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    Season Announcement

    Dallas Theater Center nabs Hamilton creator's other musical for 2019-20 season

    Lindsey Wilson
    Mar 1, 2019 | 8:30 am
    In the Heights Broadway cast
    Lin-Manuel Miranda co-wrote the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights.
    Photo by Joan Marcus

    Dallas Theater Center has caught Lin-Manuel Miranda fever. Before the popular actor and composer wrote the smash hit Hamilton, he penned another original musical with Quiara Alegría Hudes called In the Heights, which will be part of DTC's 2019-20 season.

    Joining Tony-winning Heights will be a world premiere comedy about Kim Jong-Un (yes, we meant to write comedy), a new adaptation by Kate Hamill of a beloved favorite, a drama about the state of education in America, a no-holds-barred portrait of Texas governor Ann Richards, and a feel-good comedy filled with mariachi music. A Christmas Carol and a new Public Works production will also return as season add-ons.

    Here's another important thing to know: all dates below are tentative and subject to change.

    In the Heights will play the Wyly Theatre September 21, 2019-October 20, 2019, and be directed by James Vasquez. It tells the story of a vibrant community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood: a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It's also a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams, and pressures, and where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind.

    Ann will take place in the Kalita Humphreys Theater October 15, 2019-November 10, 2019, and be a co-production with Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Tony Award nominee and Broadway, television, and film actress Jayne Atkinson will star in this inspiring and hilarious play written by Emmy winner Holland Taylor, which brings audiences face-to-face with a complex, colorful, and captivating character bigger than the state from which she hailed.

    Little Women, written by Kate Hamill and based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, will also be in the Kalita, February 2, 2020-March 1, 2020. Hamill is famous for her adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, and was one of the top five most-produced playwrights in America for the 2018-19 season. As the nation is torn apart by civil war, Jo March and her sisters struggle with what it means to grow up. Gender roles, political beliefs, poverty, and even love itself threaten to break family ties, as the March sisters try to reconcile their identities with society's demands.

    American Mariachi is set in the 1970s, when female mariachis weren't yet a thing but Lucha wants to be one anyway. As Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates, dodge disapproving relatives, and bring Lucha's ailing mother along for the ride, they wonder: will the band come together? Written by José Cruz Gonzalez and directed by Henry Godinez, American Mariachi will be staged in the Wyly Theatre March 14, 2020-April 5, 2020.

    Pipeline, written by Dominique Morriseau, follows inner-city public high school teacher Nya, who is committed to her students but desperate to give her only son opportunities they'll never have. When a controversial incident at her son's upstate private school threatens to get him expelled, Nya must confront his rage and her own choices as a parent. Pipeline will be performed in the Studio Theatre at the Wyly, April 3, 2020-May 10, 2020.

    The Supreme Leader is a world premiere by Don X. Nguyen that lets audiences follow Kim Jong-Un while in boarding school in Switzerland as he learns he's next in line following his older brother's career-ending trip to Tokyo Disneyland. Under the watchful eye of his minder, he sets his paintbrush aside to spy on his pretty American friend Sophie. Will "Oony" get the girl? Will he make his father proud? Set in the snow-globe world of stinky cheese and mountain climbing, this coming-of-age comedy imagines Kim Jong-Un's final throes of youth before his fateful return to North Korea. It will play the Studio Theatre at the Wyly, June 3, 2020-July12, 2020.

    A Christmas Carol returns to the Wyly as a holiday add-on, November 21, 2019-December 29, 2019. Written by Charles Dickens, adapted by Kevin Moriarty, and directed by Joel Ferrell, this delightfully reimagined take on Dickens' enduring classic has three spirits come to visit the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a fantastic journey through Christmases past, present, and future.

    Public Works Dallas will return for the fourth year, July 31, 2020-August 2, 2020. Public Works Dallas is a groundbreaking community engagement and participatory theater project designed to deliberately blur the line between professional artists and Dallas community members. The production will feature 200 cast members, with only five being professional actors. Public Works Dallas is not a part of season tickets. Production details, as well as free tickets, will be offered to the public at a later date.

