John Manfredi News

It is with deep sorrow that Performance Network Theatre's Board of Directors announces the decision to suspend operations at the end of this calendar year.

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running tonight, November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

Performance Network's Executive Director, John Manfredi, and Artistic Director, Suzi Regan, will host 'Notes on Directing' at Ann Arbor District Library on Monday, November 9, 2015, 7­8:30pm. The AADL is located at 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

The start of the holiday season is here, and with it comes Performance Network Theatre's tandem productions that run in repertory November through December. Beginning the festivities is the Michigan premiere of WHY NOT ME? A SAMMY DAVIS JR. STORY written by Tim Rhoze running November 24­ - December 19, 2015. Continuing the season is the world premiere of DICKENS: AN A CAPELLA CAROL by Charles Dickens running November 27­ - December 20, 2015.

The Open Table Series at Performance Network Theatre begins its second year tonight, October 21, 2015 with a reading of THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE, an adaptation by James Bowen and John Manfredi that will run March 10­-April 10 as part of the Network's season.

The Open Table Series at Performance Network Theatre begins its second year on October 21, 2015 with a reading of THE OTHELLO PRINCIPLE, an adaptation by James Bowen and John Manfredi that will run March 10­-April 10 as part of the Network's season.

Through a partnership with Logic Solutions in Ann Arbor, patrons will be treated to a redesigned online experience when visiting www.pntheatre.org to purchase single tickets which are on sale now for the 2015-2016 Performance Network Theatre season. Tickets range in price from $25 to $44 and include a special Pay-What-You-Can rate for the first Thursday preview. Discounts are available for all performances, but cannot be combined, and include student, senior, military and group rates. To purchase tickets or for more information on events at the Network, call the box office at 734-663-0681 or go online to www.pntheatre.org.

On Saturday, August 15, Performance Network will host 12 in 12, an all day music festival featuring 12 acts in 12 hours from noon to midnight.

On Saturday, August 15, Performance Network will host 1?2 in 12, ?an all day music festival featuring 12 acts in 12 hours from noon to midnight.

Performance Network of Ann Arbor will present Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz tonight, June 11 - ­July 12 completing a long delayed co­production with the Jewish Ensemble Theatre.

Olympia Entertainment and Etico Productions once again present the children's favorite, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, a family production that explores the tasty chain reaction set in motion when a little boy offers a cookie to a visiting mouse. This heartwarming stage adaptation, produced by Performance Network Theatre, returns for another delicious run at the City Theatre today, June 6 and tomorrow, June 7.

Produced in partnership with Etico Productions, Performance Network's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie?is a delightful family production exploring the delicious chain reaction set in motion when a little boy offers a cookie to a visiting mouse. Performances are this weekend, May 30-­31 at 11am and 2pm.

The Open Table Series at Performance Network features a reading of Joseph Zettelmaier's Pulp today, May 27.

Performance Network of Ann Arbor will present O?ther Desert Cities?by Jon Robin Baitz June 11­July 12 completing a long delayed co­production with the Jewish Ensemble Theatre. The production garnered rave reviews and near sell out crowds during its West Bloomfield run and tickets are now on sale for the Network production. Directed by David Wolber and co­sponsored by Detroit sports and entertainment executive, Tom Wilson, O?ther Desert Cities?is the story of a wounded family and the secrets they share. It is the final main stage production in the Network's inaugural season under the new management of John Manfredi and Suzi Regan. The cast remains the same as at the JET and features the talents of Leah Smith, Naz Edwards, Hugh Maguire, Sandra Birch and Bryan Lark. Performances run Thursday­Sunday (Preview is Thursday, June 11; Opening Night is Friday, June 12) and tickets range in price from $25 to $41. For more information on the productions and events at the Network or to donate, go to w?ww.pntheatre.org?or call the box office at 734­663­0681.

The Open Table Series at Performance Network will feature readings of Stephen Cooper's Spiritual Bliss and Joseph Zettelmaier's Pulp tonight, May 13 and May 27, respectively.

The Open Table Series at Performance Network will feature readings of Stephen Cooper's Spiritual Bliss and Joseph Zettelmaier's Pulp on May 13 and May 27, respectively.

To celebrate the initial renovation of Performance Network's lobby, four University of Michigan School of Art and Design students will present a thesis exhibition titled 'Sangfroid: the art of keeping cool' in the newly remodeled gallery space. The exhibition will run April 16-­May 6, 2015 with an opening reception tonight, April 16 from 5:30pm to 9pm.

To celebrate the initial renovation of Performance Network's lobby, four University of Michigan School of Art and Design students will present a thesis exhibition titled “Sangfroid: the art of keeping cool” in the newly remodeled gallery space. The exhibition will run April 16-­May 6, 2015 with an opening reception on April 16 from 5:30pm to 9pm. The gallery is open to the public from 11am to 5pm Tuesday­Friday. For information on productions and events at the Network or to donate, please go to www.pntheatre.org?or call the box office at 734­663­0681.