Men of Soul at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
Dates: 6/20/2026 - 8/2/2026
📍 Theatre: Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
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Men of Soul is a musical revue written and directed by Artistic Director Daryl D. Brooks, featuring music made famous by some of the greatest soul singers of all time, including Ray Charles, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Joe Cocker, and a tribute to Bill Withers. The production explores the struggles of these men and the strength it took for them to find their soul. The cast includes Jaitee Thomas, Vincent Jordan, Ben Woods, Dwight Neal, Tamara Batiest, Raven Carroll, Max Schingen, Kevin Pollack, and Chloe Johnson. The creative team features choreography by Christopher Chase Carter, musical direction by Robert Reddrick, and vocal arrangements by Lyle Miller.
Cast and Creative Team for Men of Soul at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
Cast
Raven Carroll
Ensemble
Tamara Batiest
Ensemble
Dwight Neal
Ensemble
Ben Woods
Ensemble
Vincent Jordan
Ensemble
Jaitee Thomas
Ensemble
Kevin Pollack
Ensemble
Chloe Johnson
Ensemble
Max Schingen
Ensemble
Creative Team
Harrison Orneals
technical director
Olivia Leslie
stage manager
Sean Alvarez
sound designer
Gregory Graham
costume designer
DJ Douglass
projection designer
Denise Karczewski
lighting designer
Sydney Lyn Thomas
scenic designer
Lyle Miller
vocal arranger
Robert Reddrick
musical director
Christopher Chase Carter
choreographer
Daryl D. Brooks
director
Daryl D. Brooks
writer
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