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...

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...

Watch a recap of the 2020 Plan A: Power of Her film festival. Plan A is an annual film festival featuring Black Women in film hosted by WACO Theater Center in collaboration with M.P.A.C.T., featuring Tina Knowles Lawson, Richard Lawson, Bresha Webb, and more.

Our 2022/23 artistic program offers a multidisciplinary series of performances and events, including music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions, films and more!

Tina's Angels & Richard's Warriors take a Trip to Africa sponsored by Shea Moisture & Essence Full Circle Festival.

The third annual Wearable Art Gala, themed “A Journey to the Pride Lands” in celebration of “The Lion King”, featured a grand art gallery at the entrance to the venue before entering a cocktail lounge sponsored by Shea Moisture. Guests were then treated to a seated dinner, featuring a New Orleans...

In partnership with KIPP Academy, Angels and Warriors is a year-long mentorship program that uses art to facilitate personal development and growth for young people ages 14-18. The program aims to empower participants to identify their dreams, and with a personal mentor, gain the clarity, discipl...

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.

Using elements of theater and film, this "plim" (play + film) collaboration illuminates the urgent demands and extreme sacrifices at the center of Black liberation struggles. Watch the table read and decide: What path toward freedom would you take?

Films For Teens By Teens inaugural program film festival utilized film as a tool for self-expression, communication, and mental health awareness. Teaching Artists and Mentors include: Alexander Leonard, Beth Berlin, Bria Williams, Gian Pettus, Israel Spencer, Johnny Bazaldua, Kasiopa Watts, Kelly...

On February 21st, 2020 South Side Symphony had their first Kickback Concert at WACO Theater Center in North Hollywood. It featured performances by Aaliyah Muse, Gaby Duran, and Adrian Dunn & the Adrian Dunn Singers. The ensemble also premiered new works by Marcus Norris and Airin Artisan.

Founded in July 2016 by Houston Natives Brittany Batchelder and Kelli Rasmus. M.P.A.C.T is an acronym for More Positive Artists Coming Together. Their goal is to bring southern hospitality to each experience they curate. Brittany and Kelli are both LA-based actors and producers who believe strong...