Mark your calendars for the next installation of workshops and classes at The Ensemble Theatre. Here's your opportunity to ask all of the questions you've always wanted to ask, share and work your monologue/song/dance and get feedback from some of the field's most recognized and respected artists. Don't miss it!

Join us for 'Theatre Speaks': A Discussion and Civic Engagement Series

‘Theatre Speaks’ is a series of discussions The Ensemble Theatre will offer during its 2010-2011 Season. The series will include workshops and dialogue exchange sessions.

Live theatre has been used for centuries as a way of telling stories that mirror daily realities to a captive audience. It wouldn’t be fulfilling of our mission as an institution if we don’t recognize that theatre speaks to audiences in ways that raise social consciousness…sometimes theatre speaks through laughter, sometimes theatre speaks through quiet reflective moments, but most times theatre speaks loud and direct to our hearts.

The Harlem Renaissance and The Black Arts Movement were pivotal in challenging social thought among African American artists. Writers, poets, and theatre groups are a fraction of the creative minds that began to explore the human condition and the experiences of black life in America through their craft.

Using the performing arts to speak to the community brings growth to the artists and the audience.

Art for All Ages --- Acting Classes

October 11 - December, 2010
Adults (18+): Mondays, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Cost: $350
Instructor: Rachel Hemphill-Dickson

Youth (10-17): Mondays, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Cost: $400
Instructor: Bebe Wilson

• Scene Work
• Monologue Work
• Cold Reading
• Advanced Youth Classes

In order to enhance the essential skills of great action, one must be able to "let go of his/ her belief system and adapt to the belief of that character." -- TC Carson. The must strengthen their innate abilities including, but not limited to: living fully in the present, being led by instinct rather than reason, being responsive to fellow actors in each moment, active engagement, and brining their own personal meaning to everything.

For more information email or call: Bebe Wilson, Tour Education Coordinator 713-807-4317

2010-2011 Workshops Comming Soon