Court Wins Three Black Theatre Alliance Awards
We are thrilled to share that on Monday, October 26, Court Theatre won three Black Theatre Alliance Awards (BTAAs), all of which were for Big White Fog, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson. Greta Oglesby won Best Actress (Play) for her portrayal of Martha Brooks, Theodore Ward posthumously won Best Writing (Play), and the cast won Best Ensemble. Please join us in wishing them a heartfelt congratulations!
Court was nominated for ten BTAAs across the entire 2025/26 season:
Best Actress (Play)
Greta Oglesby (Martha Brooks), Big White Fog – Won
Best Actor (Play)
Joshua L. Green (Victor Mason), Big White Fog
Best Actor (Play)
Patrick Newson Jr. (Lester Mason), Big White Fog
Best Actor (Play)
Kelvin Roston Jr. (Jean), Miss Julie
Best Supporting Actor (Play)
Ronald L. Conner (Percy Mason), Big White Fog
Best Direction (Play)
Ron OJ Parson, Big White Fog
Best Writing (Play)
Theodore Ward, Big White Fog – Won
Best Ensemble
Big White Fog – Won
Best Costume Design
Yvonne L. Miranda, Big White Fog
Best Scenic Design
Jack Magaw, Big White Fog
The BTAAs celebrate another outstanding year of Black theatre, performance, and theatrical artistry throughout the Chicagoland area, and you can read the full list of winners and nominees on their website.
Congratulations to all who were recognized, and thank you for another incredible season. We are proud to be a part of Chicago’s vibrant creative community—today and every day.