Intiman’s Black Nativity and Food Lifeline partner to provide hunger relief
This holiday season, during the annual production of Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity, Intiman Theatre and Food Lifeline will partner again to assist people experiencing hunger. The two nonprofit organizations are honored to work together on strengthening the community and raising funds for those experiencing food insecurity. Intiman’s production of Black Nativity recently won the Gregory Award for Outstanding Musical (2024) and features a 30-member cast including singers, dancers, a live band, and a city-wide gospel choir.
Audiences attending Black Nativity are encouraged to donate during the “pass the basket” portion of the show. 50% of what is raised goes to support Food Lifeline. During the 2023 production, Intiman raised $15,000 for Food Lifeline and anticipates even more this year.
Intiman and Food Lifeline kicked off the partnership in November. Members of the cast, creative team, Intiman board, and staff volunteered in the Food Lifeline warehouse. Food Lifeline staff will volunteer as ushers at select performances.
“One of Intiman’s values is to ‘engage our local community,’ and we could not think of a better organization to partner with this holiday season than Food Lifeline. This partnership is built on the spirit of abundance and the idea that we can do more together.”
-Intiman’s Managing Director Wesley Frugé
ABOUT BLACK NATIVITY
A cast of 30 local actors, dancers, musicians, and choir members raise the roof and make a joyful noise while bringing Langston Hughes’ vision of the Christmas story to life. Pageantry and dance combine with gospel music performed by a city-wide choir that will have you leaping from your seat, and the second act features a chance to raise your voice and sing along. Prepare to rejoice in the season and find renewed community bonds surrounded by families and friends of all backgrounds and beliefs as the glorious holiday tradition returns. Presented in partnership with the Hansberry Project.
Black Nativity plays December 4-29, 2024, at the Broadway Performance Hall. Tickets are on sale now at intiman.org. Tickets range from $25-$110. Intiman distributes 20 Free for Everyone tickets at the box office 1hr before each performance on a first come, first served basis (limit 2 per person).
Intiman Theatre volunteers at Food Lifeline
