The Black Playwrights Festival honors African American Female Playwrights. Opening Ceremony includes food and wine reception and readings. Festival runs through through Dec 14 at the Black Ensemble Theatre, 4520 N Beacon The Black Playwrights Festival was created by playwright Jackie Taylor to provide adequate exposure to the members of the Black Playwrights Initiative (BPI), offer a professional platform to have members’ works produced, and bring attention to the high quality of work that African American playwrights from Chicago have to offer.