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    • 2014-2015 First Season
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22-23 Season Nine

 

Our COVID safety policy requires that staff and audience wear masks for indoor performances (performers will be unmasked).  Policy subject to change. Read our FULL POLICY for more information.    

Please note that many of our shows have adult language and themes. For more information about specific shows feel free to reach out to us.

The Taming The Taming          Sept 9 – Oct 9, 2022
By Lauren Gunderson, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates

In this hilarious, raucous, all-female “power-play” inspired by Shakespeare’s Shrew, Miss America contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. All she needs to revolutionize the American government is the help of one ultra-conservative senator’s aide on the cusp of a career breakthrough, and one bleeding-heart liberal blogger who will do anything for her cause. Here’s lookin’ at you, America.

This show has adult language and themes.

 

The Children          Nov 11 – Dec 11, 2022
by Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk

Two retired nuclear scientists reside in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles. Together they are going to live forever on yogurt and yoga, until an old friend arrives with a frightening request.

 

Nollywood Dreams          January 13– February 12, 2023
By Jocelyn Bioh, directed by K Edmonds

It’s the 90s, and the “Nollywood” film industry is exploding. Ayamma dreams of leaving her job at her parents’ travel agency and becoming a star. When she auditions for a new film by Nigeria’s hottest director, tension flares with his former leading lady—as sparks fly with Nollywood’s biggest heartthrob.

 

For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday           March 17 – April 16, 2023
By Sarah Ruhl, Directed by Krista Schafer

Playing Peter Pan at her hometown children’s theater is one of Ann’s fondest, most formative memories. Now, over 50 years later, Neverland calls again, casting Ann and her siblings back to this faraway dreamscape where the refusal to grow up confronts the inevitability of growing old.

“A sweet spot for Sarah Ruhl. Pairing philosophical daring and surreal tenderness.” – Jesse Green, The New York Times

 

How I Learned to Drive          May 19 – June 18, 2023
by Paula Vogel, directed by Adriane Galea

A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel.

This show has adult language and themes.

Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize. Co-winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Co-winner of the 1998 Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding play. “Ms. Vogel has written a lovely, harrowing guide to the crippling persistence of one woman’s memories.” —NY Times

 

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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