Tour Education Program
Our repertoire of educationally themed productions are available for visits to your campus or in-house at The Ensemble Theatre.
Touring Show Prices
In House Single Performance • Limit 350 • $650.00
In House Back-to-Back Performances • Limit 350 • $800.00
Away Single Performance • Limit 400 • $800.00
Away Back to Back Performance • Limit 400 • $945.00
To Book Now, Contact:
Florence Garvey, Tour & Education Programs Coordinator
Office: 713-807-4317
Fax: 713-520-1269
E-mail: TourEd@EnsembleHouston.com
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
By Mildred D. Taylor
Adapted by Alice M. Gatling
Directed by Brenda Wilson
Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family’s struggle to maintain their integrity, pride and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And, too, it is Cassie’s story – Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect.
2nd - 8th Grade
Pre-scheduled In-House Performances
February 3 – 6 at 10:00 a.m.
February 8 at 11:00 a.m. –Public Community Performance
Available for booking during the Fall & Spring
P.Nokio: A Hip Hop Musical
Book and Lyrics by Psalmayene24
Music by Nick tha 1Da
Directed by Steven J. Scott
P.Nokio: A Hip Hop Musical is a contemporary adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio. G.Petto is a video game designer, and P.Nokio is one of his designs that magically comes to life. Arming P.Nokio with a sacred “Book of Rhymes,” G.Petto sends his new son to The Old School to master style, originality, and swagger.
2nd - 8th Grade
Pre-Scheduled Performances at The Ensemble Theatre
February 24 – Feb 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
February 29 at 11:00 a.m. –Public Community Performance
Available for booking after Feb 24th 2019
I,Barbara Jordan
By Celeste Bedford Walker
Directed by Eileen J. Morris
I, Barbara Jordan celebrates the remarkable life and career of the eminent Texas orator, legislator, and teacher. Tracing Barbara Jordan's journey from her childhood in Houston's Fifth Ward neighborhood through her election to the United State Congress, I Barbara Jordan introduces students to a legendary Texas politician who was a model for the power of perseverance.
Appropriate for grades 5-12
Available for booking during the Fall & Spring
Uncle Remus’ Br’er Rabbit
Adapted by Ensemble Theatre founder George W. Hawkins from the original Joel Chandler Harris story.
Directed by Eileen J. Morris
A fun-packed combination of African-American folklore and American popular culture, Br’er Rabbit is family entertainment that focuses on the Golden rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Appropriate for Grades K-4
Rhythm & Wreaths: A Holiday Extravaganza!
A Special Ensemble Creation
Directed by Rachel Dickson
Available November 1 - December 20, 2019
An energizing and delightful program jam packed with all your favorite holiday hits across the decades! We guarantee to have you tapping your toes and bopping your crown as we travel through the rhythms of the holidays. Filled with music dance and holiday cheer. Hold onto your seats because were taking you up up and away!
K - 8th Grade
Pre-Scheduled Performances at The Ensemble Theatre
December 2 – 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Main Stage Tour Education Performances
(Schools and Senior Communities)
Special mainstage performances are available for school groups and assisted living senior communities. These performances are usually scheduled on a Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m.
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
PG Comedy/Regional Premiere
By Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Eileen J. Morris
- Wednesday, October 9, 2019
The Green Book
PG- Drama/ Regional Premiere
By Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Directed By Shirley Jo Finney
- Wednesday, January 29, 2020
- Wednesday, February 5, 2020
- Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Autumn
PG-13 Drama/ Regional Premiere
By Richard Wesley
Directed by Eileen J. Morris
- Wednesday, March 25, 2020
- Wednesday, April 1, 2020
- Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Beatbox: a raparetta
PG-13 Drama-Regional Premiere
By Dan Wolf and Tommy Shepherd
Directed by Rachel Hemphill Dickson
- Wednesday, June 3, 2019
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women
PG - Musical/Regional Premiere
By Dr. Dorothy Marcic
Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris
Musical Direction by Chika Kaba Ma’tunde
- Wednesday, July, 15, 2019