What connects NSU Theatre Company to Denzel Washington, Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman and Sidney Poitier?

The Norfolk State University Theatre has officially been selected to participate in the National Black Theatre Festival!

Denzel Washington, Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman and Sidney Poitier are members of the festival’s advisory board. Norfolk State’s production of “The Brothers Size” has been selected from hundreds of submissions to comprise the 30 shows selected for this international, biennial event with a regular attendance of more than 60,000 people.

Desire Gaston as Whitney Houston in Norfolk State University Theatre Company’s tribute show. (Photo: Daily Press)

(pictured from rehearsal for an international appearance August 4-5)

The Norfolk State University Theatre is one of two universities selected to join the other 28 professional productions!

After the show’s tour, the company will restate the show on it’s campus. more information