Matrix Theatre Company presents Collected Stories by Donald Margulies, the final play for its 2014 main stage season on Friday, February 21 through Sunday, March 16. The play explores the relationship between Ruth, a renowned writer and college professor, and Lisa, Ruth's student and protege. As Lisa grows as a writer and eventually becomes Ruth's colleague, she publishes a novel that threatens their relationship and poses a major ethical question regarding creative freedom. Is it ethical to use information shared in intimate conversations for your own literary work, or are you plagiarizing someone else's life? This play debates questions regarding creative license in a thought provoking way and lets the audience decide for itself.
Matrix Theatre Company hosts the DDFF, which showcases films about the city and people of Detroit, giving filmmakers the opportunity to be the voice for our city's stories. The festival will run today, January 30 to February 2, 2014.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2013 nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles, Orange County and Ventura County theatre. The 45th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 17, 2014 at The Colony Theatre, located at 555 N. Third Street in Burbank.
Matrix Theatre Company presents its second annual 2014 Detroit Dreaming Film Festival (DDFF) Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 2. Through a variety of techniques and subject matter, the films showcase the diversity, struggles and triumphs of the City of Detroit and give Detroit filmmakers a venue to share their stories. Categories include narrative and documentary features and shorts. As a special feature, we will kick off each day of the Festival with one of last year's winners. The opening night reception takes place on Thursday, January 30 at 9 pm and offers the audience a chance to mingle with the filmmakers. An award will be presented for each category at a special ceremony on Sunday, February 2 at 6:45 pm. Tickets for this year's DDFF are $7 per block. A schedule for the entire weekend can be found at www.detdreamingfilmfest.org. There will be "talk-backs," dialogues between the audience, artists and staff, after each block. The DDFF takes place at Matrix Theatre, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit, MI 48216. For further information, call Matrix Theatre at 313-967-0599 or go to www. matrixtheatre.org.
Matrix Theatre Company hosts the DDFF, which showcases films about the city and people of Detroit, giving filmmakers the opportunity to be the voice for our city's stories. The festival will run January 30 to February 2, 2014.
Eight organizations in southwest Detroit invite you to explore southwest Detroit's hottest new block on Saturday, December 14 as Matrix Theatre Company, 555 Gallery, Repair the World, the Ford Resource Engagement Center, Detroit Farm & Garden, Southwest Solutions, Living Arts and Donovan's Pub present "Southwest Holiday Fest" from 3 - 9 pm in the heart of Mexicantown.
Matrix Theatre Company, located in the heart of Mexicantown, has announced a new partnership between Hollywood actor Justin Bartha and the Matrix Teen Company. Bartha will travel to Detroit and host an acting workshop for the Matrix Teen Company this Saturday, November 16. The workshop will focus on the Meisner Technique of acting, a method made famous by Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. Bartha, joined by actor and playwright Jesse Eisenberg, will continue to work with the Teen Company the following Monday and Tuesday, November 18 and 19, where the actors will assist the young thespians in developing an original play focusing on issues of education. These workshops will be held at Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216.
Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein are delighted to announce the 38th Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville, running February 26-April 6, 2014. This year's Festival program will feature (in order of opening):
After a 35-year absence from performing, actor Barry Levine once again takes the stage in Jeff Baron's award-winning play Visiting Mr. Green at Matrix Theatre Company in southwest Detroit November 1 through November 24. 86 year old widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a car driven by young corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving, Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into drama, as family secrets are revealed and old wounds are opened. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 pm, with Sunday performances at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices are $20 for general admission and $15 for students and senior citizens (65+) with proper ID. Group rates are available. For further information, and to purchase tickets, call 313 967 0599, or go to www.matrixtheatre.org.
After a 35-year absence from performing, actor Barry Levine once again takes the stage in Jeff Baron's award-winning play Visiting Mr. Green at Matrix Theatre Company in southwest Detroit November 1 through November 24.
NO CHILD... is directed by Courtney Burkett, and features Morgan Breon and Sunkari Sykes. It will run from September 20 - October 13, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm. As a warning to the public, the play does contain strong language.
Registration has begun for classes at the Matrix School of Theatre where young artists, ages 5 - 18, have the opportunity to engage in play writing, puppetry, and performance. "With this year's theme of Leadership, we'll explore leadership roles, characters - real and fictional, and create plays based on students' ideas of leadership and how they would like to lead Detroit into the future," said Andrea Scobie, Matrix Theatre Company's Director of Education. One of the classes will give young artists the chance to lead younger community members to engage with reading in fun new ways by selecting several children's books, creating hand, rod, and glove puppets of the characters, and then performing their shows at local library branches. "Our Matrix Teen Company is going strong," said Scobie. "This dedicated troupe of young actors, playwrights, dancers, musicians, and technicians will begin their season by preparing for the annual Haunted Theatre performance in late October. They will also perform in as many as three additional shows throughout the year. Auditions are required for the Teen Company which is fully funded by the Skillman Foundation. Prices for classes range from $50 - $100. Inquire about discounts if your child is enrolled in multiple classes, or if you have multiple children attending a class. Scholarships are also available. To register your child for the Matrix School of Theatre, call the Education Department at (313) 967-0999, ext. 3. For further information, visit us on Facebook or go to www.matrixtheatre.org.
It truly was 'One Wilde Night,' as approximately 250 professional thespians and their guests attended The 2013 Wilde Awards Aug. 19 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Through coincidences and through recurring reference in thoughtful, cogent and brief acceptance speeches, the event was very much a 'family affair.'
It truly was 'One Wilde Night,' as approximately 250 professional thespians and their guests attended The 2013 Wilde Awards Aug. 19 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Through coincidences and through recurring reference in thoughtful, cogent and brief acceptance speeches, the event was very much a 'family affair.' Scroll down for a full list of the winners!
Vocalist Kate Brennan and pianist Harvey Reed will present their jazz cabaret show 'The Melody Lingers On' with Paul Keller on bass, tonight, June 14 at Matrix Theatre located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of southwest Detroit's Mexicantown. The show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50. Seating is limited.
When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury. 'We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915' opens today, June 8. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Vocalist Kate Brennan and pianist Harvey Reed will present their jazz cabaret show 'The Melody Lingers On' with Paul Keller on bass, Friday, June 14 at Matrix Theatre located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of southwest Detroit's Mexicantown. The show begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50. Seating is limited.
The Matrix Theatre Company's School of Theatre presents The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone, a story by Timothy Basil Ering which follows the adventures of a little boy who takes a journey for a very special treasure which ends with new friends and a colorful, joyous world. The show runs from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. All Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm, and Sundayperformances are at 3 pm. Adult tickets are priced at $8. Students, seniors, and children are $5. All performances are at Matrix Theatre, 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Visit ww.matrixtheatre.org to register online, or call 313 967 0599. Call 313 967 0999 for further information.
Matrix Theatre Company offers an exciting lineup of plays for its 2013-2014 main stage season which include themes on the plight of urban education and unlikely friendships, as well as a story asking probing ethical questions on creative freedom. The season also includes the popular Detroit Dreaming Film Festival which, in its second year, will add an extra day to its weekend programming.
When a group of actors gathers to give a presentation on a distant genocide, they realize that summaries are not enough. In their attempt to delve into history, they struggle with stereotype, fear and their own personal histories, uncovering the potential for brutality in all of us. Joseph Stern and The Matrix Theatre Company present the West Coast premiere of a brave, chilling and very funny new work by Jackie Sibblies Drury."We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as South-West Africa, From the German Sudwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915" opens on June 8.
