In his lifetime, Tennessee Williams prohibited his plays from being performed in segregated venues.

Decades later, American society continues to fall short in regards to its treatment of all people as equal.

Today, TWTC stands firmly in solidarity with our Black community and the Black incredible artists and audiences that make New Orleans one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the country.

At its best, theatre holds a mirror up to society and asks us each to see ourselves in the lives, wishes, needs and desires of other people. It challenges us to acknowledge and accept our interdependence upon one another. It shines a light on the human heart and aims to teach us how to solve problems of the heart and collective spirit. It infuses our hearts and minds with empathy. It reminds us of our shared humanity. It makes us look on those things we don’t want to see but that holds us back and might harm others...or ourselves.

Systemic racism is our national disease and we are committed to doing our part to make way for and create opportunities to include Black voices to be heard.

#BlackLivesMatter

Nick Shackleford

Augustin J Correro

Founding Co-Artistic Directors