MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, aka TBAAL, is back at it again for its 42nd season.
Each step on our elevated ladder of history represents a surfeit of ups and downs and trials
and triumphs as we have labored to present and produce hundreds of performances and
exhibitions seen by millions over the years! It has been a thrill and a joy to be at the helm of
and established talent in the visual, literary, performing and cinematic arts. Our mission to
preserve, foster, cultivate, perpetuate and promote the arts and letters is gratifying to us as
we hope it is to the hundreds of patrons who express their support by continuing to frequent
our programs.
As we continue to climb the TBAAL ladder to explore new and innovative program
possibilities, we will always strive to present to our patrons the most exciting and diverse
the steps on our ladder have represented our greatest desire to continue providing a stage
and platform for artists to work, share and showcase what the public sustains.
entertainment venue. If you are a TBAAL regular, we appreciate you, and we ask that you
TBAAL member #tbaal and enjoy season 42!
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