a few words about us
Caribbean American Repertory Theatre (CART) was founded in 1975 by a core of Caribbean Actors.
Our Mission is to provide Caribbean, African and African-American Theatre to audiences in New York City and internationally. CART creates a cultural, artistic arena for theatre artists to display their talents and creative diversity.
Through our productions, CART strives to present a deeper view of the lives of Caribbean, African, and African-American people, to foster cross-cultural communication and understanding. We also team up with other companies in order to increase outreach to more diverse communities.
what we do
1Through collaboration with the Theatre of the Living Word, Woodey King’s New Federal Theater, Dwyer Center and the Castillo Theater, we presented Oliver Stephenson's Tradewinds, Lorey Hayes’ Haiti’s Children of God, Errol John's Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, Fugard’s Sizwe Bansi is Dead and Lovelace’s Jestina’s Calypso.
As we actively plan upcoming productions, we are also building the curriculum and Staff for a career-oriented Drama & Technical Theatre Program.
The purpose of this program is to develop an appreciation of the Theater, and understanding of the real-world elements of dramatic presentation. The company conducts workshops in Queens to promote “literacy through the arts” with youth from the communities we serve. Students will produce and attend live theater performances, evaluating style and impact.