Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Ensemble Theatre
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Ensemble Theatre
\nAlso Known As: The Ensemble Theatre
\nMailing Address: 3535 Main St.
\nCity: Houston
\nState: TX
\nPostal Code: 77002
\nMain Phone: 7138074317
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/ensemblehouston.com\/education\/young-performers
\nEmployer ID Number: 74-1941943
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501C3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/24\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 8,900<\/p>\n
Project Title: THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S YOUNG PERFORMERS PROGRAM
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Founded in 1976, The Ensemble Theatre was built on a simple belief: stories matter, and communities deserve to see themselves reflected on stage. For nearly fifty years, we have produced professional theatre that centers excellence, access, and cultural truth. The Young Performers Program (YPP), established in 1985, carries that mission forward through the next generation.<\/p>\n
YPP serves youth ages 6\u201317 through structured training in acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre. Each seasonal session\u2014Spring Break, two Summer sessions, and Winter Break\u2014culminates in a fully staged production inside our professional theatre. Students rehearse with rigor, work alongside experienced teaching artists, and perform for public audiences.<\/p>\n
While The Ensemble Theatre has historic roots in amplifying African American voices, YPP welcomes and serves young people from across Houston\u2019s diverse communities. There is no audition barrier. What we provide instead is expectation, discipline, mentorship, and a safe space to grow.<\/p>\n
Many families come to us because arts education has disappeared from their child\u2019s school or because private instruction is financially out of reach. Demand for tuition assistance continues to rise. No young person should be excluded from creative opportunity because of cost.<\/p>\n
In 2027, we anticipate serving approximately 300 youth in our YPP program and expanding scholarship access to ensure participation reflects Houston\u2019s communities.<\/p>\n
Support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will directly fund teaching artist compensation, production materials, and need-based tuition assistance.<\/p>\n
When a young person stands on our stage, they are not simply performing. They are discovering confidence, collaboration, and the power of their own voice. That is the lasting impact of the Young Performers Program.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 92,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Texas Commission on the Arts ($10,000 pending), Houston Arts Alliance ($10,000 pending), Powell Family Foundation ($50,000 committed)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: March 2027, Summer 2027, December 2027 (10 weeks total)
\nGeographical Area Served: Harris County TX (Houston)
\nAge Group To Be Served: 6-17<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Steven
\nContact Last Name: Scott
\nContact Title: Director, Youth, Education & Outreach
\nContact Phone: 7138074317
\nContact Email: sscott@ensemblehouston.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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