The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) wraps up its 2024-25 season with The Grown Ups by Skylar Fox and Simon Henriques, running April 4-13 at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit. This production marks a significant moment in the Company’s history. This will be the final production at the Boll Theatre before the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company moves into its new home: the state-of-the-art Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre on the McNichols campus.
The Grown Ups is set at a remote sleepaway camp. This show follows a group of counselors as they build bonds, challenge one another’s beliefs, and confront an eerie presence lurking beyond the glow of the campfire. What begins as a familiar summer setting soon becomes a thought-provoking exploration of fear, uncertainty, and collective responsibility.
“This is one of those plays that I hope audiences discuss the entire drive home,” said Prof. Andrew Papa, Chair of the Department of Performing Arts and director of this show, “It’s a piece that’s just as intellectual as it is emotional—a call to action in a world full of uncertainty.”
Originally produced outdoors in Brooklyn in 2021, The Grown Ups captured attention for its intimate storytelling and powerful themes. DMTC’s production brings that same energy to Detroit for six performances.
Catch this final show at the Boll Theatre!
Show Info:
📅 Dates: April 4–13
📍 Location: Marlene Boll Theatre, Boll Family YMCA, 1401 Broadway, Detroit
🎟️ Tickets: www.DetroitMercyArts.com or call 313-993-3270
💵 Prices:
• $25 – Adults
• $18 – Seniors, Detroit Mercy faculty/staff/alumni
• $10 – Veterans & Students (ages 4–college)
🕒 Box Office Hours:
• Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
👥 Group Discounts:
Available for 10+ — contact Sarah Rusk at 313-993-3270 to schedule.