Finally, here’s the news we’ve all been waiting for:
Ensemble Theatre has a new space for our exciting (if abbreviated) 24/25 Season and it’s in the Marinello Little Theater,
an intimate 135 seat black box theater- located in the Lombardo Student Center
on the campus of John Carroll University in University Heights! Join us for these exciting shows!
By Les Hunter :: Directed by Becca Moseley :: February 7th-23rd, 2025.
Fridays & Saturdays @7:30pm and Sundays @2:00pm
There's trouble in the water and only Dr. Tammie Stockman can sound the alarm. Set in a mid-sized Rust-Belt city during the Trump era, this adaptation of Enemy of the People delves into questions that were as pertinent for Ibsen as they are today. What inspires people to action? Can scientific discovery mobilize outcomes when economic opportunities are at stake, and fear is pervasive? Will Tammie sacrifice everything, her job, her friends, her family--for the truth? Or is she just the enemy of the people?
“Highly thought-provoking (and) … a chilling modern-day version.” (Kerry Klawson, Akron Beacon Journal)
“(Hunter’s) adaptation of 'An Enemy of the People' … feels as timely as ever.” (Cleveland Scene Magazine, Christine Howie)
Join us for our 2025 Colombi New Plays Festival!
This annual festival includes 3 weekends of readings of new works by local playwrights!
The Colombi New Plays Festival introduces Cleveland audiences, through public readings, to new works written by Cleveland writers, most often in the early stages of development. Some scripts can also be in various stages of re-writing/creation. Playwrights curate post reading survey questions to garner audience feedback that can help them to further develop their work! The festival creates a platform for writers, readers, and audiences to work in collaborative ways. Be a part of the playwriting process! This years festival will go from March 7th-March 23rd and take place in three locations throughout Northeast Ohio! John Carroll University, Disciples Christian Church, & Dunham Tavern.
By Simon Stevens (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”) :: Directed by Tom Fulton :: May 8-25, 2025
Amidst the bustle of a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts these two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game. Simon Stephens’ sharply original HEISENBERG brings to blazing, theatrical life the uncertain and often comical sparring match that is human connection.
“On its surface, [HEISENBERG] is a satisfyingly sentimental, life-affirming mating dance between two people who are so utterly dissimilar that of course they are made for each other. But if you choose to tune into the quieter frequencies, you’ll detect the presence of a probing work that considers the multiplicity of alternatives that could shape our lives at every moment.” —The New York Times.
Our Community Events!!
Ensemble will also be planning ”One-Off” events through out the year that will include some educational tours, poetry slams, and more!
This years 2025 Summer Camp will take place July 14th-25th in the Marinello Little Theatre on campus of John Carroll University!
This two week camp is FREE for residents of Cuyahoga County and is focused on middle school and early highschool aged students!!
EARLIER THIS SEASON:
TWO SHORT PLAYS. BIG THEMES :: TWO WEEKENDS ONLY!!
A series Nicole Sumlin (SumMedia Productions) along with Ensemble Executive Artistic Director Celeste Cosentino started virtually during the pandemic, this series focuses on short plays that take on big themes, sharing the black experience with Cleveland audiences. This year will be our SECOND in person presentation, presenting staged productions of the two pieces we presented virtually in our first episode.
Two weekends Only!! This Years Episode Included:
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.
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
October 25th-November 3rd, 20204
Performed in THE CHAPEL of DISCIPLES CHRISTIAN CHURCH :: 3663 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
The Light is a stunning conclusion to Ensemble's 22/23 season. While we critics have never included an award for the "Best Season by a Theater Company" in our annual "Best Of" announcement, this now-concluding season at the relocated Ensemble Theatre would qualify.
Their season has been outstanding…So hats off to executive artistic director Celeste Cosentino and the entire Ensemble Theatre family.
We look forward to their next season with great anticipation. -Cleveland Scene Magazine
STREAM IT ::
FROM HOME ::
STREAM IT :: FROM HOME ::
You can still see Ensemble’s great work from home! See the links below! It’s free!
Anna Christie, by Eugene O’Neill - Ensemble Theatre 2014
The Hairy Ape, by Eugene O’Neill - Ensemble Theatre 2017
:: Great Scripts Cleveland Artists ::
:: World, Regional, & Northeast Ohio Premieres! ::
Some of the most talented local actors and directors fill our MainStage!
Amazing Theatre! Production quality that our audiences in Cleveland, and beyond, have come to expect from Ensemble Theatre!
We hope to see you in our audiences, soon!
