Coming up This Weekend – March 22-24, 2019
We have a packed schedule of exciting events for you to attend and participate in this weekend. Venus Opening Friday night at the Studio Theatre at the Hilberry, Suzan-Lori Park’s Obie Award-winning...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Josue David Camarena
Interview by Rachel Kret As we prepare for another graduation, we asked a few graduating students to share their experience before they leave our hallowed halls to begin their professional careers....
View ArticleStudents Share Expectations for Upcoming 2019-2020 Season
As our current season comes to a close, we can’t help but get excited about our next season! Check out our 2019-2020 season at here. It is guaranteed to be a year full of laughs and learning, which is...
View ArticleTheatre and Dance Students at Wayne State University to Perform Social...
Wayne State University theatre and dance students are heading to Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe — the world’s largest international performing arts festival — to perform “I Am,” a devised theatre...
View Article$5 Walkup Tickets?
You’re not imagining things. Wayne State University students can purchase $5 Walkup tickets (normally $15 to $20) for select weekday matinees pending availability! if available the This program is for...
View ArticleDesigning Costumes for “Blithe Spirit”
John Woodland is an associate professor of Theatre and leads the Master of Fine Arts Costume Design program here at Wayne State University. His designs grace the stage at during the run of Blithe...
View ArticleWayne State University Invites Local Children to Audition for Roles in “A...
Detroit – The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University invites children age 6 to 14 (not taller than 5’0”) to audition for roles in “A Christmas Carol” and “Mary Poppins...
View ArticleWayne State University Welcomes Bosmat Nossan, Israeli Choreographer, to...
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance at Wayne State University welcomes renowned Israeli choreographer Bosmat Nossan as the Fall 2019 Allesee Guest Artist-in-Residence, October 1 through...
View ArticleHow “Sweat” Hits Home
by Morgan Listenbee, 2nd year BA in Theatre Lynn Nottage’s Sweat tells the story of a group of friends who have worked together, laughed together, and drank together. However, when layoffs and picket...
View ArticleNo Better Place
by Sarah Renko, 4th year BS in Dance If you are not familiar with the play Sweat, I will give you the run down here. Sweat takes place in a city called Reading, Pennsylvania. It is a play that delves...
View ArticleTheatre and Dance at Wayne Presents the Final Performance of Charles...
DETROIT – Ebenezer Scrooge returns to the Bonstelle Theatre one final time to delight audiences with this heartwarming tale of family and redemption. After four years of bringing joy for the holiday...
View ArticleTheatre and Dance at Wayne State Presents Annual December Dance Concert at...
DETROIT – The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University is proud to present its annual December...
View ArticleTheatre and Dance at Wayne Announces the Last Full Season in the Hilberry...
The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, a program within the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University is thrilled to announce its 2020-2021 season, the...
View ArticleAn important update from Theatre and Dance at Wayne
Dear Friends, On behalf of all of us in the Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance, I hope each of you are safe during this time. Governor Whitmer has declared a state of emergency,...
View ArticleStudents Share Expectations for Upcoming 2019-2020 Season
As our current season comes to a close, we can’t help but get excited about our next season! Check out our 2019-2020 season at here. It is guaranteed to be... The post Students Share Expectations for...
View ArticleTheatre and Dance Students at Wayne State University to Perform Social...
Wayne State University theatre and dance students are heading to Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe — the world’s largest international performing arts festival — to perform “I Am,” a devised...
View ArticleVirtual Theatre: From the Stage to Your Screen
Hello! My name is Emma Orr. I am a junior in the BFA Theatre (Acting) program here at Wayne State University. I am extremely grateful to be a part of... The post Virtual Theatre: From the Stage to...
View ArticleThe Grand Bargain Isn’t So Grand in “Pingree’s Past”
About the Grand Bargain In 2013 Detroit was bankrupt. Everyone knew that. Crippled by the loss of the automotive industry, massive city debts, and looming retirement pensions that needed to... The post...
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