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Theatre Review: “Henry V”
Updated: The review now clarifies ownership of the studio space in which the play was produced.
by Christian Usera
SHAKESPEARE. A NAME that strikes fear into both the hearts of high school freshman and the teachers who grade their…
Purple Rose Theater Play Review: “Tally’s Folly”
by Christian Usera
“THIS IS A waltz!” exclaims an exuberant Matt Friedman (Robert Najarian) as water vapor drifts through the air and reflects the stage lights. The theatrical “fourth wall” is shattered within the first three seconds of…
Matthaei Botanical Garden Exhibition Marks 15th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Arb
by Joe Mooney
SHAKESPEARE IN THE Arb turns 15 this summer, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are celebrating with the upcoming exhibition, “Shakespeare’s Garden.” The week-long celebration kicks off March 27 and…
Performance Network Theatre Review: “Stones in His Pockets”
by Christian Usera
“Stones in His Pockets” not only drowned a character during the show, but my expectations as well.
IT’S MARCH, WHICH brings to mind one ubiquitous holiday: Saint Patrick’s Day. It’s that time of year when…
Covering Your Nut: Performance Network Theatre Crowdfunds for “Non-production based expenses”
by Christian Usera
THE ANN ARBOR Independent has published two articles regarding Performance Network Theater’s (PNT) beleaguered finances, missing tax filings and the non-profit’s loss of its “Right to Solicit” licensure from the State…
Michigan Council for the Arts Awards Grants Worth $749K to Washtenaw County Organizations
by Rob Smith
THE MICHIGAN COUNCIL for Arts and Cultural Affairs recently announced that the organization had awarded $9.7 million to cultural organizations in Michigan. That’s up 27 percent over the $7.6 million in grant money awarded…
Theatre Review—“Gift of the Magi”: O Henry gets a Facelift
by Christian Usera
PERFORMANCE NETWORK Theater has kicked off its holiday season with a bang with two shows: “Gift of the Magi” and “This Wonderful Life.” This reviewer saw the former and was greeted with festive Christmas Lights, bright…
Performance Network Theatre: Missing Tax Returns, Not Enough Money to Pay CPA
by Christian Usera
IN AUG. 2014 The Ann Arbor Independent newspaper ran an article which revealed the Ann Arbor Performance Network Theatre (PNT) had lost its “Right to Solicit” licensure. The piece examined the organization’s finances,…
Purple Rose Theatre Play Review: “Annapurna”
"Annapurna" is currently playing from September 18-December 20 at the Purple Rose Theatre. Located at 137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI, 48118. (Contains partial nudity, adult language and themes)
by Christian Usera
A MAN LAUGHS…