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Civic Ensemble

A civic-minded theatre company in Ithaca, NY

05/27/2026

Civic Ensemble’s 2026-2027 Theatrical Season Announcement has arrived 📣This summer, join us in a staged reading of the newly crafted play Cafe Utopia by Gwen Kingston in collaboration with Notch Theatre Company. Cafe Utopia is a dystopian comedy about work conditions, labor, and what it takes to stand up for one’s rights in the workplace. ☕

And then, coming Spring 2027 is our community-based play centered on themes of housing and housing insecurity in Tompkins County 🏠. This play is being built through interviews with community members and listening to their stories.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more about these new projects!

04/20/2026

Last week, we kicked off our first session of Youth Forum Theatre Troupe with some fun theatre games, discussions about social justice in our communities, what makes an artist, what makes an activist, and even some improv! We're looking forward to watching these young theatre artists grow their skills and engagement with the art of theatre in the next five weeks. Scroll through to see some highlights!

03/25/2026

✨Knock knock, Who’s There?!… the Beloved Artistic Community THIS April! ✨
Save the date for our next Meet Up: Physical Comedy: The Art of Oops with Robin Guiver 🎭

Do things sometimes just seem to go wrong for you? What better way to celebrate being human than with a welcoming atmosphere built for working with, and accepting, our daily failures!
In this playful physical comedy workshop, you’ll get the opportunity to play, laugh, and celebrate life’s little fiascos. No theatre experience necessary–come as you are!

FREE + open to all adults.
Childcare available on site (please register by April 13)

Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/TD9qDAJTAb97zKYQ8

03/17/2026

The wait is over - The Youth Forum Theatre Troupe is open for registration!

Let’s expand this beloved creative ensemble and invite our youth to explore theatre as a way to strengthen their community.

For ages 7th-12th grade. We will be meeting every Tuesday April 14th to May 19th 4:30-6:30PM. No previous experience is required! Theatre games, community-building, and making theatre about issues that matter to you.

Youth register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSey3lgU0TI7JBbE4w-xbNK4Awg7a830G58Xbr_FimEH_3nRwA/viewform?usp=header

Parents/caregivers, complete this consent form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCpQtuTnd8KxiFKINAEemjpGhaMzXlLnusb2SGhdfG7j3nKQ/viewform?usp=header

03/11/2026

Calling all youth, parents/guardians, teachers, and others connected with young people!

The Youth Forum Theatre Troupe will be opening for registration soon, but are you wondering what to expect from YFTT this spring? Take a look at some wonderful pictures of our past sessions filled with laughter, community, theatre, and most importantly: addressing issues that matter to you!

This creative ensemble invites any young individual (7th-12th grade) interested in theatre and their community, though no previous experience required, from April 14th to May 19th, every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30PM. We will keep you updated on when registration opens, but for now, enjoy these gems!

02/19/2026

✨Once upon a time…we heard the Beloved Artistic Community is BACK this March! ✨

Save the date for our next Meet Up: Stepping into a Story with Jen Pearcy-Edwards 🎭

Mirror, mirror on the wall…what better way to grow your storytelling than with a room full of supportive, engaging community members?

In this playful, confidence-building workshop, you’ll create a simple story through guided exercises and build a strong foundation to share it in the evening. No theatre or dance experience necessary–come as you are!

FREE + open to all adults.

Childcare available on site (register in advance!) 👶

Click here to sign up, and step into your story: https://forms.gle/TD9qDAJTAb97zKYQ8

12/23/2025

Wishing you a very happy holidays, from our team at Civic Ensemble! ❄️ We can't wait to share lots of new theatre with you in 2026 - from new devised work with masks, to building a new community-based play about housing, we're ready and excited to create and share with you!

As you consider your end of year donations, please consider contributing to Civic Ensemble, to help us build theatre towards the Beloved Community! https://www.givegab.com/donations/new?group_id=civic-ensemble

12/18/2025

Congratulations to the creators/performers of the Youth Forum Theatre Troupe's "The Voices in My Head"! This fall, youth from across Tompkins County created this original short play about mental health, friendship, and what it means to believe in oneself, working to de-stigmatize mental health and create dialogue.

12/02/2025

Happy snowy day ❄ and from Civic Ensemble!

This fall we're meeting and planning the next steps of creating a new community based play! We're exploring local stories around housing and housing insecurity. We're excited to share our process with you!

Local applied theatre artist Sarah Plotkin has been awarded the amazing Artist Support grant from New York State Council on the Arts to lead the development of this project in collaboration with our staff artists.

In 2026 we're looking forward to deep listening, theatre making, and sharing stories with you!

Please consider making a gift to Civic Ensemble today - supporting local artistry that uplifts stories missing from mainstream narratives and celebrating the creativity and strength of our local community. Click here to donate: https://www.givegab.com/donations/new?group_id=civic-ensemble

10/31/2025

Save the date for our November Beloved Artistic Community Meet Up - Dance in Joy with Megan Omohundro!

What do you live with that you know best? Your Body!! In this movement workshop, you will learn body awareness techniques, increase your sensory knowledge, and create dance phrases with community members. Join movement artist Megan Omohundro in exploring how movement helps us shape our understanding of ourselves, others, and the world, all while having fun.

FREE and open to all adults. No theatre or dance experience necessary. Childcare is available on site, though please register in advance.

Click here to sign up: https://forms.gle/KhwMLhNFFUE9VuxQ6

Shout out to our partner on the BAC, Community School of Music and Arts where Megan is also the Executive Director!

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Ithaca, NY
14850

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+6072410195

Website

http://www.civicensemble.org/

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