HOUSTON, Sept. 5, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its Passport to Adventure 2008-2009 Season with Radio Golf, August Wilson's final and most contemporary play in his unprecedented 10-play cycle chronicling African American life in the 20th century.
Who/What: Set in Pittsburgh in 1997, it's the story of a successful
entrepreneur who aspires to become the city's first black
mayor. But when the past begins to catch up with him,
secrets get revealed that could be his undoing. The story
goes on to explore the many sides of a man, his choices in
the world, what truly is right, the importance of
tradition, American values and the role of family.
When: Previews: Saturday, September 20: 8:00pm
Sunday, September 21: 3:00pm
Wednesday, September 24: 7:30pm
Show Run: September 25 - October 19, 2008
Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sundays: 3:00pm
***Opening Night is Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:30pm***
For subscription information, ticket sales or groups sales, call the
box office at (713) 520-0055
Where: The Ensemble Theatre
3535 Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-520-0055
www.ensemblehouston.com
The Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. This theatre is known as the only professional theatre in its region dedicated to the production of works portraying the African-American experience. In addition to being the oldest and largest professional African-American theatre in the Southwest, it also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's largest African-American theatres that owns and operates its facility with an in-house production team. Board President Emeritus Audrey Lawson led the capital campaign for The Ensemble's $4.5 million building renovations that concluded in 1997.
The Ensemble Theatre produces a main stage season of six contemporary and classic works devoted to the portrayal of the African American experience by local and national playwrights and artists. The theatre's Performing Arts Education program provides educational workshops, Artist-in-Residence experiences and live performances for students both off-site and at the theatre; and the Young Performers Program offers intensive summer training for youth ages seven to 17 encompassing instruction in all disciplines of the theatre arts. Through its varied programs, The Ensemble Theatre benefits an audience and artistic constituency of approximately 65,000 people annually.
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