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William and Enid Hairston Artist Fellowship:
Celebrating Black Joy Through Bold New Work

We are proud to announce a 2026 artist fellowship in partnership with Ann Hairston, honoring the legacy of her father, William R. Hairston Jr. — a trailblazing Black actor, playwright, and cultural leader whose career spanned stage, screen, and public service.

To honor that legacy, Ann Hairston is funding the William and Enid Hairston Artist Fellowship, which will support one Black female playwright in creating a one-woman show centered on Black joy. Writers working across all genres are welcome to apply, with a special emphasis on genre-based storytelling (sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and beyond).

For more information, and to apply, click below.

Click Here to Submit for the Hairston Artist Fellowship

Help us continue to challenge artists and audiences alike in a creative, safe space.

Royal Family provides space for artists at all stages of their careers—especially those underrepresented in the traditional theatre space.

Royal Family Productions, Inc. is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID Number: 83-0492484

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Royal Family is committed to truthful, heartfelt, alive, theatrical storytelling. It’s vital to the human experience and hard to come by.

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Raw Talent, Seasoned Professionals, Involved Audiences: This is Royal Family