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Cynthia D. Barker

Marlon Burnley

Courtenay Collins

Chris Damiano

Thandiwe Thomas De Shazor 

Shelli Delgado

Jefferson Hall II

Theo Harness

Patdro Harris

Chris Hecke

Greg Maurice Hunter

Alexandria Joy

Chris Kayser 

Enoch King

Brian Kurlander

Rivka Levin

Joan McCarty

Heidi McKerley

Jeff McKerley

Kathleen McManus

Margo Moorer

Matt Nitchie

Tiffany Porter

Kev Qian

Hayden Rowe

Eugene H. Russell IV

Naima Carter Russell

Sophia Sapronov Cressler

Terrence Smith

Kayce Grogan Wallace

*headshots and bios coming soon

Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble thrived in the Atlanta theatre scene from 1992 until 2002, producing eleven riveting seasons of theatrical classics. 

Play Ground Theatre & 

Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 

Production History

Play Ground Theatre Company and Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble were founded in 1992 by Heidi Cline McKerley.  All productions were presented in the Backstage Theatre at 7 Stages in Atlanta, Georgia, between 1992-2002.  

The Play Ground Theatre Company existed initially, and the focus was two-fold:  (a) to produce classical plays, and (b) to explore ensemble through the creation of socially relevant original scripts that were generated through a group writing process. The company staged nine shows, providing work for 200+ artists between 1992-1994.

1992

Julius Caesar

She Stoops to Conquer

Ring Around The Rosey

1993

Hamlet

Sex, Dad, & Life

A Lie of the Mind

The Three Sisters

1994

Richard III

Media-ocrity

After producing for three years, Play Ground Theatre Company decided to further explore the power of ensemble with the creation of a once-a-year classical repertory.  This transition inspired three things: a name change, the construction of a mission statement, and obtaining a 501(c)3 non-profit status.

The mission statement of 

1. Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble read:

We are a company of theatre artists united to produce passionate theatre in an intimate, bare-bones setting.  We choose to tackle the most challenging material available in our quest for shared growth as an ensemble.  Our emphasis rests on the actor and the text.  Our strength:  finding the true emotions within the actor to bring the language home to you.  We embrace the repertory format as a healthy catalyst for the ensemble’s continued enrichment.

This goal succeeded by involving each participating artist in two of three shows produced during our annual repertory. The company staged thirty shows in eight repertories, providing work for 250+ artists.

1995

Much Ado About Nothing

The Seagull

‘night, Mother

1996

As You Like It

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Boy’s Life

1997

The Winter’s Tale

Uncle Vanya

An Evening of Short Plays by Harold Pinter

1998

Macbeth

The Cherry Orchard

The Importance of Being Earnest

1999

Twelfth Night

The Three Sisters

Great Expectations

2000

King Lear

A Streetcar Named Desire

An Ideal Husband

Dracula (annual Halloween fundraiser)

2001

Othello

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof

Hay Fever

Alice In Wonderland

Dracula  (annual Halloween fundraiser)

2002

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Ivanov

Bus Stop

Death of a Salesman

Dracula  (annual Halloween fundraiser)

2020 welcomes the rebirth of Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble as Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 2.0, inspired by the ease of reaching audiences through online streaming applications, and realizing the need for a theatre which focuses on theatrical classics.  Heidi and Jeff McKerley will be serving as Co-Producing Artistic Directors.  Venturing into becoming a producing organization again is an enormous commitment during this precarious time and implores the need to investigate interest and support.  Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 2.0 plans to begin their new journey by initially producing a benefit fundraising repertory.  To expedite the complicated 501(c)3 process, Soul-stice has partnered with C4 Atlanta to solicit donations by using their non-profit status.  

It's time to REvive, REjuvenate, REbound, and REturn with Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 2.0!

OUR MISSION:

Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 2.0 will offer passionate, diverse, and inclusive theatre with authenticity and originality that will change lives by celebrating the power of the spoken word, exploring the glorious complexity of the human condition, and providing a space for vital connection in this digital world.  

OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY 

& INCLUSION MISSION:

Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble 2.0 is passionately committed to equity, justice, and inclusion for all people.  We believe our work is made stronger by the many voices, perspectives, and experiences that our artists and audiences bring to the organization.  We welcome and include all people regardless of race, socioeconomic class, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or physical ability. Soul-stice Repertory Ensemble is on a quest to produce theatre that creates challenging conversations and fosters space for artists and audiences to explore perspectives other than their own.