Come Thru, gather, and celebrate! Lorraine Hansberry Theatre invites you to Come Thru, a two-week celebration of Black artistry, storytelling, and community at Fort Mason’s Magic Theatre.
This sweeping gathering combines bold performance, transformative workshops, and electric festivities to bring together artists, patrons, and community partners for a powerful spirit of solidarity.
*All Come Thru Events Will Be Held At The Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture*
Whether you’re an artist, a storyteller, or someone who believes in the power of Black theater, Come Thru offers space to honor our past, celebrate the present, and build toward a bright future—together.
"This celebration is about creating space - for artists to grow, for stories to be shared, and for us to connect through joy, performance, and creative expression," says Artistic Director Margo Hall. "Now more than ever, we must come together—to lift each other up, to support one another, and to celebrate our community."
CELEBRATION SCHEDULE
WORKSHOPS for BLACK THEATER ARTISTS and the THEATER-CURIOUS
Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8, 2025
The celebration kicks off with a series of engaging workshops for Black theater artists and the theater-curious, exploring themes such as auditioning, navigating a career in the arts, the power of storytelling in business, and more. All are welcome!
IN CONVERSATION: REVOLUTIONARY BLACK ART & THE FUTURE
Friday, May 9 | 7 - 8:30pm | Celebration: 8:30pm
Our first week of festivities culminates in Revolutionary Black Art & The Future—an in-conversation event between Ira X Armstrong, Juba Kalamka, Janelle Luster, and LHT’s Artistic Director Margo Hall, moderated by playwright Julius Rea. Together, they’ll explore revolutionary Black art, communal healing, and collective power in today’s everchanging world.
PLAYREADING: Lisa B. Thompson's AFRICAN STEW
Saturday, May 17 | 4pm (with a Post-Show Talk Back)
Explore the complexities of love, class, and identity in a captivating play reading of Lisa B. Thompson’s African Stew. This poignant and satirical work delves into the joys and challenges of cross-class, intercultural relationships within the Black Diaspora.
A post-show discussion will follow, providing a deeper exploration of the play’s themes and significance.
SEASON PREVIEW & CELEBRATION
Sunday, May 18 | 4pm
Celebrate what’s ahead at LHT with a joyous season preview event filled with music, laughter, and plenty of bubbly! Enjoy a powerful performance by LHT’s Soulful Choir, experience an exclusive scene reading from our upcoming fall production of Sunset Baby, and meet our 2025 New Black Voices mentee as we continue our tradition of uplifting Black voices and stories.