Ensembles from Ethiopia, the Philippines, and South Africa will make independent month-long tours across the country in the second half of 2023.

There’s an urgent energy moving through the world’s performing arts scenes. Globally linked and locally committed, independent artists are boldly responding to the disparities and possibilities of our transformative time. Some deeply examine complex histories and cultural practices. Others are challenging societal norms to publicly claim their identities and lift up the disenfranchised. All speak to their communities’ pains, dreams, and joys, and are creating inclusive paths of connection.

Read more about what's happening on the Center Stage blog.

Check out our Artist Pages for more information about these artists, and about previous events, photos, and press for all Center Stage ensembles from Seasons 1-7.