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The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is proud to present the Michigan premiere of Photograph 51, a captivating and thought-provoking play that tells the story of Rosalind Franklin, the unsung hero of DNA research. Set in the 1950s, the play explores the intense competition between scientists as they race to unravel the secrets of the double helix structure of DNA. At the heart of the story is Franklin, a brilliant and determined scientist whose work is overlooked and undervalued due to her gender. With wit and passion, Photograph 51 takes us on a journey through the exhilarating and often treacherous world of scientific discovery and raises important questions about the nature of scientific progress, the role of women in science, and the ethics of scientific competition. This is a must-see production that will leave you thinking long after the final curtain call.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents the Michigan premiere of 'Photograph 51' by Anna Ziegler, a captivating play that explores the story of unsung scientific hero Rosalind Franklin. Set in the 1950s, the play delves into the intense competition among scientists as they race to unravel the secrets of DNA.
A family-friendly musical, a drama telling the story of an unsung female scientist, and a zany comedy revolving around the William Shakespeare himself are included in The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) and University of Detroit Mercy's Department of Performing 2023-24 season.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] (4/12/24-4/21/24)
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is at 4001 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] (4/12/24-4/21/24)
Photograph 51 (2/9/24-2/18/24)
A Year with Frog and Toad (10/27/23-11/5/23)
Wittenberg (9/28/18-10/14/18)
The Complete History of America (abridged) (4/6/18-4/22/18)
A Bright New Boise (2/9/18-2/25/18)
Videos
Sondheim on Sondheim
Farmers Alley Theatre (4/25 - 5/12) | ||
Disney's Newsies
Grosse Pointe Theatre (5/3 - 5/12) NEW MUSICAL | ||
The Antichrist Cometh
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (3/22 - 5/25) NEW COMEDY
VIDEOS
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Guys and Dolls
The Berman Center for Performing Arts (7/12 - 7/21) | ||
Sisters In Law
Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids (6/1 - 6/16) | ||
Les Misérables
Wharton Center (10/8 - 10/13) | ||
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Tibbits Opera House (5/10 - 5/11) | ||
SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Wharton Center [Cobb Great Hall] (5/14 - 5/19) | ||
Ella, First Lady of Song
Meadow Brook Theatre (5/29 - 6/23) | ||
Hamilton
Wharton Center (5/21 - 6/1) | ||
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