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Black Masks is a long-established Black theatre and entertainment magazine. Created in 1984, this publication has gained the support of both Black theater and entertainment practitioners and audiences. The founder and publishing editor is playwright Beth Turner.

In its 40th year of publication, Black Masks has subscribers throughout the U.S., in Canada and in the Caribbean. Published quarterly, the magazine fea-tures articles on Black performing artists and Black arts groups, and overviews of important Black theater and entertainment issues. Each edition also carries comprehensive listings of current U.S. and occasion-ally international Black theater and entertainment events. The articles in Black Masks are based on original interviews and research. Print subscriptions are only $28 a year. Electronic subscriptions are $20.

Black Masks will cease publishing in January 2026. The Winter 2026 commemorative issue will be the last issue to be published.

Spring 2025

Theatre in His Bones: Wren T. Brown

Multi-hyphenate Wren T. Brown, an actor, director, and artistic director of Ebony Repertory Theatre (the only Black Equity company in Los Angeles), adds nonfiction writer to his credits with the publication of his book about his family's four-generation legacy in entertainment.

Winter 2025

K. Zaheerah Sultan: Black Theatre Pathfinder

Black Theatre Network's first executive director, K. Zaheerah Sultan, has brought many years of community organization experience and arts advocacy expertise to the service of this premier Black theatre organization.

Autumn 2024

Kara Young: A Riveting Presence on Broadway

This young, vibrant and gifted artist has set a record for being the first African American actress to be nominated for a Tony Award for three consecutive years. Her third nomination, as Lutiebelle in Purlie Victorious, proved to be the charm; she won the 2024 Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She also just won a second Best Featured Actress Tony Award for her 2025 performance in Branden Jacob-Jenkins's play, Purpose.

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