    Dallas Theater Center's season tickets are on sale now and start at $162, with season ticket holders receiving additional benefits and discounts. Season tickets can be purchased online at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org or by calling 214-522-8499.

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    Dance News

    Dallas Black Dance Theatre makes interim artistic director permanent

    Lindsey Wilson
    Nov 4, 2025 | 11:41 am
    Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
    Photo by Aleah Pilot
    Richard A. Freeman Jr. became the new artistic director October 24, 2025.

    Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has officially named Richard A. Freeman, Jr. as its new artistic director, ushering in a new era of leadership for the dance company as it approaches its 50th anniversary season.

    Freeman, a longtime member of the DBDT family, has served as interim artistic director through the company’s recently completed 48th and current 49th seasons. His appointment, effective October 24, 2025, marks a natural progression for the former lead dancer, resident choreographer, and artistic project coordinator, whose career within DBDT spans more than a decade of creative and organizational leadership.

    “Richard has been an integral part of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's artistic fabric for years, and his extraordinary leadership during his time as interim artistic director made this decision clear,” says Heidi K. Murray, a member of DBDT’s board of directors, in a release. “His dedication to artistic excellence, his deep understanding of our mission, and his vision for the future of contemporary modern dance make him the ideal person to lead DBDT into this exciting new chapter.”

    DBDT founder Ann M. Williams echoed the sentiment, calling Freeman’s appointment a full-circle moment for both artist and company. “Richard embodies everything Dallas Black Dance Theatre stands for: artistry, excellence, and a deep commitment to uplifting our community through dance,” she says in the release. “I have had the privilege of watching him grow from a gifted dancer into an inspiring leader and visionary artist. His dedication to preserving our legacy while boldly charting new artistic territory gives me tremendous confidence in DBDT’s future.”

    During his tenure as interim artistic director, Freeman guided DBDT through seasons marked by artistic innovation and expanded community engagement, but also staff shake-ups and legal issues.

    In October 2024, accusations of retaliation surfaced after 10 DBDT dancers, its entire main company, were fired following their decision to unionize in May and demand better working conditions. This led to an unprecedented "Do Not Work" order by the American Guild of Musical Artists.

    Dallas City Council ultimately voted to withhold $248,000 in city funding due to labor violations, and DBDT later settled for $560,000 with the National Labor Relations Board.

    In response, DBDT formed a 17-member advisory stakeholder task force co-chaired by Jennifer Scripps, president and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., and Shawn Williams, vice president of public affairs at Allyn. The group has been working with DBDT leadership to review the organization’s policies and practices, propose changes that foster an accountable environment, and put in place safeguards to prevent future concerns related to talent.

    In September 2025, executive director Zenetta Drew announced her retirement after nearly four decades with the company. A national search for her replacement will start in early 2026. Williams retired in 2014.

    As artistic director, Freeman will oversee all aspects of DBDT’s artistic operations, from performances to educational initiatives, and continue to expand its reach throughout Dallas and beyond.

    “I am deeply honored to accept this role and to continue building on the incredible foundation established by the vision of Ann Williams,” Freeman says. “This company has a unique power to move, inspire, and unite communities through dance. I look forward to working with our talented dancers, staff, and board to create unforgettable artistic experiences and to nurture the next generation of dance artists.”

    A native of Washington, D.C., Freeman began his training with the District of Columbia Youth Ensemble and the Washington Ballet before graduating from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Virginia Commonwealth University. His performance credits span acclaimed companies and productions, including Elisa Monte Dance, Houston Grand Opera, Porgy and Bess, and The Wiz.

    Freeman’s choreographic works have been featured by leading institutions such as Texas Ballet Theater School, Texas Christian University, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He has also shared his expertise through master classes and workshops nationwide, reinforcing his commitment to DBDT’s educational mission.

    Founded in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest and largest professional dance company in Dallas and one of the most acclaimed Black dance institutions in the U.S.

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