Opens May 14th through through June 5th, 2010

Planet Ant Theatre proudly presents The Lonesome West by Martin McDonagh. From the same playwright that brought us The Pillowman (produced with great reviews by Breathe Art Theatre Project in 2007), and A Beheading in Spokane which is currently running on Broadway. The Lonesome West is a hilarious and shocking tale that follow two brothers Valen and Coleman, the local priest Father Welsh and Girleen directly following the funeral for Valen and Coleman’s father. Directed by Breathe Art Theatre Project artistic director, Demetri Vacratsis and featuring: Stephen Blackwell (Berkley), Dave Davies (Warren), Katie Galazka (Hamtramck) and Kevin Young* (Detroit). The Lonesome West opens May 14th and runs Fridays and Saturdays (with Sunday matinee performances May 23rd and 30th at 3pm and 6pm) through June 5th. Tickets are general admission $20. Senior, student and Hamtramck resident discounts available. 6pm shows on Sunday are half price! Planet Ant Theatre is located at 2357 Caniff Ave in Hamtramck. For reservations call 313.365.4948 or email reservations@planetant.com. For more information visit www.planetant.com

THE LONESOME WEST
The Lonesome West is the third installment The Leenane Trilogy by contemporary Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. All three plays depict the shocking and murderous goings-on in the western Ireland town of Leenane. In this darkly comic tale McDonagh invites us to join Valen and Coleman, two brothers living alone in their father’s house after his recent death. The brothers find it impossible to exist without the most massive and violent disputes over the most mundane and innocent of topics. Only Father Welsh, the priest, is prepared to try to reconcile the two before their petty squabbling spiral into vicious and bloody carnage

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, May 14th 8:00pm
Saturday, May 15th 8:00pm
Friday, May 21st 8:00pm
Saturday, May 22nd 8:00pm
Sunday, May 23rd 3:00pm
Sunday, May 23rd 6:00pm
Friday, May 28th 8:00pm
Saturday, May 29th 8:00pm
Sunday, May 30th 3:00pm
Sunday, May 30th 6:00pm
Friday, June 4th 8:00pm
Saturday, June 5th 8:00pm

Opening April 2nd and running through April 17th, 2010

Planet Ant Theatre announces the next installment of the 2010 Late Night Series directed by BoxFest 2010 Winner Molly McMahon. Henrietta Hermaline’s Fall from Great Heights is a Michigan premier by playwright Maggie Smith. Opening April 2nd and running Fridays and Saturday at 9:30pm through April 17th. Tickets are general admission $10. Featuring Jonathan Davidson , Jill Dion , Richard Payton.

Henrietta Hermaline’s Fall from Great Heights is the story of Henrietta, a shy, awkward secretary, living an invisible life in Manhattan. Little does she know, however, that her world is about to change. By chance, Henrietta meets a suave editor, Richard Prymus, who sweeps her off her feet. Throughout their whirlwind romance, Henrietta is introduced to adventure and the world of elite society. Meanwhile, a mysterious Birdman, who has been watching her every move, proclaims that she is the rightful Queen of the Bird People. Rooftop pigeons attempt to steer her journey and help her take her place at the throne of Birdland. Henrietta soon finds herself torn between the human world and the world of the birds. The story of love, heartbreak, and fantasy culminates as Henrietta is forced to choose in which world to exist.

For reservations call 313.365.4948 or email reservations@planetant.com. For more information check out www.planetant.com

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, April 2nd 9:30pm
Saturday, April 3rd 9:30pm
Friday, April 9th 9:30pm
Saturday, April 10th 9:30pm
Friday, April 16th 9:30pm
Saturday, April 17th 9:30pm

“Passing,” the play, is inspired by the true story of Minerva Roulhac who was adopted by a former slave and raised as black. Minerva raised eight children (all college-educated) and lived to be nearly 100 years old; her story confronts issues of race, identity, ethnicity, complexion, class and interracial relationships. “Passing” had a sold-out run Off-Broadway in Manhattan’s theater district. This production stars Detroit’s own Mayowa Reynolds.

$10 Members / $15 non-members, $10 each if purchased in groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.maah-detroit.org/passing/.

Packages are available with Emergency (2/24), the Reagon Concert (2/25) or Sarah Jones (3/18). For more information, please call (313) 494-5800.

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201-1443

http://www.CharlesHWrightMuseum.org

A Tribute to Motown: An American Dream Story Previews: May 7- 8th, 2010 and Regular Performances:  May 13 – 29, 2010. For more information call (810) 787-2200 or visit McCree’s 24 Hour Box Office at www.BuyMcCreeTickets.com.

Previews advance ticket rate: $8.00 adults, $5.00 students/seniors; at the door ticket rate: $10.00 adults, $6.00 students/seniors;

Regular Performances: advance rate: $12.00 adults, $7.00 students/seniors; at the door rates: $15.00 adults, $10.00 students/seniors.

A Stage Play by Shii Productions
January 29 Through February 7, 2010

This 1920s play has a comedic undertones with a dramatic feel. Become a part of the journey of life through the eyes of the various characters. From the life learning lessons of Hattie Mae and Sallie Mae, To the spiritual journey of Ms.Bertha and her big secret, be prepared to receive God’s beauty even in this time of turmoil. 

