About The Justice Theater Project.
In 2004, community members at St. Francis Assisi produced A Lesson Before Dying to advocate for those facing the death penalty. What was meant to be one performance became a local tour and eventually its own entity: The Justice Theater Project.
Mission.
The Justice Theater Project produces compelling theater experiences that create community dialogue and give voice to social concerns.
Vision.
The Justice Theater Project connects, inspires and impacts our community through engaging performing arts outreach, education, and advocacy.
Values.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.
Dignity, Humility and Respect.
Mindfulness of Mission.
Artistic Excellence and Integrity of Process.
Community Engagement and Collaboration.
Contact us.
info@thejusticetheaterproject.org
Email:
Phone:
(919) 264-7089
Slee
Arnold
Marketing & Communications
Meet
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Regulars
Sara
Thompson
Community Engagement Coordinator
Meet
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Staff
Erik
Myers
Managing Director
Matara
Hitchcock
Executive Producer
Olivia
Allen
Producing Associate
Bruklyn
Miller
Production Manager
Melissa
Reilly
Theater Administrator
Our Board
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Susie Mallard Barnes
Chair
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Kathy Langfield
Vice Chair
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David Rosenthal
Treasurer
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Karen Sims-Harrell
Secretary
Additional Board members: Dr. Kaye Evans, Toby Mallik,
Haven Powell, Karen Sims-Harrell, M.Ed., Keisha Williams
Our Sponsors
The Justice Theater Project is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission.
The Justice Theater Project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, and by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
Additional support provided by Umstead Park United Church of Christ, The Catholic Community of Saint Francis of Assisi, The Woodard Group, AJ Fletcher Foundation, Manbites Dog Theatre Fund, In-Kind Friends