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Written by the African-American Shakespeare Company Music, Lyrics & Musical Direction by Carlton Leake Directed & Choreographed by Patdro Harris Underwritten by: 2 3 THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE BOARD MEMBERS & EXECUTIVE STAFF FOUNDER The Late George W. Hawkins Officers Argentina M. James Board Chair Vice President of Programs Assistant Treasurer Tony Black Delores D. Smith Jackie Phillips Alaina King Benford M. Kaye DeWalt Audrey Lawson Vernon Landers Mary Simon DeFarris Gooden Board President Brenda Peters Chase Vice President of Operations Secretary Treasurer Counsel Parliamentarian President Emeritus Chaplain DIRECTORS James Campbell Janice Character Cindy Clifford Ken Cowan Iris Cross Tracy S. Faulkner Diedra Fontaine Muriel Funches D’Artagnan Bebel Dr. Mildred Ball Bright Lora Clemmons Honorable Garnet Coleman Percy Creuzot III Duni Hebron Audrey Gilbreath Anthony W. Hall, Jr. Marian Harper Stephen Harris Micheal J. Helm Winell Herron Castel Hibbert Lynda House-McPeters BOARD oF TRUSTEES Honorable Sheila Jackson C. Mick Lewis Dr. Teddy McDavid Patricia Allen McGill Leslie Mays Karen Reed A. Renee Logans Sharon Murphy Sharon M. Owens Paulette Peoples Ronald Ross LaShica Salter-Velazquez Paul-David Van Atta Laurie Vignaud Vernon Rush Dr. Wanda T. Mott Russell George T. Shipley Dawn Ullrich Nicole West Dr. Laureen Wishom EXECUTIVE STAFF Janette L. Cosley, Executive Director Eileen J. Morris, Artistic Director The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main Street • Houston, TX 77002 713-520-0055 • fax 713-520-1269 The mission of The Ensemble Theatre is to preserve African-American artistic expression; to enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. www.EnsembleHouston.com 4 Influenced by the African American Theatre movement of the 1960s and 70s, George Hawkins founded a black theatre company in 1976 in Houston, Texas. He observed that professional roles were few and far between for black actors, and his frustration led him to create his own company, then known as The Black Ensemble Company. Hawkins’ goal was to create a theatre that would provide diverse roles for black artists. Determined to move his theatre in a direction different from other mainstream theatres, Hawkins focused on themes about black life. He located a building to use as a storefront theatre on Tuam Street, and renamed the company The Ensemble Theatre. In 1985, the theatre moved to Main Street and grew each year thereafter. Hawkins George Hawkins - Founder continued his goal to establish a ‘place and space’ where artists and the larger community could receive technical training and have expanded employment opportunities while providing a theatrical education for Houstonians and residents in surrounding counties. In the years that followed, The Ensemble played the role of social liaison between the Houston community and the black theatre experience. George Hawkins passed away in 1990 but his dream, drive, and passion continue under superb leadership and community support. The Ensemble Theatre is one of a few professional theaters in the region dedicated to the production of works portraying the African American experience. It is the oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest and it holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s largest African American theatres owning and operating its facility and producing in-house. Board President Emeritus Audrey Lawson led the capital campaign for The Ensemble’s $4.5 million building renovations that concluded in 1997. The programs and operations of The Ensemble Theatre benefit a multicultural audience that is diverse in age, income, ethnicity, and culture. The Ensemble Theatre produces a Mainstage Season of contemporary and classical works devoted to the portrayal of the African American experience by local and national playwrights and artists. The Ensemble 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. Also, the Young Performers Program offers intensive summer training for youth ages 6 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 over 65,000 people annually. The Ensemble Theatre has surpassed the vision of its founder and continues to expand and create innovative programs to bring African American theatre to a myriad of audiences, and is truly one of Houston’s finest historical cultural institutions. 5 Janette L. Cosley Executive Director Eileen J. Morris Artistic Director Kedrick Brown Artistic Assistant Alvin Lakey Maintenance Engineer Andrea Tolbert Controller Cassandra Campbell Director of Development Denise Purdie Box Office Administrator Ray Walker Technical Director Patricia Ewing Box Office Administrator Robert Ross Audience Development & Public Relations Manager Teresa White Artistic Associate Willda Jackson Event/Facility Coordinator Donna Smith Executive Assistant Brenda Wilson Tour Education Coordinator/ YP Director CONGRATULATIONS PATDRO & SHEILA Married on July 30, 2011 With Love From The Ensemble Theatre 6 7 © 2011 United Air Lines, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Allen Nelson Anthony Jonnae Atkiinson Pamela Auburn Kimberley R. Baker Freddie M. Baker Jenniffer Barnett Angelique & Brian Bartholomew Ida Bathey George Bazin Harriette Bearden Annie Benzon Arthur N. Billings Selwyn Blanchard Toni Blankmann Mary K. Booker Greg Bostwick Orelia Brazile Claire Bresnahan Lorinnsa Bridges-Kee Sylvia Brooks Beverly Broussard Kedrick Brown Lucille Brown William Brown Katharine B. Brown William Brown Linda Brown-Coleman Bettye Bruno Kathryn Buford Roger Bumgardner Eton Burnett Charlotte Burton Lenda Cadoree Elizabeth Campbell Peter Cargill Allene A. Carter Dolores Cavil Paige Cawthon Pamela Chism Theresa Clark Claudette Clay John E. Codwell III Cynthia Coleman Alice Conlon Robert Crawford Chester Crawford Pam Crawford Kathy Culmer Sherise Curd Billy Daguizan Gerald Daniels Dana Davis Caryn Davis Samuel Davis Charlesetta Deason 12 Linda Denkins Mary Dix Samuel Dodson James Douglas Kathy Douse Harris Helen Dow Earl Dredge Clyde Drexler Angela & Robert Dunlap Willie Earlie, Jr. Anita Edmondson Richard Elbein Peggy Engram Thomica Evans Patricia Fadely Lore Feldman Catherine M. Ferguson Betty I. Fitzgerald Cheryl Fleming Yvonne Flot Catherine Foster Johnella Franklin Victoria Franklin Corey Frazier Gayla Gardner Yolanda Garza Helen George Karen & Larry George Pat German Noel Giesecke Rodrick Gilder Frances Gonsoulin Maureen Gordon Robert M. Gordon Jon Kevin Gossett Stacy Grace Ola Guess Camden Hallmark Patti L Hanson Mary Harberg Janah Hardwick Freddie F. Hardy James Harris Eugene Harris Marie Harris Dwight Harris Joe Hegar Carmen M. Herrera Jewel Hervey Lenora B. Hetherly Lorraine & Castel Hibbert Wayne K. Hillin William A Hines Betty Hoffman