This upcoming weekend, the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company host three more productions of 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 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 Prof. Andrew Papa, director, and Chair of the Department of Performing Arts.
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.