The African Community Theatre in the Department of Pan-African Studies increases exposure to and knowledge of the theatre heritage of African American for student and local community residents of all ages. Students enhance communication skills and gain awareness and appreciation of the African American heritage as depicted through theatre. Established in 1970, the African Community Theatre brings awareness and appreciation of the experiences of people of African descent as illustrated through theatrical performances.
Pan-African Theatre Ensemble (PATE)
Established in the fall 2016 by D. Amy-Rose Forbes-Erickson, the Pan-African Theatre Ensemble is a non-profit, repertory theatre developed for ongoing research in Pan-African theatre and performance in the Department of the Pan-African Studies at Kent State University. The primary mission of the Pan-African Theatre Ensemble is to promote black theatre in the United States and around the world.
