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�ڰ������� and will present Jackie Taylor’s Anti-Racism Drama Series and a theater residency program from January through March of 2019.

As part of this association, Black Ensemble Theater will present three one-act plays at two of �ڰ�������’s locations:

• “National Anthem,” by Ervin Gardner, will run Jan. 17-19 in the Auditorium on the Main Campus.
• “In the Shadow of Justice,” by L. Maceo Ferris, will run Feb. 7-9 in the Donn F. Bailey Legacy Hall at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies.
• “The Plea,” by Reginald Williams, will run March 14-16 at Stage Center Theater on the Main Campus.

The series aims to help audiences understand the devastating effects of racism and spark conversation about what we can do as a community to recognize and denounce racism. Post-show discussions will take place after each performance.

In addition to the performances, Black Ensemble Theater will also engage in six master classes with �ڰ�������’s theater practicum courses. These master classes will be taught by Jackie Taylor, Founder and Executive Director of Black Ensemble Theater; Daryl D Brooks, Black Ensemble’s Managing Producing Director; and Rueben Echoles, Associate Director of Black Ensemble Theater.

Acting Associate Dean of �ڰ�������’s College of Arts and Sciences Tim Libretti saw the series earlier this year and initiated dialogue with Taylor to share the theater’s stories with the �ڰ������� community.

“The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to eradicate racism through the arts,” Libretti said. “It is the only theater in the nation with such a mission. �ڰ�������, I believe, in its valuing of diversity, shares this mission of achieving racial and social justice.

“Because of our shared mission, this association is an obvious one. Black Ensemble Theater and �ڰ�������, in joining forces and bringing our communities together, will help each other in achieving our goals. The �ڰ������� community will benefit from discussing these timely issues of racial and social justice facing America and impacting our �ڰ������� community as well.”

Tickets for all performances are free for all students (regardless of which school they attend), �ڰ������� employees and alumni by calling the Welcome Desk at (773) 442-4636. The general public can purchase online for $20. A full series package is available for $45 and can be reserved by calling the Welcome Desk.