What is Ensemble Theater?
Ensemble theater is a type of cultural performance in which a group of creators works together as a team to build and perform a production. In ensemble theater, the performers are typically involved in all aspects of the production, from concept development to rehearsals to performance. It is often characterized by a collaborative and improvisational approach, as the creators work together to develop and shape the performance. This can involve sharing ideas and improvising scenes, as well as rehearsing and refining the performance through group discussions and feedback.
Ensemble theater can take many forms, from traditional theater productions to experimental or alternative performance styles. It may also involve the use of physical theater techniques, such as movement, music, and dance, to tell a story or convey a message. It is often non-hierarchal but also can involve people holding distinct and discrete roles.
Ensemble theater is a collaborative and creative approach to performance that involves a team of actors working together to create and perform a production. It can be a rewarding and enriching experience for both the actors and the audience.
Find out more about Ensemble Theater with NET
A national community of artists and arts organizations dedicated to collaborative creation, the Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET) exists to propel ensemble theater practice to the forefront of culture and society. NET links a diverse array of ensembles and practitioners to one another and the performing arts field, encouraging collaborations and knowledge building/dissemination. NET is committed to the advancement of the ensemble form and strives to bring about change in the world beyond ourselves through the transformative power of collaborative theater and ensemble practice. We support bold artistic and civic experiments and aim to heighten the impact and excellence of ensemble theater.
Funding for Ensembles
National Theater Project
The National Theater Project (NTP) promotes the development of artist-led, ensemble, and devised theater work while extending the reach and life of these projects through touring.
NET has several granting opportunities. NET/TEN GRANTS, VIRTUAL EXPLORATION GRANTS, TRAVEL GRANTS, EXCHANGE GRANTS and CONTINUATION GRANTS
Funding the Regional-Ensemble Producing Model with Olga Garay-English on the From the Ground Up Podcast produced for HowlRound Theatre Commons, a free and open platform for theatremakers worldwide. Host, editor, and producer Jeffrey Mosser,