Tickets start at $20 and are available at www.shiiproduction.com

Performances:
January 29th-31st 
and 
February 5th-7th, 2010. 
Friday and Saturday 7pm 
Sundays 3pm.

The Marlene Boll Theatre is located at
1401 Broadway St.
 Detroit, MI 48226
(in the Downtown YMCA)

For more information email 
shiiproductions@shiiproduction.com 
or phone: 877-762-6284.

January 8th-23rd, 2010
ADDED SHOWS:
THURSDAY JANUARY 21ST 9:30PM
SATURDAY JANUARY 23RD 11:00PM

by Margaret Edwartowski
Directed By Michael Carnow
Featuring: Jon Ager, Stephen Blackwell, Connie Cowper & Jenny Tocco

Left to right: Jon Ager, Steven Blackwell, Jenny Tocco,
Photo by: Shannon Ferrante

The hard living of 1870 Colorado has left Sara Adler to care for her alcoholic brother, his motherless child and her dementia ridden Grandmother.  When the man she loves offers to take her away from it all family ties are questioned and the lines of right and wrong become blurred in this heart pounding new story written by Planet Ant veteran Margaret Edwartowski.  

January 8th-23rd
Fridays & Saturdays at 9:30pm
All Tickets General admission $10
No discounts
For reservations call 313.365.4948

Amy Gutz as Amiga Gringa.
Photography by: Ryan Myers www.moveimagery.com

Written like final round slam poetry, In the Blood keeps it real in the “here and now.” Hester, a mother devoted to her 5 children struggles to find ways to feed them. Five actors play her 5 young children or treasures. The same actors also play the adults who only help her for a fee. Lovingly comical moments are juxtaposed by the harsh world of poverty in this modern masterpiece (an urban riff on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s SCARLET LETTER).



This urban theater project is a collaboration between 4TheatrSake, the 1440 collective, the Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center, the Cedi Collection, Detroit film-maker Ryan Myers and Plowshares Theater Company. The idea was to provide an all-inclusive social theater experience where people would witness compelling performances by 4Theatrsake’s actors illustrating the true identity, and experiences of 11 Detroit people. Through our joint efforts we seek to empower other artists and residents of Detroit to look closely at what we can do on a micro-level to make a difference in our immediate reality. Art and “Detroit er from Detroit” T-shirts will also be on sale with some proceeds benefiting the Plowshares Theater Company. 



What makes this a social justice play? Following the performance, the actors will remain on-stage (in character) to allow the audience a chance to react to what they’ve just witnessed. Moderated by Oneita Jackson of the Detroit Free Press(www.freep.com/ostreet), this after-drama forum will focus on poverty, disease, human trafficking, race in a post-racial society, and what we can do to bring change. There are intervals at which the moderator will ask the audience for an opinion or challenge them on tough issues. This way of ending the performance makes full use of the controversial characters of Suzan Lori-Park’s IN THE BLOOD.

Kennikki Jones as: Hester La Negrita.
Bridal Gown by: Cedi Johnson www.cediatelier.com
Photography by: Ryan Myers www.moveimager.com

Named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Innovators for the Next New Wave,” Suzan-Lori Parks is one of the most exciting and acclaimed playwrights in American drama today. She is the first African American woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for the Broadway hit Topdog/Underdog and is a MacArthur “Genius” Award recipient, among her many other honors.



Who are we? The cast and crew of IN THE BLOOD represent Detroit artists from diverse backgrounds. Geared toward Michigan talent retention, these artists have come together to create new possibilities for themselves and future artists. 



Church-trained, Southern-bred reborn urban dread NADIR (meaning “rare” and “unique”) is a clear and resonant voice of cultural change. Singer/songwriter, producer, writer and activist Jonah Nadir Omowale brings us an undeniable musical message, steeped in both tradition and innovation. His music, called Distorted Soul, is a revolutionary soul music hybrid that incorporates elements of funk, soul, rock, jazz, folk and hip hop “in such a delectable manner that his musical renditions are sure to please any musical palate.”



Fashion designer, trendsetter, writer, entrepreneur, and native Detroiter, Cedi Johnson is the symbol of Metro Detroit style and sophistication. He keeps a busy schedule traveling to New York and Paris looking for the finest textiles, accessories and inspiration. The House of Cedi has dressed and styled local and international celebrities such as Anita Baker, Dwele and Vivica A. Fox.



Actor, Director, Writer Wyldchild L. Chemist was recently invited to join Plowshares Theatre Company’s new ensemble as an artistic associate. He will be participating in The Kennedy Center’s fellowship program for Theater Capacity Building in Culturally-Specific Organizations. 



Playwright: Suzan Lori Parks

Director: Wyldchild L. Chemist

Original Music by: Nadir Omowale of Distorted Soul

Original Costumes by: Cedi Johnson

Photography by: Ryan Myers 

Moderator/Facilitator: Oneita Jackson



Hester La Negrita: Kennikki Jones

Reverand D/ Baby: Edward Donaldson

Amiga Gringa/ Beauty: Alanna Gentry / Amy Gutz

Doctor/ Trouble: Doice John

Welfare Lady/ Bully: Carmen Adolphus

Information: 313-384-2233
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91580
Contact: Sean Rodriguez, 313-384-2233
seanrodriguez@4tsdetroit.com

Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center


311 E. Grand River – Detroit, MI – 48226