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- Blues for Mr. Charlie by James Baldwin
- A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
- Purlie Victorious, by Ossie Davis, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1967
- East of Jordan by Evan Walker Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Happy Ending by Douglas Turner Ward, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1968
- The Message by Evan Walker, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- A Son Come Home by Ed Bullins, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward
- Happy Ending by Douglas Turner Ward, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1969
- The Message by Evan Walker, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- East of Jordan by Evan Walker, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- An Evening of Black Poetry, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Day of Absence by Douglas Turner Ward, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1970
- The First Militant Minister by Ben Caldwell Director: Herschel Burton
- Clara’s Ole Man by Ed Bullins Director: Herschel Burton
- Happy Ending by Douglas Turner Ward Director: Herschel Burton
1971
- Ceremonies in Dark Old Men by Lonnie Elder III Director: David O’Fallon
- A Gift for Aunt Sara by JoAnn Kelly Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Papa’s Daughter by Dorothy Ahmad Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Great Goodness of Life: A Coon Show by Leroi Jones Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1972
- Ceremonies in Dark Old Men by Lonnie Elder III Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- The Black Theatre Experience (one-act plays) – Ensemble work
1973
- Just Us [an evening of one-acts and excerpts] compiled by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- The Escape by William Wells Brown
- Broken Banjo
- The Black Terror by Richard Wesley
- Sty of the Blind Pig by Philip Hayes Dean Director: John Owen
1974
- Sugar Mouth Sam Don’t Dance No More by Don Evans Director: Robert Leslie
- Sketches by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- Mojo by Alice Childress Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- The Owl Killer by Phillip Hayes Dean Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- The Layout by Charles Fuller Director: Robert Leslie
1975
- Tear for Judas by Marshall Williams Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- Sketches compiled by Freedom Theatre Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- The Gospelers by Johnny Thompson Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1976
- Mo’ Sketches by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- One Acre At A Time by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1977
- Mojo by Alice Childress Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Love Portraits by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- One Acre At A Time by Freedom Theatre Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1978
- One Acre At A Time by Freedom Theatre Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- Meet Me On Broad Street by John E. Allen, Jr., Robert Leslie, Tracey Kershaw, Dan Butler, Gail Leslie; Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1979
- Hot Molasses by and Director: John E. Allen, Jr., Robert Leslie, Dan Butler, and Gail Leslie
1980
- Hot Molasses by John E. Allen, Jr., Robert Leslie, Tracey Kershaw, Dan Butler, Gail Leslie
1981-82
- Mo’ Sketches by Freedom Theatre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1982-83
- Zooman and the Sign by Charles Fuller Director: Israel Hicks
- Hot Molasses in Wilkes Barre 4/17/82 2 perf.
1983-84
- Let the Sun Shine On Me by Ed Smith Director: Walter Dallas
- The Breaking by Jacqui Singleton Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- Zooman and the Sign by Charles Fuller Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- The Gospelers concept, music & lyrics by Johnny Thompson new script by Clay Goss
- Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
1984-85
- The Gospelers concept, music & lyrics by Johnny Thompson script by Clay Goss
- Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. and Robert Leslie
- Flower Street book, lyrics & music by Millicent Sparks Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- One Acre at A Time by Freedom Theatre Directors: John E. Allen, Jr. & Robert Leslie
1985-86
- Split Second by Dennis McIntyre Director: John E. Allen, Jr. Score: Grover Washington, Jr. A co-production with The Philadelphia Theatre Company
- A Scattering of Seeds written & compiled by Gail Leslie Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- War Heroes by Stephen McCormack Director: Walter Dallas
- The Incarceration of Annie by Rebecca Ransom Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- My Sister in this House by Wendy Kesselman Director: Neal Newman
1986-87
- Black Picture Show by Bill Gunn Director: Walter Dallas
- Simply Heavenly by Langston Hughes Music by David Martin Director: Garland Thompson
- Junebug Jabbo Jones by John O’Neal, Director: John O’Neal (2 different plays)
1987-88
- Simply Heavenly by Langston Hughes Music by David Martin Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- One Acre At A Time by Freedom Theatre Director: Edward Smith
- Ceremonies in Dark Old Men by Lonnie Elder III, Director: Edward Smith
1988-89
- Livin’ Fat by Judi Ann Mason Director: Mikell Pinkney
- Br’er Rabbit Whole by George Houston Bass Director/Choreographer: Ulysses Dove
- James Baldwin Festival of New Plays:
- Companions of the Fire by Ali Wadud Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
- An Agreement by Joyce Schmidt Ojo-Allen Director: Walter Dallas
- Summer Drama Festival – Funnyhouse of a Negro by Adrienne Kennedy Director: Johnnie Hobbs, Jr.
