Black Theatre Girl Magic
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Black Theatre Girl Magic

Our Mission

To create a racially just and more equitable entertainment industry for Black and Brown women.

Black Theatre Girl Magic (BTGM) is an Orlando 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2017 as a network for Black and Brown women in the performing arts and a registered nonprofit since March 2021.

Our Vision

  1. 1Eliminate racist and ableist barriers of entry into all sectors of entertainment for Black and Brown women.
  2. 2Use our influence to drive a cultural shift in theatre institutions that focus on creating safer spaces for BIPOC through public discourse and national legislation.
  3. 3Elevate the valuable anti-racism work of other Black woman-run organizations by sharing our resources and our platform.

Our Journey

  1. 2017 Founded as a network for Black and Brown women in the performing artsDone
  2. MAY 2018 Create mission and vision statementsDone
  3. JULY 2020 Launch the websiteDone
  4. SEPT 2020 File for incorporationDone
  5. OCT 2020 Adopt bylawsDone
  6. JAN 2021 File for 501(c)(3) statusDone
  7. MARCH 2021 Receive 501(c)(3) nonprofit statusDone
  8. JUNE 2021 Produce the first Juneteenth Lunch and LearnDone
  9. 2026 Seat the 2027 board of directorsIn progress
  10. 2028 Facets of Freedom, our evening arts festival, returns in 2028.Planned

Black Theatre Girl Magic is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3), and there is a seat for you.

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Partners and sponsors

Thank you to the theatres, businesses, funders and neighbors who have stood with Black Theatre Girl Magic.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

  • Mad Cow TheatreTheatre Sparks, 2020
  • Orlando Museum of ArtONIJA at 1st Thursdays, 2021 and 2022
  • Orlando Fringe and Fringe ArtSpaceMusical Theatre Anatomy, 2023
  • Orlando ShakesTalkback series, 2022
  • The Joy-Jackson InitiativeTown Hall broadcast, 2020
  • Central Florida Vocal ArtsMusic classes at Boys and Girls Clubs and Pace Center for Girls, 2024
  • Garden TheatreWorkshop host, 2020
  • Book From TapeAsk Me Anything, 2020

JUNETEENTH VENUES AND SPONSORS

  • Orlando Family Stage (formerly Orlando Repertory Theatre)Host venue 2021 to 2025, sponsor 2022
  • Renaissance Theatre CompanyFacets of Freedom host venue, 2023
  • Nan's Place, MaitlandFacets of Freedom host venue, 2021
  • City of OrlandoSponsor, 2022
  • Safer EnterprisesSponsor, 2022
  • No Drama EntertainmentSponsor, 2022
  • Hawkmoon EntertainmentSponsor, 2022
  • Florida Theatrical AssociationLunch and Learn sponsor, 2025
  • Keller WilliamsLunch and Learn sponsor
  • Black Men BuildJuneteenth partner
  • EatMe365Community chef
  • Entertainment Central AgencyDonor, 2023
  • PublixDonation, 2021

GRANTS AND PROGRAM FUNDERS

  • United Arts of Central FloridaDiversity in the Arts grant for Directors Circle, 2021
  • Publix Super Markets CharitiesONIJA
  • Sam FlaxONIJA