Stephen Blackwell News

Hamtown Races opened at the Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck this past weekend and is definitely a must-see for any local theatre lovers. The show is wonderfully put together in the tiny theatre by a great and talented cast, a simple, yet effective set, and a fantastically written script.

Planet Ant Theatre is set to shine the spotlight on the colorful and diverse characters of Hamtramck in Hamtown Races opening tonight, September 21 and continuing through Saturday, October 13. Tickets ($20) go on sale Tuesday, September 4th online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Reservations are also available by calling (313) 365-4948. A complete performance schedule follows this release.

Planet Ant Theatre is set to shine the spotlight on the colorful and diverse characters of Hamtramck in Hamtown Races opening Friday, September 21 and continuing through Saturday, October 13. Tickets ($20) are on sale now at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Reservations are also available by calling (313) 365-4948. A complete performance schedule follows this release. Planet Ant is excited to open its 2012-2013 season with Hamtown Races, a new work from Margaret Edwartowski (Harper Woods), author of last season's Snowbound and The Do Over. This original production will take audiences to the Al Ameer Cafe, a family business owned and operated by Lebanese immigrants that plays host to a colorful and diverse collection of characters, each representative of the varied and shifting cultures in Hamtramck. Hamtown Races pays homage to this one of a kind city and features Stephen Blackwell (Berkley), Patrick O'Connor Cronin (Bloomfield Hills), Mike Eshaq (Dearborn), Britta Peele (Harrison Township), Amy Probst (Detroit) and Rico Bruce Wade (Lansing), directed by Mike McGettigan (Dearborn) assisted by Michael Hovitch (Ferndale) with stage manager Genevieve Jona (Farmington Hills).

Planet Ant Theatre is set to shine the spotlight on the colorful and diverse characters of Hamtramck in Hamtown Races opening Friday, September 21 and continuing through Saturday, October 13. Tickets ($20) go on sale Tuesday, September 4th online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Reservations are also available by calling (313) 365-4948. A complete performance schedule follows this release.

Water Works Theatre company's founder and Chairman, Edward Nahhat, announced today that the company has cast its 12th annual Shakespeare In The Park productions. Shakespeare in the Park is Michigan's biggest and best outdoor professional theatre event featuring two weeks of theatrical fun in the middle of the tree-filled 28 acre Starr Jaycee Park.

Water Works Theatre company is proud to announce the casts for its 11th annual Shakespeare In The Park in Royal Oak productions.

The Abreact Performance Space, in cooperation with Aardvark Tim Productions ~ the creative team that brought you ~ "DudeMan; "The Devil's Game"; Harold Pinter's "The Dumb Waiter"; David Mamet's "American Buffalo"; and "Edward Albee's : At Home at the Zoo" , is proud to announce their spring 2011 production of Samuel Beckett's classic tour de force : "Waiting for Godot".

The Abreact Performance Space presents the controversial La Ronde, by Arthur Schnitzler, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. The show runs from February 4-26, Friday and Saturdays nights with one Sunday matinee. Admission is by donation. Tickets may be reserved by calling 313-285-0217 or at reservations@theabreact.com.

The Abreact Performance Space presents the controversial La Ronde, by Arthur Schnitzler, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates. The show runs from February 4-26, Friday and Saturdays nights with one Sunday matinee. Admission is by donation. Tickets may be reserved by calling 313-285-0217 or at reservations@theabreact.com.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Woody Allen's classic comedy Play It Again, Sam, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates, from September 24-October 17, 2010. Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available to all performances other than opening night, which will be half-price.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Woody Allen's classic comedy Play It Again, Sam, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates, from September 24-October 17, 2010. Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available to all performances other than opening night, which will be half-price.

Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company of Detroit presents Woody Allen's classic comedy Play It Again, Sam, directed by Frannie Shepherd-Bates, from September 24-October 17, 2010. Tickets are $15-$18, with pay-what-you-can tickets available to all performances other than opening night, which will be half-price.

Water Works Theatre Company proudly announces the cast for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, its selection for the tenth anniversary production of Shakespeare in the Park in Royal Oak.

Water Works Theatre Company proudly announces the cast for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, its selection for the tenth anniversary production of Shakespeare in the Park in Royal Oak.

Water Works Theatre Company proudly announces the cast for The Two Gentlemen of Verona, its selection for the tenth anniversary production of Shakespeare in the Park in Royal Oak.

David Rabe's jet-black comedy about drugs, sex, despair and death in substance-fueled 1980s Hollywood gets the Who Wants Cake? treatment this April starring some of Detroit's hottest talent. The production will end its run at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre on Monday, April 26th.

I have never stepped foot into The Ringwald Theatre and on top of that I have admittedly never heard about the play/movie Hurlyburly. However, when I received an invitation to see the show I whole heartedly obliged. Considering that I have never seen the movie or any other production of this play, I really wasn't sure what to expect. Typically, I have some sort of background of the at least the synopsis, but with this show/theatre I really had nothing to go off of, so it was a completely new experience for me.

David Rabe's jet-black comedy about drugs, sex, despair and death in substance-fueled 1980s Hollywood gets the Who Wants Cake? treatment this April starring some of Detroit's hottest talent. Playing at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre, Hurlyburly opens Friday, April 2nd and plays for an exclusive four week engagement ending on Monday, April 26th. Showtimes for Hurlyburly are Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights at 8PM with Sunday matinees at 3PM.

David Rabe's jet-black comedy about drugs, sex, despair and death in substance-fueled 1980s Hollywood gets the Who Wants Cake? treatment this April starring some of Detroit's hottest talent. Playing at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre, Hurlyburly opens Friday, April 2nd and plays for an exclusive four week engagement ending on Monday, April 26th. Showtimes for Hurlyburly are Friday, Saturday, and Monday nights at 8PM with Sunday matinees at 3PM.

Who Wants Cake? is pleased to announce its line-up of productions for the upcoming 2009-2010 season. The third full season kicks off with two hit musicals (back-to-back), continues on with a holiday staple, includes a world premiere and, of course, men in women's clothing.