development of new works by performing artists of color for nearly thirty years. We have exciting and challenging employment opportunities in many disciplines, and we are always looking for talented and skilled individuals interested in furthering our mission. If you have a desire to become part of Harlem Stage, please check here periodically for information regarding positions that may become available.
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Contact Us
Harlem Stage
The Gatehouse
150 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-9240
(212) 281-9318 Fax
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu, 8:30am-5:45pm
www.HarlemStage.org
Harlem Stage Box Office
(212) 281-9240 ext. 19 or 20
Summer Hours: Mon-Thu, 9am-6pm