Ron Holloway Patricia Houston Alton Hudson Joanne H. Hunter Sustin Irvin Trennice Jackson Anna James Teresa Jayanty Helen Jefferson Olive Jenney Ethel Johnson Debra Johnson Linda Johnson Carl Johnson Erik Johnson Laray Johnson Vernon Johnson Margie Johnson Carl Johnson Fatimar Jones Howard Jones Jennie Karotkin James Keegan Linda Kydd Meller Langford Barbara Larsen Fred Lawson Frederick Lee Lawson Fred Lawson Elmer Ledesma Monica R. Lett Yvonne Lewis Rhonda Lewis Nwosu May Litowsky Edwina Long Raymond Martin Maryellen Mathews Nate Maxwell Mardi Mayerhoff Sheryl McConnell Rose Mary McGowan Cleo McIntosh Lillie M. McIntyre Monique McKinney Gary McNeil Wendy McPeters-Grant Dora Miller Tyrone Mims Charlyne Moaning Wilda Montgomery Ann Moore Robert Morgan Jewell & Pre Moss Roy M. Murray Angela Myres Joseph Niles Dan Nixon Chris Noble Rhonda Lewis Nwosu Ralph O’Connor Okechukwu Ofili Tonyai Palmer Lavina Peterson Josephine Peterson Robbie Phelps Edgar Phillips Sheryl Polk Christopher Powe Robert Prater Cynthia Ramon Michael Ratchford Kenneth Reed Sandra D. Reid Alexander Remenchik Charles Rencher Patricia Richards Alice L. Richardson Antoinette Rivers Linette Roach Kathleen Roark Denise Roberson Linda W. Roberts Thurman Robins Rhonda Rogers Robert Ross Eloisa Royal Michele J. Sabino Sonya Santee Harry Satterwhite Charles L. Savage Myrna Schaffer Karen Shouse Mary & Martin Simon Rhoniese Simpson Clarence Sirmons Audrey Smaltz Marcia Smith Kevin Smith Fermond Smith Joyce Smith Loretta L. Smith Roland B Smith Jr. Barbara Starkes Jan Stout Jeanetta Stripling Fayetta Tasby Leslie Thompson Sarah Thompson Marcus Tolbert Sonya Troullier Pamela Ulmer Elizabeth Walker Amelia Walker Hollis Wall William Wallace David Wallace Monsieur Walzer Freddye G. Watson Selena Watts Tracy Whitehead Ann Whitehead Letitia Whittington Mary Ellen Whitworth Darlene Wiener Katherine Wilcox Edwina Wilks Demoya Williams Wilbert Williams Avis Wimbush Lorraine Winslow Barbara Woolhandler Damon Yerian Francene Young 2011 -2012 Dr. Teddy A. McDavid* President Ingrid Faulk Recording Secretary Jane Martin* Assistant Financial Secretary Alphonso Delaney 1st Vice President Rose Mary McGowan* Assistant Recording Secretary Aba Gayle Wiley* Treasurer Margot Charles* 2nd Vice President Della Harlan Financial Secretary Ruby Harlan Adams Assistant Treasurer Amelia L. Adams Brenda J. Aldridge Earline Alexander Clymie D. Allen Gwendolyn A. Amos O. Elaine Archie Mable Scott Austin J. A. Bayliss Anna Pearl Barrett* Angela Bennett Evelyn R. Brown Betty M. Bruno Dr. Douglas Butler Beverly Cansler Kerri Carmouche Janice E. Cassel Patricia Chinedo Oryntha E. Crumity Josie V. Daniels Betty H. Davis Freddie Kinnard Davis* Sandra Dodd Dr. Dena Downey-Garrett Helen Eagleton* Paulette Eagleton Michelle Edwards Mandura Ellis Marcelino Evans Betty Foreman* Dr. Laurette Blakey Foster* Dr. Bente´ Gage Gwendolyn K. Grant Anne Greaux Florida Grimes Gaylen Gunter Eva Hannah Linda Hebert Dr. Roscette L. Holmes* Katrina Howard Shirley Burks Howard* Cecilia Graves Jackson Mildred A. Jackson Twylah Jenkins Betty Jennings Hattie M. Johnson Ozell Taylor Johnson Paula F. Johnson Tanya Jones Yolanda Jones Melodee D. Jordan Anna Kirksey* Carmen Kirksey Lorine Ladet Kelley Lavallais Audrey Lawson* Cynthia Lee Eleanor R. Lee Gloria J. Legington Bernadette Lewis Pearl Lewis* Fannie Lundy Beverly J. Maddox* Benita Yarbrough Michelle Y. Martin Marsha Mathis Patricia Dante McFarland Forde D. McWilliams Betty Mitchell Lucille Monroe Delesa O’Dell-Thomas Willie Mae Phillips Denise Purdie Berlon Radford Vanita J. Reed* Fran Richardson* Genevieve Rousseve* Sandra Sams Jay Sargent Bobby W. Scott Diane Servance Linda Shankle Charlotte Smith-Brown Christine Criner Smith Dr. Forrest D. Smith Michael Smith Hester Steels Obelia J. Stubblefield Ruth E. Thornton* Henri Ann Turner* Arnetta T. Venters* Mary Vines Dr. Darnell L. Walker Sonya Walker-Waters Joyce M. Warner Tracy L. Warner Rita M. Washington Arnette Watson-Freeman Margaret G. Westbrooks* Ritchie Wilson John A. Woodard Krystene W. Woodard Erica Sullivan Worthy Elizabeth Wright * Saluting Ensemble Theatre Guild Charter Members 13 T he E nsemble T heatre presents TIME: Present PLACE: Magical Fairyland CAST In Alphabetical Order Ladies/Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troi Aryana Bingham Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kendrick Brown Fairy Godmother/Grandmother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rennette Brown Zonita. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamara Harper Written by the African-American Shakespeare Company Music, Lyrics and Musical Direction by Carlton Leake Prince Charming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Kennedy Duke/Young Cinderella’s Father. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Johnson Patdro Harris Young Cinderella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Nelson Sherena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tranice Shelton Starring Ladies/Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alkendria Smith TeaCake Troi Aryana Bingham Kendrick Brown Rennette Brown Tamara Harper Rachel Hemphill Dickson Raiya Goodman Alex Kennedy Vincent James Cinderella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacake Shayla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raiya Goodman Lord/Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent James Directed and Choreographed by Featuring Stepmother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Hemphill Dickson Shaniqua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roenia Thompson Ladies/Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constance Washington Ron Johnson Taylor Nelson Tranice Shelton Alkendria Smith Roenia Thompson Constance Washington Samantha West Ladies/Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha West UNDERSTUDIES Duke/Young Cinderella’s Father/Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Brown Fairy Godmother/Grandmother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shemica Hill Stepmother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Brown PRODUCTION STAFF Playwright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The African American Shakespeare Company Composer/Lyricist/Musical Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlton Leake Scenic Design James V. Thomas Costume Design Lighting Design Macy Perrone Sound Design David Gipson Hair/Makeup Design Adrian Washington LARRY COOPER Stage Manager Broderick “Brod J” Jones 14 Director/Choreographer. . . . . . . Patdro Harris Dramaturg. . