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David Wolber is an actor and director and was the Artistic Director at Performance Network Theatre from 2007 to 2014. Favorite shows he directed include "2.5 Minute Ride" by Lisa Kron, "Katherine" by Kim Carney (World Premiere), "Dear Elizabeth" by Sarah Ruhl (Michigan Premiere), "The Velocity of Autumn" by Eric Coble, "A Kid Like Jake" by Daniel Pearle, "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz, "I and You" by Lauren Gunderson, "Good People" by David Lindsay-Abaire, "Dead Man’s Shoes" by Joseph Zettelmaier (Best New Script – Wilde Award 2012, and a co-production with Williamston Theatre) "The War Since Eve" by Kim Carney (Best New Script 2011- Wilde Award), "The Clean House" by Sarah Ruhl, "Necessary Targets" by Eve Ensler, "The White Rose" by Lillian Garret-Groag and many more. David has performed and directed shows at Meadow Brook Theatre, Theatre NOVA, Performance Network, Tipping Point Theatre, Matrix Theatre, Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Williamston Theatre, Boarshead Theatre, Detroit Repertory Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland, as well as appeared in a handful of commercials and independent Michigan films. Favorite performances include "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" by Ken Ludwig, "Leaving Iowa" by Tim Clue & Spike Manton (Best Comedy 2015 - Wilde Award), "Becky Shaw" by Gina Gionfriddo, "Take Me Out" by Richard Greenberg, "The Home Team" by Kim Carney (Favorite Male Performer-Comedy – Wilde Award), and "Three Days of Rain" by Richard Greenberg (Best Actor - Ann Arbor News, Best Ensemble - Oakland Press), among many others. David is an alumnus of Wayne State's theatre program, and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and Americans for the Arts, and has served on several committees for The Arts Alliance of Washtenaw County, the National New Play Network, the Cultural Alliance of Southeast Michigan, and the Ann Arbor Film Festival. David is proud to be an Associate Producer on Detroit filmmaker Jasmine Rivera's short independent film "American Prophet", and will be appearing in an adaptation of George Orwell's "1984" by Michael Gene Sullivan at Williamston Theatre in Mar/Apr and will be directing "Dream Deferred: Detroit 1967" at Matrix Theatre in June and "The Revolutionists" at Theatre NOVA in the Fall of 2017.

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Theatre NOVA Announces Return to In-Person Productions for 2021-2022


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its return to in-person productions.

Theatre NOVA Presents The Play Of The Month: MORTAL FOOLS By Catherine Zudak


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents a new play written specifically for the Zoom format each month (January through April) with their PLAY OF THE MONTH series. “Mortal Fools” by Catherine Zudak, the third offering in the series, will be performed live on Zoom on Wednesday, March 31 at 8pm and available ON DEMAND for Series Pass holders through May.

Theatre NOVA Announces Postponement Of RELATIVITY And The Michigan Playwrights Festival


In light of the continuing COVID-19 situation, the Governor's a?oeStay-at-Homea?? order, and in line with WHO and CDC guidance to limit the interaction of people in larger groups to diminish disease transmission, Theatre NOVA will postpone its production of a?oeRelativitya?? by Mark St. Germain. Originally scheduled to open on May 8, 2020, 'Relativitya?? will now be a part of the 2020-2021 Season, with an expected Spring 2021 production.

Theatre NOVA Announces Postponement of World Premiere of ARABIC TO ENGLISH Due to Concerns Over COVID-19


In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation and in line with WHO and CDC guidance to limit the interaction of people in larger groups to diminish disease transmission, Theatre NOVA will postpone its production of 'Arabic to English' by David Wells, that was scheduled to open on March 20, 2020. 'Arabic to English will now run August 7 through August 30.

Theatre NOVA To Produce Michigan Premiere Of APPLE SEASON


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of a?oeApple Seasona?? by E. M. Lewis.

Photo Flash: Theatre NOVA Presents ADMISSIONS


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of “Admissions” by Joshua Harmon.

Theatre NOVA Opens Season With Michigan Premiere Of ADMISSIONS


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of a?oeAdmissionsa?? by Joshua Harmon.

