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Marty and the Hands that Could by Josh Wilder
WACO Theater Center and Watts Village Theater Company present the world premier of Marty and the Hands that Could by Josh Wilder, directed by Larry Powell.
Released from prison on the eve of his 25th birthday, Marty returns home to his family, equipped with a handwritten manuscript and big dream...
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WITNESS at WACO
What do we witness when we see through the eyes of Black women? What becomes visible? How does looking alongside Black women shift our point-of-view?
Exploring themes of identity, girlhood, womanhood, family, community care, future-making and dreaming, WITNESS invites you to look alongside and t...
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Black Excellence Brunch 2018 (Recap)
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Black Terror at the Seattle Black Film Festival
Richard Lawson recites Langston Hughes and talks inspiration for Black Terror. Watch the Black Terror Documentary panel featuring Tina Knowles-Lawson, Steven Foley, and Dr. Michelle Flowers-Taylor on the closing day of the 19th Seattle Black Film Festival.
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Angels & Warriors Recital
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Black Hömer
Black Hömer reveals an alternative window in which to explore—“Epiic”—poetry in motion. The Greek author and poet Homer has been noted as one of “the greatest of all time...” but to whose standards? Creator and choreographer Friidom Dunn wants audiences to recognize the Odyssey-like journey we ea...
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Black Hömer (Trailer 1)
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Black Hömer (Trailer 2)
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WACO 2023 Season Announcement
Our 2022/23 artistic program offers a multidisciplinary series of performances and events, including music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, films and more!
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For Teens By Teens Film Festival 2022 (Recap)
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Angels & Warriors 2018 Passion Day Project
In 2018, Ms. Tina asked the Angels, "what is your passion?" The Angels & Warriors Passion Day Project showcases the students' passion and talents in front of their friends, families, and the WACO community. The Warriors facilitated and supported their sisters in this showcase.
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Tina's Angels & Richard's Warriors Africa Trip
Tina's Angels & Richard's Warriors take a Trip to Africa sponsored by Shea Moisture & Essence Full Circle Festival.
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5 Years of WACO Theater Center
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Gala 2022 | Harlem Nights (Recap)
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WACO Sizzle Reel
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Black Terror at the Seattle Black Film Festival 2022 (Recap)
Recap of the Black Terror screening at the Seattle Black Film Festival on May 1, 2022. Featuring Richard Lawson, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and Steven Foley.
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Senior Portraits: 2022
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Join us in celebrating our class of 2022 seniors! Ms. Tina’s Angels and Richard’s Warrior programs empower talented students to identify their dreams, and with a mentor, gain the clarity, discipline, and skill to achieve them. Learn more about our mentees here!
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Black Creators Collective: Mine for the Taking Panel
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Black Terror at the Pan African Film Festival