Ensemble Theatre Announces Next Show

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Ensemble Theatre will continue its 40th anniversary season with performances of "Intimate Apparel." The show will premiere Jan. 24 and run until Feb. 16 a the Main Stage Theatre.

Here's how the company described its next show, "New York circa 1905 is a time and place where rigid social divides along the lines of race, religion, and class exist alongside a burgeoning population of immigrants from abroad and people from all over the U.S., who have moved to the city to seek their fortunes, bringing diversity, excitement,and change. Esther Mills, a skilled African-American seamstress, is able to navigate this changing, dangerous world with her needle and thread, as her talents are much in demand."

Performances of "Intimate Apparel" will be held Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Feb. 9 matinee performance is already sold out, Ensemble Theatre announced.

Opening night of "Intimate Apparel" will feature a happy hour, chocolate covered strawberries and a reception. Pay-what-you-can performances will be held Jan. 26 and Feb. 2.

The cast for "Intimate Apparel" includes:

• Leilani Barrett as George
• Kimberly L. Brown as Esther
• Diana Frankhauser as Mrs. Van Buren
• Reva Golden as Mrs. Dickson
• Craig Joseph as Mr. Marks
• Zyrece Montgomery as Mayme

"Intimate Apparel" will be directed by Sarah May.