In Our Own Words
Our Stories, Our Voices
Ensemble Theatre and SumMedia
Cleveland Heights, OH
Professional Theatre
By: Joyceln Bioh and Jonathan Jackson
June 30 - July 2, 2023
Show Description:
This series focuses on short plays that take on big themes, sharing the black experience with Cleveland audiences. This year will be our THIRD EPISODE of this amazing series, and will be our FIRST IN PERSON presentation of these works!
TEENA WITH TWO E’s, By Jocelyn Bioh - Based on “Crumbs From the Table of Joy” by Lynn Nottatge, Teena with Two E’s gives a sneak peek into the Crump family on verge of an important introduction. From award winning Ghanaian-American writer/performer from New York City, “Teena” gives audiences a chance to see the intricacies of family ties, and the anticipation of what is in store for Sylvie and Mina when their father returns home from his 6 months away.
ALL THE FLOWERS HAVE DIED, By Johnathan Jackson - After all the flowers have died, the cards have stopped coming, and you're all out of tears, MALIK is left alone to tend to the final affairs of a father he never knew. When his mother, JANELL decides to help him, she catches the brunt of his grief as he lashes out over unanswered questions. What unfolds is an honest and fiery conversation about the roles patriarchy, personal perspectives, and respectability politics play in how we share truths and we form identity.
Staff and Cast
TEENA WITH TWO E’s, By Jocelyn Bioh
Directors: Nicole and Eugene Sumlin
Cast:
Zyrece Montgomery - Mina
Christina Johnson - Sylvie
ALL THE FLOWERS HAVE DIED, By Johnathan Jackson
Directors: Nicole and Eugene Sumlin
Cast:
Drew Pope - Dominik
Andrea Belser - Janell
Carl Walton - Malik
Showtimes:
7:30 pm Friday
7:30 pm Saturday
2pm Sunday
Runtime: 30 minutes per play, short change over between scripts
Health and Safety Guidelines
Ensemble Theatre will no longer require masks be worn during performances.
Masks are still encouraged and are highly recommended.
Masks may be required should COVID cases rise in Cuyahoga County to a level that necessitates it.
- Disposable masks will be available at the theatre each night of performance.
- Hand santizing stations are located through out the NDC campus and in the theatre space and lobby.
- Notre Dame’s HVAC system is equipped with ionization, which is known to reduce risk from COVID-19.
- We ask if you are not feeling well to please stay home. Contact us to exchange or reschedule tickets.
Please Note:
COVID-19 is still causing disruptions to the entertainment industry, and others.
Dates and times of shows are subject to change or possible cancelations.
This could happen the day of a show. Please check for updates often!
Ensemble will contact patrons regarding changes or cancelations via all methods available to us, (phone, email, our website and social media platforms) in as timely a manner as possible!
Please check our online platforms for updates often!
Thank you for your ongoing support at this challenging time for everyone. Stay safe, stay healthy!
Contact us with any questions or concerns! :: 216.321.2930 :: info@ensemble-theatre.org ::
Ensemble Theatre will closely monitor local, state, national & CDC guidelines in regards to the spread of COVID-19.
Content Advisories
There are no content advisories listed for this production.
Location:
Notre Dame College
4545 College Road
South Euclid, OH 44121