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By Jeffrey Hatcher

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Travel back to 1967 with Jeffrey Hatcher’s charming comedy, Mrs. Mannerly! Follow nine-year-old Jeffrey as he tackles the rigorous etiquette class of the formidable Mrs. Mannerly, a teacher with a mysterious past and zero tolerance for rudeness.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Join us at ETC for a free community conversation exploring etiquette in the modern world. From group chats and work emails to dinner tables and everyday interactions, we'll discuss what good manners look like today, why they matter, and whether Mrs. Mannerly's lessons still hold up in 2026.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Liz Coley, a cherished playwright and member of the ETC family. Through readings of her work and reflections from friends and collaborators, we'll honor the mark she left on Cincinnati's theater community.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Join our all-female Apprentice Company at ETC for an evening of original 10-minute plays by 36 women+ playwrights exploring the state of democracy in America.

By Celeste Lecesne

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

A small Jersey Shore town is forever changed when Leonard Pelkey, a spirited and unapologetically unique 14-year-old boy, suddenly goes missing. In this heartwarming one-person play, a single actor brings an entire community to life as they search for answers and confront their own assumptions about love, identity, and belonging.

Book by Joseph McDonough | Lyrics by David Kisor | Music by Fitz Patton

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

A delightfully modern spin on the classic fairy tale, proving that being smart is the ultimate kind of beautiful! Full of laughs, charm, and heart, Cinderella is perfect for audiences of all ages.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

ETC's annual short playwriting competition returns with a new one-word prompt and a fresh collection of original works from local playwrights.

By Lucy Kirkwood

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

In a secluded cottage on the British coast, retired nuclear physicists Hazel and Robin live quietly; outside, the world is in utter chaos following a devastating disaster. Darkly funny, chilling, and deeply human, this eco-thriller is an urgent and haunting exploration of environmental responsibility, legacy, and the price of survival.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Join our 2026-2027 Professional Apprentice Company as they step into the spotlight for an evening of scenes, monologues, and songs.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

What do we owe future generations, and how can we put that responsibility into action? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion inspired by The Children as we explore the impact of our environmental footprint, the role of shared stewardship, and the ways individual and collective action can shape our ethical and civic responsibilities.

By Joseph McDonough

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Set during the 1959 total solar eclipse, The Way of Totality follows a family gathered at an Ohio train depot as the return of a legendary ghost train brings long-buried secrets, regrets, and hopes to the surface. As the past comes rushing back, each must choose between fear, forgiveness, and the possibility of transformation.

By Dominique Morisseau

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Welcome to the sultry, jazz-filled Paradise Club. It’s 1949 in Detroit, and Blue, a gifted trumpeter and owner of the once-vibrant nightclub, is ready to leave this town and his family demons behind. From the Tony Award–nominated playwright of Ain’t Too Proud and Detroit ’67, this chapter of Morisseau’s three-play Detroit Project is a powerful noir-inspired, music-filled drama that explores ambition, loyalty, and the meaning of community.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

How are the blues intertwined with Black history and culture? Set in the late 1940s, Paradise Blue reflects a period of profound social change, including the Great Migration, when blues music served as both a cultural soundtrack and a mirror of Black American life. Join us for a discussion on how the music of the era shaped cultural identity while reflecting the social and economic realities of the time.

By Theresa Rebeck

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Twenty years after Theresa Rebeck broke the mold of Off-Broadway romantic comedies with Bad Dates, she returns with Bad Dates: End Game, following Haley as she navigates the chaos of modern dating with sharp wit, comedic charm, and a few margaritas along the way.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Join us for an afternoon of poetry, hight tea, and connection as local voices reflect on this season's theme, Sacrifice.