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The Ensemble Theatre

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The newly renovated theatre boasts a 5400 sq. ft. fully carpeted Performance Center that includes a dance floor. A 2,000 sq. ft. glass enclosed front Lobby revealing a view of Main Street and the excitement of Midtown. Finally, there is the dramatic Audrey Lawson Arena, painted entirely in black.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    The Ensemble Theatre

    3535 Main Street
    Houston, TX 77002

    Phone: (713) 520-0055   |   Fax: (713) 520-1269   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    Parking is available on neighboring streets, two free parking lots nearby, and a minimal fee parking lot across the street from the theatre.

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Technical Specs

    The Lobby: The Lee P. Brown Foyer
    Reserve our glass-enclosed lobby for your special occasion. Guests will enjoy the scenic backdrop of midtown’s Metro rail line through the floor-to-ceiling windows. This venue will accommodate up to 200 guests.
    
    The Green Room: The Garnet Coleman Green Room
    For your next intimate affair or business meeting consider our Green Room. The venue will accommodate up to 30 guests.
    
    The Arena: The Audrey H. Lawson Arena Theatre
    This non-traditional and sensational space is available for stage productions, spoken word, festive parties and small receptions. This venue will accommodate up to 80 guests seated and 150 standing.
    
    The Performance Centre: The Performance Center
    This 6200 sq. ft. venue is wonderful for wedding receptions, stage productions, galas, fundraisers, parties and much more. The Performance Centre can accommodate up to 400 guests. This room includes a 40' x 20' dance floor and a grand piano.
    
    Each venue includes 60" round tables, banquet style chairs, large dance floor and a grand piano.
     

  • • Current Events

      02/06/12- 02/20/12

      FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime (Mondays) Presented by Bayou City Concert Musicals at The Ensemble Theatre February 6-February 20, 2012 BAYOU CITY CONCERT MUSICALS continues its cabaret series with FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime, on three consecutive Monday nights in February, beginning Monday, February 6, then February 13 and February 20 at 7:30 p.m. The evening of song will again be presented at the beautiful Performance Centre of the Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main between Holman and Berry Street, in the heart of Midtown. (Entrance to The Centre is located on the corner of Fannin and...

      01/28/12- 02/26/12

      The Ballad of Emmett Till The Ensemble Theatre The Ballad of Emmett Till Presented by The Ensemble Theatre 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...

  • • Upcoming Events

      03/09/12	The Art of the Singer/Songwriter The Ensemble Theatre The Art of the Singer/Songwriter Presented by Music Doing Good (formerly Divas World Productions) at The Ensemble Theatre March 9, 2012 Music Doing Good continues the mission of philanthropy through music on March 9, 2012 with The Art of the Singer/Songwriter at The Ensemble Theatre, 3525 Main St., 8 pm with special guest, actor Ronny Cox (pictured) of Deliverance, Total Recall, Robocop, Stargate and Dexter fame. The program is a concert in the round, describing the inspiration, interpretation and experience of...
      03/17/12- 04/15/12	Cuttin’ Up The Ensemble Theatre Cuttin’ Up 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...
      05/05/12- 06/03/12	King Hedley II The Ensemble Theatre King Hedley II 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...
      06/23/12- 07/29/12	Sanctified The Ensemble Theatre Sanctified 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

  • Current Events

    02/06/12- 02/20/12

    FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime (Mondays) Presented by Bayou City Concert Musicals at The Ensemble Theatre February 6-February 20, 2012 BAYOU CITY CONCERT MUSICALS continues its cabaret series with FASCINATING RHYTHM: George Gershwin in His Prime, on three consecutive Monday nights in February, beginning Monday, February 6, then February 13 and February 20 at 7:30 p.m. The evening of song will again be presented at the beautiful Performance Centre of the Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main between Holman and Berry Street, in the heart of Midtown. (Entrance to The Centre is located on the corner of Fannin and...

    01/28/12- 02/26/12

    The Ballad of Emmett Till The Ensemble Theatre The Ballad of Emmett Till Presented by The Ensemble Theatre 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...

