DLaniger Productions LLC

The festival will consist of several 10-minute plays and will be a celebration of the voices, stories, and perspectives of Black male playwrights and showcase the works of new and emerging Black male playwrights telling authentic stories of the Black experience.

The Black Men Talk Play Festival, the first of its kind, aims to honor the contributions of Black male playwrights – initiated by a Chicago-based Black playwright. The event will host three performances in Chicago in July 2026.