Blue Star Highway at Theatre NOVA
Dates: 9/13/2025
📍 Theatre: Theatre NOVA
410 W. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI
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Blue Star Highway explores themes of love and secrecy across generations. In 1994, William, a closeted high school teacher, meets Ben in Saugatuck, Michigan, leading him to envision a different life. Thirty years later, William's family arrives for a funeral, uncovering the life he once led and confronting their past, ultimately redefining their understanding of family. The play is directed by Kevin Keller and features a cast including Mike Sandusky, Jordan Clime, AJ Dagenais, and Stirling Orlowski.
Cast and Creative Team for Blue Star Highway at Theatre NOVA
Cast
Mike Sandusky
William
Dirk Ever
Ensemble
Laura Nguyen
Ensemble
Cassius Merriweather
Ensemble
Stirling Orlowski
Ensemble
AJ Dagenais
Ensemble
Jordan Clime
Ben
Cassandra Svacha
Ensemble
Trevor Maher
Ensemble
Evan Brown
Ensemble
Emily Wilson-Tobin
Ensemble
Larry Rink
Ensemble
La’Paige
Ensemble
Edward Colon
Ensemble
Princess Beyoncé Jones
Ensemble
Bréon LaDawn
Margot
Andy Jones
Ensemble
Jonathan Davidson
Declan Teague
Brittany Batell
Martine Lowe
Creative Team
Becky Fox
Director of Education
Diane Hill
Producing Artistic Director
Becky Fox
Business Manager
Shelby R. Seeley
Literary Manager
Shelby R. Seeley
Producing Artistic Director
Briana O’Neal
Resident Stage Manager
Briana O’Neal
Producing Artistic Director
Carla Milarch
Founding Artistic Director
Bryana Hall
Director
Andrew Morton
Playwright
Kevin Keller
Director
Sarah Elisabeth Brown
Playwright
Siri Quist
Director
Lindsey Brown
Summer Camp Director
Josie Herman
Director
Jill Halpern
Playwright
Joseph Zettelmaier
Playwright
Sarah Elisabeth Brown
House Manager
Jennifer Lane
Playwright
CJ Williams
Director
News About Blue Star Highway at Theatre NOVA
Theatre NOVA Announces Lineup for 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival
August 25, 2025 Theatre NOVA will present the 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival September 11–14, featuring new plays by Joseph Zettelmaier, Jennifer Lane, Jill Halpern, Andrew Morton, and Sarah Elisabeth Brown. Tickets are $10 per reading or $30 for a Festival Pass.About the Theatre
Theatre NOVA Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Theatre NOVA?
2026 Michigan Playwrights Festival (08/12/26-08/16/26)
The Sanctuary (08/13/26-08/13/26)
Cakewalk (08/14/26-08/14/26)
ASHE (08/15/26-08/15/26)
Dispersion (08/16/26-08/16/26)
The Sanctuary (08/13/26-08/13/26)
Cakewalk (08/14/26-08/14/26)
ASHE (08/15/26-08/15/26)
Dispersion (08/16/26-08/16/26)
What shows have played recently at Theatre NOVA?
Athena by Gracie Gardner (07/17/26-08/09/26)
Athena (07/17/26-08/09/26)
The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly (05/22/26-06/14/26)
The Last Wide Open (05/22/26-06/14/26)
The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt (03/27/26-04/19/26)
THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt (03/27/26-04/19/26)
Kayak by Jordan Hall (01/30/26-02/22/26)
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto (12/05/25-01/04/26)
Dry Summer by Robert Axelrod (10/10/25-11/02/25)
These My Queens (09/14/25-09/14/25)
Athena (07/17/26-08/09/26)
The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly (05/22/26-06/14/26)
The Last Wide Open (05/22/26-06/14/26)
The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt (03/27/26-04/19/26)
THE JONBENÉT GAME by Tori Keenan-Zelt (03/27/26-04/19/26)
Kayak by Jordan Hall (01/30/26-02/22/26)
DJ Whittington's Kool Kat: A Hip-Hop Panto (12/05/25-01/04/26)
Dry Summer by Robert Axelrod (10/10/25-11/02/25)
These My Queens (09/14/25-09/14/25)
Where is Theatre NOVA located?
Theatre NOVA is at 410 W. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI .
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