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Ensemble Theatre</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">2843 Washington Blvd.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


Cleveland Heights, OH 44118</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">Contact: Ian Hinz</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


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<font color="#990000" face="times new roman, serif" size="4">From the theater that brought you the award winning "The Normal Heart" by Larry Kramer...</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">Ensemble Stage-Wrights Workshop Announces the 2013 Workshops</font></span></p>


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</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">“Discovering History: The Playwright’s Journey”</font></span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">and</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt"><font face="times new roman, serif">“An Empty Space Roundtable”</font></span></p>


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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';color:rgb(20,20,20)">Discovering History: The Playwright’s Journey</span></u></b></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';color:rgb(20,20,20)"> </span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:13pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(24,11,60)">The
 “History” workshops will be partnered with Ensemble's first production 
of the new year, "The Gospel According to James" by Charles 
Smith, Ensemble Advisory Board Member, and Head of the Professional 
Playwriting Program at Ohio University.  "The Gospel According to 
James" was commissioned by the Indiana Repertory Theatre, and is based 
on historical events in Marion, Indiana in 1930 made infamous by the 
Lawrence Beitler Photograph.  The workshops will address the journey of a
 play from conception to production by following the creation of "The 
Gospel" from commission to successful final product with notes and 
insights from the playwright Charles Smith and Ensemble Dramaturg, Tyler
 Whidden.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times">10 Minutes to History</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times"></span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">January 8th-February 26th (Tuesdays 7pm-9pm) (8 weeks)</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)"></span></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">Ensemble's
 Stage-Wrights, will offer a "10 minute" playwriting workshop focusing 
on Cleveland or Ohio Historical Events.  A staged showcase will be 
presented at the completion of the class. ($125)</span></p>

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<b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times">One Act History</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


<b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">January 12th- March 2nd (Saturdays 3pm-5pm) (8 weeks)</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">Stage-Wrights
 will offer an advanced "One Act" class focusing on Cleveland or Ohio 
historical events.  Readings of completed works will be organized during
 the Colombi New Plays Festival in March. ($125)</span></p>

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<b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:rgb(20,20,20)">Introducing Ensemble Director of Education/ Resident Dramaturg: Tyler Whidden</span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif">


<i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';color:rgb(20,20,20)">Tyler
 is a Cleveland-born playwright, actor, and director.  After receiving 
his BFA in Playwriting from Ohio University, he traveled the country as a
 stand-up comedian before moving to Chicago.  While in the Windy City, 
Tyler worked with Victory Gardens and The Neo-Futurists theaters, honing
 his craft.  He recently earned his MFA from Goddard College and lives 
in Cleveland. His play “Dancing with NED” had its world premiere at 
Ensemble in March 2012.</span></i></p>

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<span style="font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:13pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-family:Times">An ‘Empty Space’ Roundtable </span></u></b><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times"> </span></i></b></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">(January 14^th- February 18^th, 7pm-9:30pm) (6weeks)</span></i></b></p>


<p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:13pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">This
 workshop will discuss interpreting a work for the stage and the 
mechanics of script analysis. We will use Peter Brook’s theory in “The 
Empty Space: A Book About the Theatre: Deadly, Holy, Rough, Immediate” 
as a jumping off point to provide a common vocabulary and context 
necessary for growth in the Professional Theatrical world as a 
Playwright, Actor, Director, Designer or Administrator. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">We
 will read "The Iceman Cometh" by Eugene O'Neill and use Brook’s 
theories to provide context and a new framework for discussions on 
mounting re-interpretations of Modern American Classic Plays. No 
experience is necessary. You do not have to be a writer to participate 
in this discussion-based workshop. Actors and Directors are encouraged 
to enroll.  A copy of Peter Brook’s "The Empty Space" and a copy of 
Eugene O'Neill's "The Iceman Cometh" are included in the class fee. <i>($125)  Taught by Ian Hinz, Director of the Ensemble Production of "The Iceman Cometh" by Eugene O’Neill opening April 19^th.    </i></span></p>


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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Times;color:rgb(38,38,38)">For more information Call: <b><a href="tel:216-321-2930" value="+12163212930" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">216-321-2930</a>. </b></span></p>


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*Work/Study available on a case by case basis*</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:arial,sans-serif">
















</p><p class="MsoNormal">Additional Project Support Provided by:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Citizens of Cuyahoga
County through a Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Project Grant</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The George Gund Foundation</p>

The Cyrus Eaton Foundation<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div style="text-align:left"><font color="#000000"><b><font face="georgia, serif">2012-2013 SEASON.</font></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font color="#000000" face="georgia, serif" size="4"><b>"<i>DISCOVER THE HUMAN ELEMENT</i>"</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,0,0)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE NORMAL HEART</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Larry Kramer</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>September 28th - October 21st.</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Sarah May</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Winner of 2011 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play!</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,153)"><font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,153)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>MIRACLE & WONDER</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Jonathan Wilhelm</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>November 15th - December 2nd</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Ian Hinz</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,51,51)">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(102,51,51)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAMES</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Charles Smith</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>January 25th - February 17th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Celeste Cosentino</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(51,0,51)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE COLOMBI NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL<br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><u>Cocopelli</u> by Stuart Hoffman    <u>Lizard Play</u> by Carol Laursen    <u>One on One</u> by Ed Walsh<br>Specific Show Dates TBA<br>March 7th - March 24th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
<font face="garamond, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="text-align:left;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font face="garamond, serif" size="4"><b>THE ICEMAN COMETH</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>By: Eugene O'Neill</b></font></div>
<div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>April 19th - May 12th</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font face="garamond, serif"><b>Directed by: Ian Hinz</b></font></div><div style="text-align:left">
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