New Heritage Theatre Group is the oldest Black non-profit theater company in New York State. We originated in 1964 under the name New Heritage Repertory Theatre by the late Roger Furman, a revered playwright, director, actor, and lecturer, who began his career in the 1940s with the American Negro Theatre in Harlem. Our mission, to preserve and sustain classic works of Black theatre.

In 1983, Voza Rivers, an award winning music and theatre producer took over the company, and reorganized under the name New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG). Voza expanded the mission to provide training, experience and international explosure to veteran and emerging performing artists. New Heritage Theatre Group presentations reflect the historical, social and political experiences of African and Latino descendants in America and abroad.

In 1997, Jamal Joseph, an award winning writer, director, documentary film maker and educator, became the Executive Artistic Director. Together Voza and Jamal formed IMPACT Repertory Theatre, our youth performing arts division. Katsuya Abe, International Producer, joined New Heritage Theatre Group and co-produced numerous events in the United States and abroad, including: Jazz for Peace, International Piano Festival with People for Disabilities, TOMO and many others.

In 2024, New Heritage Theatre Group is in the process of reorganization under new accomplished leadership that shall carry on the torch upon Voza Rivers, Executive Producer expected retirement in the near future.