Podcasts about black ensemble theater

It is likely that this show's title caught your attention. Well, in reality, this is the intimate and very personal story of Black Ensemble Theater founder and CEO Jackie Taylor who also wrote and directed this autobiographical work. Indeed Jackie as a young girl was in love with Elvis and that was something she shared intensely with […]

A conversation with Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor who founded the Black Ensemble Theater 48 years ago. The Black Ensemble Theater, located at 4450 N Clark St., Chicago, is recognized around the world for their productions. Taylor says of all the many shows she’s mounted the current production, Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People, showing through […]

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: Construction in Chicago sucks. This year's road and highway projects are a major headache, with traffic up over last year and drivers complaining about outrageous commute times. We're discussing particular pain points around the city with Melody Mercado of Block Club Chicago and Charles Preston with Injustice Watch. Alongside host Jacoby Cochran, the group also discusses ongoing efforts to help arriving asylum-seekers, appealing your property tax bills, and summer plans you need to add to your calendars: The Black Ensemble Theater's “The Real Housewives of Motown” opens this weekend! Imagine Englewood's Peace Fest: One Love Edition will be Saturday, June 3! The Hoodosie, Chicago's block optic and radical news podcast, returns Saturday, June 3! Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus had details on: Meet The Adorable Fox Family Living In Millennium Park: The foxes were frolicking around the park Tuesday morning, having a rat snack. Experts are urging Chicagoans […]

In this new podcast, Paul goes behind the curtain to discuss Black Ensemble Theater's current production: “Blue Heaven.” Writer/Director Daryl Brooks and actor Billy Rude talk about the music and story that bring together:  Howlin' Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B King to tell their stories and jam for the […]

This week, we took a trip to the iconic Black Ensemble Theater to hear from the founder Jackie Taylor and producing managing director Darryl Brooks about their history and plans for the future. Tune in next week as we catch up with the cast and crew of Frozen The Musical about their show at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

This week on Backstage Chicago, Lisa Fielding sits down with Ronnie Marmo and Chicago's own Joe Mantegna to discuss their one-man show "I'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce." Director Joe Mantegna talks about the Chicago theater scene and Ronnie Marmo highlights Lenny Bruce's legacy. Coming up next week, we take a trip to the iconic Black Ensemble Theater.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus shares information on: Uptown's Black Ensemble Theater Gets $5 Million Grant From Mackenzie Scott, Moves Forward With Plans For Cultural CorridorThe theater will use the grant to reopen and to invest in an […]

Praise & Worship... what does that really mean?? Are you engaging in it correctly? What is the one thing that is "key" in correlation with worship? Find out all of that and more in this episode! Please join MJ and Pastor Anthony & Lady Brytish as they break down the true essence of praise and worship. I guarantee this is going to bless you!ABOUT THE GUESTSAnthony R. Thomas lives by his personal motto, “Live-Learn-Grow-Lead!”He is a husband, father, educator, counselor, and forward thinker. As a teacher, public speaker and workshop facilitator, Thomas is characterized by most as passionate, clear to understand and practical. In January 2019 Anthony established Thomas Consulting and Counseling Service, Inc. Thomas CCS houses author services, public speaking, general consultation and more. A skilled communicator who is effective in building collaborative relationships. He has spent nearly 20 years working with adults and youth as a counselor, educational leader and community liaison. He is the recipient of various awards and certificates for his diligence in education and ministry. Thomas has served in multiple capacities of during his more than 20-year tenure in ministry. He has served as Sunday School instructor, Director of Children’s Ministry and Youth Pastor, to name a few. Pastor Anthony, with the support of his wife, founded Spoken Word Fellowship Church in 2015. On July 1, 2020, Pastor Anthony became the Senior Pastor of Calvary Covenant Church. Pastor Anthony teaches under the vision, Love people, connect them to Christ, and teach them how to live. Calvary Covenant Church seeks to a people and place of reconciliation, restoration, and clarity for the people of God.Brytish C. Moore-Thomas, a respected musician, educator, and advocate for Education and the Arts deems herself blessed to have been born into a gifted family. She accredits Her faith in God, personal life triumphs, mentors, and musical genes as sources that have shaped her into the woman she is today. Brytish founded B Moore Productions, a music and arts company that offers comprehensive services that include performance opportunities, private music instruction, and developmental consultation in the arts for individuals, religious and secular organizations. Her musical prowess has placed Brytish on numerous platforms as Ravinia, Black Ensemble Theater, Orchestra Hall, DuSable Museum, and the Auditorium Theater to name a few. A lover of visual arts, she enrolled into Curie High School for the Performing Arts as a scenic designed major, transitioned and graduated as music major. Brytish earned a Master’s degree in Choral Music Education from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, IL and a Bachelor’s degree in General Music Education from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, in addition to a certificate in Worship Studies from The Worship Arts Conservatory, founded by Vivien Hibbert. She loves to fuse classical, jazz, and gospel styles to produce heart-warming sounds that soothes hearts of people. She is currently enrolled in a dual program, a pursuing her Master’s and Doctorate in Christian/Pastor Counseling .Pastor Anthony & Lady Brytish are happily married. They are proud parents of 3 beautiful gifts who also display both academic and musical talents. The Thomas family enjoys spending quality time together traveling, watching family movies, engaging in extra-curricular activities, and establishing the vision of Calvary Covenant Church and Spoken Word Fellowship Ministries as senior leaders. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mjfave)

