Organization
The Ensemble Theatre
Comment on Facebook Founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins, The Ensemble has evolved to be the largest African-American professional theatre company in the U.S. that produces in-house and owns its own facility. It is truly one of Houston's finest historical cultural institutions. The theatre is a non-profit organization that houses three stages located on Main Street in the heart of midtown. Each year the theatre presents a repertoire of critically acclaimed dramas, comedies and musicals that demonstrate the artistic ability of more than 250 professional local, regional and national artists and support staff. The theatre also has an educational touring program and a summer young performers training program. The Ensemble is pleased to highlight two major milestones: the retirement of its $360,000 debt remaining from its $4.5 million capital campaign, and the dedication of a METRO commuter rail stop named in the theatre's honor.
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The Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-520-0055 | Fax: 713-520-1269 | Email | Official Website
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Current Events
01/28/12-
02/26/12 |
The Ballad of Emmett Till
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
and Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)
at The Ensemble Theatre
January 28-February 26, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents The Ballad of Emmett Till, by Ifa Bayeza. In collaboration with the Houston Museum of African American Culture. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running January 28 – February 26, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception February 2, 2012.
Winner of the 2009 Edgar Award, presented by Mystery Writers of America, The Ballad of Emmett Till is told through contemporary prose with the infusion of jazz. A month after his...
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Upcoming Events
03/17/12-
04/15/12 |
Cuttin’ Up
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
March 17-April 15, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents Cuttin’ Up, by Charles Randolph Wright. Directed by Eileen J. Morris. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running March 17 – April 15, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception March 22, 2012.
Cuttin' Up is an exploration of the African American barbershop trimmed with a series of thought-provoking and funny anecdotes, memories and music into a living oral history covering 60 years. Andre, a second generation...
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05/05/12-
06/03/12 |
King Hedley II
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
May 5-June 3, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents King Hedley II, by August Wilson. Directed by Eileen J. Morris. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running May 5 – June 3, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception May 10, 2012.
Set in 1985, King Hedley II follows the characters created by August Wilson in Seven Guitars. A woman is tormented by a secret she has kept for 36 years, while her only son tries to rebuild his life; a life that always seems just out...
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06/23/12-
07/29/12 |
Sanctified
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
June 23-July 29, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents Sanctified, by Javon Johnson. Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris. Musical Direction by Carlton Leake. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running June 23 – July 29, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception June 28, 2012.
This hilarious gospel comedy opens a window to the African American church, gospel music and the congregations that sustain it. East Piney Grove Church (standing on its traditions …and...
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Current &
Upcoming Events
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Current Events
01/28/12-
02/26/12 |
The Ballad of Emmett Till
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
and Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC)
at The Ensemble Theatre
January 28-February 26, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents The Ballad of Emmett Till, by Ifa Bayeza. In collaboration with the Houston Museum of African American Culture. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running January 28 – February 26, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception February 2, 2012.
Winner of the 2009 Edgar Award, presented by Mystery Writers of America, The Ballad of Emmett Till is told through contemporary prose with the infusion of jazz. A month after his...
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Upcoming Events
03/17/12-
04/15/12 |
Cuttin’ Up
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
March 17-April 15, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents Cuttin’ Up, by Charles Randolph Wright. Directed by Eileen J. Morris. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running March 17 – April 15, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception March 22, 2012.
Cuttin' Up is an exploration of the African American barbershop trimmed with a series of thought-provoking and funny anecdotes, memories and music into a living oral history covering 60 years. Andre, a second generation...
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05/05/12-
06/03/12 |
King Hedley II
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
May 5-June 3, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents King Hedley II, by August Wilson. Directed by Eileen J. Morris. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running May 5 – June 3, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception May 10, 2012.
Set in 1985, King Hedley II follows the characters created by August Wilson in Seven Guitars. A woman is tormented by a secret she has kept for 36 years, while her only son tries to rebuild his life; a life that always seems just out...
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06/23/12-
07/29/12 |
Sanctified
The Ensemble Theatre
Presented by The Ensemble Theatre
at The Ensemble Theatre
June 23-July 29, 2012
The Ensemble Theatre presents Sanctified, by Javon Johnson. Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris. Musical Direction by Carlton Leake. On the George Hawkins Mainstage. Running June 23 – July 29, 2012. Opening Night and Media Reception June 28, 2012.
This hilarious gospel comedy opens a window to the African American church, gospel music and the congregations that sustain it. East Piney Grove Church (standing on its traditions …and...
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