Encore Michigan
Hnath argues all sides in ‘A Doll’s House, Part Two’ at Farmers Alley
KALAMAZOO, Mich.–When the door slammed at the end of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, the sound echoed across the world the same way the first... Continue Reading
‘Doubt’ gives us plenty to think about at Open Book Theatre
TRENTON, Mich.–Certainty without proof is a problematic thing. It doesn't fly in a court of law. But it can be valid in choosing political leaders,... Continue Reading
‘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
MOT’s ‘A Letter To My Nephew’ comes to Detroit Opera House
DETROIT, Mich.–Michigan Opera Theatre has prided itself on presenting a range of world-renowned and groundbreaking dance companies to Metro Detroit since 1996. This Saturday, we... 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
