Soul of a Powerful Woman at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
Dates: 6/7/2026
📍 Theatre: Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
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Soul of a Powerful Woman is part of Black Ensemble Theater's Plays With A Purpose series and related programming. The event is scheduled as part of the 50th Anniversary Season activities.
Cast and Creative Team for Soul of a Powerful Woman at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
Cast
Ben Woods
Ensemble
Chloe Johnson
Ensemble
Kevin Pollack
Ensemble
Max Schingen
Ensemble
Tamara Batiest
Ensemble
Dwight Neal
Ensemble
Vincent Jordan
Ensemble
Jaitee Thomas
Ensemble
Raven Carroll
Ensemble
Creative Team
Olivia Leslie
stage manager
Harrison Orneals
technical director
Sean Alvarez
sound designer
Gregory Graham
costume designer
Sydney Lyn Thomas
scenic designer
DJ Douglass
projection designer
Denise Karczewski
lighting designer
Christopher Chase Carter
choreographer
Daryl D. Brooks
director
Daryl D. Brooks
writer
Robert Reddrick
musical director
Lyle Miller
vocal arranger
News About Soul of a Powerful Woman at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
Daryl D. Brooks Named Artistic Director Of Black Ensemble Theater
April 22, 2026 Black Ensemble Theater has promoted Daryl D. Brooks to Artistic Director, and revealed and the opening of a new 150-seat Studio Theater, rehearsal room and dressing room as the second phase of the Free to BE Village.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present ANOTHER NIGHT @ BET Event Series
February 13, 2026 Black Ensemble Theater will launch a new event series, Another Night @ BET. These celebratory evenings, curated by Bernard Lilly, Jr. will engage the Black Ensemble community in new, innovative ways.
Black Ensemble Theater Unveils 50th Anniversary Season
January 05, 2026 Black Ensemble Theater celebrates 50 years of its mission-based theater with a full season of musicals and special events. The company will continue with the Plays With A Purpose series for school groups, Black Playwrights Initiative, and more.
Black Ensemble Theater to Present 11th SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN
May 16, 2025 Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor will present the return of Soul of A Powerful Woman, now in its 11th year. Learn more about the upcoming event!
Black Ensemble Theater to Present The 10th Annual SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN
June 03, 2024 Black Ensemble Theater will celebrate the 10th Annual Jackie Taylor's THE SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN, featuring Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Toni Preckwinkle, Hedy Ratner, and other influential women. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Black Ensemble to Host SOUL OF A POWERFUL WOMAN Benefit, May 23
May 10, 2021 Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor announces Jackie Taylor's Soul of A Powerful Woman (Her To Save The World), now in its eighth year. The virtual one-night fundraising event to benefit Black Ensemble Theater will be live on May 23 at 6:00 p.m. on Facebook and Youtube.About the Theatre
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What shows are coming up next at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center?
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Jackie Taylor's The Other Cinderella (12/12/26-01/24/27)
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What shows have played recently at Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center?
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