  • Upcoming Events

    03/09/12	The Art of the Singer/Songwriter The Ensemble Theatre The Art of the Singer/Songwriter Presented by Music Doing Good (formerly Divas World Productions) at The Ensemble Theatre March 9, 2012 Music Doing Good continues the mission of philanthropy through music on March 9, 2012 with The Art of the Singer/Songwriter at The Ensemble Theatre, 3525 Main St., 8 pm with special guest, actor Ronny Cox (pictured) of Deliverance, Total Recall, Robocop, Stargate and Dexter fame. The program is a concert in the round, describing the inspiration, interpretation and experience of...
    03/17/12- 04/15/12	Cuttin’ Up The Ensemble Theatre Cuttin’ Up 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...
    05/05/12- 06/03/12	King Hedley II The Ensemble Theatre King Hedley II 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...
    06/23/12- 07/29/12	Sanctified The Ensemble Theatre Sanctified 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...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    12/30/11	8th Annual Redefinition: An Artistic Experience The Ensemble Theatre
    11/20/11	Cry of the Third Eye The Ensemble Theatre
    11/12/11- 12/30/11	Cinderella The Ensemble Theatre
    11/05/11	Marilyn! Babydoll Reflects The Ensemble Theatre
    10/28/11	2011 Kim Hupp Award Luncheon: honoring ROB LANDES The Ensemble Theatre
    09/24/11- 10/23/11	Lotto: Experience the Dream The Ensemble Theatre
    06/20/11	Trouble in Mind: National Benefit Staged Reading The Ensemble Theatre
    06/18/11- 07/24/11	Blues in the Night The Ensemble Theatre
    06/11/11	Faces Within The Mirror The Ensemble Theatre
    05/15/11- 05/22/11	The Ensemble Theatre Arena Series: No Child The Ensemble Theatre
    05/02/11- 05/16/11	I’LL TAKE MANHATTAN - The Songs of Rodgers and Hart (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    05/01/11- 05/08/11	The Ensemble Theatre Arena Series: Hi-Hat Hattie: The Story of Hattie McDaniel The Ensemble Theatre
    03/26/11- 04/24/11	Jitney The Ensemble Theatre
    02/07/11- 02/21/11	STAIRWAY TO PARADISE - The Early Music of George Gershwin (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    01/29/11- 02/27/11	Gee’s Bend The Ensemble Theatre
    01/10/11- 03/07/11	The Ensemble Theatre Acting Classes The Ensemble Theatre
    12/26/10	Seventh Annual Redefinition: An Artistic Experience The Ensemble Theatre
    12/04/10	Fragmentation The Ensemble Theatre
    11/13/10- 12/26/10	African-American Shakespeare Company’s Cinderella The Ensemble Theatre
    10/11/10- 12/06/10	The Ensemble Theatre Youth/Adult Acting Classes (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    10/09/10	Advanced Adult Acting Workshop The Ensemble Theatre
    09/18/10- 10/17/10	The Waiting Room The Ensemble Theatre
    07/13/10	The Ensemble Theatre-Workshop with Celebrity Guest Artist T.C. Carson The Ensemble Theatre
    06/19/10- 07/31/10	EXTENDED Five Guys Named Moe The Ensemble Theatre
    06/11/10- 06/13/10	The Wager The Ensemble Theatre
    05/03/10- 05/17/10	TEA FOR TWO – The Music of Vincent Youmans (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    04/03/10- 05/09/10	Stick Fly The Ensemble Theatre
    03/28/10	Tenth Annual Heart of the Theatre- Treasures from the Heart The Ensemble Theatre
    03/26/10	The Second Annual Kim Hupp Award Luncheon: honoring BETTYE GARDNER The Ensemble Theatre
    03/20/10	Nakia R. Laushaul: Discussion and Book Signing The Ensemble Theatre
    03/14/10	CANCELLED Spring Break Jazz Celebration The Ensemble Theatre
    02/08/10- 02/22/10	Let's Misbehave: The Early Cole Porter (Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    02/05/10- 02/07/10	Topdog/Underdog The Ensemble Theatre
    01/30/10- 02/28/10	American Menu The Ensemble Theatre
    01/09/10	The Enemble Theatre presents Thomas Meloncon and Lou Bellamy Workshops The Ensemble Theatre
    12/27/09	Redefinition: An Artistic Experience The Ensemble Theatre
    12/20/09	The Esemble Theatre Workshop with Omari Tau The Ensemble Theatre
    12/10/09	Rainbow Night at The Ensemble Theatre The Ensemble Theatre
    12/06/09	Benefit for Prisoners Revolutionary Literature Fund The Ensemble Theatre
    11/21/09- 12/27/09	Christmas with Great Aunt The Ensemble Theatre
    11/01/09	Attention all Actors and Dancers: The Ensemble Theatre Houston Master Workshop The Ensemble Theatre
    09/19/09- 10/18/09	Seven Guitars The Ensemble Theatre
    06/20/09- 08/30/09	(RUN EXTENDED...AGAIN) The Wiz The Ensemble Theatre
    06/13/09	NEW DATE Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Conga! The Ensemble Theatre
    05/04/09- 05/18/09	You're the Cream in My Coffee: the music of DeSylva, Brown and Henderson (select Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    05/01/09	The First Annual Kim Hupp Award Luncheon: honoring Rebecca Greene Udden The Ensemble Theatre
    04/25/09- 05/24/09	Livin' Fat The Ensemble Theatre
    03/16/09- 08/01/09	The Ensemble Theatre Stimulates Young Minds through the Performing Arts The Ensemble Theatre
    03/14/09- 04/12/09	Constant Star (the story of Ida B. Wells) The Ensemble Theatre
    03/01/09	Cool Brains! Inprint Readings for Young People: Jacqueline Woodson The Ensemble Theatre
    02/09/09- 02/23/09	PUTTIN ON THE RITZ-Irving Berlin in the 1920s (select Mondays) The Ensemble Theatre
    01/24/09- 02/22/09	The Man Who Saved New Orleans The Ensemble Theatre

