Sade Lythcott

Sade Lythcott is CEO of the National Black Theater in Harlem and the daughter of theater founder Barbara Ann Teer.[1][2] Lythcott took on the role in 2008 and remains in the role as of 2024 despite it initially being a six-month, interim role.[3] As of 2019, she also served as chair of the Coalition of Theatres of Color and during the COVID-19 pandemic was a co-leader of the Culture at 3 calls.[4][5]

Lythcott is an NYU alumni with a bachelor's degree in art history and occasional actor who has also worked in fashion and broadcasting.[3][6] As a producer, she has been nominated for both an Emmy and a Tony Award.[5]

References

  1. ^ Zigbi-Johnson, Najha (2024-03-27). "The Women Who Run Harlem". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  2. ^ Cox, Gordon (2023-02-07). "How National Black Theatre is Making a New Home in Harlem — and on Broadway". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  3. ^ a b Barker, Cyril Josh (2019-04-11). "Sade Lythcott—Continuing the legacy at the National Black Theatre". New York Amsterdam News. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  4. ^ Tsui, Diana (2019-08-14). "How the CEO of the National Black Theatre Dresses for Work". The Cut. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  5. ^ a b "Sade Lythcott". The Kennedy Center. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  6. ^ Escalante, Ana (2022-02-11). "Sade Lythcott Is Building Her Own Theater Legacy". Glamour. Retrieved 2024-09-21.


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