Encore Michigan
Modern romance in ‘Boy Gets Girl’ at Enter Stage Right
PORT HURON, Mich.–We usually go to the theatre to be amused, entertained and moved; sometimes we go to learn something, to be challenged or simply... Continue Reading
Shakespeare in Detroit’s Twelfth Night…and all that jazz
By Angela Colombo DETROIT, Mich.–“If music be the food of love, play on!” The opening line of Twelfth Night is one we might all enjoy... Continue Reading
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
‘Evidence of Things Unseen’ “moving” at Detroit Rep
DETROIT – Katie Forgette’s Evidence of Things Unseen is one of those perfectly lovely plays designed to take its audience on a brief but emotionally... 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
Much to like in Wayne State’s ‘As You Like It’ at The Hilberry
DETROIT—Hilberry Theatre proves once again that Shakespeare’s timeless plays – especially his comedies – can be endlessly reframed as fresh work of art. This newest... 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
Morisseau’s ‘Pipeline’ at DPT explores the unfortunate fate of too many black men
DETROIT, Mich.–Here’s a trade secret: most writers hate coming up with titles for their work. In some cases, however, the act of naming allows the... Continue Reading
