Profile

Note: The information on this Profile reflects the circumstances of the ensemble at the time of the interviews. These circumstances will most likely change over time.

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (pop. 174,000)

Ensemble members: 7

Founded: 1969

Major activities: Creation of new work; workshops; Café Noir at Knoxville College; Theatre Renaissance for Youth

Facility: In residence at Knoxville College.

Annual budget: $200,000

Community Partnerships: The Sexual Assault Crisis Center, African American Appalachian Arts Inc., East Tennessee Coalition Against State Killing, Knoxville College, Project Change, Jubilee Community Arts and The Laurel Theatre, Circle Modern Dance, Moses Teen Center, Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee, UT theaters, Friends of Literacy, Pellissippi State Community College, Beck Cultural Center, CPCPI, Sincere Seven, Phyllis Wheatly YWCA, The Play Group, Mediation Center, UT Law School, Highlander Center, American Festival Project

Web Site: http://www.korrnet.org/carpetbg

Company Statement

To give artistic voice to the underserved — address the issues and dreams of people who have historically been silenced by racism, classism, sexism and ageism; tell the stories of empowerment; celebrate our culture; and reveal hidden stories.

PERFORMING COMMUNITIES
Carpetbag | Cornerstone | Dell'Arte | Jump-Start
LAPD | Pregones | Roadside | WagonBurner
Commentaries