Detroit Rep Presents Michigan Premiere of THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER by Richard Strand

The Michigan Premiere of native Michigander Richard Strand's comedy about mothers and daughters, The Realization of Emily Linder, will have its Champagne Celebration on the Opening Night of the 60th "Diamond" Anniversary season of the Detroit Repertory Theatre on Thursday, November 03, 2016 at 8:30 PM. Guests are invited to join the cast and crew in a champagne toast in the elegant Gilda Snowden Lobby Gallery of the Rep after the show.

Tickets remain the lowest price for professional theatre in the region at $17 advance or $20 day of performance and may be purchased by calling the Detroit Repertory Box Office at (313) 868-1347. The Realization of Emily Linder will run Thursdays through Sundays until December 23, 2016. More information may be found at www.detroitreptheatre.com

The Realization of Emily Linder is the third seriously funny new play in a row at the Rep by nationally acclaimed author Richard Strand. Once again he handles life, death, and family with great humor, love and respect. Emily Linder, a retirEd French Professor, claims clairvoyance. She predicts the exact day and evening of her death. To the consternation of her two grown daughters she also dictates strange and specific funeral plans. The result is both hilarious and moving. "Linder" is a story about growing old, about breaking old habits, about renewing the mind and recharging life. Resident Scene Designer and Director, Harry Wetzel (DEARBORN HEIGHTS) is the Director of this production.

About the Production

Mr. Wetzel's cast for The Realization of Emily Linder features Sandra Love Aldridge (DETROIT) in the title role of Emily Linder. Sandra has been a beloved Repertory veteran for many years. She was last seen at the Rep as Gracie in Finding the Burnett Heart. The cast also includes Jaclynn Cherry (MADISON HEIGHTS) who portrayed the young jockey in last year's Rep production, Devil Dog Six. Yolanda Jack also returns to the Rep stage. She was last seen in the comedy, A Paradise of Fools. Last but not least, resident company member, Leah Smith (DETROIT), takes on a role. Last season she won the Subscriber Best Actor Award for her portrayal of the woman in Homeless and How We Got That Way. Resident Repertory company member, Kelly Pino (HAMTRAMCK) takes over the Stage Manager reins. Sandra Landfair (DEARBORN) will design the costumes; Thomas Schraeder (FARMINGTON) is the Lighting Designer; Burr Huntington (ROYAL OAK) is the Sound Designer.

Tickets, Charitable Group Fundraisers, Bargain Booklets, and Subscriptions remain the most affordable prices for not-for-profit professional theatre in the Region. Advance Admission is $17; General admission is $20. The Rep's Anytime, Multi-Use,"Gold Subscription" for two is still the unmatched price of $100 and a "Silver Subscription" for one stays at $50. 10-ticket Bargain Booklets, Regular and Matinee are $110 and $100 respectively and make great mini-fundraisers.

For all tickets, bookings and information call or visit the Rep Box office, 313-868-1347. Tickets can be purchased by phone using Visa or Master Card. There is no surcharge.

Detroit Repertory Theatre's 60th Anniversary Season is made possible by the generous support of these civic-minded corporate sponsors: UAW-Ford: Master Sponsor, Detroit Repertory Theatre Black Tie Awards Night and Homecoming Celebration.