Department of Performing Arts staff and adjunct professor Sarah Hawkins Rusk directs Detroit Opera Youth Chorus’ production of “The Odyssey” by Ben Moore and Kelley …
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DMTC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the raucous comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA April 12-21.
DMTC presents staged reading, “Kayak” on March 22
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s TheatreLab series presents, “Kayak,” the captivating play by Jordan Hall for just one night only 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.
Student auditions for two Theatre Company’s productions to be held Feb. 13-14
Student auditions for the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s productions of “Kayak” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 13-14.
DMTC presents “Photograph 51” about scientific hero Rosalind Franklin, Feb. 9-18
Photograph 51 runs six performances Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11 and the following weekend, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 16-18. All Friday and Saturday shows are set for 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are both at 3 p.m.
DMTC students honored by Kennedy Center theatre festival
Two individuals and the cast of Pride and Prejudice were recently honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for their outstanding creative work.
Student spotlight: Katherine Mutschler advances to semifinals of acting competition
Congratulations to junior Katherine Mutschler, who advanced to the semifinals in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition at the Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival!
DMTC’s ‘Pride’ is honored
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has been awarded three Wilde Awards for its production of Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen.
Audition for DMTC’s show, ‘Photograph 51’
All students are welcome to audition for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s second mainstage show of the school year, Photograph 51, on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The auditions will take place in Reno Hall, Room 164.
Theatre Company’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ debuts Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first performance of the 2023-24 school year is “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a heartwarming musical adventure that will delight audiences of all ages across two weekends.
Audition for ‘A Year with Frog and Toad,’ Sept. 5
“A Year with Frog and Toad” is based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel and was originally presented on Broadway. The DMTC production is directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk.
Learn about Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 31
Enjoy free food, fun games and a chance to learn about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts at the Theatre Welcome Party.
DMTC presents world premiere of Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, April 20-23
Unheard Voices: Afro-Brazilian Diaspora, curated and directed by Greg Grobis, was created from experiences during the 2022 Fulbright Hays Brazil GPA Trip.
Theatre Company presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in February
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the timeless Jane Austen classic, Pride & Prejudice, over three weekends in February, beginning on Friday, Feb. 10. Nine shows conclude on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Broadway in Detroit offer for “Beetlejuice” benefits DTMC
With the support of touring shows, Broadway in Detroit is happy to offer an amazing opportunity to Detroit Mercy Theatre Company by allowing DMTC to raise money by offering discounts to their supporters.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues award stream with ‘Antigone’
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) is the recipient of two 2022 Wilde Awards for outstanding work for the stage.
Audition for Theatre Company’s production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’
All Detroit Mercy students are welcome to audition for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s next production, Pride and Prejudice.
Theatre Company presents ‘Airness’ from Oct. 28-30, Nov. 4-6
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the 2022-23 school year features Airness, on Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 from the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, both weekends.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company Season 52 theme is Believe
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) and University of Detroit Mercy’s Department of Performing Arts is pleased to announce its 2022-23 season entitled “Believe,” featuring three mainstage works to be performed at The Marlene Boll Theatre.
Audition for DMTC’s production of ‘Airness’
All Detroit Mercy students are welcome to audition for the next Detroit Mercy Theatre Company production, Airness.
Theatre Company welcome party, Sept. 1
Learn about how you can be involved with the award-winning Detroit Mercy Theatre Company, on stage or off!
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company earns national honors for ‘Antigone’
A Detroit Mercy Theatre Company production of Sophocle’s Antigone has been honored at the 2022 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival’s national competition. It is the first Detroit Mercy show since 1978 to receive such recognition.
