2019

Ennis Public Theatre is proud to bring some of the best productions to Ellis County.

Dec 5 - Dec 15, 2019

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

by Barbara Robinson In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant are faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun...

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Oct 4 - Oct 20, 2019

Young Frankenstein – the Musical

by Mel Brooks The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the...

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Aug 9 - Aug 25, 2019

Exit the Body

by Fred Carmichael A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at 2 a.m. when four couples...

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Jun 28 - Jul 7, 2019

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR.

adapted by David Simpatico Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take...

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May 17 - Jun 2, 2019

The Premature Corpse

by Mike Johnson This masterfully plotted show has so many twists and turns. On the surface, it’s a ”love triangle” tale. State’s witness Evan Jorris, is under government protection after testifying against the mob. His wife, Francine, along with her...

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Mar 22 - Apr 7, 2019

Noises Off

by Michael Frayn Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and...

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