Black Excellence 2026: Speak Easy, Live Loud

Schedule

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Leggett Theatre | Raleigh, NC

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Step into the Speak Easy and experience an unforgettable evening of Black artistry, resilience, and celebration.
About this Event

Black Excellence 2026: Speak Easy, Live Loud Presented by Reclaiming Our Time Productions

Step into the Speak Easy and experience an unforgettable evening of Black artistry, resilience, and celebration. Black Excellence 2026 weaves together original scene work, soul-stirring vocals, tap dance, poetry, and the spirit of traditions into one powerful night of theatre.

Expect music that will sit in your chest for days, scenes that are funny and heartbreaking and true all at the same time, a moving Memorial Moment, and a finale that will have you on your feet.

This is more than a show. It's a gathering. A sanctuary. A declaration.

Presented by Reclaiming Our Time Productions — a non-profit dedicated to excellence in theatre arts and centering the stories of marginalized cultures.

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Leggett Theatre, 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh, United States

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