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.
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.
PERFORMANCES & DATES
The Toys Take Over Christmas
Written by PATRICIA CLAPP
The hardhearted toymaker refuses to sell any of the dolls he makes, but his magic has made them almost like real children—and they want to escape the workshop and enjoy life with other kids. The toys revolt, and when they discover a jar of hearts, they pin one on the toymaker. Zowie! The heart does its stuff!
TOUR BEGINS DECEMBER 2025
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
December 6 @ 11:00 a.m.
December 13 @ 11:00 a.m.
December 20 @ 11:00 a.m.
THEME
Kindness, diversity & teamwork
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
Literacy & social values
Hero: The Boy from Troy
Written by NAMBI E. KELLEY
While stuck in detention, a student, Jayden, ends up with a book that takes him on an inspirational, entertaining, and musical journey. On his “walk” through the decades, he learns of how a young John Lewis was moved to protest injustice and ultimately become a leader and American hero. As Jayden relives John’s past, he experiences what it was like for John to first meet Rosa Parks and Dr. King, and he eventually comes to realize that he too can take a stand, and help to influence the struggle for social, political, and overall equality and justice among all people.
TOUR BEGINS JANUARY 2026
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
January 31 @ 11:00 a.m.
February 21 @ 11:00 a.m.
February 28 @ 11:00 a.m.
THEME
Courage, justice & activism
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
United States history, civic responsibility & ELA
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.
For more information or to book now, contact Steven Scott at 713-807-4317 or scott@ensemblehouston.com