Encore Michigan
‘Letter To My Nephew’ at MOT sets the struggle to dance
By Casaundra Freeman DETROIT,Mich.–Letter to My Nephew, the first dance concert at the Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) since the passing of Artistic Director Emeritus, David... Continue Reading
‘Hand To God’ at Monster Box makes its point loud and dirty
WATERFORD, TWP., Mich.–Religion is utter BS unless it is the basic human religion of being kind, fair and respectful to one another. And the devil... Continue Reading
Theatre Nova’s ‘Stone Witch’ explores line between creativity and madness
ANN ARBOR–One of the things I am always fascinated by in the theater is why companies choose the plays they do. Theatre Nova has been... Continue Reading
Outvisible’s ‘Turn of The Screw’ haunts and taunts
ALLEN PARK, Mich.–Henry James’ Turn of The Screw has been debated, adapted and interpreted for more than a century. I suppose that makes it a... Continue Reading
Ixion paints surreal view of an uncertain future with ‘White Room’
LANSING, Mich.–Different literature requires different approaches. We read non-fiction differently than we do fiction, than we do poetry, than we do essays. Likewise, different types... Continue Reading
Opera Modo holds fund-raiser gala at MoTown Mansion
DETROIT, Mich.–Opera Modo is holding a fund-raiser gala on November 10th at The MoTown Mansion. “Glitter and be Gala” will feature hosts Musetta + Violetta... Continue Reading
‘Dracula’ skulks into Port Huron
PORT HURON, Mich.–It’s the prime time of year for everything spooky, spine tingling and haunted, on stage as much as anywhere else. A creepy feeling... Continue Reading
Snug’s ‘Escanaba’ shows funny Yooper life
MARINE CITY, Mich.–Inside jokes are often only humorous for the group to which they pertain. Other times, the general population may find them funny while... Continue Reading
MOT’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ grabs at the heart
DETROIT, Mich.–Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is not best known for his operas. He wrote several, but they just don't stand out or the test of time... Continue Reading
Wayne State brings a compelling ‘Xtigone’ to Detroit
DETROIT, Mich.–Thank goodness, the classics not only still get done on stage, they are serving as inspiration for today’s brightest playwrights. Writer Nambi E. Kelley... Continue Reading
