ABOUT US
Race is a compelling subject; the dearth of African-American Theatre in Montgomery County, Maryland and the Washington, DC metropolitan area is real; the demand and need is great. The Live Garra Theatre offers enormous opportunities; endeavoring to illuminate all facets of a multicultural society; fostering cross-cultural understanding of the many ethnic voices in the community and to address universal social-life issues.
Live Garra Theatre, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 professional theatre organization; an incubator studio established for emerging artists; a core repertory of skilled performers coming together to teach and share a blend of the Cultural Arts. The Live Garra Theatre Company features full-length productions, play readings, acting seminars, internships, workshops, lectures, and question & answer discussions.
Live Garra Theatre is dedicated to increasing awareness, preserving the unique legacy of the African-American heritage; contributing to the survival of Black Theatre. Why Black Lives Matter...
BOX OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Live Garra Theatre, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 professional theatre organization; an incubator studio established for emerging artists; a core repertory of skilled performers coming together to teach and share a blend of the Cultural Arts. The Live Garra Theatre Company features full-length productions, play readings, acting seminars, internships, workshops, lectures, and question & answer discussions.
Live Garra Theatre is dedicated to increasing awareness, preserving the unique legacy of the African-American heritage; contributing to the survival of Black Theatre. Why Black Lives Matter...
BOX OFFICE HOURS: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
LIVE GARRA THEATRE / TCSS COVID-19 POLICY
The Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, in management of the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on behalf of Montgomery County, MD, takes the COVID-19 pandemic extremely seriously. To this end, the Silver Spring Black Box strictly adheres to, at minimum, the guidelines set for by Montgomery County’s government, and specifically its County Executive and County Council, in addition to any guidelines set forth by the state of Maryland and its elected officials. Please note that these policies are subject to change at any time and the Theatre Consortium will reevaluate and endeavor to update this page as policies are updated.
To this end, the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring and Silver Spring Black Box is currently requiring the following:
Audience Members
Persons attending performances at the Silver Spring Black Box are required to properly wear a mask at all times (which means a full seal over both nose and mouth) when inside the building (this includes lobby, restrooms, concessions area, and theatre) except when actively eating or drinking, and are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. If you do not arrive with a mask, one will be provided to you. Failure to comply with this mask policy may result in your removal from the building.
In addition, the Montgomery County facilities management has upgraded the filters in the HVAC system and increased the outside airflow through said system and increased the cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces with the contracted cleaning crew, while the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring has placed air purifiers throughout the building including in the theatre, placed hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the building, and also has cleaning supplies for high touch surfaces.
The Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring, in management of the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre on behalf of Montgomery County, MD, takes the COVID-19 pandemic extremely seriously. To this end, the Silver Spring Black Box strictly adheres to, at minimum, the guidelines set for by Montgomery County’s government, and specifically its County Executive and County Council, in addition to any guidelines set forth by the state of Maryland and its elected officials. Please note that these policies are subject to change at any time and the Theatre Consortium will reevaluate and endeavor to update this page as policies are updated.
To this end, the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring and Silver Spring Black Box is currently requiring the following:
Audience Members
Persons attending performances at the Silver Spring Black Box are required to properly wear a mask at all times (which means a full seal over both nose and mouth) when inside the building (this includes lobby, restrooms, concessions area, and theatre) except when actively eating or drinking, and are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. If you do not arrive with a mask, one will be provided to you. Failure to comply with this mask policy may result in your removal from the building.
In addition, the Montgomery County facilities management has upgraded the filters in the HVAC system and increased the outside airflow through said system and increased the cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces with the contracted cleaning crew, while the Theatre Consortium of Silver Spring has placed air purifiers throughout the building including in the theatre, placed hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the building, and also has cleaning supplies for high touch surfaces.
LIVE GARRA THEATRE GROUP
Wanda WhitesideArtistic Director
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Carol Blue
Managing Director
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Todd LeatherburyProduction Manager
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Arthur SeamanGeneral Manager
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Marcia E. Cole
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Bless ji Jaja
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Playwrights in Residence
At Large Board of Advisors 2022-2023
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Ann Valentine - Chair
Kellee James Professor Vera Katz Judy Leak |
Louise Gray
Cody Jones Pamela Lipscomb-Gardner Cynthia McCorkindale |
CONTACT US |
Live Garra Theatre, Inc. 501 (c) 3In residence at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre
8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (855) 575-4834 |
