Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley has spent nearly two decades fulfilling his mission to bring educational theatre to young audiences and communities across the country. In the early days of his career, Wiley found few theatrical resources to shine a light on key events and figures in Black history. To bring these stories to life, he started his own production company.

Through his performances, Wiley has introduced countless students and communities to the legacies of Emmett Till, Henry “Box” Brown, Jackie Robinson, The Freedom Riders, and more. Wiley tours eight original one-person plays for student and adult audiences throughout North America, and his ensemble cast original plays (Leaving Eden, Down Range, and The Parchman Hour) are available for licensed productions by theatres worldwide.