MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
| WHAT: | The Ensemble Theatre will host its annual black-tie gala to recognize and celebrate artists, companies, and individuals whose unparalleled support enables The Ensemble Theatre to be one of Houston's most coveted cultural institutional treasures. |
| WHEN: | Saturday, August 25, 2012, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Mayor's Reception, 6:30 PM | |
| Program, Dinner, 7:30 PM | |
| Dancing, 9:30 PM | |
| WHERE: | Hilton Americas – Grand Ballroom, 1600 Lamar Houston, Texas 77010 |
| WHO: | Shauna and Morris Clark, Honorary Chairs |
| Sharon E. Murphy and D'Artagnan Bebel, Gala Dinner Chairs | |
| Ben Vereen, Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| Glynn Turman, Legacy Award | |
| Melissa Greggs, Rising Start Award | |
| Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line: An Energy Transfer Company, Corporate Partner of the Year | |
| WHY: | The Ensemble Theatre is hosting its annual black-tie gala honoring those who have helped the theatre bring a successful close to its 35th anniversary season. The theatre also enjoys the support of community partners, and local and nationally acclaimed artists which continues to build upon its success. The gala also serves as the theatre's most profitable and well-attended fundraiser. |
| AUDIO/VISUALS: | 6:00pm – 6:30 PM Photo Ops |
| 6:30 PM Mayor's Reception | |
| 7:30 PM Awards Presentations | |
| CONTACT: | Robert Ross 713-520-0055 or rross@EnsembleHouston.com |
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About The Ensemble Theatre
The mission of The Ensemble Theatre is to preserve African American artistic expression, to enlighten, entertain, and enrich a diverse community. Founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins, The Ensemble Theatre has brought several generations of African Americans and other theatre patrons into the performance art form. The Ensemble is a 501 (c)(3) theatre that holds the distinction as one of the nation's largest African American theatres which owns and operates its own facility and produces a Mainstage Season of contemporary and classic works devoted to the portrayal of the African American experience by local and national playwrights and artists. In addition, The Ensemble Tour Education Program provides performances for young audiences including schools, community outreach, and training for young artists through The Young Performers Program. The Ensemble, is housed in a $5 million facility, boasts the George Hawkins Mainstage auditorium with seating for 190 patrons, the Audrey Lawson Arena seating up to 125, and a performance hall accommodating up to 500 guests.
