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Mahalia: A Gospel Musical
A Soul-Stirring Celebration of Faith, Freedom & the Power of Black Music Mahalia is a triumphant musical journey through the life of Mahalia Jackson, the incomparable “Queen of Gospel.” From her New Orleans roots to stages around the world, Mahalia’s voice became a force of spiritual awakening and social justice—lifting hearts, inspiring movements, and standing alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights era. Filled with breathtaking gospel music and rich storytelling, Mahalia honors Black faith traditions, cultural pride, and the revolutionary power of song. This production also amplifies Face Off Theatre’s commitment to developing Black artists, empowering youth, building community, and using the arts as a catalyst for change. Join us for a moving, immersive experience that celebrates resilience, history, and the unshakeable spirit of a woman whose music changed the world. |
A Living Legacy: 10 Years of Art & Soul
A Celebration With Yolonda Lavender, the Cast of Mahalia, Face Off Theatre Company, Our Cohort, Our Founders & Our Community
Join us for a transformative evening honoring a decade of Black artistry, storytelling, and community impact. A Living Legacy: 10 Years of Art & Soul brings together the incomparable Yolonda Lavender, the dynamic cast of Mahalia, the artists and innovators of Face Off Theatre Company, our dedicated cohort members, and the visionary founders who sparked a movement.
This special gathering is more than a celebration—it is a homecoming. A reflection of ten powerful years rooted in bold stories, cultural truth-telling, and the unwavering spirit of Black creativity. Together, we uplift the voices that shaped our past, honor the art that sustains our present, and ignite the imagination that fuels our future.
Come revel in music, testimony, and community as we honor our legacy and step boldly into the next decade of purpose, passion, and art.
A Celebration With Yolonda Lavender, the Cast of Mahalia, Face Off Theatre Company, Our Cohort, Our Founders & Our Community
Join us for a transformative evening honoring a decade of Black artistry, storytelling, and community impact. A Living Legacy: 10 Years of Art & Soul brings together the incomparable Yolonda Lavender, the dynamic cast of Mahalia, the artists and innovators of Face Off Theatre Company, our dedicated cohort members, and the visionary founders who sparked a movement.
This special gathering is more than a celebration—it is a homecoming. A reflection of ten powerful years rooted in bold stories, cultural truth-telling, and the unwavering spirit of Black creativity. Together, we uplift the voices that shaped our past, honor the art that sustains our present, and ignite the imagination that fuels our future.
Come revel in music, testimony, and community as we honor our legacy and step boldly into the next decade of purpose, passion, and art.
THE 2025 SEASON
Face Off Theatre Company is thrilled to present our 2025 season, a powerful lineup of shows that delve deep into the theme of identity. At our theatre company, we believe that exploring and celebrating one's identity is a transformative and empowering experience.
Through these vibrant and immersive productions, we aim to provide a platform for artists of color to share their stories, while also engaging and inspiring our diverse community.
"Unwavering commitment to excellence is clear. By consistently producing powerfully relevant and necessary work that no one else in the region is doing, they’re raising important questions and dialogue about race in America — primarily generated by people of color. And it’s perhaps the only company in the state fully committed to this work."
Marin Heinritz
Revue West Michigan Magazine
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Awards and Acclaim
Dirt, Ash, Dead Tree
Winner of Two 2022 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Play and Best Director - Yasir Muhammad
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Director - Marissa Harrington
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best New Script - Kendra Ann Flournoy
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Lead Actor - Delanti Hall
Winner of Two 2022 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Play and Best Director - Yasir Muhammad
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Director - Marissa Harrington
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best New Script - Kendra Ann Flournoy
Bambiland
Winner of 2023-2024 Wilde Awards (Encore Michigan)
Michigan’s leading theatre news organization
Best Lead Actor - Delanti Hall
Be In The Know!
Face Off Theatre Company
Marissa Harrington, Managing Artistic Director
[email protected]
269-250-6984
Box Office hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm with a lunch closure from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Mailing Address: 814 Palmer Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Marissa Harrington, Managing Artistic Director
[email protected]
269-250-6984
Box Office hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm with a lunch closure from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
Mailing Address: 814 Palmer Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49001