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnne Davis-Jones Costume Design. . . . . . . . . . . . Macy Perrone Wardrobe Maintenance . . . . . . . . . Phillip Brent Sound Designer/Operator. . . Adrian Washington Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leevester Clay Scenic Designer. . . . . . . . . . . James V. Thomas Lighting Designer . . . . . . . . . . . David Gipson Hair/Makeup Designer. . . . . . . . Larry Cooper Stage Manager. . . . . . . Broderick “Brod J” Jones Asst. Stage Manager. . . . . . . . . . Tiffani Staten Light Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . Chelsa Johnson Carpenter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raul Rivera Dana Paul Spotlight Operator. . . . . . . . . . Kenneth Brown Dance Captains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kendrick Brown and Tamara Harper 15 MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT I “I’m In Love”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPANY “Someone to Love”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GRANDMOTHER “Like A Princess”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FATHER “Chores, Chores, Chores” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEPMOTHER & STEPSISTERS “Brighter Days”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA “You Are Royalty”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUKE, PAGE & PRINCE “Oh, Cinderella” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPANY “A Dream Calling Me”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA “Magical Memories”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAIRY GODMOTHER “Big G”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAIRY GODMOTHER “Me”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA ACT II “Tonight”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPANY “His Royal Highness”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPANY “The Funky Waltz”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental “Under Scoring: Slow Time” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental “A Perfect Night For Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA & PRINCE “A Stately Dance”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental “An Awkward Dance”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrumental “At Last”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRINCE “My Time”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA “I’m Going On”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA “This Was Meant To Be”. . . . . . . . . . . . CINDERELLA, PRINCE & COMPANY 16 ABOUT THE COMPOSER Carlton Leake One might say the Performing Arts hemmed the natural tapestry of Memphis, Tennessee native Carlton Leake’s total being. Well-versed and well trained in all artistic genres, he began his professional career at the age 14 when he played bass guitar for Erma Clanton’s theatrical production An Evening of Soul. Soon thereafter, he became the musical director and pianist of that same production. Since then, Carlton has assembled a successful 30-year career around the world. While touring, he assumed the role of a actor/singer, musician and/or musical director for many shows including, Dreamgirls, The Wiz, Grease, West Side Story, Cabaret, Sophisticated Ladies, Blues in the Night and Five Guys Named Moe. Carlton’s career highlights include his work as guest composer for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Christmas Concert, where four compositions from his Christmas Cantata, The Savior Has Come, thrilled audiences in 2001. He composed the original score for Blair Underwood’s movie short The Second Coming and music for Underwood’s one-man show IM4, in 1993 and 2004 respectively. In 2006, he was the musical director for the Off-Broadway production The Love Show, starring T.C. Carson. And in 2011, Carlton turned the play Cinderella by the African-American Shakespeare Company into a successful musical with 21 of his new compositions. Also an accomplished playwright, Carlton penned the book to the musical revue When Music Was Music. His own musicals includes Shalavy, Coretta…The Other Side of the Dream, the highly acclaimed Vietnam War soldier story Two Wars, The Twelve Ways of Christmas, and Black Man Live Again, the one-man show starring Ronald McCall. His future plans include his new musical NKOSAZANA: Princess Cinderella scheduled to premiere in 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. Composer’S Notes For many of us, the story of Cinderella captivates our hearts and imaginations in unique ways. As circumstances create changes throughout the course of our lives, likewise, our perceptions tend toward change as well. I pray that in whatever way you receive Cinderella; hopefully, I have been successful in helping to give another voice for true love. It is my utmost honor to salute Eileen Morris, Artistic Director of The Ensemble 17 Theatre, along with her incredible staff for their tireless efforts and unyielding commitment to excellence. We have been blessed yet again with a magnificent cast and production staff. I am both humbled and very much obliged for their individual as well as collective willingness to give their very best night after night. Texas-sized kudos go to Director and Choreographer, Patdro Harris, who continues to bring new creative heights year after year. Cinderella returns this holiday season by popular demand from the people of Houston. For that I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your acceptance. 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. Mr. Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alabama State University. In his current home of Atlanta, Georgia he has served on many arts committees including the Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Advisory Dance Panel for the Bureau of Cultural Affairs. He holds to his credit the 1996 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography and has been honored with a nomination for the same award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received a 2002 Drammy Award for Best Choreography and the 2007 Dance Ministry Magazine’s Trailblazer Award for Dance Choreographer of the Year. In 2009 he received the Suzi Award for Outstanding Choreography and Best Ensemble Musical. He has received a 2009, 2010, & 2011 Giorgee Award for Best Director and Best Show. Director’s Notes ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Patdro Harris As an accomplished Writer, Producer and Director, Cliff 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.” He has directed at distinguished theaters such as The Alliance Theater, Sacramento Theatre Company, Round House Theater, Liberty Theater Cultural Center, San Diego Repertory Theater Company, Penumbra Theater, Tuskegee Repertory Theater, The Ensemble Theatre, True Colors Theater Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Theatrical Outfit, Connecticut Repertory Theater, The Tribeca Performing Arts Center, and the Ira Aldridge Theatre at Howard University. He also served as choreographer, artistic consultant, and movement director with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Kennedy Center, Studio Theatre D.C., City Theatre of Pittsburgh, Minneapolis Mixed Blood Theatre, Jomandi Productions, The National Black Theatre Festival, Guthrie Theater, The National Black Arts Festival, Portland Center Stage, and Broadway’s Royal Theatre. 