Centra Academy

Empowering Black entrepreneurs and creatives to build, grow, and thrive.

CENTRA

✳︎

NL

CENTRA ✳︎ NL

About the PrograM

Centra Academy is CENTRA NL's entrepreneurship and professional development arm, dedicated to equipping Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to succeed. Through workshops, mentorship sessions, and business resources, Centra Academy creates pathways for economic empowerment and sustainable growth within the Black community in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Black Theatre Training Program

The Black Theatre Training Program nurtures the next generation of Black theatre artists in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through intensive training, workshops, and mentorship from experienced practitioners, participants develop skills in acting, directing, writing, and production. The program creates a safe, affirming space where Black artists can grow their craft, find their voice, and build a career in the performing arts.

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Directing Workshop

A focused, hands-on program for emerging directors to develop their craft and creative vision. Participants learn script analysis, actor communication, staging, blocking, and production management, led by experienced industry professionals.

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set-design Workshop

A relaxed, immersive workshop where participants explore the art and craft of set design, from concept and spatial planning to materials, mood, and visual storytelling. Working alongside experienced theatre professionals, attendees learn how to transform a bare stage into a world that breathes life into a script. Whether you're new to theatre production or looking to deepen your technical skills, the Set Design Workshop offers a hands-on, collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged and every idea is welcome.

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What You'll Gain

Business Skills

Access to workshops covering business planning, marketing, finance, and operations.

Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals.

COMMUNITY

Connect with a network of Black entrepreneurs and creatives across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Hear From Our Community

At CENTRA NL, we believe the most powerful measure of our impact is the voices of the people we serve. These are real participants, playwrights, artists, community members, and workshop attendees who have experienced our programs firsthand and whose lives have been touched by what we do together.