DMTC’s ‘Pride’ is honored

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.

The production was one of seven named Best Play (Comedy) from the hundreds of eligible plays produced across the state.

Individual awards went to student actor Luke Adamkiewicz, who was one of 11 actors receiving a Best Supporting Actor (Play) award and Sarah Hawkins Rusk was one of 13 who received a Best Director (Play).

The Wilde Awards — named for 19th-Century playwright Oscar Wilde — honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state. Nominations are based on reviews written by EncoreMichigan.com’s team of professional critics for productions between Sept. 1, 2022 and Sept. 15, 2023.

A graphic for Detroit Mercy's Theatre Company, featuring text, Congratulations on THREE Wilde Award wins! The Wilde Awards honors the best theatrical productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state of Michigan. Three pictures at the bottom feature actors, actresses and directors, with text reading, Best Play (Comedy), Pride and Prejudice, Best Director (Play), Sarah Hawkins Rusk, Pride and Prejudice, Best Supporting Actor (Play), Luke Adamkiewicz, Pride and Prejudice.