As the founder and CEO of Black Spectrum Theatre, Mr. Clay has trained over 1,000 actors. His feature-length film is available on video. He's produced over 30 jazz concerts with such artists as Roy Ayers, Carl Thomas, and Roberta Flack.

Carl Clay—a playwright, director, and filmmaker—founded Black Spectrum Theatre Company as a traveling theatrical troupe in 1970. He is now its executive producer.

Carl Clay has been a significant force in the theater and independent film movement in the U.S. for almost two decades, and his creative use of theater, film, video, and music has resulted in numerous awards.

Sep 15, 2016 · Founded initially as a traveling theater company in 1970 by playwright, director and filmmaker Carl Clay, Black Spectrum Theatre today produces theater, film and video works which examine issues of concern to African-American, Caribbean-American and …

Mar 2, 2023 · Carl Clay, the founder of Black Spectrum Theatre, the venerable performing arts company within Roy Wilkins Park that focuses on Black stories and local Black talent, was honored for Black...

Mar 9, 2020 · When Carl Clay, a visionary writer, producer and filmmaker, founded the Black Spectrum Theatre Company in 1970 in Jamaica, it became a platform for African American artists to share their...

Writer, producer, filmmaker, and visionary Carl Clay founded Black Spectrum Theatre in 1970 to provide the community with African-American cultural expression through contemporary theater and film. To this end, we produce and present theatre, films, and videos examining issues of social significance to the African-American community.

Feb 13, 2025 · Carl Clay has had profound impact in theatre and in providing art to the Queens community for over 50 years. Carl opened up Black Love on the grounds of what is now the York College gymnasium, it was the Storefront Museum then, the first museum to house Black Art in New York at the time.

May 12, 2020 · Carl Clay has been a significant force in the theater and independent film movement in the U.S. for almost two decades, and his creative use of theater, film, video, and music has...