About the Ball:

The first year of the We Will Dream: New Works Festival has been a success! To close out this amazing experience, join us at our closing fundraising event, the Juneteenth LIBERATION BALL. On Monday, June 19th from 6 pm-9 pm, join us for a night of delicious food, an open bar, live entertainment, and a

silent bidding. We will also honor outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and uplifting Black voices. The following individuals will be recognized: Chakula Cha Jua, Karen-Kaia Livers, Lance and Zardis Nichols, and Multi-Award Winning Playwright Erika Dickerson-Despenza. Our guest speaker will be the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner, James Ijames. Don’t miss this amazing night of celebration! Get your tickets here.

Introducing Our

Honorees

Erika Dickerson-Despenza

Karen-Kaia Livers

Chakula Cha Jua

Lance and Zardis Nichols

And Guest Speaker

James Ijames

Become a Sponsor:

At this time, we are seeking $1,000 sponsorships from businesses and individuals who wish to be recognized as sponsors in our Gala program. As a sponsor, your business or name will be prominently featured in the program. In addition to being listed as a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to secure a

table at the event. No Dream Deferred Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your sponsorship would qualify as a tax-deductible donation. We are grateful to have the National Performance Network as our fiscal sponsor. For more information email lauren@nodreamdeferrednola.com. To donate and fill out the sponsorship form please visit the link here.

About No Dream Deferred: 



No Dream Deferred creates theatre programming that is culturally relevant to our New Orleans audience. Our vision is to employ a revolutionary approach to art-making in our city and our communities and in doing so create theatre that is anchored to place. We, through our programming and advocacy, are building a future where art leaders of color are not the exception but the norm. For more information on No Dream Deferred, please visit https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/.