1989-90
[25th year Season]
- Simply Heavenly by Langston Hughes Music by David Martin Director: Walter Dallas
- The Colored Museum by George C. Wolfe, Directors: John E. Allen Jr. & Johnnie Hobbs, Jr.
- Looking For A Man by Mildred Dumas and Sylvia Roberts Director: Dr. Glory Van Scott
- Dreams of Callahan by Joyce Whitley Director: Johnnie Hobbs, Jr.
1990-91
- From the Mississippi Delta by Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland, Director: Jacqueline Yancey
- Stories about the Old Days by Bill Harrris, Director: Ricardo Martin
- Between Now and Then by Leslie Lee, Director: Jacqueline Yancey
- Gospelers by Clay Goss, Director: John E. Allen, Jr.
1991-92
- Ties That Bind by Walter Allen Bennett, Jr., Director: Walter Dallas
- Spook House by Walter Allen Bennett, Jr. Director: Jacqueline Yancey
- Steal Away by Ramona King Director: Jacqueline Yancey
- Billie Holiday: The Lady Behind the Gardenia by Millicent Sparks, Director: Walter Dallas
- Spooks by Don Evans Director: Walter Dallas
1992-93
- Spooks by Don Evans, Director: Walter Dallas
- Billie Holiday: Lady Behind the Gardenia by Millicent Sparks Director: Walter Dallas
- Warrior Stance (Or Sex: A Comedy) by Marion X Director: Jacqueline Yancey 1993-94
FREEDOM REP’S INAUGURAL SEASON
- An Evening of Comedy with Jackie “Moms” Mabley by Clarice Taylor, Director: Walter Dallas
- Johnnas by Bill Gunn Director: Johnnie Hobbs, Jr.
- Dutchman by Leroi Jones Director: Walter Dallas
- Jar the Floor by Cheryl L. West Director: Jacqueline Yancey
- The Sanctified Jook Joint adapted by Ozzie Jones from “The Sanctified Church” by Zora Neale Huston Director: Ozzie Jones
- The Midnight Hour: A Night In the Life of James Baldwin by James Campbell, Director: Walter Dallas
1994-95
- Black Picture Show by Bill Gunn Director: Walter Dallas
- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Choreography, Patricia Scott Hobbs, Director: Ozzie Jones
- The Midnight Hour: A Night in the Life of James Baldwin by James Campbell Director: Walter Dallas
- Do Lord Remember Me by James de Jongh Director: Andrea Frye
freedomFest:
- Sleep No More by Walter Clark Director: Woodie King Jr. 10/24/94
- The Book of Lambert by Leslie Lee Director: Rome Neal 1/16/95
- Gossamer’s People by Viney Moore Director: Clinton Turner Davis 3/13/95
- “i live in music” by Ntozake Shange Director: Mickey Davidson 4/25/95
1995-96
REP SEASON
- Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine by Norma Jean Darden, Director: Josh Broder
- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes, Director: Clinton Turner Davis, Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Over Forty book by Celeste Walker music & lyrics by Weldon Irvine Director: Marjorie Moon, Choreography: Patricia Scott Hobbs
- The Pool Room by Carlyle Brown Director: Carlyle Brown
- Purlie book by Ossie Davis, Philip Rose, Peter Udell lyrics by Peter Udell music by Gary Geld Director: Walter Dallas
- Choreography: Lisa D. White
freedomFest:
- The Welcome Table by James Baldwin; Director: Walter Dallas
- The Tar Baby Chronicles by Charles Mills Director: Walter Dallas
1996-97
REP SEASON
- The Pool Room by Carlyle Brown Director: Carlyle Brown
- Choreographer: Keith Hendricks
- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes Director: Clinton Turner Davis
- Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Cooley High adapted for the stage by Walter Dallas Director: Walter Dallas, Choreography: Patricia Scott Hobbs
freedomFest:
- Does Your House Have Lions? by Sonia Sanchez Director: Walter Dallas, choreography, Rennie Harris
- Mississippi Gulag by Keith Antar Mason Director: Ntozake Shange Dramaturg: Enomoyi Ama
- Cooley High adapted by Walter Dallas; Director: by Walter Dallas and Johnnie Hobbs, Jr.
