MPower Theater

Diverse troupe dedicated to empowering survivors and offering opportunities for underrepresented comm In less than a year, MPower Theater.

In March 2015, MPower's Director and Founder, was approached after co-directing a successful production of "The Va**na Monologues" to a sold out opening at UW-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI to direct "Pocketbook Diaries." "Pocketbook Diaries" was inspired by Sharon McGhee's "Pocketbook Monologues" and included many works of local artists and a huge cast first time actress/activists." The Body and Soul

Blacker the Berry/Dance 06/18/2024

Y'all welcome..... stay for the dance:)

Blacker the Berry/Dance

04/28/2023

Happy opening to Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Black Arts MKE, Inc. opening "Zuri's Crown", a new musical presented as part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival of new plays and musicals. We were happy to help our fellow artists, giving materials, props and costumes for the show. Break a leg!

12/20/2022

Many of you know that the Milwaukee community lost one of its biggest advocates for youth last month. In her honor, the Queens of da Mil is adopting her family for Christmas. Please consider giving if you can.

12/09/2022

Dixie Kuppe rest in peace. Jeremy was responsible for us being able to perform at Milwaukee Pride two years. They were always supportive of our advocacy and activist theater. RIP beautiful soul.

Milwaukee lost a beloved LGBTQIA+ community member today. Jeremy Hanson, aka Dixie Kuppe, was a pillar of Milwaukee drag and a lifelong advocate for q***r folks. Your joyful and loving spirit will long be remembered!

Rest in Peace, Dixie. 🏳️‍🌈🕊️💕

06/07/2022

Happy Belated Birthday to our founder, Catina Cole.

A message from Writer, Producer, Director, Actress, Mom and Friend Yetta Young - Producer, Director, Author and Butterfly Confessions... check out that dress and how beautiful our Beautiful leader is.

Thank you Yetta and Dasia!

06/02/2022

MPower Theater is giving away 2 tickets for the Father's Day Comedy show held in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in honor of our founder's B-Day.

First: Like the MPower Theater page.

Second: Tell us why your father, partner, brother, Dad, cousin, friend, husband, boothang, deserves to "laugh until they cry." (ENTER WITH video, text, or DM.)

3) Winner selected June 4 by NOON.

05/01/2022

The Black is Back!!
Saturday, August 6, 2022 | 12 noon - 12 midnight |Summerfest grounds | TICKETS ON SALE NOW | $12 Early Bird Special ends May 31st. Black Arts Fest MKE

Mario "The Poet" Willis named Milwaukee Poet Laureate 04/28/2022

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Mario "The Poet" Willis named Milwaukee Poet Laureate Willis will serve as the city's Poet Laureate from 2022 to 2024.

Timeline photos 02/14/2022

We're kicking off Valentine's Month with Theatre Lovers' Bingo! 💕

Screenshot the below, then mark everything you've done. Share your card on social, tagging us and other theatre lovers. (Don't forget to reshare a blank version too, so your friends can play.)

We can't wait to see how you do!

10/28/2021
OPINION: My ‘leap of faith’: Why I’m running for Miss Wisconsin 05/22/2021

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OPINION: My ‘leap of faith’: Why I’m running for Miss Wisconsin I am running for Miss Wisconsin because winning this prize will help me further my journey to create change in Milwaukee.

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