The Ensemble Theatre Gets Into the Spirit with SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

The Ensemble Theatre gets into the holiday spirit with Soulful Sounds of Christmas, book, music and lyrics by Chika Kaba Ma'atunde, based on a concept and title by Greg Williams, Jr, and directed and choreographed by Patdro Harris; Opening Night and Media Reception Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

"This is a story that will reach out and embrace you with warmth and jubilance," says Ma'atunde. "It brings with it a clear message the value community plays in all our lives and loving our neighbor."

A Christmas miracle adventure connects a community and gets everyone into the holiday spirit. Infused with original new songs, this play tells the story of Ella Washington, owner of a family soul food restaurant in Florida whose motto is "when you give to others, it comes back to you." Soulful Sounds of Christmas is a heart-warming story that shines light on family, the art of giving and love as the TRUE meaning of Christmas.

Featured cast members include: Regina Hearne, Troi Aryana Coleman, Andre Neal, Bridgjette Taylor-Jackson, Anthony Boggess-Glover, Jayla McDonald, Kyle Anthony Mosley, Kai Tregre, Tabitha Clay, Elijah E. Goston, An'gelle Sylvester, Daria Savannah, Brandi Milton Gilmore, Tarnisha Hartsfield, Eboni Williams, Shon Sims, Silvanus Latoison, Daniel West, Salima Muhammad.

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IF YOU GO:

SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Previews: Saturday, November 11, 2017: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 12, 2017: 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 15, 2017: 7:30 p.m.

Regular Run: November 16 - December 30, 2017
Thursdays: 7:30 p.m.; Fridays: 8:00 p.m. Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

At The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main St, Houston, TX 77002

Tickets ($30 - $61) at 713-520-0055 or www.EnsembleHouston.com

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The Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and to enlighten, entertain, and enrich a diverse community. Forty-one years later, the theatre has evolved from a touring company operating from the trunk of Mr. Hawkins' car to being one of Houston's finest historical cultural institutions.

The Ensemble is one of a few professional theatres in the region dedicated to the production of works portraying the African American experience. The oldest and largest professional African American theatre in the Southwest, it holds the distinction of being one of the nation's largest African American theatres owning and operating its facility and producing in-house. Late 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 has fulfilled and surpassed the vision of its founder and continues to expand and create innovative programs to bring African American theatre to myriad audiences.

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