ART was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of Tennessee on April 4, 2001 and launched its inaugural production, How Blak Kin Eye Bee? at Fisk University’s Memorial Chapel April 27th and 28th.  Since then, ART has presented a string of highly-successful, genre-stretching productions that have set a standard for a new kind of Dramatic institution in Nashville.

The Name Amun Ra comes from ancient Egypt (Kemet), where world civilization and culture reached its zenith. The word Amun translates as "The Hidden," representing the deep and powerful hidden energy of the creative force of the universe. Ra translates as "Light" and represents the warm and nurturing energy of the sun. Therein lies our purpose: to utilize the world of Theatre and its related arts to expose the hidden light that exists within. Whether it is within our Actors in one of our high-quality productions, the youth who we train through our outreach programs, or even the audience members who witness the work, we strive to touch the human mind and soul in a way that leaves all involved transformed in a positive way.