*Ensemble Theatre* in collaboration with *SumMedia Productions* presents: *IN OUR OWN WORDS, OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES: EPISODE FOUR. * Two Short Plays with Big Themes. TWO Weekends only!! October 25th-November 3rd. *IN OUR OWN WORDS : OUR STORIES, OUR VOICES,* is a series that Nicole Sumlin (SumMedia Productions) along with Ensemble Theatre Executive Artistic Director Celeste Cosentino started VIRTUALLY during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is our fourth episode and only our second in-person offering, but the heart of the series remains the same: we are lifting Black stories crafted by Black voices, both nationally known and locally grown! This year will be presenting staged productions of the two pieces we presented virtually in our first episode. *This year's Episode includes:* *POOF! *By* Lynn Nottage* When a housewife comes to the end of her rope with her abusive husband, she doesn't expect him to spontaneously combust. Now she has a pile of ashes on the floor, and a life to reclaim! Directed by *Nicole Sumlin :: *Starring: *Mary-Francis R. Miller & Katrice Headd THE BOMB* By *Lisa Langford* Two ex-lovers run into each other while at a Black Lives Matter protest. Directed by *Ananias J. Dixon :: *Starring: *Ta’Leeyah “Lovely” O’Neal & Perry Reed.* October 25th-November 3rd, 2025 Join us in *The Chapel *of *Disciples Christian Church* *3663 Mayfield Rd :: Cleveland Hts., OH 44121* Visit: *https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-4 <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-4>* for more information! *Run Time* :: Approximately 45 minutes. (There is a brief intermission/change over between productions). *Content Advisory:* These productions contain *strong language* and * themes. * *Fridays & Saturdays* @7:30, Sundays @3:00 :: All tickets are $15 or Pay What You Can! Seating is limited! *For Tickets* :: 216-321-2930 ::* tickets@ensemble-theatre.org <tickets@ensemble-theatre.org>* *Online*: *https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-4* <https://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/in-our-own-words-4> Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. *Join us for our 4th episode of the amazing series!! * Stay tuned for more of what Ensemble Theatre is planning for the 24/25 season as we navigate new spaces and new places!! *We look forward to seeing you in our audience! * *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/>*