Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again]

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company will present the comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA (1401 Broadway in Detroit) on April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21. 

This fast-paced, irreverent comedy tasks three student actors with putting on the complete catalogue of William Shakespeare in under two hours. It features a mix of slapstick humor, clever wordplay, and audience participation. 

“It has been refreshing to see what new perspectives and ideas the actors want to integrate, in addition to the overall vision and direction I want to see for the show,” said Andrew Papa, director and Department of Performing Arts chair.  

Papa is excited to reimagine Shakespeare’s stories through a modern lens.

“I guess that’s what I’m most excited about: seeing what new things we can bring to this show to make it accessible to 2024 audiences,” Papa said. “Whether you love Shakespeare or can’t stand him, everyone will find something to love in this hilarious play.” 

Purchase tickets online at www.DetroitMercyArts.com or by calling the DMTC ticket office at 313-993-3270. 

The DMTC ticket office is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. Individual ticket prices are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni, $10 for veterans and students (ages 4-college). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.  

Contact Sarah Rusk at 313-993-3273 with any questions, or to schedule a group.