The Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off 35th Season with LOTTO: EXPERIENCE THE DREAM

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates the first performance of its 35th Anniversary Season, Lotto: Experience the Dream, a comedy by Cliff Roquemore, with Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, September 29, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Horace Benson a middle-aged water department worker in Los Angeles wins $99 million in the lottery with numbers that came to his sister in a dream. Craziness ensues as he discovers just how quickly his new found wealth not only changes him, but his family and friends, too. Luckily, his wife remains level headed and ultimately saves them from their own follies.

"I am having a ball directing this production," says Eileen J. Morris,
Ensemble Artistic Director. "I hope audiences will experience joy and
laughter in watching some of our dreams unfold in Roquemore's craftily
written comedy."

Featured cast members include: Jason Carmichael, Detria Ward, Shirley
Whitmore, Joseph Palmore, Derrick Brent, Michelle Harper, Robert
Marshall, Henry Edwards, BroDeRick Jones, and Brian Jones.

Previews: September 24, 25, and 28 Show Runs: September 29 -- October
23, 2011

Performance Days and Times: Thursdays: 7:30 p.m; Fridays: 8:00 p.m;
Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m; and Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

Tickets Available Online: www.EnsembleHouston.com

For Information Call: 713-520-0055

 

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