Theatre in the X. (Photo by West Philly Local).

Theatre in the X, known for its free summer productions in Malcolm X. Park, is planning something exciting for the upcoming season and wants the community to participate. In addition to their August production in the park, the Afrocentric theatre troupe will present an original play in the summer of 2020. The play will be “created with the West Philadelphia community in mind,” according to a Facebook announcement.

Four public meetings will be held this winter and spring to devise an original theatre piece for Theatre in the X’s new community-based production. Here’s information on the first two meetings: 

Sunday, Jan. 12 | 5pm – 7pm
Host: Holy Apostles and The Mediator – Philadelphia
260 South 51st Street
Refreshments will be provided

Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 7pm
Host: Community Education Center (CEC)
3500 Lancaster Ave.

“We can’t create this piece without YOU!” reads the Facebook message. “Join us for one (or all!) of our community meetings to have your voice heard in the play.”

For more information about Theatre in the X check out their website. You can also read about their past productions in Malcolm X Park here.