• Facility
  Information

  • The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.

    
    

    Rental Contact Information

    Rental Contact Name: Willda S. Jackson

    Rental Contact Phone: 713-807-4307

    Rental Contact Email: wjackson@ensemblehouston.com

    Rental Information Website: http:/www.ensemblehouston.com/

    General Information

    Parking Info: Parking is available on neighboring streets, two free parking lots nearby, and a minimal fee parking lot across the street from the theatre.

    Union Affliations: None

    Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

    Liquor Permitted: Yes

    Food Permitted: Yes

    Catering Services allowed: Yes

    Catering Services available: No

    Support Staff available: Yes

    Crew(s) provided / fees: Maintenance staff will set a room according to the clients requirements, be available during load in and load out, and be on site during an event.

    Insurance Required: Yes

    Insurance Provided: No

    Security Personnel Required: Yes

    Box Office: No

    Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Houston Museum of African American Culture, Smith Bits, Neighborhood Centers, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Bayou City Concert Musicals, and Top Ladies of Distinction to name a few.

    Additional Details: strong>The Lobby: The Lee P. Brown Foyer
    Reserve our glass-enclosed lobby for your special occasion. Guests will enjoy the scenic backdrop of midtown’s Metro rail line through the floor-to-ceiling windows. This venue will accommodate up to 200 guests.

    The Ensemble hosts several wedding/receptions each year along with many small receptions.

  • Facility Information

    Seating (range): 100 - 249

    Seating (exact #): 120

    Stage / Venue Width: Can use portable stage sections or platforms

    House / Auditorium Dimensions (if applicable): 49' x 42'

    Stage is raised: No

    Number of curtain wings and borders: N/A

    Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): N/A

    Rear crossover space (dimensions): N/A

    Dressing Rooms: No

    Public Bathrooms: Yes

    Showers: No

    Lighting Available: No

    Sound System Available: Yes

    Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): In house sound system

    Audio Recording Available: No

    Storage Space Available: No

    Dance Floors Available: No

    Reception Area: Yes

    Loading Dock: No

    Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): Double doors 5'11" width x 6'11" height

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Pricing

    Specify breakdown of rates: $750 for a seven (7) hour time frame. $375 for three (3) hours or less. Rates increase during the holiday season and national holidays.

    Non-profit Rates: No