Who We Are

"Thou Shalt Not..." is soon forgotten,
but "Once Upon a Time" lasts forever!
Philip Pullman (1996 Canegie Medal Acceptance speech)

The Brevard Theatrical Ensemble, Inc. was formed by 'Lady' Gail Batty Ryan, and her sister, Mary Rae Batty Laham, 'The Duchess of Magpie'. The organization was their way to carry on the traditions of their family storytelling and give something worthwhile back to the community.

Brevard Theatrical Ensemble, Inc. (BTE, Inc.) was the first professional storytelling ensemble in the state of Florida, and has been dedicated to serving the Space Coast since its beginning in 1988. The members of the Ensemble have performed for more than 200,000 children and adults in Florida, South Caroline, California and Georgia. They've been on live television, and performed weekly on WFME (90.7 Orlando's NPR) National Public Radio for 3 years. They've performed at Disney's EPCOT Center and Nickelodeon Studios.

There are a variety of groups under the "umbrella" of BTE, Inc now... each with a different specialty. Many members belong to more than one of the divisions, depending on their interests and talents. Some are musical, some are historical, and all are always entertaining.

Take a look at what Brevard Theatrical Ensemble, Inc. has to offer by browsing each group in our site.
And be sure to check in often to find out what's coming up next!

2008 Season - Mark Your Calendar!

"First Night" – Help us Ring in the NEW YEAR!
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5pm - 9pm - Porcher House, Cocoa Village

Storytelling Classes - taught by
Master Teller Lady Gail Ryan
Class begins Monday, Jan 28 for six weeks.
Cost $75.00

Brevard Early Music Ensemble
January 20 - 1:30pm and 3:00pm - Cocoa Beach Library
February 12 - 7pm - Melbourne Beach Library

“We Are”
March 18 - 7pm - Melbourne Beach Library
March 19 - 11am - BCC Melbourne Campus Building 4 Lecture Auditorium sponsored by BCC, Free to the public