Theatre NOVA Announces 2019-2020 Season


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2019-20 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2020.

Photo Flash: STARGAZERS By Reina Hardy At Theatre NOVA


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "Stargazers" by Reina Hardy.

Theatre NOVA Hosts the Michigan Premiere of STARGAZERS


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "Stargazers" by Reina Hardy.

BWW Review: WILLISTON at Detroit Repertory Theatre Is a Fresh and Relevant Play


The Midwest premiere of Williston by Adam Seidel, playing now through June 30th at Detroit Repertory Theatre, is a fresh piece of theatre that successfully shines a light on the power of greed and money in modern day America. Three leasing reps travel to Williston, North Dakota to get mineral rights to the last big piece of undeveloped land. Leasing reps negotiate with land owners on behalf of oil companies about obtaining a lease to develop the land and typically operate on commissions which are a percentage of the leasing price.

Photo Flash: Theatre NOVA Presents the Michigan Premiere of THE HOW AND THE WHY by Sarah Treem


 Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "The How and the Why" by Sarah Treem.

Theatre NOVA Presents THE HOW AND THE WHY By Sarah Treem This February


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "The How and the Why" by Sarah Treem.

Detroit Repertory Theatre 's EVIDENCE OF THINGS UNSEEN Opens Today


The Detroit Repertory Theatre enthusiastically announces the opening of Season #62 today, November 1, 2018 with the Midwest Premiere of Evidence of Things Unseen by Katie Forgette. Curtain opens at 8:30 pm and guests are invited to stay after the performance and enjoy a free champagne afterglow with the cast and crew. Tickets for opening night, and all performances, are still the lowest for professional theatre in the region, $17 - $20, and can be purchased by calling the Theatre box office at (313) 868-1347 or online at detroitreptheatre.com. Evidence of Things Unseen will run Todays through Sundays, November 1 to December 23, 2018.

Detroit Repertory Theatre 's EVIDENCE OF THINGS UNSEEN Opens 11/1


The Detroit Repertory Theatre enthusiastically announces the opening of Season #62 on Thursday, November 1, 2018 with the Midwest Premiere of Evidence of Things Unseen by Katie Forgette. Curtain opens at 8:30 pm and guests are invited to stay after the performance and enjoy a free champagne afterglow with the cast and crew. Tickets for opening night, and all performances, are still the lowest for professional theatre in the region, $17 - $20, and can be purchased by calling the Theatre box office at (313) 868-1347 or online at detroitreptheatre.com. Evidence of Things Unseen will run Thursdays through Sundays, November 1 to December 23, 2018.

Theatre NOVA Announces Season Of Premieres For 2018-2019


Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's only resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2018-19 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the best shows at the best prices in Michigan, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2019.

Matrix Theatre And Theatre NOVA Join In Presenting Free Reading Of NATURAL SHOCKS By Lauren Gunderson


With the images from Stoneman Douglas High School fresh in our nation's collective mind, and millions of voices rising in unison to demand sensible legislation on gun control now, two local professional theatres are joining the cause by taking part in the National Campaign Of Theater Activism Against Gun Violence, taking place across the country April 19-23, 2018.

World War I Era Drama THE SNOW GEESE Comens to Meadow Brook Theatre


Set in 1917, The Snow Geese follows the Gaesling family to their annual shooting party to kick off the hunting season in upstate New York. As war looms and family secrets are revealed, they try to cling to normalcy.

Williamston Theatre Announces Giving Tuesday Event


Over the past several years, Giving Tuesday has evolved into a national effort to raise money for worthy causes in communities across the country. This year, the Williamston Theatre is honoring the support of its donors by presenting a full season's worth of play readings, all day long. On Tuesday, November 28 the Williamston Theatre will hold a marathon of staged readings of six plays. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcomed to attend all or individual readings. Gracie's Contemporary Bistro in Williamston is a sponsor of the event.

Williamston Theatre to Continue 2017-18 Season with BEAU JEST


Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, with Beau Jest by James Sherman. Performances for this hilariously charming family comedy begin Today, November 16 and run through Saturday, December 23.

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