GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE

Kathleen Coleman, Arts Editor

Eileen J. Morris will begin showing at The Ensemble Theatre May 11 –June 4, 2023. Previews begin May 6, 7, and 10, 2023 and opening night is May 11, 2023.

Eighteen-year-old black high school student Marques has “narrowly survived” being shot by a white man while sitting in a car with a friend, who was killed. As the show begins, Marques recuperates at home, listening to a sports-talk radio program hosted by his uncle, Randall, who announces an upcoming local march for safety from gun violence. The family’s reluctance to attend seems to stem from other, unclear concerns, but it’s that fear, in its many forms, that is a thread throughout this play. Do we need guns to keep ourselves safe?

Audition to be on the Ensemble Theatre’s stage

Adults and youth of all ages, identities, races and body types are welcome to audition. These auditions are for talent who have never performed on The Ensemble stage and are for Mainstage and TourEd* shows. Youth (ages 6-17) only come if you have not participated in the Young Performers Program.

The Ensemble Theatre is celebrating their 46th Anniversary Season not only celebrates the genius of African American voices of the past and the present but also of - fers plays that explore controversial subjects facing our communities.

Brother Toad written by Nathan Louis Jackson and directed by Rachel Hemphill Dickerson and

Playwright Nathan Louis Jackson aims to pose questions, not answer them. Get your tickets now for this PG-13 drama.

*TourEd shows most often take place during school hours and are performed around the city as well as in-house. Therefore, daytime availability and some travel are required. Open auditions for actors, dancers, and singers are Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 5:30-8:30pm. All general auditions are by appointment only. Artists must email a headshot and résumé prior to the audition.

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