Sade Lythcott Explained

Sade Lythcott is CEO of the National Black Theater in Harlem and the daughter of theater founder Barbara Ann Teer.[1] [2] Lythcott took on the role in 2008 and remains in the role as of 2024 despite it initially being a six-month, interim role.[3] As of 2019, she also served as chair of the Coalition of Theatres of Color and during the COVID-19 pandemic was a co-leader of the Culture at 3 calls.[4]

Lythcott is an NYU alumni with a bachelor's degree in art history and occasional actor who has also worked in fashion and broadcasting.[3] [5] As a producer, she has been nominated for both an Emmy and a Tony Award.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zigbi-Johnson . Najha . 2024-03-27 . The Women Who Run Harlem . 2024-09-21 . The Cut . en.
  2. Web site: Cox . Gordon . 2023-02-07 . How National Black Theatre is Making a New Home in Harlem — and on Broadway . 2024-09-21 . Variety . en-US.
  3. Web site: Barker . Cyril Josh . 2019-04-11 . Sade Lythcott—Continuing the legacy at the National Black Theatre . 2024-09-21 . New York Amsterdam News . en-US.
  4. Web site: Tsui . Diana . 2019-08-14 . How the CEO of the National Black Theatre Dresses for Work . 2024-09-21 . The Cut . en.
  5. Web site: Escalante . Ana . 2022-02-11 . Sade Lythcott Is Building Her Own Theater Legacy . 2024-09-21 . Glamour . en-US.
  6. Web site: Sade Lythcott . 2024-09-21 . The Kennedy Center . en.