Mark your calendars for the next installation of workshops and classes at The Ensemble Theatre. Here's your opportunity to ask all of the questions you've always wanted to ask, share and work your monologue/song/dance and get feedback from some of the field's most recognized and respected artists. Don't miss it!

Theatre Speaks
Live theatre has been used for centuries as a way of telling stories that mirror daily realities to a captive audience. It wouldn’t be fulfilling of our mission as an institution if we don’t recognize that theatre speaks to audiences in ways that raise social consciousness…sometimes theatre speaks through laughter, sometimes theatre speaks through quiet reflective moments, but most times theatre speaks loud and direct to our hearts.

The Harlem Renaissance and The Black Arts Movement were pivotal in challenging social thought among African American artists. Writers, poets, and theatre groups are a fraction of the creative minds that began to explore the human condition and the experiences of black life in America through their craft.

Using the performing arts to speak to the community brings growth to the artists and the audience. --Eileen J. Morris, Artistic Director

2011-2012 Upcoming Workshops/ Readings/ Classes

MASTER WORKSHOP

A Slice of Life: Cuttin' Up at The Ensemble Theatre--Join Eileen J. Morris, The Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director for a Leisure Learning Exeprience

Saturday, March 24, 2012, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Registration Fee: $65 (includes theatre ticket and lunch)
Click Here to Register: Leisure Learning Unlimited

THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE
YOUTH/ADULT ACTING CLASSES

January 23 - March 12, 2012

Adults (18+): Mondays, 6:30—8:00PM
Cost: $400.00
Instructor: Rachel Hemphill Dickson

In these sessions you will work on:
Scene Work
Monologue Work
Cold Reading
Advanced Youth Classes

Registration Contact:
Brenda Wilson, Director Young Performers Program/ Tour Education Coordinator
bwilson@ensemblehouston.com
713-807-4317

In order to enhance the essential skills of great acting, one must be able to “let go of his/her belief system and adapt to the belief of that character” (TC Carson).

They must strengthen their innate abilities including, but not limited to: living fully in the present, being led by instinct rather than reason, being responsive to fellow actors in each moment, active engagement, and bringing their own personal meaning to everything.

MASTER WORKSHOP

Auditioning: From a Director's Point of View -- Director/ Choreographer Patdro Harris
Satuday, October 22, 2011, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Registration Fee: $15
Contact: Kedrick Brown, Artistic Assistant or 713-807-4320

Please come prepared with a well memorized monologue.  In this workshop you will be learn to build characters.  We will discuss key points to shaping your acting career. P= Physicality +___________________  T= Talent +_______________________  A= Attitude + _____________________  Come fill in the blanks of your career!  This is a great workshop for models, actors, dancers, and singers.  This high energy and motivational environment will make you better before you know it.  Please be on time and come prepared to sweat and work hard.

Patdro Harris (Director/Broadway Choreographer/Writer) has combined his directing, chorographical and writing skills to become one of the most innovative and creative talents of our time. He is nationally and internationally recognized and respected by colleagues, critics, and fans. He was voted "… Best Director" by the Star Tribune Minneapolis.  The Washington Post hails him as a "superb choreographer". The New York Times applauds his artistry as "praiseworthy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution enthusiastically commends his work as "dynamic … brilliant…solid season after season".  Patdro has traveled the world as choreographer and lead dancer for the incomparable Stevie Wonder. He has worked with such artists as The SOS Band, TC Carson, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams, and India Arie. His talents were also showcased as Choreographer and Movement Specialist in Toni Morrison's world premiere opera, Margaret Garner.  He choreographed the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit A Raisin in the Sun starring Sean Combs and Phylicia Rashad.