The Penumbra Theatre Company, an African-American theatre company in Saint Paul, Minnesota, was founded by Lou Bellamy in 1976. The theater has been recognized for its artistic quality and its role in launching the careers of playwrights including two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson.[1][2][3][4]
In 2020 the company announced its transformation into The Penumbra Center for Racial Healing.[5]
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- ^ "History Center Celebrates 40 years of St. Paul's Penumbra Theater". St. Paul Pioneer Press. February 16, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
- ^ Granieri, Laurie (October 8, 2001). "'Commitment helps 2 black theaters: Community support tied to success". Home News Tribune. Central New Jersey. p. A3.
- ^ "How this Black theater group is using art as a tool to 'awaken' people". PBS NewsHour. December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2022.