HartBeat Ensemble

HartBeat Ensemble HartBeat Ensemble creates provocative theater that connects our community beyond the traditional barriers of race, gender, class & geography. Theater Company

Last chance before a young James Baldwin says "Farewell!" Today at 2pm is the final performance of the play The Hartford...
02/21/2026

Last chance before a young James Baldwin says "Farewell!"

Today at 2pm is the final performance of the play The Hartford Courant calls "remarkable!" 's resident theatre company production at Trinity College of James Alton in CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Performance followed by interactive Story Circle discussions. Tickets & Info: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

No one turned away for lack of funds!

Photo by Lily Supples.

HURRY!!!! Final two performances of the play The Hartford Courant calls "remarkable!"  's resident theatre company produ...
02/20/2026

HURRY!!!! Final two performances of the play The Hartford Courant calls "remarkable!" 's resident theatre company production at Trinity College of James Alton in CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass performs tonight at 7:30pm and tomorrow at 2pm at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Both performances followed by interactive Story Circle discussions. Tickets & Info: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

No one turned away for lack of funds!

Photo by Lily Supples.

We are delighted to share these production photos of James Alton as   in Kyle Bass' solo drama CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOU...
02/19/2026

We are delighted to share these production photos of James Alton as in Kyle Bass' solo drama CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY. resumes performances tonight at 7:30pm. We have additional performances of tomorrow at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Get your tickets now at: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

No one turned away for lack of funds!

Photos by Lily Supples.

Post-show CITIZEN JAMES Story Circles!Immediately following each performance of CITIZEN JAMES at Austin Arts Center at T...
02/18/2026

Post-show CITIZEN JAMES Story Circles!

Immediately following each performance of CITIZEN JAMES at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College, HartBeat Ensemble will be holding a Story Circle.

What is a Story Circle? Story Circles provide a participatory process for individuals to share their personal experiences and stories in a safe and supportive group setting. In this instance, we will facilitating a discussion on what we just collectively experienced with CITIZEN JAMES.

Where: Room 231 in Austin Arts Center at Trinity College

When: Right after the show! Performances of CITIZEN JAMES are tomorrow and Friday at 7:30pm; Saturday at 2pm.

Who: Anyone with a ticket to CITIZEN JAMES!

How do I get tickets? https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

02/17/2026

Take 5 with Artistic Director Godfrey L. Simmons, Jr. as he talks about our current production, CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass, running this Thursday-Saturday at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Tickets & Info: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

02/17/2026

Week #1 was a terrific success with audiences leaping to their feet! Don't miss the final three opportunities to join a young James Baldwin on the journey of a lifetime. Week #2 schedule for CITIZEN JAMES by Kyle Bass: Thurs and Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2pm. Performances at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Tickets: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

Trinity College .

Weekend one of CITIZEN JAMES is a wrap! Only three more chances to catch James Alton as groundbreaking author James Bald...
02/15/2026

Weekend one of CITIZEN JAMES is a wrap! Only three more chances to catch James Alton as groundbreaking author James Baldwin in CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass: Thursday and Friday at 7:30pm and Saturday at 2pm. Join us at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College Trinity College Tickets and info: https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

TONIGHT!!!Show  , yourself, your fam and friends some love this   with $10 tickets to HartBeat Ensemble's production of ...
02/14/2026

TONIGHT!!!

Show , yourself, your fam and friends some love this with $10 tickets to HartBeat Ensemble's production of CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College Trinity College. Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm performance only. Use code CJ10 to unlock $10 tickets! Select General Admission tickets and apply coupon code CJ10 on the payment screen to activate the discount! https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

With a sold-out opening last night and a terrific matinee today, CITIZEN JAMES is off to a roaring start. Join a young J...
02/13/2026

With a sold-out opening last night and a terrific matinee today, CITIZEN JAMES is off to a roaring start. Join a young James Baldwin on the brink of a major life change in this stunning drama by Kyle Bass. Performances tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Use code CJ10 to unlock $10 Valentine's Day discount for tomorrow's performance. https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

Trinity College

Thank you to FOX61 for having us on this morning to discuss our current production CITIZEN JAMES and our partnership wit...
02/13/2026

Thank you to FOX61 for having us on this morning to discuss our current production CITIZEN JAMES and our partnership with Austin Arts Center at Trinity College and Trinity College. Check the video below and get your tickets for CITIZEN JAMES at https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/. Use code CJ10 to unlock $10 tickets for our Valentine's Day performance tomorrow night at 7:30pm!

HartBeat Ensemble presents 'Citizen James' now until Feb. 21 at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College.

Show  , yourself, your fam and friends some love this   with $10 tickets to HartBeat Ensemble's production of CITIZEN JA...
02/12/2026

Show , yourself, your fam and friends some love this with $10 tickets to HartBeat Ensemble's production of CITIZEN JAMES, OR THE YOUNG MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY by Kyle Bass at Austin Arts Center at Trinity College. Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm performance only. Use code CJ10 to unlock $10 tickets! Select General Admission tickets and apply coupon code CJ10 on the payment screen to activate the discount! https://www.trincoll.edu/austin-arts-center/

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