Encore Michigan
Mosaic Youth Theatre addresses intolerance in ‘The Laramie Project’
DETROIT, Mich.–Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s Main Stage Actors tackle the weighty topic of social intolerance in The Laramie Project, a production examining the events... Continue Reading
Flint Rep’s ‘The Wolves’ claws at the social fabric of women
FLINT, Mich.–Given that it is only one season past being exclusively a youth theater, it isn’t terribly surprising that the ushers at the Flint Repertory... Continue Reading
Outvisible’s ‘Venus in Fur’ is smart and delicious in leather
ALLEN PARK, Mich.–Who doesn’t like to see a good old shift in power take place in front of them. Maybe it’s the mugger who steals... Continue Reading
‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at The Fisher goes a bit wrong
DETROIT, Mich–It's not easy to criticize or critique a successful Broadway play when it sets out on tour. There is delicious irony, though, in doing... Continue Reading
‘Doubt’ at Farmer’s Alley balanced and beautiful
John Patrick Shanley’s Doubt: A Parable is a tricky play to do. It’s one that requires the cast and crew to set aside their own... Continue Reading
‘Reap The Grove’ at Matrix beautifully tells of reconciliation amidst an untimely death
DETROIT, Mich.–When art really imitates life, when it is really good, there will be pain. And, of course, it needs to feel like truth. Reap... Continue Reading
Wayne State brings ‘Angels in America’ to Detroit an reminds us how relevant it remains
DETROIT, Mich.-Angels in America has some timepiece chestnuts in the script such as radio sex doctor Ruth Westheimer, who today’s under-40s will hardly or not... Continue Reading
Puzzle Piece brings the death of ‘King John’ to life
King John, brother of Richard The Lionheart and youngest son of Henry II is known to the masse largely through the play and movie “The... Continue Reading
Valentine’s month at Planet Ant is not all roses and candy
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. — If you’re looking for an alternative to the sap-filled commercialized dreck that takes over everything around Valentine’s Day, Planet Ant Theatre has... Continue Reading
‘Prelude To A Kiss’ at Enter Stage Right
PORT HURON, Mich.–Love, confusion, deception, reminiscence and longing all appear on The Citadel Stage here this month as Enter Stage Right presents Prelude To A... Continue Reading