Our second day in the rehearsal hall began later than expected. The nearby parking lots were full, taken over by crowds attending a free concert. Despite the delayed start, the work that unfolded on stage was rich and rewarding. The cast, deeply immersed in their roles, demonstrated how comedy can amplify tragedy, making the story more compelling and relatable. The Challenge of Staying Sharp on Stage David Eckstrand, playing Sir, and James R Franklin, portraying Norman, barel

The first night in the rehearsal studio with the full cast of THE DRESSER was nothing short of electric. We dove straight into the most complex, loudest, and most choreographed scene of the play—the storm scene. This moment demanded a delicate balance: the chaos had to feel natural and spontaneous, yet every movement and sound needed precise timing. Watching the cast and crew rise to this challenge was inspiring. Their energy and commitment transformed what could have been ov

The Rochester NY theater world is buzzing with excitement as The Ensemble Theatre Company of New York prepares for its upcoming season. The Dresser is preparing for to the July 24, 2026 opening, but the team at TETCNY is already looking ahead to a lineup of compelling productions. Our initial production in Rochester, THE LION IN WINTER , won five out of eight nominations in the BROADWAY WORLD THEATRE AWARDS for 2025. We are hopeful that THE DRESSER will match , if not sur

We want to start by expressing our heartfelt thanks to DARYL DEAR CUBITT for their generous donation to The Ensemble Theatre Company of New York (TETCNY) and our production of THE DRESSER. Their support means a great deal to us and helps bring this powerful play to life. Now, we have an exciting opportunity to build on this momentum and increase our resources to make THE DRESSER even more impactful. Our fiscal sponsor, FRACTURED ATLAS, is running its annual Spring Match campa

Theatre productions often rely on more than just actors and scripts to transport audiences to another time and place. In the case of The Dresser, a play set in 1942 England during a bombing raid, the props play a crucial role in creating an authentic backstage atmosphere filled with chaos, humor, and drama. The cast and crew have recently begun rehearsals, and their hard work is already bringing this intense period piece to life. This post explores how the production team use

Well, this was a nice button to our first production in our new location When we moved to Rochester, NY , from the NYC area, I was fearful that there would be very little creativity , art, and especially theatre. I was so very pleased to find out that , like Rick in CASABLANCA t alking about the waters, I was very very misinformed . Rochester , NY has a wonderful artistic community . While professional theatre in the area are limited ( GEVA and touring companies being

Well, this is nice ! Our PREMIERE PRODUCTION, THE LION IN WINTER, has been nominated for several BroadwayWorld (Buffalo) Awards ! https://tinyurl.com/3ybskykp Go to the link, enter your email , and you can vote ! vote for The Lion In Winter for Best Play ( #TheLionInWinter ) Best Director #KevinGShinnick Best Performer 3 choices #AaronRDuclos #ElizabethDeFisher #FelizaBascara_Zohar Best Ensemble ( #TheLionInWinter ) Best Sound Design #FlynnAyersCarney Best Musical D

It's official. Licensing has been completed with Concord Theatricals (and kudos to the very patient staff with answering my multitude of questions ), and performance space is set at the M.U.C.C.C. here in Rochester, NY. THE DRESSER by Ronald Harwood will be TETCNY 's next show . THE DRESSER by Ronald Harwood THE DRESSER by Ronald Harwood is a tragicomedy about a devoted personal assistant, or “dresser” , named Norman , who, during the W.W. II bombings of the U.K.

It has been a little over 2 months since THE LION IN WINTER played at the MuCCC in Rochester, NY. As we are prepping for our next...

All four have been cast in The Open Road Theatre Company production of A TALE OF...

Our King Henry has just been cast in BEAUTIFUL : THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL , being produced by GEVA . https://gevatheatre.org/show/beaut...

March 15,2025-Rochester NY. TETCNY is pleased to announce that MICHAEL PILLA of NO NONSENSE DESIGN has joined TETCNY to help on our...

All the props are now in our possession. All of the rehearsals spaces confirmed and paid for Talking this weekend with our sound designer...

First off , Happy Hallowe'en to all. May it be fun and safe . Hallowe'en is the one day that everybody gets to pretend, which is what...

Just a brief update : Original Music and soundscape continues to be composed and created . We are getting our team together , but still...

Updates on THE LION IN WINTER : We just got our swords & daggers needed for the play. Thank you , Kaswords.com . Timing wise, that is...

Updates on THE LION IN WINTER : Our Set designer/Builder Nicole Simpson is working on the barrels needed for the ending. Our Music...

This past weekend, we had the chance to meet several other theatre makers in the space where we will be performing THE LION IN WINTER ...

FRED FONDREN and The Loss of Off Off Broadway The one thing about moving, when you start unpacking things you hurriedly threw into boxes,...

As of today, Application for the rights and license to perform THE LION IN WINTER are PAID FOR !! Thank you Concord Theatricals !...