Carl Clay, Executive Producer and Founder

1998/1999 Recipient

Black Spectrum Theatre - NYC was founded in 1970. The Black Spectrum Theatre Company produces and presents theatre, films and videos examining issues of concern to African-American communities, particularly African-American youth. They have presented over 1,000 performances of more than 60 socially relevant theatrical productions. It has acquired critical acclaim in dozens of major newspapers and media outlets, including The New York Times, Newsday, ABC TV news, and CBS TV news.