The Ensemble Theater

(713) 520-0055

3535 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002 29.7394 -95.3786

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The Ensemble Theater

Ensemble Theater

What People Are Saying About The Ensemble Theater

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Fulfilling Potential – The troupe has grown exponentially from its beginnings in 1976 as a touring company that rehearsed in a church basement to its million-dollar, state-of-the-art facility on Main Street. Such development is reflected in the Ensemble's annual play selections: It mounts literary classics and contemporary fare but it also produces local work and children's programs. – – Honoring Precedents – The Ensemble's mission is to preserve African-American artistic expression. To do so, it presents such current voices as Joseph A. Walker, Pearl Cleage, Cheryl…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/29/08

Great productions

by Johnceesmith at Citysearch

Great venue. Top performances. I've seen two shows here now, and we had a great time. "Ain't Misbehavin" was wonderful, and the singing blew me off my feet.

  • Pros: Top notch performances
  • Cons: Seating could use some upgrades.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/04/03

Great

by odomcliff at Citysearch

I have seen about 12 shows here, and they were great. The building is very good for the compact size. You feel like you are right on the stage with the actors. When there is a fight scene you duck, when there is a love scene you pucker. All the facilities work adn are first rate.

  • Pros: Size of Theatre
  • Cons: Street Construction
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/12/03

Assemble at the Ensemble

by dmitchl2003 at Citysearch

Splendid performances in very comfortable surroundings with a flavor of "old" Houston.

  • Pros: Inexpensive
  • Cons: Crowded, Street congestion

The Details on The Ensemble Theater

Not color-coded:

Though an African-American troupe, the Ensemble is colorblind when it comes to directors, designers, performers, playwrights—and audiences.

Good company:

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson has visited the Ensemble. Influential dramatist Ntozake Shange has directed the troupe. Venerable performers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee have offered their support.

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