2018 Season

Tru

Drama Slam: Tru

January 12, 2018

Our first Drama Slam of the year is a story drawn from the words and works of Truman Capote.

Sherlock by Wireless

Sherlock by Wireless Revisited

January 25 – 28, 2018

Seven performers will re-create – with live sound effects – three classic Sherlock Holmes radio broadcasts from 1945.

'Night Mother

Drama Slam: ‘night, Mother

February 10, 2018

A desperate woman facing a stale and unprofitable life confronts her mother about her intent to commit suicide.

Arcadia

Arcadia

February 22 – March 4, 2018

A brilliant comedy of wit and romance by the author of Shakespeare in Love

A Prayer for Owen Meany

Drama Slam: A Prayer for Owen Meany

March 9, 2018

An unusual child accidentally kills his friend's mother, leaving the boys forever linked in a tale of friendship, faith and destiny.

Fifty Shades of Shakespeare

Fifty Shades of Shakespeare

March 10, 2018

A special presentation by a touring company offering a sexy improvisational romp with the Bard.

Greater Tuna

Greater Tuna

April 12 – 22, 2018

Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

Storytelling Workshop

Storytelling Workshop

April 17, 2018

In this interactive workshop, we will explore the art of storytelling and basic storytelling skills.

Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean

Drama Slam: Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

April 27, 2019

Three women gather for their 20th reunion in a dime store in West Texas, leading to a series of delusion-smashing confrontations.

Inspired: A Tribute to the STARS of Magic

Inspired: A Tribute to the STARS of Magic

April 28, 2018

Colon-based entertainer Ron Carnell will perform feats of prestidigitation at which you'll marvel!

Frozen

Drama Slam: Frozen

May 11, 2018

Three people embark on a dark journey entwining the lives of a murderer, the mother of one of his victims and his psychologist.

A Night of Improv

A Night of Improv

May 12, 2018

This improv show will feature two groups that are well-known at Ann Arbor's Pointless Brewery & Theatre.

Wit

Wit

May 31 – June 10, 2018

A literature professor is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer, and reassesses her life and work with profundity and humor.

As Bees in Honey Drown

Drama Slam: As Bees in Honey Drown

June 15, 2018

A successful young novelist captures the attention of a mysterious woman who wants him to write a screenplay about her life.

Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche

June 28 – July 1, 2018

In this comic romp, a group of ladies in 1956 discover Communists are threatening their idyllic town.

The Carpetbagger’s Children

Drama Slam: The Carpetbagger’s Children

July 13, 2018

In engaging monologues, three sisters tell of their family and the years that followed the Civil War.

It Shoulda Been You

It Shoulda Been You

July 26 – August 5, 2018

The wild musical farce features blushing brides, nervous grooms, overbearing moms, unexpected guests and plenty of crazy twists and turns!

Women in Jeopardy

Drama Slam: Women in Jeopardy

August 10, 2018

Two divorcées are suspicious of their friend’s new boyfriend – he may be a serial killer!

The Year of Magical Thinking

Drama Slam: The Year of Magical Thinking

September 7, 2018

The true story of the sudden and unexpected loss of the author's husband and their only daughter.

A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

September 13-23, 2018

The adventures of Meg, Charles and their friend Calvin as they battle to bring their father home safely from a planet far, far away.

A House with a Clock in Its Walls

Live Book Reading: “A House with a Clock in Its Walls”

September 22, 2018

A free live book-reading honoring the legacy of the Marshall native John Bellairs.

Turn of the Screw

Turn of the Screw

October 12, 2018

This is Henry James's endlessly provocative tale of suspense, ghosts, horror and repressed sexuality.

The Weir

The Weir

October 25 – 27, 2018

This truly unique theatrical experience – a "fund-raiser hair-raiser" – inside the "Nancy Boyer" Pub at the top of Oak Hill.

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

October 30 – 31, 2018

A full, annotated rendition of the classic 1938 radio drama "The War of the Worlds" will be performed on the 80th anniversary of its original broadcast.

Memories of Magicians Past

Memories of Magicians Past

November 10, 2018

Memories of Magicians Past features two hours of live magical wonders, focusing on the magicians of yesteryear.

Our Common Threads

Our Common Threads

November 16, 2018

A special *free* presentation of a unique play crafted by more than a dozen residents of Albion and Marshall.

In Capable Hands

In Capable Hands

November 28, 2018

A husband-and-wife team that offers something for everyone – juggling, magic, music, comedy – and danger!

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

December 6 – 16, 2018

A festive and celebratory visit with Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true meaning of Christmas.