About 215 Live Entertainment

Empowering Creatives. Engaging Audiences. Inspiring Change.

215 Live Entertainment, LLC is the premier full-service entertainment and performing arts organization serving the Philadelphia and Tri-State areas. Founded in 2021 by Timothy “Supreme” Porter and Ryheen “Gate” Thomas, we serve as a vital ecosystem for independent talent and an engine for local community growth.

As proud recipients of the 2026 Arts and Culture Grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund (PCF), we provide high-caliber performing arts education, industry-standard talent incubation, and socially conscious event productions.

Our Pillars of Impact

  • Talent Development & Incubation: We actively educate, train, and mentor independent recording artists, songwriters, producers, actors, directors, dancers, DJs, and multimedia creators to seamlessly transition from aspiring creatives into seasoned industry professionals.

  • Performing Arts Academy: We offer structured programs, including our Youth Acting Company and Youth Dance Company, alongside professional vocal and instrument training to cultivate well-rounded discipline, technical mastery, and artistic history.

  • Community & Safe Havens: We operate a safe, inclusive environment where youth and adults alike can comfortably explore their love for the performing arts.

  • Engaging Productions: We design and host culturally rich, community-driven events that directly address pressing social issues, using the stage to spark real-world dialogue and systemic inspiration.

Why We Do It

We know that entertainment holds a unique power to bridge cultural divides, challenge biases, and counter societal violence. We firmly believe that authentic artistic expression brings people together across all backgrounds, encouraging individuals to become better versions of themselves and champion positive change across our global community.

The 215 Standard

We do not just host talent—we cultivate excellence. Through structured weekly rehearsals and specialized company workshops, we ensure every collective member masters both the execution and the historical context of their craft.

Our signature Rock’n the 215 Artist Showcase acts as a premier launchpad, connecting hand-selected independent artists to a broader international network and capturing a vibrant snapshot of the region's raw creative culture.

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Stage performance with performers bowing, wearing colorful costumes and large ornate headpieces, under bright overhead stage lights.
A man and woman are engaged in a theatrical performance on stage. The man, wearing a gray jacket and beanie, is standing and gesturing with his hands. The woman, dressed in traditional attire with a headscarf, is sitting on the stage and appears to be listening thoughtfully.
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Our Values

 

Commitment

We provide the highest level training to our company members to allow them to excel to their fullest potential and to be able to offer a high energy and entertaining performances.

Quality

We provide outstanding performances that deliver the most entertaining performances to our audiences.

Team Work

We work together, across boundaries to empower and inspire our audiences and to help our company members succeed in the entertainment industry and in life.

 

Respect for People

We value our company members, encourage their development and reward their performance.

 

Good Citizenship

We are good citizens in our communities in which we live and perform.

A Will to Succeed

We exhibit a strong will to succeed in every aspect of our business.

Personal Accountability

We hold ourselves personally accountable for delivering on our commitments.