Encore Michigan

Looking at young-adult adversity in the rearview

Review January 25, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes Following last season's "Brill," Performance Network Theatre and playwright David Wells have again teamed up to develop another world-premiere production, "County Line."... Continue Reading

Dive into the convention world with new original comedy

Review January 18, 2014
By Dana Casadei Attending Comic Con has always been a dream of mine. Now, I would go more for the TV shows and movies than... Continue Reading

Saving Mr. Wellborn

Review January 12, 2014
Definition of the prototypical Meadow Brook Theatre play: a comedy with a familiar feel, a likable main character and possibly a touch of suspense but... Continue Reading

Author, author

Review January 12, 2014
By Carolyn Hayes For good or for bad, the notion of authorship informs the way we consume art. The influence of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" (written... Continue Reading

Wilde for Wilde’s sake

Review January 11, 2014
By:  Carolyn Hayes In 1895, celebrated scribe and legendary wit Oscar Wilde sued a man for libel and lost; the private details unearthed in that... Continue Reading

Pointed comedy, physical acting make Tartuffe entrancing

Review January 10, 2014
Like Shakespeare, Moliere knew how to tickle his audiences with wicked satire, physical comedy and absurd situations. While he may not be as quotable, his... Continue Reading

Bop and dance with your gal pals at ‘Girls Night’

Review January 10, 2014
By:  Dana Casadei Girls nights are a time to get together with your best gals, chat and probably have a few drinks. For the City... Continue Reading

End your year with a hilarious ‘Baby’

Review December 28, 2013
By Dana Casadei If you want a big reward, sometimes you have to take a big risk. But how can you know when to take... Continue Reading