The Impact Repertory Theater of Harlem is a not-for-profit youth based theater company. The group meets Saturdays at the Joseph Kennedy Center located in Harlem where they study performing and writing. The theater operates as a major branch of New Heritage Theatre Group, one of the oldest Black not-for-profit theater companies in New York City.
Mission
"To use performing arts and the dynamics of leadership training to develop and empower youth. Impact Repertory Theater of Harlem believes that theater arts and education play a pivotal role in providing opportunities and transitions for the leaders of tomorrow." - Mission Statement
Impact Repertory Theater of Harlem Information and News
Official Site: Impact Repertory Theater
Official MySpace Page: Impact Repertory Theater
FCNY.org: Impact Repertory Theater
New York Daily News: A Harlem performance group is a hit in Hollywood (February 2, 2008)
MySpaceTV Videos: "Happiness"
References
Fast Facts
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Founded in October 1997
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Co-founded by Jamal Joseph and Voza Rivers
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Originally called the Minisink Arts Academy
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Performed at the 2008 Oscars with Jamia Simone Nash
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Open to all youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
