TheatreLab
Intensifying Your Experience
TheatreLab is our second stage artistic and collaborative laboratory dedicated to the discovery of theatrical imagination and expression for live presentations. These are limited-run events.
2023-2024 TheatreLab Season
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Sept. 30, 2023: Homecoming: Alumni Staged Reading
Come celebrate the enduring legacy of the University of Detroit Mercy’s Performing Arts program and revel in the boundless creativity of our remarkable alumni in this one night only staged reading.
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Nov. 9, 2023: Stage Combat Workshop
Armed and unarmed training with Alexis Black, whose credits include MacBeth on Broadway with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. Detroit Mercy students only.
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Dec. 15, 2023: Detroit Mercy Improv Showcase
Join Detroit Mercy’s Improvisation class as they show off techniques learned in class in this spontaneous, one-show-only performance! With a combination of sketch comedy and improvised scenes and games, you never know what’s coming next…and most of the time, neither do the performers! Whether you’re a fan of comedy, theater or just looking for a good time, our improv showcase is the perfect choice. -
March 22, 2024: Kayak by Jordan Hall
KAYAK by Jordan Hall
One night only staged reading performance, directed by Kez Settle
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Live6 Alliance Event Space, 7426 W McNichols Rd, Detroit
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s TheatreLab series presents a staged reading of Kayak, the captivating play by Jordan Hall. Kayak follows a trio of characters as they navigate the rapids of life and love in the face of extreme challenges, both natural and emotional. As doting suburban mother Annie paddles down the river, she encounters revelations that will test her courage, strength, and resilience. Kayak explores the social and ecological responsibility of humankind and the power of nature to challenge us.
Kayak runs 75 minutes with no intermission.
Warning: strong language and mild adult themes.
Tickets for this event are FREE but limited. Reserve your seat today at www.DetroitMercyArts.com.
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April 25, 2024: Midterm Crisis by Jeremy St. Martin
MIDTERM CRISIS
An original work by Jeremy St. Martin
Directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk
Thursday, April 25, 2024. Performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Reno Hall Room 164, University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus, 4001 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221
Midterm Crisis is a journey through the life of a Gen X-er's time in college, and the surprising and heartfelt lessons that can still be experienced at any stage of life. The show is a combination of published monologues, original works and storytelling-- all of which encompass topics from the absurdity of technological advancement, to the poignancy of grief.
This free performance runs 45 minutes with no intermission. Seating is first come, first serve.
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University Chorus Concerts
Dates to be announced.