Black Ensemble Theater
Evelyn Danner is an experienced educator and artist with a diverse background in both teaching and the performing arts. Since August 2012, Danner has served as a Substitute Teacher for Chicago Public Schools, contributing to various classroom functions. Prior to this role, Danner worked as a Para-Professional at Wilmette Public Schools from September 1999 to August 2011, assisting lead teachers and supporting students. In addition to educational roles, Danner has been with Black Ensemble Theater since 2001, responsible for costume and wardrobe management, ensuring the seamless execution of theatrical productions. Danner has also had a prolific career as a vocalist and actress, performing with notable groups including the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers and MPAACT Theater from 1991 to 2017. Danner holds a MAT in Education from Concordia University Chicago and a BA in Fashion Merchandising from Indiana University Bloomington.
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Black Ensemble Theater
A local treasure, a national wonder and an international success best describe the dynamic organization that is the Black Ensemble Theater. Founded in 1976, by the phenomenal producer, playwright and actress Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theater has grown from a small community arts organization to a nationally and internationally renowned strong arts institution. The mission of the Black Ensemble Theater is to eradicate racism and its damaging effects upon our society through the utilization of theater arts. BE achieves its mission through productions and programs that perpetuate the history of the African American people, while reaching out to a cross-cultural audience and serving disenfranchised communities. The Black Ensemble Theater’s theatrical productions and educational outreach programs have been featured in the New York Times, The New York Post, Crain’s Chicago Business, Jet and Ebony, just to name a few. Some of our most popular productions include “The Jackie Wilson Story”, “The Other Cinderella” and “Don’t Make Me Over: In Tribute to Dionne Warwick”. Realizing that the theater is a cultural treasure, the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois promote the work of the Black Ensemble Theater.