SOUL SERIES L.A.B.

The L.A.B.

Through the SOUL Series L.A.B. (Liberating Artistic Bravery), NBT strengthens the artistic relationship between historically Black theatrical institutions and cutting-edge artists. It’s a creative laboratory and home for Black artists, dedicated to accelerating and creating innovative cultural productions based on NBT's pedagogy forged in 1968. The program's goal is to diversify the narratives, points of access, and possibilities being developed and produced around the Black lifestyle in American theater.

Playwright Residency

The I AM SOUL Playwright Residency Program uniquely serves the best and brightest emerging Black playwrights from around the nation, with a commitment to producing a workshop presentation of a new and original text over 18 months. 

Directing Residency

The SOUL Directing Residency offers a demanding yet stimulating 18-month environment for Black directors to build exposure, establish New York City credentials, and, above all, refine technical and creative skills.

Producing Residency

The SOUL Producing Residency is a 10-month program designed to provide insight into the administrative requirements of producing a theatrical season in New York City.

I AM SOUL Playwrights Residency

SOUL Directing Residency

SOUL Producing Residency

Meet THIS YEAR’S cohort

Soul Series

L.A.B. 2023