Exposing The Hidden Light
 
 
 
Nashville’s Premier Performing Arts Ensemble
ART was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Tennessee on April 4, 2001 and launched its inaugural production, How Blak Kin Eye Bee? at Fisk University’s Memorial Chapel April 27th and 28th.  Since then, ART has presented a string of highly-successful, genre-stretching productions that have set a standard for a new kind of Dramatic institution in Nashville.
What’s in a Name?
 
The Name Amun Ra comes from ancient Egypt (Kemet), where world civilization and culture reached its zenith. The word Amun translates as "The Hidden," representing the deep and powerful hidden energy of the creative force of the universe. Ra translates as "Light" and represents the warm and nurturing energy of the sun. Therein lies our purpose: to utilize the world of Theatre and its related arts to expose the hidden light that exists within. Whether it is within our Actors in one of our high-quality productions, the youth who we train through our outreach programs, or even the audience members who witness the work, we strive to touch the human mind and soul in a way that leaves all involved transformed in a positive way.
ART is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) professional performing arts ensemble located in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2001 by actor and playwright jeff obafemi carr (www.jeffobafemicarr.com), ART has won over audiences with the finest in theatre, dance, music, and original and classic works of drama. We have ensembles in various genres that have earned us the designation of Nashville’s Premier Performing Arts Ensemble.
 
It’s Official! We have signed the lease on a building we are renovating to house all of our plays and programs.  The space is located at 2508 Clifton Avenue in Nashville, TN. This makes us the first African-American theatre in Nashville to operate its own performance venue! Join us in this historic opportunity to change lives in North Nashville by providing the best in plays, programs, and youth drama training. We need your donations and in-kind contributions to make it a reality.
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