Obsidian Theatre Festival Archives

Detroit arts innovators Njia Kai (left) and Dr. George Shirley (right) will be honored for their contributions to Black arts & culture this Sunday at the Garden Theater.

The Metro: Inaugural gala to honor 2 Detroit innovators in Black arts and culture

Tia Graham, Lauren Myers, The Metro June 27, 2025

Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit's arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural GhostLight Gala,...

Monique Young (from left), Lulu Fall, Bryce Pinchum and Ben Will perform at the third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival's opening night cabaret and fundraiser at the Gem Theatre, June 27, 2023.

The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week

Sydney Waelchli June 24, 2024

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit...

Collage of John Sloan III and Garlia Cornelia Jones

Third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival will have an expanded presence in Downtown Detroit

Tia Graham June 5, 2023

Since 2021, the Obsidian Theatre Festival has featured over 100 pieces of content dedicated to Black storytelling through theater, music,...