TheatreLab

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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 Mercys 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.
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    March 22, 2024: Kayak by Jordan Hall

    An image of a person in a kayak looking at open water, and text that reads: A TheatreLab Series Production: Kayak. By Jordan Hall. March 22. 7:30pm. 313.993.3270. DetroitMercyArts.com. The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company logo.

     

    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 Companys 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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    University Chorus Concerts

    Dates to be announced.