Assistant Professor of Theatre Mary Elizabeth Valesano, Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s costume designer, is also the costumer for Relativity, which just opened at Theatre Nova in …
Theatre Company presents “The Addams Family,” March 31-April 10
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the final show of the 2021-22 school year, The Addams Family. The 90-minute musical company is directed by Greg …
Adapting for COVID brings honors to Detroit Mercy Theatre Company
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) needed to adapt last year to continue performing in the midst of a global pandemic. Those adjustments not only led …
Theatre alumna makes her debut backstage
As Detroiters flocked to see The Lion King at the Detroit Opera House and marvel at the spectacle, they should know that an alumna from …
Theatre Company presents “The Norwegians”
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents its next play of the 2021-22 season, The Norwegians. The comedy by C. Denby Swanson runs from Feb. 4-6 …
Audition for The Addams Family Musical
All Detroit Mercy students are welcome to audition for the next Detroit Mercy Theatre Company production, The Addams Family Musical. The auditions are set for …
Theatre Company announces 2022 trip to Greece
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has announced the dates for its 2022 trip to Greece with next year’s trip set for May 30-June 14. The …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) and the Performing Arts department recently received a $15,000 project support grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company opens season with Antigone, Oct. 22-31
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company opens its 2021-22 season with the production of Antigone, a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, running Oct. 22-31 at the Marlene …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company to present world premiere audio drama
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents Hitchcocked: An Audio Serial beginning Friday, March 19. The original five-part serial commissioned by the DMTC is part Alfred …
Theatre students earn honors at festival
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) students and faculty and staff participated in the Kennedy Center College Theater Festival held virtually this year. Three students earned …
Theatre student brings puppets to life in Halloween show
Elise Pannemann dreams of taking her passion for performing to Hollywood and, one day, acting in films. But for now, the third-year Theatre student is …
Assistant Professor of Theatre Andrew Papa deliver four research presentations at the upcoming Association for Theatre in Higher Education Virtual Conference. One presentation will include …
Theatre students earn recognition at major regional festival
A trip to Wisconsin in early January introduced three Detroit Mercy students to the wide world of theatrical arts and performing on a regional stage, …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens this week
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by Outreach & Audience Development Coordinator Damian Torres-Botello, S.J. is coming …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” written by William Shakespeare and directed by Outreach & Audience Development Coordinator Damian Torres-Botello, S.J. is coming …
Vote now: Detroit Mercy Theatre Company nominated!
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has been nominated 23 times in 17 categories in the 2019 Broadway World Detroit Awards for productions during Season 48. Students, …
Honoring Arthur J. Beer’s career in theatre
Professor of Performing Arts Arthur J. Beer retired this past year and in honor of his career, the Department of Performing Arts and Detroit Mercy …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents “Silent Sky”
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is pleased to present “Silent Sky,” performing Oct. 17-27. This is the fascinating story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Despite not …
Celebrate Titan pride and fall colors at Homecoming 2019, Sept. 20-21
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Homecoming 2019 on Sept. 20-21. Join the Fall Festival-themed festivities as you reconnect with the University through two exciting …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents plays based on Tennessee Williams stories
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents a Homecoming exclusive – “DESIRE: Four One-Act Plays Based on Short Stories by Tennessee Williams,” on Friday, Sept. 20 at …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents “Young Frankenstein”
Tickets are going fast for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s opening weekend of “Young Frankenstein,” the musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film. “Young Frankenstein” …
Black History Month at Detroit Mercy 2019
University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events and engagements that are free open to everyone. Book …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents: War of the Worlds
The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company continues its 48th season with the Michigan Premiere of War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, Nov. 30 …
Adjunct Professor of Performing Arts Greg Trzaskoma will guest-star on NBC’s Chicago PD in season 6, episode 5, entitled, “Fathers and Sons.” The episode will …
Auditions are open for War of the Worlds
Have you ever wanted to audition for a play, but could never find the time to memorize all those lines? Do you enjoy doing voices …
Last chance to see Wittenberg
Did you miss the show on opening weekend? Come on out to The Marlene Boll Theatre this weekend for your last chance to see, what …
Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair of the Performing Arts Department Greg Grobis presented the paper, “Revolutionizing Your Theatre Season with Mission, Values and Data,” on …