KANGALEE ARTS ENSEMBLE

Was formed by actors Che Ayende & Dennis Leroy Kangalee in 2022 out of a concern with the modern actor and playwright's alienation from the rigors of challenging language, provocative characters, the needs of community and social responsibility. Inspired by their devotion to the development of the actor and a radically-engaged repertoire, the ultimate aim is: "To promote the development of a mutual-support
network/community for performers and writers whose work attempts to contribute to the
overthrow of empire, genocide, and all forms of oppression."                                                                                                                                                                                 

KANGALEE ARTS ENSEMBLE (KAE) is a healthy alternative to the cheap exploitation of "political art" and the commercial theater -- by re-invigorating the imagination with both original ideas and fresh interpretations of old “classic” works.    

The modern actor must decolonize themselves and see themselves as vital individual artists outside of the director or author -- before professing to make "important" work.  Often what passes for "political" art or even "revolutionary" -- are just tamed and appropriated ideas recycled by the establishment and made palatable to conservatory or Broadway bound audiences.  Politics and the crisis of capitalism goes far beyond identity issues and fashionable representation.  There needs to be a theater that reminds us of this or at least acts as a constant conscience for other artists and the general public. 

 This starts by being attuned to the human spirit.  And  anything having to do with human beings is, for better or worse, political.