Harlem Ensemble Company

Harlem Ensemble Company Celebrating the work of the African American playwright through the production of their plays. The Harlem Ensemble Company was founded in 2002 by Evelyn Collins.

It is 501 C-3 not-for-profit theatre company in Harlem. HEC made its debut in 2002 with the award winning drama "The First Breeze of Summer" by Leslie Lee.

Mission: Mission Statement "To celebrate and nurture the rich legacy of African American playwrights through the production of their plays." The Harlem Ensemble Company engages, inspires, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions that range from the classics to new works; we train and support the next generation of professional theatre artists; we provide arts education programs to a diverse audience; and we celebrate the creative magic of the theatre to illuminate our universal humanity.

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My Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School's upcoming production of The Lion King, Jr. Save the dates January 26 -28, ...
12/23/2017

My Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School's upcoming production of The Lion King, Jr. Save the dates January 26 -28, 2018.

Timeline Photos
06/15/2017

Timeline Photos

Timeline Photos
06/29/2016

Timeline Photos

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo
12/13/2013

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo

Josephine Abady Award 💞
11/15/2013

Josephine Abady Award 💞

06/16/2013
Near the Cross

Selection - "Near the Cross" featuring Desmond Willis. Music by Alvin Waddles. My production company in Ann Arbor - Eastside Productions. From "Mama, I Want to Sing."

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo
05/23/2013

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo

The Little Theatre in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
05/23/2013

The Little Theatre in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Little Theatre in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Born to Sing!
05/21/2013

Born to Sing!

Opening performance this Saturday at 7:00 PM.
05/15/2013
Born to Sing: The Stage Musical

Opening performance this Saturday at 7:00 PM.

Harlem Ensemble Company in association with Pearls and Ivy Foundation Inc. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Delta Psi Omega Chapter present the stage musical BORN TO SING. Book and Lyrics by Evelyn Collins. Music by Gregg Payne. Directed by Evelyn Collins. Music Directed by Alvin B. Waddles,…

Timeline Photos
05/02/2013

Timeline Photos

BORN TO SING tickets are on sale. You may also purchase tickets one-hour before curtain at the box office. :-)
04/05/2013
Born to Sing: The Stage Musical

BORN TO SING tickets are on sale. You may also purchase tickets one-hour before curtain at the box office. :-)

Harlem Ensemble Company in association with Pearls and Ivy Foundation Inc. (501(c) (3) Arm of) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. present the stage musical BORN TO SING. Book and Lyrics by Evelyn Collins. Music by Gregg Payne. Directed by Evelyn Collins. Music Directed by Alvin B. Waddles, III....

My first production with the Harlem Ensemble Company in 2002 was "The First Breeze of Summer." My how time flies.
04/04/2013

My first production with the Harlem Ensemble Company in 2002 was "The First Breeze of Summer." My how time flies.

Save the dates for our next production of Born to Sing. It will begin its tour in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
03/28/2013

Save the dates for our next production of Born to Sing. It will begin its tour in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo
09/16/2012

Harlem Ensemble Company's cover photo

The cast of The First Breeze of Summer.
04/06/2012

The cast of The First Breeze of Summer.

Upcoming production of "Livin' in the Life: A Hip-Hop Musical" on February 5th.
01/14/2011

Upcoming production of "Livin' in the Life: A Hip-Hop Musical" on February 5th.

12/12/2010
I"m Your Boy"

From the stage musical "Born to Sing." Book and Lyrics by Evelyn Collins. Music by Gregg Payne. Selection features Carlton Terrence Taylor, Jr.

12/02/2010

Livin' in the Life OPENS THIS FRIDAY!!!!!

Born to Sing 2005
11/21/2010

Born to Sing 2005

11/17/2010

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A musical journey that infuses stories of aspirations in the performing arts.
11/17/2010

A musical journey that infuses stories of aspirations in the performing arts.

The First Breeze of Summer
11/17/2010

The First Breeze of Summer

My theatre company the Harlem Ensemble Company. Founded in 2002. Logo created by Crystal Hanton.
11/17/2010

My theatre company the Harlem Ensemble Company. Founded in 2002. Logo created by Crystal Hanton.

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125th Street
New York, NY
10027

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Evelyn Collins, Founder/Executive Director

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Near the Cross
Near the Cross

Selection - "Near the Cross" featuring Desmond Willis. Music by Alvin Waddles. My production company in Ann Arbor - Eastside Productions. From "Mama, I Want to Sing."

I"m Your Boy"
I"m Your Boy"

From the stage musical "Born to Sing." Book and Lyrics by Evelyn Collins. Music by Gregg Payne. Selection features Carlton Terrence Taylor, Jr.

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