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Whew Chile! Black Women Working
A musical celebration of the brilliance, burden, and freedom of Black women at work.
Penn State Downtown Theatre Center
146 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801
January 31, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Meet the Talented Cast, Musicians and Crew
Rasa "Ray Dray" Drane
Black Woman
Lasha Hardy
Whew Yeah #1
Jessica "Dr. Jess" Henry
Whew Yeah #2
Chantel Harley
Whew Yeah #3
Issa Rae Drane
Lil' Black Girl
Stephen M. Mariner
Keyboard
Gary Abdullah
Bass
Jaden Adkins
DrumsSupport the Movement
Join Our Donor Program
Whew, Thank You!
$100+
- Name listed in program & on website donor page
- Special donor thank you from creative team
Whew, Yessssssss!
$250+
- Name listed in program & on website donor page
- Special donor thank you from creative team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes digital update
- Priority notification about future performances & events
Whew, Glory!
$500+
- Name listed in program & on website donor page
- Special donor thank you from creative team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes digital update
- Priority notification about future performances & events
- Invitation to donor reception with cast & creative team
- Exclusive merchandise
Whew, Chile!
$1000+
- Name listed in program & on website donor page
- Special donor thank you from creative team
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes digital update
- Priority notification about future performances & events
- Invitation to donor reception with cast & creative team
- Exclusive merchandise
- Recognition as founding supporter
- (2) Complimentary tickets to performance
Whew Chile! Sneak Peek
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Whew Chile!
Anthony & Trimeka BenjaminWhew, Yessssss!
Andrew MasonWhew, Thank You!
Leslie LaingTerry Watson
Shih-In Ma
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