Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
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We’re your supporting cast, providing free study guides and other resources to integrate live theater easily into your curriculum!

Setting the stage for arts education success.
As a theatre, we know what community and connections can do to help people and organizations when they need it. Below you can find various resources for local support in arts education, grants for theatre arts education programs, books, anti-racism resources, and more.
We see our position as educator support for classroom teachers. The partnership between our teaching artists and school administration is a balance between what each school needs, and what we are able to provide. If you find that there are further resources you would like to see from us, please reach out to our Director of Education at (513) 421-3555 x3207.

Local support

Local organizations
Hamilton Development Disability Services
Marjorie Book Continuing Education
Know or have a student with disabilities planning to attend college? Check out an extensive guide about applications, scholarships, accommodation services, and more!
College Planning Guide for Students With Learning Disabilities
Grants & funding

Schools receive funding for arts education programs from school districts, PTA/PTOs, grants, foundations, and/or parent donations. Speak with your principal to identify how your school’s theatre arts program is supported.
Arts and education grants
Ohio Arts Council | Artist Express
Transportation grants
Anti-racism resources

(left to right) Angelica Santiago as Jasmine, Jay Wade as Omari
Books for kids
Explaining Anti-racism and Protest to Kids
Anti-racist Books for Kids & Teens Recommended by BIPOC Teachers & Librarians
Books to Help Kids Understand Race, Anti-racism, and Protest
Anti-racism in professional development
10 Anti-Racism Professional Development Books for Teachers
9 Anti-Racist Books to Enhance Your Teaching Practice
12 Books for Anti-Racist K-12 Education
Digital resources
Anti-Racism Resources | Good Good Good
Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism
Support our local Black community

Teaching artists
Get to know the many wonderful and talented teaching artists who are leading our education programs and outreach initiatives throughout the region.

Prelude Program
Our flagship arts residency program fulfills Common Core Standards using the dynamic, collaborative, and fun process of theatre.

Student Matinees
Our student matinees provide engaging learning experiences for young audiences, support curricular goals, and spark personal connections.

By Heart
By Heart is a workshop series comprised of sensory games developed specifically for students with disabilities, including Autism.
Photo credits | Masthead, Dale Hodges, Graham Rogers, & Esther Cunningham Scherer in Sex and Education (Mikki Schaffner); Setting the stage, cast of Cinderella: After Ever After (Mikki Schaffner); Anti-racism resources, Angelica Santiago & Jay Wade in Pipeline (Ryan Kurtz).