Ensemble continues to explore the content of Character:
Ensemble Theatre Presents
Panorama of African American Theatre 5: "The Contect 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. WORLD 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 February 5th-February 28th.
Performances are Fridays & Saturdays @8pm. Sundays @2pm.
Tickets are $12-24. There are Senior, Student, & Group discounts available!
For tickets:
TICKETS FOR BOTH SHOWS ON FEBRUARY 21st ARE SOLD OUT!
Schedule of Remaining Surrounding Activities: (check periodically for updates).
Charles Smith, Playwright, Head of Ohio University MFA Playwrighting Program.
Feb. 20th. Masterclass 3pm. (Main Stage)
Feb 20th. Talkback. Post Show. Slow Dance on the Killing Ground. (Main Stage)
Feb. 21st. Pre-Show Talk/Post Show Talkback. Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues. (Playground)
George Brant, Award winning Plawright and Cleveland Heights Resident! February 27th. Masterclass 3pm. (Main Stage)
Rajiv Joseph, Award Winnig Playwright, Screenwriter.
Masterclass. Date TBA in March.
Please NOTE: All Masterclasses are FREE and open to the public.
CLICK HERE for more information and updates to our schedule!
Free Play Readings THROUGH the month of February and March!
CLICK HERE 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!
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