The National Black Theatre is a non-profit cultural and educational corporation, and community-based theatre company located on 5th Avenue in Harlem, New York
The National Black Theatre is a non-profit cultural and educational corporation, and community-based theatre company that "seeks to develop a black technique of acting" based in the Harlem neighborhood of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It was founded in 1968 by actress, director, producer, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer. By 1986, it was recognized as one of the most important arts institutions in America by President Ronald Reagan.