Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 (east of Ridge Ave.) 847-866-5914 / fjtheatre@cityofevanston.org

History & Mission

Founded in 1979, under the name of the Foster Community Theatre, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has been thrilling audiences with over three decades of unique, inspirational and invigorating African American and African Diaspora-centered storytelling. From original plays to the best of Broadway, Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre remained committed to supplying the very best in theatre"Umoja!! ….Working Together in Unity"is the foundation from which FJT began and continues to thrive!

It is our mission to present powerful, thought-provoking, community-centered Theater Arts programming with a commitment to diversity and creative excellence. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and creative environment for directors, playwrights, set, light, and costume designers, as well as for experienced and novice performers. In this positive environment, they can develop their skills and fully express their talents.

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is funded in part by the Illinois Arts Council, A State Agency.

Newsletter

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Honey Pot: Black Southern Women Who Love Women
May 17-June 1

 Tickets: Students $10 - General Admission $30   

Saturday, 5/17 7 p.m. Preview

Sunday, 5/18 3 p.m. Opening

Saturday, 5/24 7 p.m.

Sunday, 5/25 3 p.m.

Saturday, 5/31 7 p.m.

Sunday, 6/1 3 p.m. 

FJT Premium Gold Members Reserve Your Seats Early

All Performances Are At Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center.

Gloria Bond Clunie Playwrights Festival
Saturday June 28th, 5pm
Sunday June 29th, 3pm
Noyes Cultural Center

Pass Over
July 26-August 10
Saturdays 7pm
Sundays 3pm
Noyes Cultural Center

A Tricky Treat—"Click, Clack, Boo!"
Thursday, Oct. 30
5pm
Post performance costume party with pizza, cupcakes and lemonade.
Piven Theatre, Noyes Cultural Arts Center

  

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As a Premium Gold Member you will enjoy priority RSVP admission to three plays and a Special Event. There will also be special offers throughout the 2025 season for Gold Members only.

 

Purchase your Fleetwood-Jourdain Gold Card today!

 

 

  

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A percentage of each online order will be donated to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and its ongoing community programming benefiting Evanston youth and seniors.

When ordering, use the code: FJT2025. Visit Prairie Moon online and place your order today.

 

 

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