WELCOME to the PRPAC...
The presence of The Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, in the Syracuse/CNY community, fills a void in theatre experience choices, by
giving voice to our own stories and experiences that will educate, create
dialogue and ignite change. Since
1982, The PRPAC
has enhanced the community with rich culture in the performing arts out of the
African American tradition. Today we continue to serve as a cultural
outlet, striving to open the eyes and ears of those who are not aware that our
Black and brown heritage is a major component of our country’s past, present
and future.
It’s 2022 and we are still here, our 40th anniversary, to wish you a new year of peace, good health and prosperity. We made it through another year of virtual productions and all of its related challenges. PRPAC sincerely Thanks You- our community of artists and patrons- for your creativity and ongoing support.
Reorganizing and rebuilding PRPAC have been underway. We are
grateful to the Central New York Community
Foundation for awarding PRPAC a Black Equity & Excellence
grant to support our Preserve and Grow project.
upcoming events
Sonita L. Surratt
STAY TUNED!
...as
The PRPAC ushers in its 40th year of Artistic Expression!
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Sonita L. Surratt returned to Syracuse to direct our summer production of "comb Your Hair ...", then hosted our year-end Gratitude & Memories event of "Breaking Bread and Telling Stories." She has many more of her *award winning talents to share and so....
Please join us in welcoming Sonita as PRPAC's new Executive Artistic Director!
*Classically trained vocalist, playwright, actor, director, sound designer, Artist in Residence at Purdue University's Black Cultural Center, and a member of the Stage Directors' and Choreographers' Society. Following military service, Surratt pursued her theatre passion by obtaining a BA in music from Geneseo and an MFA in Theatre from Syracuse University. Her diverse experience, among many, encompasses opera stages, off Broadway and touring with Opera in the Hood.