Ensemble Stage — Local services in Banner Elk

We attended Ensemble Stage performance of "Alive and Well". I had never heard of the play, and did not know what to expect. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance of the 2 person cast. Scott Douglas Wilson was a tour de force in the lead role of a rural Virginian, Confederate re-enactor with relationship and financial problems, but a big heart and a big dream. His voice and body language were perfect for the role. The theater setting in the historic Banner Elk School building was very pleasant. We appreciated the straight back upholstered audience chairs, which evoked a theater experience from 100 or more years ago. The theater staff were very welcoming. We would gladly attend another performance next time we are visiting...

Full disclosure: I music directed their Christmas program in 2023 and 2024, but I have seen other programs here as well, and the quality of their productions as well as the heart behind them are excellent! Banner Elk is so fortunate to have...

Love Ensemble Stage. The productions are top notch and the theater is great acoustically . A wonderful little gem in our little town of Banner Elk. Lisa and Gary do a great job making sure " it...