A Soviet Film on Negro Life in America is a political satire that uses masks and puppets to tell the unbelievably true story of the Soviet Film that almost changed the world. In 1932, Langston Hughes, Louise Thompson Patterson, and twenty other Harlem Renaissance artists and intellectuals traveled to Moscow to make a Communist propaganda film sponsored by the Soviet Government. Langston and Louise lead their comrades to the other side of the world with the promise of stardom, revolution, and a guaranteed good time on the Soviet's dime; hopeful that their voyage will mean change back home within their lifetime. 

Step into Rivers Unsettled, with Eto Otitigbe as your guide. This intimate walkthrough invites audiences to experience the exhibition not just as viewers, but as active listeners to the river, the materials, and the layered stories this exhibition carries. 

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donny. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

Supported by Hi-ARTS through our Artist Intensive Program, Jeffrey will concentrate on the development of Fire, Like Rain.

About Fire, Like Rain

Fire, Like Rain is a sweeping theatrical journey that reclaims the lost voices of Tulsa’s Greenwood District during the harrowing events of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Told through the eyes of Jasper, a scrappy, street-smart 12-year-old; Theodore, a restless young dreamer; and Dean, a resilient elder, the play unearths the intertwined lives of a once-thriving Black community. Portrayed by a single actor, Fire, Like Rain bears witness to a tragedy too long buried while celebrating the brilliance, ingenuity, and unbreakable bonds of a people who refused to be forgotten.

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donny. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

Have you struggled with writing about yourself and your art? This workshop guides you through the process of creating and editing written materials for application and audition season. 

Putting Words to Your Art is an experiential learning workshop led by Robyn Ayers, geared towards emerging and early-career artists.

Since 2001, REBEL VERSES is where the next generation of theater artists in New York City showcase their unapologetic and unrelenting creativity.

It’s where collaboration and connections between youth companies and prominent artists are fostered promoting the development of new works in theater.

It’s a curated collection of performances by some of the best youth companies in NYC & beyond who are committed to nurturing and elevating diverse voices, championing artistic excellence, and creating a vibrant community of young artists who are challenging the status quo and shaping the future of theater.

Since 2001, REBEL VERSES is where the next generation of theater artists in New York City showcase their unapologetic and unrelenting creativity.

It’s where collaboration and connections between youth companies and prominent artists are fostered promoting the development of new works in theater.

It’s a curated collection of performances by some of the best youth companies in NYC & beyond who are committed to nurturing and elevating diverse voices, championing artistic excellence, and creating a vibrant community of young artists who are challenging the status quo and shaping the future of theater.

Since 2001, REBEL VERSES is where the next generation of theater artists in New York City showcase their unapologetic and unrelenting creativity.

It’s where collaboration and connections between youth companies and prominent artists are fostered promoting the development of new works in theater.

It’s a curated collection of performances by some of the best youth companies in NYC & beyond who are committed to nurturing and elevating diverse voices, championing artistic excellence, and creating a vibrant community of young artists who are challenging the status quo and shaping the future of theater.

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donnell E. Smith. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

Looking to deepen your performances and break free from self-imposed limitations? Acting: Breaking Mental Barriers is for you. 

This interactive workshop is designed for actors of all levels, whether you work in film, TV, or theatre, or are preparing for casting opportunities.

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donnell E. Smith. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

Evelyn Tejeda (she/her), originally from the Dominican Republic, is a Dominicana's Got Talent Semifinalist and a Founding Member of the Contemporary Dance National Company of the Dominican Republic, directed by Marianela Boan. Temporary Flesh explores impermanence, identity, and bodily autonomy through dance. Using chairs as extensions of the body, this work questions our origins and the transitory nature of existence

Looking to make your first film or video project, but not sure where to begin? The Well-Rounded Filmmaker is for you. 

The Well-Rounded Filmmaker is designed for anyone interested in producing video content, from first-time filmmakers and content creators, to those who have always wanted to explore filmmaking but never had the opportunity. Participants will receive practical insights to every stage of film production, including writing, directing, producing, and shooting a short film using accessible resources.

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donnell E. Smith. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

How are you healing? We are excited to announce the return of Spirit & Flow: Nurturing the Inner Child, a workshop series curated by Donnell E. Smith. Kick off 2025 with Spirit & Flow’s monthly workshop series. 

Reynaldo Piniella (he/him) is an actor, writer, activist and educator from East New York, Brooklyn. Afroborinqueño is a solo theater piece about Arturo Schomburg, the man who mentored Langston Hughes, had beef with the founder of the NAACP, and is credited with inventing the term “Afro-Latino.”

Yang Sun is an award-winning dancer, choreographer, and director, working in the intersection of movement, color, and poetry. "The Stranger" sits at the intersection of dance and installation, delving into the stories of immigrants and resident aliens in the United States across generations.

Hi-ARTS invites you to The Art of Remembrance: Días de los Muertos Celebration! Through Ofrenda (Community Altar), The Art of Remembrance: Shrine-Making Workshop, and our Opening Ceremony, this celebration of the departed serves as a collective expression of our love and Remembrance.

Conference Call: Moving Image marks the second iteration of Skowhegan's alumni exhibition program, inviting members of the Skowhegan Alumni Alliance to curate exhibitions featuring alumni artworks selected through an open call process. This project aims to create meaningful and impactful experiences for both artists and curators, as well as showcase the richness of the Skowhegan community to a broader audience.

Utilizing Block Party Dance vernacular as a movement investigation Around the Way Gurl highlights and celebrates the cultural significance and the contributions women in Bed-Stuy have made to Brooklyn and Hip-Hop culture during the 1980s and 90s. Around the Way Gurl includes ensemble and solo work, video projection, and a live DJ.

While in residence at Hi-ARTS, Curtis will continue the development of and addition of choreography to Homenaje a los Rumberos. Homenaje a los Rumberos is an original music composition that pays homage to the rich legacy of traditional Afro-Cuban Rumberos and serves as a heartfelt tribute to Rumbero's living and past.

In addition, Curtis will work with collaborators to create a multimedia performance work that will celebrate the masters who shaped Cuban Rumba’s rich history.

Jourdan Ash (she/her) is a New York creative who works via her online platform True To Us, to center Black and Brown womxn as the foundation of the streetwear and sneaker industry. Jourdan uses her creative practice to bridge the gap between consumers and brands while opening the doors for those seeking a variety of opportunities within the streetwear and sneaker industry.

The world premiere of Beyond Punishment: Stories of Justice and Healing, an original interview-based theater performance co-produced by the Justice Beyond Punishment Collaborative (JBPC) and Ping Chong and Company!