18 Cinderella... a world of hope, a world of struggle, and a world of love. Even if your name, your bank account, or your face puts you on the other side of the tracks, always believe in who you are. One definition of the name Cinderella is a small piece of paper like a postage stamp, with no value. But Cinderella does not allow her name to dictate her destiny. She manages to weather the storm and keep some part of the rainbow in her heart. The African American Shakespeare Company has given us wonderful characters and this super cast will bring them to life. Composer and writer, Carlton Leake, has done a phenomenal job with the musical score. In collaboration with set design, costumes, lights, and sound, you are in for a Broadway treat right here in Houston. Thanks to Ms. Eileen J. Morris, The Ensemble Theatre staff and crew. It is certainly my pleasure to welcome you to a magical evening of Love. ENJOY! Peace and Happy Holidays, Patdro JACK YATES HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI CLASS OF 1971 IN MEMORY OF BROMLEY OLIVER 19 ABOUT THE CAST In alphabetical order Troi Aryana Bingham (Ensemble/Ladies) is a Senior at Texas Southern University seeking her BA in Business Management. Since she was a small child she’s always had a strong passion for dancing, acting, singing and public speaking. Her dance experience began through the church, in the God’s Anointed and Appointed Praise Dance Ministry. In addition to her 10 years of service to God through dance, her love for dance led her to train at the Metropolitan Dance Theater, Dance United Christian school of Dance, and Center Stage Dance Academy. Troi also has a passion for writing. She writes plays, poetry, and short stories in her spare time in hopes to bring glory to God and witness to His people. She trained in the Young Performer’s Program at The Ensemble Theatre for two years where she played Mama in an excerpt of A Raisin in the Sun and starred as Afrika in an original play entitled I Thought You Knew. She was last seen in The Ensemble holiday hit, Cinderella. Kendrick “Kay” Brown (Page) born in Shreveport, Louisiana, but raised in Houston, Texas, and has had the privilege of performing in many theatrical productions, such as: Gee’s Bend, Cinderella, Stick Fly, Christmas with Great Aunt, Livin’ Fat, The Toilet (NYC), Blue, One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show (Giorgee Award), A Lesson Before Dying, Bury the Dead, Before it Hits Home, Miss Evers’ Boys, and many others. Kay is also the artistic director and co-founder of the Black Box Theatre Group, a theatre company geared towards introducing a higher grade of theatre production through service learning and implementation, becoming a center of education, culture, and contribution. For more information about BBTG, visit www.theblackboxtheatre.org. Rennette Brown (Fairy Godmother/Grandmother) is a native Houstonian. She is elated to return as the Fairy Godmother in this production. Before 2010, she last performed in the productions of Pure Gospel Christmas I & II in 2005 in which she received a Giorgee Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy/Musical. Other Ensemble productions are Black Nativity, They Sing Christmas Up in Harlem, and Harlem After Hours. Rennette enjoyed performing as Effie in Dreamgirls at the Great Caruso Dinner Theatre, as well as Dream of Doors, (Express Theatre), Shout Hallelujah (Encore Theatre,) Just a Little Mark, Saving Grace, Snapshots of Broken Dolls (Houston Suitcase Theatre) and The Waiting Room at The University of Houston. She is thrilled at the opportunity to work with Carlton Leake and Patdro Harris again, whom she credits for finding her ability to dance! Rennette is a proud graduate of Jesse H. Jones High School and Texas Southern University. She lives by Proverbs 3:5-6 as she works daily at Jack Yates High School teaching English III and is the debate coach. Currently, she serves as the choir director at the Riverside United Methodist Church. 20 Rachel Hemphill Dickson (Stepmother) is excited to be back with The Ensemble Theatre family. You may have seen her on The Ensemble Theatre stage here in the Giorgee award winning productions of Cinderella (Best Supporting Actress), American Menu (Best Ensemble). Her Ensemble production repertoire includes The Waiting Room, Seven Guitars, The Man Who Saved New Orleans, Joe Turners Come and Gone, Waitin’ to End Hell, Ashes to Africa, The Story, From the Mississippi Delta, Harlem After Hours, Checkmates, The Drums of Sweetwater, Tap Dance Kid, The Trial of One Short Sighted Black Woman versus Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae. Some of her other stage credits include: The Toys Take Over Christmas, Harriet Tubman’s Freedom Train, Medea, An American Daughter, Two Gentleman of Verona, Tartuffe, The Courage of Many Kate Brown, Sin, Debutante Ball, Roll of Thunder-Hear My Cry, The Art of Dining, Salome, Flyin’ West, Light in the Village, Twelfth Night, and Coriolanus. Rachel currently teaches theatre as an adjunct at the University of Houston-Downtown and is the Artistic Director of Driven Theatre Company focused on issue based works. Teacake (Cinderella) has been mesmerizing audiences for many years as a singer, dancer, model, and actress both locally and internationally. She is happy to be back home after four extensive tours with Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. She was last seen in Gee’s Bend as Nella (Girogee Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress, and the hit Holiday musical, Cinderella as Cinderella (Giorgee Award Nominee for Best Actress). Her theatre credits include, Aint’ Misbehavin’ (Charlaine), One Mo’ Time (Thelma), Dreamgirls (Deena), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), 1950’s Doo Wop, Dancin’ in the Streets: Motown and More Revue, Plaza Suite (Muriel; Nominated Best Actress of the Year at the O’Kane Theatre), A Pure Gospel Christmas, Christmas Comin’ Uptown, Sparkle: The Musical (Sister), and One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show (Beverly; Giorgee Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actress). Teacake is the founder and C.E.O. of Artistik Mindz Group (teaching fine arts to children ages 4 to adults). She has released three studio albums which are available on itunes, and other music distributors. For a schedule of events, performances, and other news, visit www.teacakeworld.com and don’t forget the name TEACAKE, because the best is yet to come! Raiya Goodman (Shayla) is an energetic “triple threat” who enjoys singing, acting and dance. She has performed in The Ensemble productions of Cinderella, The Wiz and The Man Who Saved New Orleans (Hattie). Raiya has also been seen in the TUTS productions Little Shop of Horrors and My Son Pinocchio, Jr. Raiya is a part of The Ensemble’s Young Performers Program and has appeared in the productions of Kid Zero (Zero) and Sala Cinderella (Star Chief). 