Organization ·

Ennis Public Theatre

Ennis Public Theatre is a regional theatre producing six shows per season including one musical. The black box theatre was the brain child of Bill and Suzanne Rhoton, now a not for profit theatre in the last production of its 7th season. Rhoton's professional, energetic, and sensitive approach to theatre production, direction and writing has reached audiences across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, and they are experiencing his dream of providing the highest quality live intimate theatre in the Southwest.

2009/2010 Season

Weekend Comedy By Jeanne and Sam Bobrick
Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 2 – 24, Sunday Matinee Oct. 25
Two mismatched couples, one young and free-wheeling the other middle aged and staid share a hilarious weekend – and a cabin.

My Favorite Christmas By Bill Rhoten
December 4–21
(Call for times and special performance schedule) A warm and humorous tale of a thief dressed like Santa, a seedy elf, and a little girl who discover how the Spirit of Christmas brings people together.

A Raisin in the Sun By Lorraine Hansberry
Fridays and Saturdays Feb.5-27
Sunday Matinee Feb. 28
Three generations of the Younger family confront a changing world with trust, love, hope and inspiration.

Always Patsy Cline By Ted Swindley
Fridays and Saturdays April 16–May 8
Sunday Matinee, May 9
A musical play based on the true story of the legendary country singer and her greatest fan.

Dearly Departed By David Bottrell and Jessie Jones
Fridays and Saturdays, June 4-26
Sunday Matinee, June 27
A drop dead funny demonstration that there's more to living and dying in the Bible Belt than you can shake a corn dog at.

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