Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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A free conversation series with local scholars and community members that explores our productions’ themes and contexts.

Theatre as community.
Join us before select performances for ETC Essentials, a free conversation series facilitated by our staff and featuring experts on topics covered within the play. Discussions begin an hour before curtain and run 30 to 45 minutes. These events are free to attend but registration is encouraged.

Upcoming events

The Garbologists
Sunday, Sept. 29 at 1:00 pm
Go behind the scenes with the production’s sound designer and our associate technical director to learn about building the world of The Garbologists!
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I Need That
Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1:00 pm
Where do I fit in with family and friends? In this ETC Essentials Special Event with ArtsWave Pride, guests from TrueTheatre, PFLAG Cincinnati, and our local theatre community will discuss the intersection of gender identity with personal and familial relationships.

The Sound Inside
Sunday, Apr. 6 at 1:00 pm
Where do I fit in higher education and work? In this ETC Essentials Special Edition with ArtsWave Pride, dive deeper with gender-fluid artists and both professional and academic casting director to talk about dialogue uses in theatrical spaces and how gender-fluidity informs casting choices.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Sunday, Jun. 15 at 1:00 pm
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Volunteer
We rely on hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers each season to make our shows and engagement programs possible.
Photo credits | Ticket Discounts, Nick Cearley in Buyer and Cellar (Ryan Kurtz); Volunteer, Pamela Myers, Justin McCombs, Carter Bratton, & Dale Hodges in Ripcord (Ryan Kurtz); Gift Vouchers, Sara Mackie, Denise Devlin, Brooke Steele, & Mia Gentile in Winter Wonderettes.