Stagecrafters Unveils 2017-18 Season

Stagecrafters announces its 2017-18 season, themed "Celebration of Friendship, Family and Theatre," featuring ten shows among its Main Stage, 2nd Stage and Youth Theatre offerings. The five Main Stage shows include Broadway-style musicals and plays. 2nd Stage, located in the former balcony of the Baldwin Theatre, offers three contemporary and primarily off-Broadway style shows. Stagecrafters Youth Theatre (SYT), performed by actors ages 8 - 18, presents two musicals on the Main Stage.

The season kicks off in July with The Youth Theatre's ambitious production of Footloose, followed in September by Main Stage's Sister Act, the hilarious, five-time Tony-nominated musical smash. In October, 2nd Stage opens with Detroit '67, a drama taking place during the Detroit riot of 1967, with 2017 marking the 50th anniversary of this significant point in Detroit's history.

"I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming season," says Executive Director Tyler MacEachran. "We have put together something for all ages and interests - from musicals to thought-provoking stories to suspenseful dramas."

Many of this year's shows revolve around the importance that family and friends play in our lives. "Our theme this year goes hand-in-hand with community theatre in so many ways," MacEachran comments. "From family and friends of the cast and crew coming out to show support, to parents introducing their children to theatre for the first time to the community enjoying an evening or an afternoon together, Stagecrafters offers everyone quality theatre at an affordable price."

The 2017-18 Season is: (calendar order)

Footloose (SYT musical)
Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Music by Tom Snow and Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
July 20-23, 2017
Directed by Rodel Salazar and Becca Wisnewski

Sister Act (Main Stage musical comedy)
Music by Alan Menken and Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
September 8-10, 14-17, 21-24, 29-30, October 1, 2017
Directed by Rodel Salazar

Detroit '67 (2nd Stage drama)
By Dominique Morriseau
October 13-15, 19-22, 2017
Directed by Jeffery Nelson

A Raisin in the Sun (Main Stage drama)
By Lorraine Hansberry
November 3-5, 9-12, 16-18, 2017
Directed by Gerald Haines

Elf The Musical Jr. (SYT musical comedy)
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
December 8-10, 14-17, 2017
Directed by Matthew Miga and Debbie Landis-Sigler

Into the Woods (Main Stage musical)
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
January 19-21, 25-28, February 1-4, 9-11, 2018
Directed by John Luther

Bug (2nd Stage thriller)
By Tracy Letts
February 23-25, March 1-4, 2018
Directed by Rachel Keown

Steel Magnolias (Main Stage drama/comedy)
By Robert Harling
March 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2018
Directed by Rich Wilson

Metamorphoses (2nd Stage drama)
Based on the Myths of Ovid
Written and originally directed by Mary Zimmerman
April 13-15, 19-22, 2018
Directed by Jody Florkowski

Annie (Main Stage musical)
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Martin Charnin
May 11-13, 17-20, 24-27, June 1-3, 2018
Directed by Randy Wrisinger

In Stagecrafters' upcoming season, all evening performances for SYT is 7 pm and for Main Stage and 2nd Stage at 8 pm and all Sunday matinees begin at 2 pm. Subscription renewal sales are available in May by calling 248-541-6430. Stage Youth Theatre individual tickets for Footloose go on sale May 7, 2017 with all other individual tickets on sale July 19, 2017.

About Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit community theatre, provides opportunities for members of the community to develop their talents and to volunteer their time to create an enriching, quality theatrical experience through its Main Stage, 2nd Stage, and Youth Theatre productions. Founded in 1956, Stagecrafters has been named "Best Community Theatre" by Hour Detroit Magazine readers, and "Best Place for Live Local Theatre" by Detroit Metro Times readers. The 2nd Stage show Trevor won awards at the 2017 Michigan AACTFEST in the categories of Outstanding Featured Actor, Outstanding Actor and the Golden Truck Award.

Stagecrafters offers shows that appeal to a wide variety of ages and interests and prides itself on providing professional quality shows at affordable prices, making the performing Arts Accessible to individuals in our "regional" community. Stagecrafters has been at the Baldwin Theatre since 1985.