BALTIMORE
Fall 2025 – Spring 2026
Inheritance Theater Project (ITP) is a national nonprofit that uses theater-making to spark conversation across silos and practice new ways of being in relationship with our neighbors. Over the past 10 years, we’ve worked in 18 cities across the U.S., supporting neighbors to collaborate across divides.
Now, we're bringing this process to Baltimore. Together with local artists and community leaders, we’re inviting you into a collaborative journey that uses playmaking and shared inherited texts as a new way into civic conversation. The process culminates in an original piece of theater created by and for Baltimore — but above all, our goal is relationship-building: to question, imagine, and practice how we want to be neighbors together.
Where We Are Now
Friendraising
Right now, we’re in our Friendraising Phase — getting to know Baltimore by meeting people where they are. We’re showing up in classrooms, community centers, houses of worship, and more to get to know you, listen, and learn: Where are neighbors already connected, and where are there gaps? Who might want to be a part of this project over the next year?
If you’re curious about the project or want to get involved, we’d love to meet you at an upcoming event!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Lexington Market Day
Thursday, December 4, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Lexington Market | 112 N Eutaw St
December 4 is Lexington Market Day, a time to celebrate the oldest continuously operating public market in the U.S. Since its founding in 1782, Lexington Market has been a cornerstone of Baltimore’s history, community, and culture.
ITP is honored to join the celebration with a table at the market. Come say hello, share your Lexington Market stories, and be part of this Baltimore tradition with us!
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Journalist Lunch: How do you tell Baltimore’s story?
Friday, December 5, 12:00 -1:30 PM
Union Hall | 1700 W 41st St #420
Throughout our conversations so far, we’ve heard many perspectives on how Baltimore’s story should be told. Our artists started to notice: this sounds like a newsroom debate. Journalists are, after all, the professional storytellers of a city.
So we’d love to hear from Baltimore media professionals—journalists, editors, reporters, and more —come join the conversation, share your perspective, and help shape this citywide art project.
Free Event — Food & Drinks Provided
RSVP HERE
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Santa Claus is Comin’: A Motown Christmas Revue Community Night
Friday, December 5, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Baltimore Center Stage | 700 N Calvert
ITP is thrilled to join Baltimore Center Stage for the Santa Claus is Comin’: A Motown Christmas Revue Community Night! Community Nights offer $5 tickets with the promo code BCSCOMMUNITYNIGHTS and include an robust pre-show gathering featuring local organizations, artists, and small businesses.
ITP will have a table—we’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and meet the amazing community partners sharing their work. We can’t wait to connect and enjoy the show together.
TICKETS HERE
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Baltimore: A Creative Conversation at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh
Sunday, December 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
2001 Liberty Heights Ave
We’re inviting Third Space community members and friends of the project to share their perspectives and join the conversation about what brings Baltimoreans together—and what keeps us apart. We’ll get to know one another, discuss your perspectives on your shared home, and explore how we might collaborate in the year ahead.
Come as you are, bring a friend, and connect with your neighbors!
Free Event — Food & Drinks Provided
RSVP HERE
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Civic Salon: Dinner, Dialogue, and Civic Imagination
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Baltimore Center Stage | 700 N Calvert St
Join Inheritance Theater Project (ITP) for a dinner and creative conversation with Baltimore’s municipal workers and civic leaders.
Come share your experiences of the place you call home and the work you’re doing for your community, learn about this creative process, and connect with other city workers.
Free Event — Food & Drinks Provided
RSVP HERE
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Artist Salon: An evening with Baltimore Artists
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:00-7:30 PM
Black Genius Art Show Gallery | 106 N Eutaw St
Oh to Dream is a part of the local team helping to bring this story to life and we are inviting you to join us for fellowship and storytelling.
Artists of all mediums and experience levels are invited to gather for food, connection, and conversation—we’ll:
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Meet other Baltimore artists
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Uncover your perspectives on your shared city
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Explore how you can be a part of this community-wide art project in the year ahead.
Free Event — Food & Drinks Provided
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Want to share a meal, have us visit your community event, or cohost a program together?
Email baltimore@inheritancetheater.org to get involved!
Click here to sign up for the Baltimore project mailing list and receive invites to future events.
Local Partners
Local Participating Organizations