Every February for the past four years, JAG Productions has invited African-American theatre artists to spend a week in White River Junction, Vermont to further the development of a new play or solo performance. Over the course of the one-week residency, three-five projects receive an intensive workshop, constructive feedback, and a staged reading for the public at Briggs Opera House!

The founder of JAG Productions describes the theater company’s newest play, "Esai's Table," as a story of three young men on a mystical journey. They are guided by another mysterious man who gives the play its title.

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.