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This resolution commends Black Spectrum Theatre Company on its 50th anniversary and pays tribute to this year's honorees.
Why it matters
Highlights the role of Black Spectrum Theatre Company in nurturing Black artists and providing cultural programming for over 50 years. , demonstrating the long-term impact of community-based arts organizations on both local talent and broader cultural enrichment.
Recognizes the Theatre’s commitment to youth development. through specialized programs and camps, emphasizing how arts engagement can drive educational and personal growth for children and teens in underserved communities.
Acknowledges the Theatre’s influence beyond the stage,. including its production of plays, films, and mobile performances that serve tens of thousands annually, illustrating how accessible arts can build community identity and pride.
Pays tribute to influential Black artists and leaders. (such as Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Uggams, and Ben Vereen), underlining the importance of role models and pioneers in inspiring future generations and celebrating cultural heritage.
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Honor Black Spectrum Theatre
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 2783 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMENDING Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and paying special tribute to this year's honorees on April 25, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 2783 BY: Senator COMRIE COMMENDING Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and paying special tribute to this year's honorees on April 25, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay tribute to those cultural institutions and organizations whose commitment to promoting the richness and diversity of the arts and entertainment world has contributed to the strength, vitality, and cultural enrichment of their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. upon the occasion of observing its 50th Anniversary, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees at a Gala "Celebrating 50 Years of Nurturing Generations of Artists!" on Saturday, April 25, 2020; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include legendary entertainers Louis Gossett Jr., Leslie Uggams, and Ben Vereen, who have dedicated their lives to furthering the mission of the Black Spectrum Theatre Company; and WHEREAS, For five decades, Black Spectrum Theatre Company has diligently worked to nurture a new generation of artists for the 21st Century; and WHEREAS, Playwright, director, and filmmaker Carl Clay founded Black Spectrum Theatre Company as a traveling theatrical troupe in 1970; from its humble beginnings, the Company has grown into a multi-faceted performing arts and media company which has produced and presented over
150 plays, 30 films, and numerous works of music, dance, and performance art; and WHEREAS, Based in Jamaica, New York, Black Spectrum is the only professional theatre company reaching out to people of African descent in the area through numerous outstanding programs for children and youth which include the Youth and Children's Theatre Company, Summer Theatre Camp, Children's and Youth Theatre Institute, and E-CAP After School Program; and WHEREAS, Through its 325-seat state-of-the-art theatre, located in Roy Wilkins Park, the Black Spectrum Theatre Company serves more than
20,000 audience members annually, reaching thousands more through its nationally distributed films for urban teens series, mobile stage, and school residency programs; and WHEREAS, For its dedication and excellence in African-American theatre, the Black… Show allHide
20,000 audience members annually, reaching thousands more through its nationally distributed films for urban teens series, mobile stage, and school residency programs; and WHEREAS, For its dedication and excellence in African-American theatre, the Black Spectrum Theatre Company has been the proud recipient of 10 AUDELCO Awards and three National Black Theatre Festival Awards; and WHEREAS, The arts are the building blocks of civilization; they are central to human expression; they enlighten us and inspire the imagination; educational institutions, individuals, and organizations which further such worthy purposes richly merit the recognition and appreciation of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, As the Black Spectrum Theatre Company looks back with great pride to its beginnings, viewing, with just satisfaction, its successful evolution, it renews both its dedication to supporting artistic excellence, and its commitment to the community it has served since
1970, expressing its appreciation to all those who have helped to sustain and enhance it over the years; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and to pay special tribute to this year's honorees on April 25, 2020; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carl Clay, Executive Producer, Black Spectrum Theatre Company, Inc. and the aforementioned honorees.
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