#192: Cris Eli Blak

About this episode

Cris Eli Blak discusses his journey as a Black playwright and screenwriter, highlighting his achievements and contributions to theatre.

Cris Eli Blak is an emerging proud Black playwright and screenwriter whose work has been performed and produced around the world, from Off-Broadway; across the United States; on university stages; as well as in London, Australia, Ireland, and Canada. He is the winner of the first Black Broadway Men Playwriting Intiative, the winner of the 2024 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award, and the first place winner of Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s inaugural Muse of Fire BIPOC Playwriting Fesitval. His short play, “Impact Turn,” was an immediate standout in the tidal wave of submissions for our 2025 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plays.

People in this episode

Host: George Sapio

Guest: Cris Eli Blak

Topics covered

• playwriting
• theatre
• diversity
• emerging artists
• screenwriting

Keywords

• Cris Eli Blak
• playwright
• screenwriter
• theatre
• diversity
• BIPOC
• Impact Turn
• awards

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Atlanta Shakespeare Company, Charles M. Getchell New Play Award

Books & works: Impact Turn

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