Black Ensemble Theater
William Rowland is an experienced theatre professional and educator with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from Arkansas State University. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas since August 2019, William also holds a long-term position as a Tour Guide at The Barrel Run since January 2016, where responsibilities include guest interaction and script memorization for brewery and distillery tours. As a performer with Black Ensemble Theater since February 2016, William has contributed to productions such as "Black Pearl: A Tribute to Josephine Baker," demonstrating skills in line memorization and artistic interpretation. Previous experience includes roles as a Graduate Instructor at The University of Alabama, a Copywriter for OrangeSoda, and sales associate positions at Gap Inc., along with serving as a Theatre Librarian at Arkansas State University Theatre Department.
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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.