Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) launched its inaugural production in the brand-new, state-of-the-art Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with Twelfth Night, a sharp and lively adaptation by Marc Palmieri of Shakespeare’s comedy about disguise, love, and identity. This show kicks off the Company’s 55th Season and marks an exciting milestone for the campus arts community. All shows sold out, reflecting the excitement around this new space on the McNichols campus.
Leading up to opening weekend, the new Black Box Theatre and Twelfth Night garnered strong media attention with cast members, Prof. Andrew Papa and CHASS student Gracie Sheets, appearing on Local WDIV Channel 4’s “Live in the D” and WXYZ Channel 7. Dean Jocelyn Boryczka joined Tia Graham on WDET’s “The Metro” and alum Marie Osborne on WJR, along with cast member and CHASS student Gavin Rapuzzi.
The Metro: New Black Box theatre takes center stage at University of Detroit Mercy
The Friends & Family, Grand Opening, and CHASS events rounded out this celebratory opening that brings the first permanent theater to UDM in its nearly 150 year history!