1. Before the National Black Theatre 2. Barbara Ann Teer: Background Black Pentecostalism African Analogues to Pentecostal Rituals Yoruba Ritualistic Practices 3. The National Black Theatre: The Beginning Goal 1: Self-Affirmation Goal 2: Cooperation Goal 3: Education Goal 4: Spirituality Goal 5: Values Goal 6: Liberation 4. Training at the National Black Theatre Evolutionary Movement and Dance Course Meditation and Spiritual Release Courses Liberation Theory Classes Black Cultural Resources: Pentecostal Church Black Cultural Resources: The Apollo Theatre The Cycles Community Involvement Current Classes Identity, Dignity, and Trust Course The Power in You Writer's Course The Entrepreneurial Course Graduation Ceremonies Summary 5. The NBT: The Quintessential Black Theatre of Harlem Critical Response to Selected Productions Black Theatrical Elements in NBT Productions