Bushfire Theatre of Performing Arts
We are dedicated to advancing the work of African-American playwrights, professional/non-professional actors, directors, and other theatre personnel. In addition to our season of shows, we offer classes & workshops for youth and adults.
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Come See Our Upcoming Shows
The Phantom of the 87th Street Playground
By Clyde Santana & Gail Davis
Directed by Al Simpkins
Spirits of the past meet children who cannot reconcile their differences in this enchanting musical fantasy where hope blossoms and dreams never die.
May 27, 2025 – Jun. 8, 2025
COMING SOON
Insects and Giants
By Clyde Santana
Directed by Al Simpkins
On the eve of his retirement, a frustrated undercover officer, reflecting on
some of his past experiences, questions his decision to retire and return to
his family and his artistic life or continue to work undercover for his former
bigoted supervisor.
Apr. 29, 2025 - May 4, 2025
COMING SOON
As we approach our 50th season of presenting plays that depict the African American experience, we invite you to become a member. Your membership support will enable us to continue presenting quality plays to our community.
Your membership will allow us to continue classes in acting, directing and playwriting for adults and children in the community. We mount plays on our main-stage with an auditorium that seats 433 and on our three adjoining stages in spaces that seat up to sixty where we develop new scripts and present our Puppet Theatre. Your membership represents an investment in Bushfire Theatre and the opportunity for us to continue for the next 50 years.
Walk of Fame
Come visit the first-ever Walk of Fame dedicated to recognizing outstanding African-American artists of stage, screen & television, located just outside our theatre at 224 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA.
Lloyd Richards
Broadway Director & Former Dean, Yale School of Drama