Ensemble Studio Theatre

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Ensemble Studio Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre focused on developing and producing original, provocative, and authentic new plays to engage and challenge our audiences. Founded in 1968 by Curt Dempster, EST has grown to a dynamic community of over 600 artists and has a prolific and energetic history of discovering and nurturing new voices and supporting artists throughout their creative lives

. EST is committed to collaborative processes and is dedicated to inclusion across all aspects of identity and perspective by acknowledging and working to end systemic marginalization and oppression at all levels of the organization.

06/13/2026

SPRING ’26 YOUNGBLOOD READINGS 📝💙

Yesterday, we wrapped up our annual Bloodworks reading festival and Youngblood workshop readings for the season! Congrats to all the teams involved in creating and putting up all these new plays. ✨

06/10/2026

“It’s the definition of community… they just welcome you in and your life changes”

We had a lovely time getting to talk to Youngblood Member, Eliana Theologides Rodriguez about her time with the program and EST. 💕

For our spring appeal this year, we've asked longtime EST members and stars of our past two seasons (AND noted showbiz c...
06/08/2026

For our spring appeal this year, we've asked longtime EST members and stars of our past two seasons (AND noted showbiz couple!) Kristin Griffith & Peter Maloney to tell us their EST stories. Full letter in an inbox near you!

06/04/2026

I promise they love it 😆

06/03/2026

“It’s the feeling that your voice is important because everyone’s voice is important”
Actor, playwright, and EST Member Artist, Molly Carden shares a bit about how EST has helped her develop as an artist. 💙

06/02/2026

How easy it is to put on a reading at EST 🙌🏻🤭

05/29/2026

You never know what you’ll find 🫣🤫

Today we are celebrating legacy gifts from the families of two foundational EST playwrights, Arthur Giron and Bridgette ...
05/20/2026

Today we are celebrating legacy gifts from the families of two foundational EST playwrights, Arthur Giron and Bridgette A. Wimberly 💙

"Each in their way, Arthur and Bridgette represented the best of EST, two pieces of this theatre's soul. From here at our home in Hell's Kitchen, they carried EST with them out into the world, all throughout their admirable artistic lives. It was an honor for EST to be identified with them while they lived, and it's an honor to carry that connection forward as we remember them into the future. On behalf of the theatre, we want to express deep gratitude to the Giron and Wimberly families for giving us that chance. These two wonderful, adventurous writers each occupy a singular place in the history and life of this theatre, and they always will,” – Estefanía Fadul & Graeme Gillis, Co-Artistic Directors.

05/19/2026

We had to get the playwrights and actors dancing for our last brunch of the season! 💃🪩🕺

BRUNCH BRUNCH Revolution ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️ DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE I'VE BEEN CONSIDERING THAT I MAY BE... HAPPYCharlie Oh BUSHWICK T...
05/18/2026

BRUNCH BRUNCH Revolution ⬆️⬇️➡️⬅️

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE
I'VE BEEN CONSIDERING THAT I MAY BE... HAPPY
Charlie Oh BUSHWICK
THE BONE PIT

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