*Ensemble continues to explore The Content of Character:Ensemble Theatre Presents THE FINAL WEEKEND of our Panorama of African American Theatre 5: * *"The Content of Character"* *SLOW DANCE ON THE KILLING GROUND. * By *William Hanley* Directed by *Greg White. * *Starring *: *Joseph Milan*, *Nathan Tolliver,* and *Leah Smith. * *Main Stage Theater. * *“Ensemble Theatre’s production of ‘Killing Ground’ plucks the heart strings*" *-Mark Horning, Examiner.com* *"These actors brilliantly capture the psychological essence of their characters, as well as their distinctive speech patterns, and prioritize authenticity over the playwright’s fascination with the metaphoric." * *-Bob Abelman, Cleveland Jewish News.* *"In the sharply written role of Rosie, Leah Smith is both funny and achingly genuine."* *-Christine Howey, Scene Magazine.* *GOLDEN LEAF RAG TIME BLUES. W**ORLD PREMIERE! * By* Charles Smith* Directed by *Ian Wolfgang Hinz* Starring*: Paul Slimak**, *Allen Branstein*, *Brycen Hunt*, and *Mary Alice Beck*. *(*Member of Actors' Equity Association).* *Playground Theatre.* *"Wonderful & Heartfelt"* *-Bell Likover* *"Honest, and so well acted"* *-New Ensemble Audience member (Saturday 13th)* Both shows run *concurrently through February 28th.* Performances are *Fridays & Saturday*s @*8pm.* *Sundays* @*2pm.* Tickets are *$12-24.* There are *Senior, Student, *&* Group* *discounts* available! *For tickets:* P: *216-321-2930 <216-321-2930>* E: *tickets@ensemble-theatre.org <tickets@ensemble-theatre.org>* W: *www.ensembletheatreCLE.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>* *Mention NEOhioPal and get our Group Rate at the Door.!* *Schedule of Remaining Surrounding Activities: * *George Brant, Award winning Plawright and Cleveland Heights Resident! * *February 27th*.* Masterclass 3pm. (Main Stage)* *Click Here for more information on this masterclass! <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/george>* *Rajiv Joseph, Award Winnig Playwright, Screenwriter. * *Masterclass*. Date TBA in March. This will take place during our 2016 Colombi New Plays Festival! *Free Play Readings THROUGH the month of February and March! * *CLICK HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/play-readings>* for a complete schedule of FREE Readings! *The Content of Character* is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from *Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. * *"The Content of Character" *Free Play Reading Series/Talkbacks is moderated through a grant from *Ohio Humanities.* *We look forward to seeing you in our audience! * -- *Information* info@ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*