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Spotlight on Kenyatt Godbolt, Winner of 2022 Playwrights’ Festival

Kenyatt Godbolt poses with family after winning the 2022 Playwrights Festival Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is proud to...

NEW "Princess Fearless" Day Camp Offers One-of-a-Kind Writing & Acting Experience for Children

"Princess Fearless: The Play", the first-of-its-kind Summer Day Camp happening July 18-22, 2022, is currently accepting enrollments ....

And the Winner of the 2022 BIPOC Playwrights Festival is….

Photo @ Vickie Lynell Evans Updated June 6, 2022 The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is delighted to announce that Kenyatt...

Playwrights Festival Spotlight: Donald S. Hall

Don’t Miss the 2022 Playwrights Festival on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 pm at the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts! The event...

Playwrights Festival Spotlight: Crystal Joseph

Don’t Miss the 2022 Playwrights Festival on Saturday, April 30th at 2:00 pm at the Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts! The event...

Playwright's Festival Spotlight: Kenyatt M. Godbolt

“This play helps parents who struggle with forgiveness, and this play helps young people understand the importance of family, education...

Announcing Semi-Finalists for BIPOC Playwrights Festival!

Staged Reading Performances to Take Place on Saturday April 30th at 2:00pm at The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. The Matthews...