WORKSHOPS
BREAKING GROUND THEATER
A season of new works and professional training that uplifted emerging Black theater-makers in partnership with Breaking Ground Theater.
About the Event
Breaking Ground Theater is a valued community partner of The SoulLife Foundation. In 2025, SoulLife’s Theater and Music Workshops collaborated with Breaking Ground to support emerging Black theater artists through new works development, professional training, and shared performances.
What We Created Together
New Works Development
Experience
Artists collaborated with directors, dramaturgs, and peers to shape original scripts and concepts into staged readings and workshop productions.
Professional Training
Growth
Participants deepened their craft through masterclasses, rehearsals, and feedback sessions led by experienced theater professionals.
Fellowship Opportunities
Connection
Select artists received focused support, mentorship, and space to advance their projects and build sustainable creative practices.
Community Performances
Impact
Audiences were invited into the process through sharings, talkbacks, and showcases that sparked conversation and connection.
Program Highlights
A visual journey through our collaborative workshops, performances, and artist development with Breaking Ground Theater.
SEASON RECAP
PROGRAM DATES
Breaking Ground Theater ran its seasonal program across 2025, with SoulLife partnering on select workshops, sharings, and performances as part of our Theater and Music Workshops initiative.
LOCATION
Washington, DC and partner venues across the city that support new work and emerging voices.