Legacy of Larry Leon Hamlin Lives On | Winston–Salem News

The National Black Theatre Festival lights up Winston-Salem with a legacy born from vision: Larry Leon Hamlin, the trailblazing artist and educator who founded the festival in 1982, transformed Black theatre into a global stage. From his roots in Reidsville, NC, to his groundbreaking work at Yale and NYU, Hamlin returned home to ignite a movement — coining “Marvtastic” to describe excellence that transcends ordinary. Though he passed in 2007, his spirit lives on through this 30+ year celebration of Black storytelling. This year’s theme, “Holy Ground,” honors his enduring impact as the festival runs July 28–August 1, inspiring new generations to rise on his stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9cd13bab5a3ab89