The Great Lover
at the International Black Theatre Festival
The Great Lover received an extraordinary 15 nominations at the 31st NAACP Theatre Awards, earning four awards: Best Director (Ben Guillory), Best Lead Actress (Tiffany Coty-Goines), Best Supporting Actor (Joshua Bruce), and Best Costume Design (Naila Aladdin Sanders). Following its award-winning success, the production has also been selected to appear on the main stage of the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. These achievements reflect The Robey Theatre Company's continued commitment to producing exceptional theatre that celebrates the richness, diversity, and enduring legacy of the global Black experience.
A Welcome Message from Ben Guillory
Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director
A Message from Co-Founder Danny Glover
“The Robey Theatre Company has and will always serve our community. In the words of Dr. DuBois, "By us, for us, about us, and near us."
- Danny Glover
Actor, Produder and Humanitrian
Education
Advanced Scene Study Workshop
Actors are encouraged to develop their craft through the study and practice of theatrical disciplines - voice, speech, movement, analysis, and human behavior.
Playwright’s Lab
The Playwright’s Lab is dedicated to the art of storytelling and high-quality playmaking. The process is collaborative and designed to encourage artistic growth and expression. Built into the design are opportunities for ongoing feedback through guided discussion.
About Us
Founded in 1994 as a Reader’s Circle focused on Black classics, the company was formally incorporated in 1996 by veteran actors, longtime collaborators and friends Ben Guillory and Danny Glover. Motivated by a shared commitment to creating space for Black artists in Hollywood and beyond, they established Robey as a platform for bold, transformative storytelling.
We are a community of artists, creatives, and changemakers who believe in the power of theatre to inspire, challenge, and connect. Our work is rooted in collaboration, exploration, and care. We provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where BIPOC artists can thrive—on stage, behind the scenes, and in every part of the creative process.
The Robey Theatre Company is dedicated to developing and producing plays that explore the global Black experience.
31st NAACP Theatre Awards
The Robey Theatre Company celebrates an extraordinary season of recognition at the 31st NAACP Theatre Awards, with The Great Lover receiving 15 nominations and A Rose Called Candace, our acclaimed co-production with JuVee Productions, receiving four nominations. The Great Lover earned four NAACP Theatre Awards: Best Director (Ben Guillory), Best Lead Actress (Tiffany Coty-Goines), Best Supporting Actor (Joshua Bruce), and Best Costume Design (Naila Aladdin Sanders). Following its award-winning success, the production has also been selected to appear on the main stage of the prestigious International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reflecting The Robey Theatre Company's continued commitment to producing exceptional theatre that celebrates the richness, diversity, and enduring legacy of the global Black experience.