21 Tamara Harper (Zonita) is a native Houstonian who has traveled the world both as a military brat and as a former flight attendant. She began her formal dance training at the University of Houston. She was seen last in Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ben Vereen and The Ensemble season holiday hit, Cinderella and 2009 summer hitThe Wiz. In December 2003, she began her professional dancing career with Kuumba House African Dance Theatre, and has since performed with Second Generation Dance Co., Exclamation Dance Co., WonLande West African Dance & Drum Co., Stages Repertory Theatre, The Ensemble Theatre, and choreographed for churches and many other independently owned performing arts companies. She taught and choreographed for The Ensemble’s YP Program in the summer of 2005, 2006, and 2009. Tamara has now made her home at Rayford Intermediate with Aldine ISD. currently working toward a career in the recording and musical theatre industries. Although Alex’s background is in vocal training, he looks forward to many more great years in every aspect of the performing arts as a platform to be a voice of change in the community and the world. Vincent E. James (Lord/Ensemble) is a native of Houston Tx. His Ensemble Theatre appearances include Joseph in The Black Nativity, The Twelve Ways Of Christmas, The Wiz and Cinderella. He studied for five years with Sallie Bowie Daniels and continued with the Ben Stevenson/Houston Ballet Academy after graduating from HSPVA. He studied on scholarship at the University of the Arts then went on to dance with the Joan Karff New Dance Group and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Currently, he is a guest artist and instructor with Ballet Forte/Sugar Land and he’s also a principle dancer with The Lula Elzy New Orleans Dance Theatre. He also is a guest artist with the Fountain of Modern Music. Tranice Shelton (Sherena) has been dancing and singing since she was 5 years old. She is currently a senior at J. Frank Dobie High School. She has been in many school productions and participates as a J. Frank Dobie High School Cheerleader and a Beverly Hills Intermediate Cheerleader. She danced with Hill Street Blues Dance Co. for two years, and FLY Dance Co. for three years. She is a part of the varsity choir at Dobie High School and has participated in a production in the San Jacinto College Drama Dept. Tranice was the first place winner of “New Faith’s Got Talent” and was also a part of The Ensemble Theatre’s Young Performers Program where she fell in love with the art of acting. She would like to give a special thanks to her Mom, Dad, Grandma, Nana, Erica, Cynthia, and Joshua. Ron Johnson (Duke/Young Cinderella’s Father) also known as “Ron John,” is a native Houstonian and has been singing for most of his life. He has discovered a hidden gift and new found passion for acting. He has appeared in the highly acclaimed stage plays, Cinderella, Love Never Fails, I Can’t Fight the Feeling, Will You Take this Man, The Value of a Man, Trading Places, Chronicle of 4 Mothers & 4 Father’s, Only God Can Judge Me, When Sist’us Cry and most recent, He Is, the gospel adaption of The Wiz by Faythjo Productions! He is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, with a dual Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing/Management and Journalism/Public Relations. He’s also an active member of the Men of God Christian Fraternity Inc, where he serves on the National Executive Board, as the South Regional Director for Undergraduate Chapters. Alex Kennedy (Prince Charming) a Houston native, is currently involved in a plethora of professional music departments where his passion for the arts began at an early age. Alex made his professional theatre debut with Houston’s Ensemble Theatre in Christmas with Great Aunt by Thomas Meloncon. Other musical productions he has performed in include: The Boy Who Cried Wolf: The Opera (Houston Grand Opera), Little Shop of Horrors, and A Kidslife Musical. He is 22 Taylor Nelson (Young Cinderella) makes her debut on this stage. A recent graduate of Mark Twain Elementary, Taylor now attends Pershing Middle School. Most recently she participated in The Ensemble Theatre Summer Young Performers’ Program production Sundiata. Singing, dancing, and acting are the highlights of her day. Taylor would like to thank the theatre family for welcoming her and the unwavering support from her family. Alkendria Smith (Ladies/Ensemble) is a spirited singer and talented songwriter from the hospitality state of Mississippi. This up and coming artist recently released her sophomore inspirational CD, “Liberation.” Alkendria developed an early fascination for stage plays at the age of eight after attending her first of many stage plays such as Dreamgirls starring Jennifer Holiday. However, years down the line, it was after attending the hit gospel play, Only the Strong starring Fred Hammond that she would witness her love for gospel music at work on the stage for the first time. This sparked an interest and later a desire for the stage. Whether singing or acting on the stage, Alkendria strongly desires to reach and inspire today’s youth, young adult and mature audiences using the arts as the platform to positively impact lives. Roenia Thompson (Shaniqua) is elated to be in another mainstage appearance at The Ensemble Theatre. Her production repertoire includes Blues in the Night, Cinderella, The Wiz, Caroline or Change, A Lesson Before Dying, Bee-Luther- Hatchee, Dreamgirls, Godspell, The Diviners, To Be Young Gifted and Black, The Cotton Club, Darker Face of the Earth, Mahalia: The Musical and Constant Star. Roenia 23 holds a B.A. degree in Theatre from Prairie View A&M University and she is currently Theatre Educator/Director in Aldine ISD. Her national tour credits include If This Hat Could Talk and Signed, Sealed and Delivered. Roenia is thankful to share her God given gifts and talents with the world using the arts. Constance T. Washington (Ladies Ensemble) returns to The Ensemble Theatre having previously appeared in Cinderlla, The Wiz (Glinda) and Sparkle (Sparkle Williams). Other credits include Main Street Theatre: Caroline, or Change (Dotty Moffett). The Majestic Theatre: There is One in Every Family (Stormy). Miller