Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Inc. presents 8:46, a theatrical response to the series of murders and assaults of the past weeks, years, decades and the systemic racism that can no longer be tolerated in policing, government, our neighborhoods, our organizations and ourselves.

This response, cultivated with organizations from the Capital Region that have a track record of producing work of, and with Black artists, and who vow to be a part of the solution to ending the systemic racism that resides within the American Theatre, features work from Acting with Aaron, Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY, Capital Repertory Theatre, Creative Action Unlimited, Illuminate Theatre, Troy Foundry Theatre, & Playhouse Stage Co., with an introduction piece by Julian Tushabe.

8:46 is a FREE event, but we suggest making a donation during the Facebook watch party viewing event. All funds raised will be split between the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, Inc. and the organizations creating content to be used as stipends for the artists involved.

HOW TO WATCH:
The piece will go live on the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY Facebook page on Tuesday, June 30 at 7PM EST via Facebook “Watch Party.” Just come to our Facebook page at 7pm and you will see the “8:46 Watch Party” - Just click into the Watch Party to view. During this time the donation link will be available. All funds raised will be split between the African American Cultural Center of the Capital Region, Inc. and the organizations creating content to be used as stipends for the artists involved.

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After the 8:46 Facebook Watch Party, we are planning a talkback with the Artistic Directors of each company who created a piece. A Zoom link for the talkback will posted on our Facebook page once the 8:46 “Watch Party” begins, and once 8:46 has ended, you may click into the Zoom link for the talkback. Talkback is limited to 100 people.