Searching for Willie Lynch, dives into the chilling legacy of an alleged 1712 speech by Willie Lynch, a notorious slave owner on the James River, Virginia. This historical epic explores the divisive tactics Lynch purportedly devised to sow discord among Black communities for generations.
The play traces the intertwined lives of three families who inhabit the same Louisiana house across distinct eras—2008, 1965, and 1930. As tensions mount, a mysterious door within the house becomes a portal to the past and a beacon of future hopes,
unveiling hidden truths and forging eternal connections.
From the acclaimed writer-director Layon Gray, renowned for masterpieces like Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Kings Of Harlem, Cowboy, and The Girls Of Summer comes this enchanting tale. It celebrates the potential of the future, taking audiences on an ethereal voyage through the echoes of history.
As the narrative unfolds, it gracefully navigates the delicate interplay between reality and dreams, culminating in a profound, timeless revelation.
Dates of Performances:
Opening Night & Reception- 8:00 p.m.
April 9, 2026
Friday, Saturday- 8:00 p.m.
April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Saturday & Sunday Matinee- 3:00 p.m.
April 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors whose commitment helps make this production and our ongoing work possible.
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We are reaching out with an urgent plea. M Ensemble Company is at risk of closing its doors for the 2025-2026 season. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed all state funding allocated to arts organizations, including ours. This critical funding was the backbone of our financial support, and without it, our season is in jeopardy.
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May Thompson (Carey Brianna Hart) and Charlie Thompson (Jean Hyppolite) are bonded by the past and looking for a better future in M Ensemble’s “Bourbon at the Border.” (Photo courtesy of Chasity Hart)


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