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The cast of Michigan Stage's second summer performance, "Peerless," running July 18-28 at Seaholm High School in Birmingham.
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The Metro: Curtain opens on Michigan Stage summer theater

John Filbrandt June 28, 2024

No matter the form, storytelling can bring people together in one space to experience collective emotions. Happiness, sadness, fear, you...

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Monique Young (from left), Lulu Fall, Bryce Pinchum and Ben Will perform at the third annual Obsidian Theatre Festival's opening night cabaret and fundraiser at the Gem Theatre, June 27, 2023.
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The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week

Sydney Waelchli June 24, 2024

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit...

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Vanessa Sears (top) and Jonathan Mason will play the leading roles in “Romeo & Juliet,” running through Oct. 26 at the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.
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Created Equal: Shakespeare in Detroit founder on equity in the arts, new Stratford Festival production

Created Equal May 16, 2024

One of Detroit's very own will return to the acclaimed Stratford Festival in Ontario this year to lead a production...

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August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" runs through March 3 at the Detroit Repertory Theatre.
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  • CultureShift

CultureShift: Detroit Rep Theatre continues 67th season with August Wilson play

Tia Graham January 29, 2024

The Detroit Repertory Theatre's 67th season is underway, with its current production of "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone," running through...

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two women smile in front of the WDET logo decorated with red streamers for Valentine's Day
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‘The Peculiar Patriot’ explores love and the criminal justice system at Detroit Public Theatre

Ryan Patrick Hooper February 6, 2023

One of the best theatre companies in the city of Detroit is Detroit Public Theatre. Their new location in the...

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Mosaic Youth Theatre DeLashea Strawder (left) and Justin Washington (right) in the WDET studios.
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Mosaic Youth Theatre puts the spotlight on youth mental health

Ryan Patrick Hooper, Sophia Jozwiak August 11, 2022

The next generation of Detroit storytellers are finding their voice at Mosaic Youth Theatre. Ten winners have been chosen from...

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Salam Aboulhassan Undesirable Elements
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Taking Public Stage Helps Muslim Woman Recover from Sexual Trauma

Laura Herberg June 21, 2018

Click on the audio player above to hear the story. Six women formed a circle on stage and warmed up...

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Aaron Dworkin
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

New Dean Of UM Music, Arts, Theater: Students Need To Be Artists And Entreprenuers

Station Programming March 30, 2015

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Aaron Dworkin, the founder of the Sphinx Organization, speaks with Stephen about his...

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