The Free South Theatre was founded on May 4, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia, as one of the first Black-owned and operated theater companies focused on telling authentic African American stories. At a time when mainstream American theaters largely excluded Black artists or presented stereotyped depictions, the Free South Theatre became a space for genuine artistic expression and political resistance. It paved the way for later groups like the Negro Ensemble Company, advancing Black narratives on stage and providing critical training grounds for young Black actors, writers, and directors.
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