OUR MISSION
Founded in 2013, QSTC is a collective of thirteen artists dedicated to amplifying the collective voice, individual potential, and overall presence of people of color, women, and other marginalized groups within the American theatrical landscape. We execute our mission through a three-fold initiative;
Develop and commission new work by emerging writers of color.
Create space for actors of color and other marginalized communities to explore and re-imagine classical and contemporary texts
in mounted productions.
Facilitate the hands-on, professional training and mentor-ship
of designers, stage-managers, and backstage crew of color.
"Within a flash life changing moments may occur."
#BlackLivesMatter
#SayTheirNames
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#JusticeForBre
#IRunWithMaud
Rayshard Brooks
Jacob Blake
Daniel Prude
Meet the QSTC Core Company Members
Tyrone Henderson - Founder
Lizan Mitchell - Co Founder
Sergei Burbank
Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Pascale Armand
Candyce Adkins
Inga Ballard
Brian D. Frank Jr.
Dion Graham
Rachel Leslie
Mandi Masden
Flor De Liz Perez
Jody Reynard
Alejandro Rodriguez
Jasmine Rush
Keith Randolph Smith
Curtis Wiley


It is with great pleasure that Quick Silver Theater Company announces that they have been included in the list of Black Theaters to receive
the support of
The Black Seed.
Since our founding in 2013, Quick Silver Theater Company (QSTC 4WORDS) has been dedicated to amplifying the collective voice, individual potential, and overall presence of people of color, women, and other marginalized groups within the American theatrical landscape. Whether onstage, backstage, or in the various areas of production, our mission is and has always been to cultivate space for the creative endeavors, artistic excellence, and intellectual exploration of BIPOC playwrights, directors, designers, stage-managers, and administrators.
In 2021-2022, we are gearing up for our rebirth as a producing entity. It is time for us to renew our support of underproduced playwrights, firmly establish our NYC footprint, and easefully transition from virtual to live theater, or some combination therein.
Every single donation, no matter how big or small, that is invested in this Black owned business, will support the work of Black theater-makers.
Your donations will be supporting our BIPOC playwright’s retreat, our student mentoring projects, and our dream of mounting a production. Please consider an investment in our continued ability to make work that matters! QSTC is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas.
Together, we have the collective capability to manifest a world in service to the gift of life. We ask for your support in evolving new theater scenarios, that allow our hearts to open and soar. Informed and strengthened by the past, motivated by our power to succeed, let us forge a future that boldly probes the mystery of existence, which unveils insights just waiting to be discovered.
Happy New Year
from QSTC Company Members
2021 Solidarity Statement


We are Quick Silver Theater Company. QSTC - 4Words
Since our founding in 2013, QSTC has been dedicated to amplifying the collective voice, individual potential, and overall presence of people of color, women, and other marginalized groups within the American theatrical landscape. Whether onstage, backstage, or in the various areas of production, our mission is and has always been to cultivate space for the creative endeavors, artistic excellence, and intellectual exploration of BIPOC playwrights, directors, designers, stage-managers, and administrators.
We are dedicated to an artistic process deeply rooted in freedom. Freedom to soar beyond the limited imaginations that have traditionally surrounded Blackness and the myriad of Black experiences in the American Theater; freedom from the racism, oppression, and white supremacy that permeate the halls and stages of the most lauded theatrical and cultural institutions in our nation; freedom from the constraints and restrictions continually placed on our abilities, talents, and potential.
We appreciate the statements of support from various theaters across the country, throughout our city, and we encourage and challenge those institutions to follow through with action.
We take pride in the fact that, since the beginning, we have never been neutral. Black Lives Matter is the backbone of QSTC. We have always valued Black Lives. We have always exemplified tenacity, beauty and strength in adversity both on and offstage.
For theaters seeking to do the work of BIPOC creatives and artists to elevate and cultivate a culture of equity and value, we have worked with and mentored many with which we would love to put you in contact. You need only ask; we can bridge you to them.
Moving forward, one thing is certain if it wasn’t clear before: You cannot tell our stories if you don't respect our lives.
For creatives and artists who are seeking a place to be seen, heard, and valued DAILY, we are excited to work with you.
QSTC Playwrights of Color Summit Playwrights:
2016: Sergei Burbank, Guadalìs Del Carmen, and Shashone Lambert
2017: Sergei Burbank, Christina Nieves, and B.J. Tindal.
2018: Inés Del Castillo, Shelley Fort, and Quick Silver Theater Company Collaborative
2019: Solo Female Artists, Mia Y. Anderson, Ayesis Clay, Rhonda Khan, and Liz Morgan
QSTC Playwrights of Color Summit Directors:
2016: Justin Emeka, Awoye Timpo, and LA Williams
2017: Rebecca S’Manga Frank, Caesar Williams, and LA Williams
2018: Kevin R. Free, Timothy Johnson, and Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
2019: Niccolo Aeed, Danielle Drakes, Bianca Laverne Jones, and Taylor Reynolds
QSTC 2020/2021 Virtual Summit participants:
Playwrights: Cynthia Robinson, and Phillip Christian Smith
2020/2021 Michael Bradford Residency Playwrights:
Playwrights: Pascale Armand, Renee’ Flemings, and Myxolydia Tyler
Dramaturgs: Taylor Barfield, Michael Bradford, A.J. Muhammad, and Arminda Thomas
Citizen One Reading Series Playwrights and Directors:
Thomas Brazzle – ‘Turner’ Tyrone Mitchell Henderson – Director
Dwight R. B. Cook – ‘A Prayer’ Tyrone Mitchell Henderson – Director
Jimonn Cole – ‘Organization of Dunsinane’ Caesar Williams – Director
a.k. payne - ‘On Rayton’ Awoye Timpo – Director
Kamilah Bush – ‘What.’ Rachel Leslie – Director
Timothy Johnson – ‘Listening to the Trees’ Tyrone Mitchell Henderson – Director
A. Emmanuel Leadon – ‘Short Rib’ Timothy Johnson – Director
Cynthia G. Robinson – ‘When Night Falls’ Caesar Williams – Director
Guadalìs Del Carmen – ‘My Father’s Keeper’ Awoye Timpo – Director
Marco Antonio Rodriguez – ‘Bloom’ Rebecca S’Manga Frank – Director
Lisa Strum – ‘She Gon’ Learn’ Candis C. Jones – Director
2019 Episcopal Actors Guild
Thomas Barbour Award
a.k. payne – ‘BURNBABYBURN: AN AMERICAN DREAM Joniece Abbott-Pratt – Director
Kareem M. Lucas – ‘A Boy & His Bow’ Zoey Martinson – Director
Reynaldo Piniella – ‘Black Doves’ (Award Recipient) Emily Lyon – Director