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New WORLD Theateris a nationally recognized company dedicated to producing, presenting, and supporting work by artists of color. New WORLD Theater is a company-in-residence at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Early History
Founded in 1979 by Roberta Uno, New WORLD Theater was originally named "Third World Theater."

Project 2050
Based on the demographic projection that, in the year 2050, people of color will be in the majority in the United States, Project 2050 is a program that brings together youth, scholars, and nationally-renowned artists together to produce original theater work focused on contemporary racial, social, and economic politics.

New Works for a New WORLD Summer Playlab
Begun in 1996 to further the development of works by artists of color, New Works for a New Worldis a summer residency program.