Esai’s Table illuminates the lives of three young Black men, to imagine a world in which they thrive, in a world beyond murder, hatred and violence. Esai’s Table is theatre that invites us to a raw space that is neither sea nor sky, and emerges to encourage us to reconsider what it means to be human.
Join us at 7:00PM on the evening of September 27th for a feast of gorgeous performances by artists who have worked with JAG in the past and delicious southern home cooking prepared by Piecemeal Pies.
The New York Theatre Workshop Residency at Dartmouth this year included Taylor Reynolds, JAGfest 2017 artist. In an interview with The Interval NY, Reynolds said "I’m trying to figure out what the model is that I want for my life, both artistically and as a human.
What does it mean to create a space for African American theatre in Vermont? From taking up space, to holding space and creating brave spaces, space is political, and JAG has been carving it fearlessly.
Engage with #JAGSocialMedia to learn more about Black theatre makers both past and present with our #GratitudeMonday, #BlackTheatreQuotes and #BlackTheatreToday features on social media .
Watch #JAGVideos to see clips from our productions and to hear why folks are excited to celebrate and support Black theatre in Vermont and New Hampshire.
JAG Productions closed its inaugural season with an enormous honor: as the 2017 recipient of the New England Theatre Conference's (NETC) Regional Award for Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre. The award is given once a year in recognition of regional theaters that have perpetuated theatrical excellence.
JAG Productions focused on creating theater to engage challenging issues of race, gender, sexuality and identity, welcomes eight members to its founding Board of Directors. The founding members are Brian Cook, Jacqueline Fischer, Nathalie Batraville, Nancy Boyd Grant, Jameson C. Davis, Alka Dev, Vincent Mack, and Amanda Rafuse.