The Black Convention: East Coat Improv Night – Sunday, Feb. 16!
We sat down with Delmar Dualeh, show producer and member of the Megawatt team Diet Coke, to talk about The Black Convention: East Coast Improv Night, coming this Sunday!
Magnet: Delmar, tell us about what's happening at the Magnet this coming Sunday, February 16.
Delmar: We have a night of shows called "The Black Convention: East Coast Improv Takeover." It's like a mini festival! Three slots at 6pm, 8pm, & 9:30pm featuring different teams during each hour. Black teams from theaters throughout NYC as well as from Philly, DC, and Baltimore will be performing. Teams like Lena Dunham, i blame tyler perry, NYTEShift, 2fifs and more!
Magnet: What was the inspiration for this mini festival?
Delmar: I was inspired by the Juneteenth reparations show. Last year I put on "It's Almost Black History Month" in January featuring local teams, and it was such a success. Then I continued putting on shows throughout the year with Black History Month in the title, even in April and July because I'm just so clever.
Magnet: What was your experience like producing those shows?
Delmar: Putting on those shows helped me build community with black improvisers from theaters all throughout the city. I was recently inspired by all these talented teams from around the country I saw perform at The Black & Funny Improv Festival in Rhode Island, and I'm grateful to be able to bring some of them to the Magnet community.
Magnet: Anything else we should know about the night?
Delmar: I cannot guarantee you will learn anything about black history, but black people will be making you laugh. Now do your part and show up with all your friends!
Your can get your tickets for all three shows HERE!
