Over a storied acting and directing career, Philip Akin has made sure Black theatre lives matter " a new award will keep that legacy alive

by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic, carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Philip Akin has stepped down as artistic director of Obsidian Theatre, but the Philip Akin " Black Shoulders Legacy Award will keep his tradition of mentorship alive beyond his lifetime by giving Black artists funding to pursue their craft.