Outdoor Theatre: Dancing in the Street (Ensemble), Kian Long: Texas Pioneer (Kian). Express Children’s Theater: Alice in Wonderland (Alice), Three Billy Goats Gruff (Tina), Freedom Train (Sally), Children’s Theatre Festival: The Sleeping Beauty (Queen Alicia), The Emperor’s New Clothes (Ensemble). O’Kane Theatre: Romeo & Juliet (Juliet), Our Town (Mrs. Webb), A Raisin in the Sun (Ruth Younger), Purlie Victorious (Luttibelle), A Man for All Seasons (Lady Alice More), The Woolgatherer (Rose), For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf (Lady in Blue), and The Talented Tenth (Pam). Samantha West (Lady/Ensemble) is proud to return to The Ensemble Theatre. She was last seen in Cinderella and Ain’t Misbehavin at the University of Houston Downtown as Armelia. Her favorite performances include Antigone, The Stephen Schwartz Project, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Samantha is thankful to God for this opportunity to pursue her passion! ABOUT THE UNDERSTUDIES Cynthia Brown (Stepmother) is a local actress having trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She has appeared in numerous stage plays, such as Lone Star College CyFair’s production of Crowns, The Ensemble’s Cinderella, Christmas With Great Aunt, Constant Star and in several indie films including Shook, Sorry Ain’t Enough and Eve of Understanding, which was filmed in the Houston area. She is represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency. Cynthia thanks God for her gifts, and her husband, Luis, and son, Luke, for their love and support. 24 Kenneth Brown Jr. (Duke/Young Cinderella’s Father, Page) is not a stranger to The Ensemble. He has worked behind the scenes for several seasons. He is excited to come from the back of the theatre to the front in his first main stage production. Kenneth received his BA in Theatre from Texas Southern University after being under the direction of C. Lee Turner at PVAMU. He is currently working on his Masters of Education in Counseling at PVAMU. He also plans on receiving his Doctorate degree in the near future. Kenneth has been a part of several productions; not only acting, but singing, dancing, and designing costumes. He is currently the Theatre Arts and Auxiliary Director at Jefferson Davis Senior High School in Houston Independent School District. He hopes that you enjoy the show. Tell a friend! Shemica Hill (Fairy Godmother/Grandmother) is a resident of Fresno,Texas. She received her musical theatre and classical training at McNeese State University. She is making her sophomore appearance on The Ensemble Main Stage. She is currently a student at the Elena-Nikulshina- Fray vocal studio and the proud of owner of “Just Say She”, makeup and music “Beauty for your Eyes and Ears”. Her theatrical resume includes They Don’t Wanna Hear Hattie Sing (Hattie), Freedom Train (Lettie), A Seat for Rosa (Aunt Georgia), Christmas with Great Aunt (Farmer 3). Shemica is grateful for the opportunity to appear at The Ensemble once again and thankful to God for her talents and gifts. To whom much is given much is required. House Rules Children Children six years old and older are permitted at performances when accompanied by an adult. No Photographs/Recordings Taking photographs or operating any recording device in the theatre is strictly forbidden. No Smoking Smoking is permitted only outside of the building. No Late Seating Due to the intimate size of our theatres, no late seating will be permitted. No Food OR Beverages Eating and drinking are not permitted in the theatre. Wheelchair Patrons Please notify the box office when making your reservation, and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain time. Special Service for Hearing-Impaired Patrons The Ensemble Theatre offers assistive listening devices for Mainstage shows, when requested upon making reservation. A limited reserve is based on availability. 25 ABOUT THE PRODUCTION STAFF Broderick “Brod. J” Jones (Stage Manager) is a veteran of every aspect of theatre and film. His body of work has covered many theatrical job titles including actor, director, light designer, set designer, as well as an accomplished stage manager. Brod. J has managed many touring productions including: Laura Mae, Lord Have Mercy; The Streets Can’t Have My Boys; and Don’t Drive Mama Away, all produced by The Master Theatre Company. He has produced and stage managed several shows at the Hobby Center for the Arts and The Wortham Theatre, including the hit gospel play When Mama Prays produced by J.B. Productions. He was also a resident actor and stage manager for productions at The Encore Theatre. Some of those productions included Shout Hallelujah, Medea, Women In Prison, Agnes of God, Shazell and Praise The Lord Raise The Roof. He has managed numerous special events at the Houston Children’s Museum, Harvest Time Church, Saint Agnes Church and Fall Brook Church. The Ensemble’s Young Performers Program, Heart of the Theatre, Links: Healthy Choices Performance, Ensemble Acting Class Showcase and Georgee Award Gala are all apart of his lucrative stage management resume’. In addition to acting, directing, teaching, and designing lights his Stage Management include: A Pure Gospel Christmas, Twelve Ways of Christmas, Christmas is Coming Uptown, Gem Of The Ocean, Waiting To End Hell, Waiting To Be Invited, Constant Star, Ain’t Misbehavin’, One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show, Color Me Dark and The Wiz just to name a few. Larry Cooper (Hair/Make-Up Design) is an accomplished hair and make-up artist. He has been apart of the beauty business for 15 years. Originally from Houston Texas Larry moved to Wichita Kansas as a teenager where he received his license as a cosmetologist. Having trained with the best in the industry (Toni & Guy, Visible Changes, and other platform artists to name a few) he has walked away from various competitions victorious. In 2009 he took first and second place trophies home from the Outre and Harlem 125 hair shows; where his style, creativity, and technique set the stage on fire. Larry has done hair and makeup for stage and screen recently working on a Music Video for up and coming artist A.T with his friend and partner Roenia Thompson and also the Gospel Stage Play Behind Closed Doors featuring Stellar award winner and Grammy Nominee Maurette Brown Clark. He is currently working on his degree in education so that he may be able to go into the high schools and teach our young people the art and science of Cosmetology. 