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BLACK NATIVITY: A Transcendent Tradition at TeCo Theatrical Productions

When celebrated African-American poet, novelist and playwright Langston Hughes’ gospel music-driven production Black Nativity opened Off Broadway in December 1961, it became one of the first African-American written plays ever to be staged there. Performed regularly coast to coast since that time, Black Nativity has charmed TeCo Theatrical Productions’ audiences at Dallas’ Bishop Arts Theatre … Continue reading →

Winners announced: TeCo’s 12th Annual New Play Competition

WINNERS ANNOUNCED: “Strangers In A Chapel” by Antay Bilgutay wins 12th Annual New Play Competition. Literary Prize shared between Steven Young and Elle Vernee. Congratulations to this year’s winners. Every year I’ve attended the TeCo Annual New Play Competition, I have seen the quality of submissions improve substantially. What at first seemed like a casual jumble, … Continue reading →

Gary Garrison at TeCo: Playwright, got your back!

Scholars of the Diaspora: doesn’t that offer a glorious vision of diversity in cultural exchange? Oak Cliff-based TeCo Theatrical Productions, in partnership with the Dallas non-profit Big Thought, presents a weighty, diverse national caliber “Scholars” Speaker Series in 2012, part of the company’s community education and outreach mission. On March 16, Gary Garrison, Executive Director … Continue reading →

TeCo’s Play Contest 2012: Decade’s Best

TeCo Theatrical Productions at the Bishop Arts Center in Oak Cliff takes prides in advocating for the arts and involving its diverse community on multiple levels of programming. An exemplary instance of this advocacy and involvement is its Annual New Play Competition. Local playwrights, ranging from established professionals to aspiring novice writers, get the chance … Continue reading →

Teresa Wash: TeCo Theatre’s Village Visionary

I submitted this short article to examiner.com, nominating TeCo Theatre’s Artistic Director Teresa Wash for their national “America Inspired” contest in honor of her dedication to theatre for disadvantaged youth. If the article receives enough “hits”, Teresa and Teco Theatrical Productions could win up to $40,000 to expand and support programming. Please visit the link … Continue reading →

Black Nativity: TeCo’s Christmas Essence Celebration

My seeking has been to explain and illuminate the Negro condition in America and obliquely that of all human kind.” Langston Hughes (1902-1967) Christmastime at TeCo Theatrical Productions means a rich, unique performance experience, based in a yearly, expressive tradition. Adjacent to the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, TeCo entertains, educates and serves over … Continue reading →

Following Life’s Curves: TeCo Theatrical Productions

Arts non-profit visionary Teresa Wash trusts her instincts. When she found a dusty, unoccupied warehouse space in Oak Cliff after moving her non-profit arts group from Atlanta, her instincts told her to make it a theatre. The building became hers in 2005. Almost twenty years later, community supported, award-winning TeCo Theatrical Productions serves and impacts … Continue reading →

Norton Wins 9th Annual TeCo New Play Competition

From TeCo Theatrical Productions: Jonathan Norton (GRAND PRIZE WINNER) walked away $1,000 richer this afternoon for his one-act play The Last Supper at the culminating performance of TeCo Theatrical Productions’ 9th Annual New Play Competition. He is currently a graduate student in the Liberal Studies program at SMU and the recent recipient of the Diaspora … Continue reading →

Back to the Future with TeCo Productions

Take a short trip back to the future. The 8th Annual All Star Playwright Festival and Annual New Play Competition sponsored by TeCo Theatrical Productions at the Bishop Arts Theater Center in Oak Cliff launched seven new one-acts this past weekend, penned by promising playwrights from across the metroplex. This year’s competition displays an 80’s … Continue reading →