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THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE 2024-25

Tour Education

Through enriching theatre arts experiences, Tour Education reaches over 30,000 youth and seniors annually with TEKS-aligned performances that complement core subjects like history, literature, and social justice-all while preserving African American artistic expression.

We also offer our Artist-in-Residency Program, in which our highly trained and professional teaching artists deliver hands-on theatrical training in the classroom. For more information, click here.

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What we offer...

ON-SITE PERFORMANCES

Bring the power of live theatre directly to your campus, community center, or organization with our mobile productions.



IN-HOUSE PERFORMANCES

Experience world-class performances in our historic Performance Center. We invite you to book private showings of our acclaimed productions, right in the heart of The Ensemble Theatre.

Why Choose Us...

FLEXIBLE & ACCESSIBLE

With onsite, in-house, and residency options, we offer multiple ways to bring theatre to your community. Need funding? We are TCA-approved, and TCA helps fund performances. Plus, our audience rates us 95% for satisfaction!



EXECELLENCE IN EDUCATION

We are committed to high- quality theatre education and ensure that every experience is enriching, engaging, and transformative for students K-12th grade.



CULTURALLY RELEVANT

We focus on preserving diverse artistic voices while delivering engaging performances.

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PERFORMANCES & DATES

Lil' Man Saves Christmas

Written by CRYSTAL RAE

Grades K-8

When it becomes clear that his mom and sister won't get their Christmas wish, Lit Man enlists the help of Santa's wild elves to make sure the holidays are once again merry and bright. A play with music, silly elves, and a lot of heart, Lil Man Saves Christmas reminds us that achieving your dreams takes a community and courage and sometimes a little magic from old St. Nick!

IN-HOUSE PERFORMANCE DATES
December 7, 14, & 21, 2024

TOURING PERFORMANCE DATES
November 5-December 31, 2024

Profiles In Black

Written by CELESTE BEDFORD WALKER

Grades 2-8

Lost on a field trip to the museum, four children wander onto the mysterious thirteenth floor where they discover a closed Black History exhibit of artifacts of prominent black artists and activists. As the kids handle the items, they magically become figures, living their history, and telling their stories accompanied by music and songs from the period. The play pays tribute to well-known contributors to our history and encourages our youth to acknowledge and appreciate everyday heroes of their lives today.

IN-HOUSE PERFORMANCE DATES
February 8, 15, & 22, 2025

TOURING PERFORMANCE DATES
January 21-February 28, 2025

Don’t Worry Willy

Written by EUZABETH UNAEZE

Grades 1-8

A high-stakes test transforms an average classroom into an anxiety-filled musical montage of support self-care, and studying.

IN-HOUSE PERFORMANCE DATES
April 12, 26, & May 3, 2025

TOURING PERFORMANCE DATES
March 3-May 23, 2025

To book a touring or in-house experience, please contact Steven J. Scott, Youth Education and Outreach Director, at 832-763-1202 or sscott@ensemblehouston.com.

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