26 David Gipson (Lighting Design) is a freelance lighting designer and has been designing professionally for over 25 years. He is a company member with Teatro Vista Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois and is a Resident Artist at Unity Theatre in Brenham, Texas. Credits include: Off Broadway - Runt of the Litter at MCC Theater and 37 Arts in New York City. It was originally produced at Stages Repertory in Houston, Texas. Houston credits include Cinderella, The Twelve Ways of Christmas, Livin’ Fat, Orange Flower Water, The Spitfire Grill, and F...... A In Chicago, he designed over one hundred productions at The Goodman Studio, Victory Gardens Theatre, Pegasus Players, Organic Theatre, and Steppenwolf’s Arts Exchange among many others. Jo Anne Davis-Jones’ (Dramaturg) life’s journey is built on the following scripture: “For we walk by faith and not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7. That faith walk has opened doors to many opportunities to strengthen her craft in a variety of venues. JoAnne’s acting work includes Free to Love, Christmas With Great Aunt, Constant Star, A Seat for Rosa, Those Who Risked Their Freedom, The Mechanics of the Crucifixion, Sty of the Blind Pig, Ashes to Africa, Parade, A Raisin in the Sun, Independence, Man of La Mancha, Threepenny Opera, God’s Own Cartoon Anvil, Our Town and Blythe Spirit. She enjoys playwriting, directing, singing, dancing/ mime and dramaturgy. Jo Anne earned her B.A. in Radio/Television/Film from the University of Houston and her M.A. in Journalism from Texas Southern University. She also has postgraduate work towards an M.F.A. in acting and directing at UH. Currently Jo Anne is the founding director of W.I.N.G.S. (Walking In the Newness of God’s Spirit) Creative Arts Ministry at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, and she is the executive director of Point Communications. Macy Perrone (Costume Design) is currently engaged as a Freelance Costume Designer in the Houston area. She is delighted to be working with The Ensemble Theatre for the first time. Recent designs include The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Stages Theatre); Courtside (Houston Grand Opear); The Fantasticks (Okoboji Summer Theatre); Greater Tuna (Unity Theatre); Hairspray, Cats (HITS Theatre); The Threepenny Opera (Rice University); Junie B. Jones: and a Little Monkey Business, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Stuart Little, Afternoon of the Elves, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Bud Not Buddy (Main Street Theater for Youth); The Foreigner (Texas Repertory Theatre); I Am Barbie, Or, Ps and Qs: The ABCs of Manners, The Light in the Piazza, and L.A. is Burning (Main Street Theater); The Importance of Being Earnest (LoneStar College - Cy-Fair); 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, They Dance Real Slow in Jackson, Little Shop of Horrors, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Noises Off, The Shape of Things (LoneStar College - Montgomery); Two by Two, Dames at Sea (Utah Musical Theatre); The Hollow, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and 27 The Comedy of Errors (Utah State University). Macy received her undergraduate degree in Apparel and Textiles and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design from Utah State University. James V. Thomas (Set Design) is a product of Prairie View A & M University where he studied theatre technology. Since a young man he has been fascinated, passionate and inspired with the elements that go into scenic design. A native of Liberty, Missouri, his influence comes from artists like Dorothy Lee- his Jr. High School drama teacher who encouraged him to participate in every school production; Howard Jones who worked with community theatre and raised the design style and panache; and folk artist Alleen Purlie, who used things in her yard such as tools, wood and nature to make art, because art was for everybody. These common individuals assisted him in becoming something different and exciting. When asked of James, ‘why do you design sets?’ he said, I want people to come away with a sense of place and an element of surprise. Every place has its own emotional vibe that stimulates our emotional senses and perspective.” He has a 30 year history with The Ensemble Theatre as a scenic designer and has been the resident designer and technical consultant for over ten years. At The Ensemble, he has done scenic design for three world premiers and numerous regional premiers. He has won the Giorgee Awards for Best Set Design for Cinderella, The Waiting Room, The Wiz, Gem of the Ocean, and Blues for an Alabama Sky to name a few. His designs have been seen locally at Main Street Theatre, Houston Community College Heinen Theatre, Express Theatre, Theatre under the Stars and Houston Grand Opera as well as at the National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He has been a presenter with the National Institute of Theatre Technicians. He is currently technical director of the Fine Arts Department at Houston Community College, Central Campus. James’ art enriches life, finds the beauty within, and provides a personal connection for all. Adrian “A-Dub” Washington (Sound Design) is a Sound Designer, Recording Studio Owner / Live Engineer, Music Producer / Film Composer, and Musical Director, in his fifth season with The Ensemble he has combined all of his talents to become a five time Giorgee Award Winner. Some of his sound design works includes The Waiting Room (which was featured at this year’s National Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, NC), Seven Guitars, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Gem of the Ocean, Sty of the Blind Pig, Five Guys Named Moe, Constant Star, and the highly acclaimed musicals such as The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Cinderella just to name a few. Adrian believes that today’s youth are our future so providing a safe and rich cultural environment is important. That’s why he puts just as much effort in his designs for The Ensemble’s Young Performers’ Program. His design for I Barbara Jordan was also featured by The Alley Theatre’s touring department. His film score credits include Houston rapper Mike Jone’s movie American Dream, and just released A Gangland Love Story starring Regan Gomez and Gary Sturgis just to name a few. 28 29 Youth/Adult Acting Classes January 23, 2012- March 12, 2012 Adults (18+) Mondays, 6:30-9:30PM Cost: $400 Instructor: Rachel Hemphill Dickson Youth (13-17) Mondays, 6:30-8:00PM Cost: $400 Instructor: Rachel Hemphill Dickson In these sessions you will work on: Scene Work • Monologue Work Cold Reading • Advanced Youth Classes 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. For more information, call or email: Bebe Wilson, Tour Education Coordinator • 713-807-4317; bwilson@ensemblehouston.com CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE on the occasion of their 35TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON from THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE ART