Palaver Tree is Crawfordville, Florida’s premiere independent theater company, the region’s only black box, and a forward home for the cultural and artistic community at large. Begun 10 years ago and existing through roaming performances, the company moved into a permanent home in 2018, retrofitting and modernizing a storage unit facility. The company focuses not just on the theatrical arts as production, but on impact and community dialogue, and nurtures the values of culture, community, spirit, and belonging. Inclusion and diversity are the bedrocks of Palaver. The company is named for the tree in African cultures and history under which the community gathers to share stories and pass on oral traditions.