- Black and White All Over by Lawrence DuKore; Director: Greg Prioleau
1997-98
REP SEASON
- The Trial of One Short-Sighted Woman versus Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae by Marcia Leslie Director: Paul Carter Harrison
- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes Director: by Walter Dallas
- Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Jitney by August Wilson Director: Walter Dallas
freedomFest
- Anchorman by Paul Carter Harrison Director: Walter Dallas
- Said the Spider by Don Evans; Director: Greg Prioleau
- Spermegga by Clarice Taylor Director: Walter Dallas
- Sparkle; The Muiscal adapted by Walter Dallas Director: Walter Dallas
1998-99
REP SEASON
- Black Nativity by Langston Hughes Director: Walter Dallas
- Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
- A Huey Newton Story written and directed: by Roger Guenever Smith, co-production with The Painted Bride Art Center
- Spermegga by Clarice Taylor Director: Walter Dallas
- Sparkle: The Musical Workshop I (Act I) book by Ntozake Shange adapted from screenplay by Joel Schumacher, Director: Walter Dallas Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
1999 – 2000
REP SEASON (1st Season in John E. Allen, Jr. Theatre)
- Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O’Neill adapted & directed by Walter Dallas
- Choreography: Patricia Scott Hobbs A co-production with the Court Theatre (Chicago)
- Sty of the Blind Pig by Phillip Hayes Dean Director: Walter Dallas
- Sparkle: The Musical Workshop II (Act II) book by Ntozake Shange adapted from screenplay by Joel Schumacher movie music by Curtis Mayfield Director: Walter Dallas Choreographer: Patricia Scott Hobbs
2000 – 2001
REP SEASON
- The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood Director: Walter Dallas
- Freedom Theatre’s Black Nativity conceived & directed by Walter Dallas, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
- The Dark Kalamazoo written & performed by Oni Faida Lampley Director: Tom Prewitt
- Sparkle:The Musical adapted from the film by Joel Schumaker by Ntozake Shange, directed by Walter Dallas, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
2001-2002
REP SEASON
- Freedom Theatre’s Black Nativity, conceived by Walter Dallas, directed by Clinton Turner Davis, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Lackawanna Blues, written and performed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, directed by Loretta Grecco.
- Lazarus, Unstoned, conceived and directed by Walter Dallas
2002-2003
REP SEASON
- Freedom Theatre’s Black Nativity, conceived and directed by Walter Dallas, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Coming Time, written by Jamie J. Brunson, directed by Reg Flowers, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Lackawanna Blues, written and performed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, directed by Loretta Grecco.
2003-2004
REP SEASON
- Freedom Theatre’s Black Nativity, conceived and directed by Walter Dallas, choreography by Patricia Scott Hobbs
- Trick The Devil, by Bill Harris, directed by Ed Smith
- Lazarus, Unstoned, conceived and directed by Walter Dallas, choreography by Shawn-Lamere Williams
2005-06
REP SEASON
- Emergence-See! written and performed by Daniel Beaty, directed by Walter Dallas.
2006-07
REP SEASON
- The Bluest Eye, adapted from the Toni Morrison novel by Lydia Diamond, Directed by Walter Dallas
2008-09
- God Wants a Yes
- African Folktales
- Journey of a Gun
- Get Up and Get Into It
- 12 Going On 20
- Danz Shortz – Alkynza Danz – Dance Concert
- Zooman and the Sign
- Safety Street
2010-11
- Home for the Holidays
- Formerly Known as Sarah
- Journey of a Gun
- Day of Absence
- Happy Endings – 2 one-act plays for adults
- Youth Acting Showcase: CycloDrama
- Youth Dance Showcase: Alkynza Danz
- Youth Vocal Arts Showcase: Freedom Unplugged
- Founder’s Day
- Safety Street
2011-12
- Night of Opera
- Celebrate: A Holiday Musical
- Founder’s Day
- Home
- 1lb. 4oz.
- Youth Acting Showcase: CycloDrama
- Youth Dance Showcase: Alkynza Danz
- Youth Vocal Arts Showcase: Freedom Unplugged
2012-13
- Night of Opera
- Celebrate: A Holiday Musical
- Founder’s Day
- Youth Acting Showcase: CycloDrama
- Youth Dance Showcase: Alkynza Danz
- Youth Vocal Arts Showcase: Freedom Unplugged
- Founder’s Day
- Project1Voice
2013-14
- Liberty To Go See (performed at Cliveden House)
- Project1Voice: 4 Little Girls
- Project1Voice: For Colored Girls
- Aesop Bop
2014-2015
- Liberty To Go See (performed at Cliveden House)
- The Meeting
- God’s Trombones
- My Father’s Daughter featuring Ursala Rucker
2015- 2016
- Ballad of Trayvon Martin
- Jamaica
- Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope
- The Colored Museum (Project 1 Voice)
2016-2017
- Black Nativity
- Mother Emanuel
- Freedom Papers
2017- 2018
- Box
2018-2019
- Freedom Speaks
- Juneteenth Celebration
