The Ensemble Theatre

Description

The Ensemble Theatre (TET) was founded in 1976 to preserve African-American artistic expression. Their programming benefits a multicultural audience that is diverse in age, income, ethnicity, and culture. The Ensemble Theatre touring program provides live performances for students and adults in schools, churches, and community organizations. Curriculum materials can be designed to enhance the impact of the program and link plays to specific Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, STEAM, and booking organization values. Touring performances include titles such as Uncle Remus’ Br’er Rabbit, a fun-filled story adapted from African-American folklore by TET founder George Hawkins, and I, Barbara Jordan, by Celeste Bedford Walker, which explores Jordan’s journey to greatness and her relationship with those who inspired her. Additional touring offerings are developed yearly and may integrate social-emotional learning concepts, standard children’s literature, national celebrations, historical events or diverse artistic forms such as hip hop or song. The Ensemble Theatre also produces a main stage season of six contemporary and classical works devoted to the portrayal of the African-American experience by local and national playwrights and artists. Residencies and performances can be designed to meet the programmatic need. See website for additional plays and all season information. Photo by Steve Scott.