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The Flea Theater Announces Transformation of Strategic Direction and New Dedicated Focus on Black, Brown, Queer Artists

Key Initiatives and New Season Details Announced as New Mission Statement, Core Values, and Board of Directors Set the Course for an Equitable Future Rearticulated vision for the future includes:

The Fled Collective appointed the first-ever Key Resident Company, marking the continuation of partnership and restoration of this relationship with former resident artists Five new members appointed to the Board of Directors, with new co-chair Nona Hendryx

New programming aesthetic focusing on experimental work by Black, brown, and queer artists, including: Spring 2022 premiere marking the return of live, in-person performance commissioned and produced by The Flea Arden: A Ritual for Love and Liberation conceived by Carrie Mae Weems, Diana Oh, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peter Born, and Niegel Smith/

New York, NY (October 7, 2021) — The Flea Theater today announced a major strategic evolution for the performing arts organization, committing to positive and equitable artists relations while prioritizing Black, brown, and queer artistry through partnership and programming. The institution's board, leadership, and staff have resoundingly endorsed a refined mission statement, core values, operating model, a restorative engagement plan, and aesthetic direction for in-house work. Since its founding, The Flea has sought to champion voices least likely to be at the forefront and art that pushes the limits of theater. A dedicated focus on Black, brown, and queer artists in experimental theater comes at a moment in which a national spotlight is shining widespread— and longstanding—on the inherent value of BIPOC voices.