
Welcome to The Ensemble Theatre
The Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. Decades later, the theatre has evolved from a touring company operating from the trunk of Mr. Hawkins’ car to being one of Houston’s finest historical cultural institutions. The Ensemble is one of the only professional theatres in the region dedicated to the production of works portraying the African American experience, the oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest, and holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s largest African American theatres owning and operating its facility and producing in-house. The Ensemble Theatre has fulfilled and surpassed the vision of its founder, and continues to expand and create innovative programs to bring African American theatre to a myriad of audiences. READ MORE...

This 45th Anniversary Season is layered with nuanced voices that scream Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, creating an unforgettable holiday offering in Motown Christmas while celebrating the Houston legacy of The Lawsons so that every Single Black Female can bear witness to the humanity engaged in Brother Toad while Sarah Sings A Love Song serving as a muse to the indelible impression of the incomparable jazz singer, Sarah Vaughn.
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