The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater Company is to eradicate racism and its devastating effects upon society through the theater arts. The Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center includes a 299-seat main stage theater and a150-seat theater, which will serve as an experimental stage for the work.
Jarquetta E.
I always enjoy the types of shows that are here. They choose topics that you won't find everywhere. The views from all seats are good.
M. D.
I absolutely adore the black ensemble theater. I try to attend all of their plays. They are definitely geared towards senior citizens, but that is the...
Ebony W.
Blue Heaven by Daryl Brooks was a fun trip down the blues memory lane. The cast was fantastic and had the audience up and dancing throughout the show. The...
Dawn Stockmo
My Brother Langston was absolutely great - incredibly powerful story. Theatre is beautiful.
Shamontiel Vaughn
I have not been here in quite some time, but I have seen quite a few of their plays pre-COVID. Although I've seen a lot of plays there, the Marvin Gaye one and the Curtis Mayfield ones stick out in my mind. I'll randomly see a cast member who looks familiar from another play, but they all do REALLY REALLY REALLY well as singers and actors. The seating is comfortable. It's not too loud, which is interesting considering the singers are definitely giving it their all. I've seen performers jump off stage and into the audience, and it's entertaining to watch. The plays are well-written. The pacing is on point. It's just a lot of beautiful black folks doing their thing and paying homage to legends. I'd recommend this theater and the plays to anyone!
