The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company won three Wilde Awards for the winter 2023 production of Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen. The Wilde Awards – named in honor of 19th century playwright Oscar Wilde – honors the best productions, performances and technical work produced or presented by professional theaters across the state.
The production received:
- Best Play (Comedy)
- Best Director (Play): Sarah Hawkins Rusk
- Best Supporting Actor (Play): Luke Adamkiewicz
“This achievement is a testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and hard work of our outstanding cast, crew, and production team,” said Sarah Rusk, director of Pride and Prejudice. “A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this production, and to EncoreMichigan.com for the recognition! Such awards provide the recognition to propel forward plans for the McNichols Campus blackbox theatre.”