Encore Michigan
Tibbits’ ‘Mixed Emotions’ seems stodgy and dated
COLDWATER, Mich.–A relatively simply-staged play with a small cast generally opens Tibbits’ Summer Theatre season, and Richard Baer’s Mixed Emotions fits that particular bill—with a... Continue Reading
ICYMI: TheaterTalk 6/13 on Michigan Radio’s Stateside
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–June is an amazing month for theater in Michigan. EncoreMichigan i scrambling to cover and review some 28 new show openings, from Tennessee... Continue Reading
Following Parkland, ‘Church and State’ at Matrix explores what could happen if a Republican Senator grew a pair
DETROIT, Mich.–Parkland. Orlando. Las Vegas. Sandy Hook. Columbine. San Bernadino. Virginia Tech. That’s hardly a full list of mass shootings, but it's a start. But,... Continue Reading
‘The Civil War’ at The Barn reminds us what real national division looks like
AUGUSTA, Mich.–When it comes to war, there are no end of stories or ways to tell them. Some of our most ancient stories are those... Continue Reading
‘Ghost Gardens’ focuses on life amidst Detroit’s blight
DETROIT, Mich.–Steven Simoncic’s Ghost Gardens would most likely give audiences food for thought no matter where it was performed. But there is something especially compelling... Continue Reading
Planet Ant hosts “Space Opera” from local composer June 22–30
HAMTRAMCK—The Daedalus 2 Mission: A Space Opera (D2M) is a 21-song, sci-fi-inspired rock fantasy that seeks to answer the question: when does Artificial Intelligence stop... Continue Reading
‘Casa Valentina’ is a triumph of the heart at JET
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich.–There is a sadness that runs through the veins of cross-dressing men. No matter how many laughs they might spark, or how outrageous... Continue Reading
Ann Arbor Pulp: Playright Joe Zettlelmaier takes center stage with three regional productions
The playwright teaches at Eastern Michigan University, is executive director of a theater company, and has three of his numerous plays on stage locally this... Continue Reading