CONTRIBUTORS (As of October 21, 2011) The Ensemble Theatre Young Performers Program Photo by David Bray The Ensemble Theatre Young Performers Program is an intensive spring and summer training program for youth ages 6-17 offering instruction in a structured environment in the disciplines of stage acting, dance, vocal and instrumental music, technical theatre and production techniques. Winter Session Summer Session I December 19-22 & 27-30, 2011 June 4-30, 2012 Spring Session Summer Session II March 12-16, 2012 July 2-28, 2012 (6-17 Years Old) (6-17 Years Old) (6-17 Years Old) (6-17 Years Old) $5,000 AND ABOVE Renee Logans $1,000 TO $4,999 Dr. Linda Brown Melva Christian Sharon Murphy Cissilon Hurd Nichols Texas Capital Bank Darryl Willis $999 AND BELOW Latanya Easter Dr. Peggy Engram Jon & Connie Gregory John & Janice Hall Ollie Jewel Hilliard Carvel F. Jasmin Clara Meek Sandra Phillips Vergil Ratliff Jeff & Dee Rose Eliousa Royal Monica Thurman Sherry Williams Clyde Young Dr. Kevin & Monique McKinney Sustin & Mimi Irvin Tanya Stephens Ethel Johnson Monsieur R. Walzer & Oletha Jackson Rhonda L. Lewis-Nwosu For more information, please contact our Artistic Associate, Teresa White, at 713-807-4309 or twhite@ensemblehouston.com 30 31 2011-2012 Season Ticket Members Thank You for Joining Us to Celebrate – A Proud Past. A Bold Future. 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(parents only please) October 6, 2011 (parents and students welcome) Primary & Lower School Open House October 27, 2011 Middle School Open House November 10, 2011 (parents and students welcome) All open houses begin at 6:30 and end by 8:30 p.m. River Oaks Baptist School 2300 Willowick Houston, TX 77027.3996 713.623.6938 www.robs.org 39 COMING SOON AT THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE... Wishing you a Lifetime of “Just Love” The Ballad of Emmett Till Kethlyn Archambeau Scott and John Lee Gaston White By Ifa Bayeza Directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke Presented in collaboration with the HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE PG / DRAMA Winner of the 2009 Edgar Award, presented by Mystery Writers of America, The Ballad of Emmett Till is told through contemporary prose with the infusion of jazz. A month after his fourteenth birthday, this confident youth from Chicago, a boy on the threshold of manhood, embarks on a summer trip to Mississippi. His pursuit of happiness and liberty are pierced with the poignancy of life. The 1955 lynching of Emmett Till fell on the cusp of a saga that changed the course of the nation. February 2 – February 26, 2012 Previews: January 28, 29 & February 1 • Opening Night: February 2, 2012 H O U S T O N M U S E U M o f A F R I C A N A M E R I C A N C U LT U R E An Evening of Just Love Officially engaged May 27, 2011 in the very spot where they first met four years ago at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia as both prepared to travel as school delegates to assist in the 10,000 Girls Initiative in Dukar, Senegal. John and Kethlyn will be married June 9, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. 40 41 2011-2012 Season LOTTO The Ballad of Emmett Till WED THUR November 17- December 30, 2011 FRI SUN SAT 6 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 PM MATINEE 2 3 PM MATINEE 9 3 PM 3 4 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 5 6 7 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 1 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 8 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3 PM November / December 8 PM PREVIEW OPENING PREVIEW OCTOBER September / October PREVIEW 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MON 7 TUES 8 WED THUR FRI 9 10 11 12 8 PM PREVIEW OPENING PREVIEW February 2 – February 26, 2012 SAT MATINEE 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 3 PM 7:30 PM MATINEE 27 28 29 30 3 PM MATINEE 4 3 PM 5 6 SUN PREVIEW 8 PM 7 1 2 7:30 PM 8 PM 8 9 7:30 PM 8 PM 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 3 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 10 2 & 8 PM MATINEE MATINEE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:30 PM 3 PM MATINEE 8 PM MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT PREVIEW 2 & 8 PM 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8 PM PREVIEW 29 30 31 3 PM MATINEE 5 3 PM 6 FEBRUARY TUES PREVIEW OPENING 1 7:30 PM 7 8 2 7:30 PM 9 7:30 PM 3 8 PM MATINEE 4 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 10 11 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 PM MATINEE 26 27 28 29 3 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM 2 & 8 PM 1 2 3 MARCH MON DECEMBER SUN January / February Experience the Dream September 29 – October 23, 2011 MATINEE 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 2 & 8 PM 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 KING HEDLEY II WED THUR FRI SUN SAT PREVIEW 8 PM PREVIEW OPENING MATINEE 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 PM MATINEE APRIL March / April PREVIEW 1 3 PM MATINEE 8 3 PM MATINEE 4 7:30 PM 8 PM 5 6 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 2 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:30 PM 8 PM 7 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 7:30 PM 8 PM 2 & 8 PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 PM 29 30 April / May / June 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 MON PREVIEW 6 3 PM 7 TUES 1 8 WED 2 June 28 – July 29, 2012 THUR FRI 3 4 PREVIEW OPENING 9 7:30 PM SAT 8 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 27 28 29 30 31 3 PM MATINEE 3 3 PM 7:30 PM 4 5 6 7 1 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 2 8 PM 2 & 8 PM 8 9 WED THUR FRI SAT 8 PM PREVIEW PREVIEW OPENING MATINEE 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 7:30 PM TUES 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MATINEE 7:30 PM MON PREVIEW 5 8 PM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 3 PM SUN PREVIEW 10 11 12 MATINEE 3 PM Sanctified 3 PM MATINEE 1 3 PM MATINEE 8 3 PM 7:30 PM 4 7:30 PM 5 8 PM 2 & 8 PM 3 9 10 11 12 13 14 7:30 PM 6 MATINEE 2 8 PM 7 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM MATINEE 2 & 8 PM MATINEE 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 PM MATINEE 29 30 31 3 PM AUGUST TUES JUNE MON May 10 – June 3, 2012 MAY March 22 – April 15, 2012 SUN 8 PM JULY CUTTIN’ UP 7:30 PM June / July 7:30 PM 1 7:30 PM 8 PM 2 & 8 PM 2 3 4 Facility Rentals The Ensemble Theatre offers four spaces for your meeting and event needs. Garnet Coleman Green Room (Up to 30 guests) Audrey Lawson Arena (Up to 125 guests) Lee P. Brown Foyer (Up to 175 guests) Performance Centre (Up to 400 guests) For more information or to reserve a room, contact Willda Jackson, Facilities Coordinator 713-807-4307 • wjackson@ensemblehouston.com 42 43 44
