Matrix Theatre Company News

The Pasadena Playhouse presents South Coast Repertory's production of THE MADWOMAN IN THE VOLVO written by and starring Sandra Tsing Loh and directed by Lisa Peterson as the final production of the 2015-2016 season.

agua de luna (psalms for the rouge), the world premiere of a bilingual collaboration with Obie Award-winning playwright Caridad Svich, opens at Matrix Theatre on Friday, February 26 and runs through Sunday, March 20. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599.

Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, which opened on January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos from the show, below!

It's curtains up for the Matrix School of Theatre, as they make final preparations for their winter classes with the City of Detroit front and center as the theme. Classes meet Saturdays 10 am-1 pm at Matrix Theatre Company January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12 with a final performance on March 19. Call Amy Thomas at 313 967 0999, ext. 3 for further information.

The Matrix Theatre Company honors Black History Month with the Los Angeles premiere of The Mountaintop, directed by Obie Award-winner Roger Guenveur Smith and starring Larry Bates and Danielle Mone Truitt. Recipient of London's 2010 Olivier Award, Katori Hall's gripping and often humorous re-imagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. takes on new meaning with the advent of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Mountaintop opens at the Matrix Theatre on February 6, with previews beginning January 28. (Scroll all the way down to view links to high resolution photos.)

Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, opening January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood.

It's curtains up for the Matrix School of Theatre, as they make final preparations for their winter classes with the City of Detroit front and center as the theme. Classes meet Saturdays 10 am-1 pm at Matrix Theatre Company January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27; March 5, 12 with a final performance on March 19. Call Amy Thomas at 313 967 0999, ext. 3 for further information.

The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble, the engaging dramedy of an aging woman desperately fighting to keep her independence, opens at Matrix Theatre Today, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 13, 2015. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599.

The Matrix Teen Company continues their annual tradition of striking fear into the hearts of audiences with their limited engagement, HAUNTED THEATRE.

The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble, the engaging dramedy of an aging woman desperately fighting to keep her independence, opens at Matrix Theatre Friday, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 13, 2015. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599.

The Matrix Teen Company continues their annual tradition of striking fear into the hearts of audiences with their limited engagement, HAUNTED THEATRE.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to offer a special ticket deal for this weekend's performances of A Kid Like Jake to anyone with the first name Jake. Playgoers with the first name Jake will receive free admission when they bring a guest paying full price to any performance Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27.

Matrix Theatre Company today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. Through the two-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies is providing $30 million across 262 small and mid-sized nonprofit cultural organizations around the country to help strengthen their operational and programming efforts, including training in fundraising, audience development and board member engagement.

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2015 - 2016 season with A Kid Like Jake, a thoughtful exploration of family and parenthood by Daniel Pearle, September 18 - October 11.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to announce that internationally renowned playwright, Caridad Svich returns to Detroit October 6 - 13 to workshop her new bilingual play, agua de luna (psalms for the rouge) with the show's director, Sherrine Azab.

The MITTEN Lab, a new theatre artist residency, will host a Kick-Off Event at the Detroit Opera House's Chrysler Black Box and Sky Deck this Sunday, September 13, 2015. The Kick-Off Event aims to introduce the MITTEN Lab to the Michigan community and establish the Lab's relationship with Michigan-based theatre organizations and Detroit, a city steeped in theatrical history. This is also an opportunity for the local community to connect with emerging artists and their work in a way that is both accessible and affordable.

Join the theatrical fun at Matrix School of Theatre's three specially designed fall workshops which include Halloween activities, dancing, storytelling, and a celebration of winter for youngsters interested in learning about theatre. And the best part is they are all free of charge!

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2015 - 2016 season with A Kid Like Jake, a thoughtful exploration of family and parenthood by Daniel Pearle, September 18 - October 11.

After 24 years of dedication to Matrix Theatre Company, founder and CEO, Dr. Shaun Nethercott is retiring from her leadership position effective September 30, 2015. Upon her retirement, Dr. Nethercott will travel to Wyoming to spend time with her family, and continue her writing work.  

The MITTEN Lab, a new theatre artist residency, will host a Kick-Off Event at the Detroit Opera House's Chrysler Black Box and Sky Deck on Sunday September 13, 2015.