AUDELCO (Audience Development Committee, Inc.) Established
and incorporated in 1973 by the late Vivian Robinson, to stimulate interest
in, and support of performing arts in black communities. AUDELCO coordinates
an average of one to two theatre events monthly, bringing approximately 50-75
people to each event.
Networking - Contacting and developing relationships with individuals,
local groups, churches, and other organizations to introduce new audiences
to non-profit performing arts.
AUDELCO Recognition Awards - The annual Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO
Recognition, "The VIV"Awards are the only formally established awards
presented to the black theatre community. Every third Monday in November the
nominees are awarded in various categories.
Theatre for the Future:Young Audiences Series - Addresses the
need for positive cultural experiences for children between the ages of 10-17.
This series provides entertainment and cultural experience for the youth.
This series provides entertainment and cultural enrichment in non-academic
settings such as: outdoor activities during Harlem Week; Saturday matinees
during Black Arts Festival; Holiday celebrations in December, and performances
during Black History Month.
Black Arts Festival- A citywide festival of the arts, creating
a showcase for outstanding work of black artists. The Black Arts Festival
introduces new audiences to the fun, excitement and vitality of the visual
and performing arts throughout the metropolitan area.
Black Theatre Archives- A collection of books, tapes, original
scripts, costumes and set designs, photographs, playbills and extensive clippings
on current theatre groups and activities.
Publications-"INTERMISSION", AUDELCO's newsletter
is published quarterly to stimulate interest in the performing arts. The "OVERTURE",
a black theatre magazine that is published to document exciting work done
by Black theatre artists.
Seminars, Lectures, and Forums- Addresses the general awareness
about the contributions of Blacks in the cultural and socio-economic environment.