The Black Ensemble Theater was created 44 years ago. Jackie Taylor, the founder and CEO, says she created the ensemble to “eradicate racism.” Taylor tells Dean Richards that over the years she has learned that music and her productions have helped tremendously in uniting her audiences. Taylor also says the Black Ensemble Theater is looking […]

Episode 001 of the Future is Now with Monica Staton and special guest pianist Alexis Lombre.   About Alexis LombreAlexis Lombre is a young jazz pianist who discovered early that the true essence of music is not just about what you hear but how music makes you feel. Her musical mission is to keep the ‘Soul’ in music alive. The 2017 release of her debut album, Southside Sounds, does just that, as it is a soulful reflection of her upbringing on Chicago’s Southside. This collection of her original compositions is an attempt to pay homage to the southside’s lively artistic, cultural heritage. In addition to her debut record, she was featured on Live The Spirit Residency Presents: “The Young Masters” (2016), and Mikel Patrick Avery’s “Music for a 1/2 Sized Piano” (2014). Alexis has performed at some of jazz’s major venues and festivals in Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Newark, St. Louis and Kansas City. Most recently, she celebrated the release of her debut CD at Chicago’s historic Jazz Showcase. She has shared the stage with international renowned jazz musicians such as Ernest Dawkins, Ingrid Jensen, Kendrick Scott, James Carter, Marion Hayden, Gayelynn McKinney, Bobby Watson and, has studied with Geri Allen, Willie Pickens and former Jazz Messenger, Benny Green.Alexis has also provided music for theater companies such as the Black Ensemble Theater ‘s “The Marvin Gaye Story”(2016),“Men of Soul” (2015), “At Last: A Tribute to Etta James” (2015) and “Sounds So Sweet (2016)” and Manual Cinemas “No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks” (2017). Alexis strives to be an artist who always searches and rejoices at an opportunity to stretch her musical boundaries.

“There’s a whole lot of rhythm goin’ round” in this energetic journey through the history of funk aboard the “Mothership.” This show is something of a “Love Rollercoaster” but I say “Let’s Groove.” Chicago theater review by Reno Lovison.

This week, Paul goes behind the curtain to discuss two theatrical productions that address issues facing so many people today. First, the cast of the funny and meaningful play “Dada Woof, Papa Hot,” produced by About Face Theatre and playing at Theater Wit thru Feb 16th. Parenting is challenging for straight couples as well as […]

Shannon Cason is the host of The Trouble podcast about stories of getting in and out of trouble. Tonight he brings the podcast to live audiences in Chicago at Black Ensemble Theater. Shannon spoke with Jill Hopkins on The Morning AMp about the live show and what sorts of trouble you can hear on his podcast. For info about Shannon, The Trouble and tonight's show, visit: http://www.shannoncason.com

As she puts it, Kwynn Riley isn't healed, but she's better. She is a poet, organizer, and blogger who hosts and runs the new In the Yard Open Mic series at Breathing Room, #LetUsBreathe's movement-building and healing hub on the South Side, which has brought folks out from all corners of the city. She has a second book on the way, and a play going up at Black Ensemble Theater. She stops by to talk about growing through the stillborn birth of her son this past winter, learning from family, and much more. Recorded live 8/2/18 at WHPK 88.5FM in Chicago Music from this week's show: Take It All In, Check It All Out - Bill Withers

Listen to Films Dee #Podcast Season 2 | Take 5: Creative Cypher - featuring Special Guest, Founder of Creative Cypher and Troy Pryor Studios, Troy Pryor and co-host Chris Clark, Joe Walters and Richard Thomas. We discusses Troy's background as an #Illini collegiate athlete, his start in the world of TV & Film on the set #TylerPerry's of Daddy's Girls, his role as a film producer in Chicago, board member of SAG-AFTRA, his favorite comic book authority, and his production of both a #BlackPanther film screening and Comedy Nite at Black Ensemble Theater on the same day, February 19th. Subjects Covered by Time Stamp: #Marvel #XMen Acquisition 1 Min. #BlackPanther Screening @ 9 Min. #The Hollywood Reporter & #TheChicagoTribune @ 19 MIn. Film Financing @ 21 Min. #LowStrung Web Series @ 26 Min. #BlackEnsembleTheater Comedy Nite @ 33 Min. #DonaldGlover @ 40 Min. #JamieFoxx & #JayPharoah @ 42 Min. #GameofThrones @ 52 Min. #MartinReboot @ 55 Min. #NickMirkopoulos + #Cinespace Chicago @ 1:07 Min. Troy Pryor's Introduction to TV & Film @ 1:14 Min. #ARRAY Chicago? @ 1:18 Min.

Jackie Taylor was more than the founder of the Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago – she is a force of nature who created change when she launched the theater and continues to do doing just that. Listen to her mission: “To end racial prejudice.” That’s quite the mission for a local theater. But local Black […]

This week on the Talk Theatre In Chicago podcast Tom Williams talks with Jackie Taylor from Black Ensemble Theater - she talks about what the fine job Rueben Echoles did with One Name Onlyand also talked about her company's mission and the future of the Black Ensemble Theater.

This week on our podcast interview, Anne Nicholson Weber interviews Black Ensemble Theatre founder and Executive Director, Jackie Taylor, about the company's 35-year history making theatre and fighting racism in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood.