Community

Sunday, May 4 @ 8:30PM
New York Theatre Workshop – 3rd Floor Rehearsal Room
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Join us after the evening performance for an intimate and sophisticated piano bar at New York Theatre Workshop. We’re transforming our third-floor rehearsal room into a cozy, cabaret-inspired space where you can unwind with live piano music, light bites, and great company. Whether you’re in the mood to mingle or simply soak in the atmosphere, this post-show hangout is the perfect way to end your night on a high note.

The event is co-sponsored by Black Theatre Tribe.  

Please note that the 3rd Floor Rehearsal Room is accessed by climbing three flights of stairs. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

Wednesday, May 7 @ 8:30 PM
New York Theatre Workshop

Join us for a special post-show panel featuring Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of the Fashion Institute of Technology, in conversation with members of the Lights Out creative team. Together, they’ll explore the shared themes of the production and the work of FIT’s Social Justice Center (SJC)—a bold initiative dedicated to building pathways for BIPOC students and professionals in fashion, design, and the arts.

Thursday, May 8 @ 8:30 PM
New York Theatre Workshop – Fourth St Theatre
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Join us for Black Theatre Night at New York Theatre Workshop! Following the performance, celebrate the legacy of Nat “King” Cole and the brilliance of Black artistry with an unforgettable post-show gathering featuring music, dancing, and community vibes. Come ready to reflect, connect, and move—because the night doesn’t end when the curtain comes down!

The event is co-sponsored by Black Theatre Tribe.

This event will be held in the Fourth Street Theatre which is accessed by climbing eight steps from street level. Unfortunately, the building is not equipped with an elevator.

Wednesday, May 14 @ 8:30 PM
Join us for an illuminating AfterWords conversation with members of the team behind Lights Out. In this intimate panel, artists will share stories and insights about the process of bringing the production from page to stage. From initial sparks of inspiration to late-night rewrites and design breakthroughs, learn how collaboration, experimentation, and bold storytelling shaped the final piece. 

Wednesday, May 21 – Pre-Show
The Gray Mare (61 2nd Ave)
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Pull up and connect! Join us for a relaxed pre-show mixer designed for young Black professionals working across all corners of the arts—whether you’re backstage, onstage, behind the scenes, building the future, or not in theatre at all. Come vibe with fellow creatives, make new connections, and build community before we head in to watch Lights Out. Let’s gather, uplift, and celebrate each other.

The event is co-sponsored by Black Theatre Tribe & RISE Theatre.

Wednesday, May 28 @ 8:30 PM
Join us for a powerful post-show conversation led by Black Theatre Tribe, as they record a live episode of their brand-new podcast, “Going Off Script,” exploring the state—and future—of Black theatre in the U.S. This talkback will feature members of the Lights Out team, diving deep into the themes of the production while unpacking the challenges, triumphs, and visionary possibilities for Black theatre professionals today. Expect an honest dialogue rooted in joy, strategy, and bold dreaming. Come witness the making of history—and the envisioning of what’s next.

🗓️ Stay after the show and be part of the conversation.  

Wednesday, June 4 @ 8:30 PM
Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member. 

Wednesday, June 11 @ 8:30 PM
Join us for an informal “book club” style discussion with fellow audience members, facilitated by an NYTW staff member.