The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company

The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company

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The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, Inc. Founded in 1982, The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, Inc.

is a community-based organization that provides theatrical entertainment rooted in community engagement and social activism. is a non-profit, tax deductible 501(c)3 that provides the Central New York community with high quality theater performances that come out of the African American Tradition. Actors, dancers, singers, writers, musicians, directors, and theater technicians (of all ethnic backgr

02/28/2026

Today at noon is Bill's Celebration of Life. It will be livestreamed. Go to his obit page at Faroneandsoninc.com for the link.

01/30/2026

PRPAC Co-Founder, William H. Rowland, II
R.I.P.
Please share your memories of Bill...

09/23/2025

If you missed last year's sampling of "Issues of Color" monologues at PRPAC's Jackie Warren-Moore Festival, be sure to experience the entire play and talk-back in the upcoming reading, by local playwright Anne Margaret Childress. Sept 25 at CFAC

Shirley Chisholm: Unbought, Unbossed, Unforgotten! Performed by Vanessa Johnson and the Matie Masie Ensemble. – ArtRage Gallery 05/22/2025

How awesome to have a legend come to life.
Don't miss Vanessa Johnson as Shirley Chisholm!

Shirley Chisholm: Unbought, Unbossed, Unforgotten! Performed by Vanessa Johnson and the Matie Masie Ensemble. – ArtRage Gallery Shirley Chisholm: Unbought, Unbossed, Unforgotten! Performed by Vanessa Johnson and the Matie Masie Ensemble. May 23, 2025 - 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for....

Under The Pew: A Church Comedy 05/10/2025

You won't want to miss this production under the direction of PRPAC alum, Blondean Young!

Under The Pew: A Church Comedy What happens when tradition meets ambition,and a little bit of drama on the usher board? Come see Under The Pew. Laugh and have a good time

George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation 10-13-24 10/13/2024

Give a listen, highlights of upcoming Jackie Warren-Moore Festival will be featured on Inspiration for the Nation. Our thanks to George Kilpatrick for this support!

George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation 10-13-24 This week on George Kilpatrick Inspiration For The Nation (10/13/24): Financial Planner and CEO Vicki Brackens of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC Michael Collins, Commissio…

Jackie Warren Moore Poetry and Monologue Festival 10/11/2024

JACKIE WARREN-MOORE FESTIVAL

TWO FREE PERFORMANCES!

Full presentation is Friday, October 18 - 5:30 pm
Art in the Atrium - 201 E. Washington St.

* AND *

Preview (w/OCC student poets) Thursday, October 17 - 5:30 pm
Onondaga Community College - Marvin & Schuh Recital Hall

Preview will be live-streamed...here’s the link.

Jackie Warren Moore Poetry and Monologue Festival The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company will be presenting a poetry and monologue festival in memory of Jackie Warren-Moore, first poet laureate of Onondaga...

10/02/2024

Poetry, monologues, music, video, audience dialogue and more…that sums up the Third Annual Jackie Warren-Moore (JWM) Festival, presented by the Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company (PRPAC).

Monologues, written by local playwright Anne Margaret Childress, and the poetry of Ms. Warren-Moore will be performed by a diverse ensemble of community artists; music legend Marcia Hagan performs and dialogue with audience, facilitated by TV show host Iris St. Meran, will conclude the event.

It’s a family affair! Free admission.

The Festival celebrates the legacy of the late JWM, nationally published poet, local columnist, actor and activist, who encouraged using words as a weapon of choice. This year's Festival theme is "Community."

09/03/2024

SAVE THE DATE - Oct. 18, 2024
Jackie Warren-Moore
Monologue & Poetry Festival III

11/09/2023

Free admission! Only two performances! (Friday at 6:30; Saturday at 1:00) Come on down to this original production from The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company at the Community Folk Art Center (which is diagonal across the street from Syracuse Stage).

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