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The Ensemble Theater

3535 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 520-0055
ensemblehouston.com
4.5 star rating based on 4 reviews

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The Ensemble's mission is to preserve African-American artistic expression. To do so, it presents such current voices as Joseph A. Walker, Pearl Cleage, Cheryl L. West and Shay Youngblood. It reinterprets Shakespeare, tinkers with the Harlem Renaissance, sponsors area playwrights and considers what black musicals are and can be. And to enlighten and entertain children, it offers, for instance,... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 23, 2007

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Founded in 1976, the Ensemble has grown into the country's largest African-American professional theatre company . The company produces dramatic, comedic, and musical works by local and national artists, housed in a beautiful facility with a glass-enclosed lobby and three stages. The Ensemble also offers the Young Performers Program for children ages seven to 17, combining arts education,... more
Posted by gocitykids on August 19, 2007

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Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson has visited the Ensemble. Influential dramatist Ntozake Shange has directed the troupe. Venerable performers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee have offered their support.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Though an African-American troupe, the Ensemble is colorblind when it comes to directors, designers, performers, playwrights—and audiences.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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This sparkling facility houses one of the most distinguished professional African-American companies in the Southwest.

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Fulfilling Potential The troupe has grown exponentially from its beginnings in 1976 as a touring company that rehearsed in a church basement to its million-dollar, state-of-the-art facility on Main Street. Such development is reflected in the Ensemble's annual play selections: It mounts literary classics and contemporary fare but it also produces local work and children's... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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Great venue. Top performances. I've seen two shows here now, and we had a great time. "Ain't Misbehavin" was wonderful, and the singing blew me off my feet.

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+ Top notch performances

Cons

- Seating could use some upgrades.
Posted by Johnceesmith on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 28, 2008)

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I have seen about 12 shows here, and they were great. The building is very good for the compact size. You feel like you are right on the stage with the actors. When there is a fight scene you duck, when there is a love scene you pucker. All the facilities work adn are first rate.

Pros

+ Size of Theatre

Cons

- Street Construction
Posted by odomcliff on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 03, 2003)

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Splendid performances in very comfortable surroundings with a flavor of "old" Houston.

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+ Inexpensive

Cons

- Crowded, Street congestion
Posted by dmitchl2003 on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2003)
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