theatre

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Brevity Shakespeare represents community in adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing'

By Hannah Borders · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Brevity Shakespeare is performing Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" at the YPSI from May 22-31, 2026.

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EMU CMTA celebrates innovation and alumni with 'Coming Home Celebration'

By Gray Connor · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Coming Home Celebration: The Story Continues event is set to recognize Eastern Michigan University's Communications, Media and Theatre Arts department alumni, faculty and students.

A dog on a gray background with text that reads "The Hound of the Baskervilles by Tim Kelly. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle."

Ypsilanti's PTD Productions presents 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

By Hannah Borders · Friday, May 1, 2026

PTD Productions presents "The Hound of the Baskervilles," a play by Tim Kelly based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

An ensemble of actors, puppets, musicians and stage hands pose for a photo on a stage.

Bug Pit Collaborative Arts to open auditions for upcoming production

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Shared art meets wacky and abstract theater, open to all, at Ypsilanti's Bug Pit Collaborative Arts group.

Three people are positioned together, with two sitting in front and one standing behind the others. The stage lights softly illuminate their faces as they all stare off into the distance.

Eastern Michigan University Theatre brings new vision to 'Our Town'

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, April 13, 2026

Eastern Michigan University Theatre students will perform "Our Town," written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Pirooz Aghssa, April 16-19, 2026.

Two actors sit beside one another on a theater set, sat in front of the grey exterior of a house. Claire, who sits on the right, looks at Catherine as she stares off contemplatively.

EMU Theatre explores grief, family and mathematics with 'Proof'

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

EMU Theatre's "Proof" shows audiences the complex world of mathematics and family dynamics.

A sign made of brown and red bricks in front of several pine trees. The sign has two lines of text. The first line says, "Ypsilanti District Library," and the second says, "5577 Whittaker Road." The sign is outside, and the sky overhead is dusky.

What's the Move? Feb. 10-16

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out The Eastern Echo's list of upcoming off-campus events, including two open mic nights, a craft supply swap and a free brunch.

Roots Ypsilanti Arts Events: Jan. 27, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Browse these upcoming Ypsilanti arts events, featuring music, comedy, poetry, and more.

The Echo Q&A Series: Graduate theater student discusses life changes and the stage

By Benni Klenczar · Friday, Dec. 26, 2025

Eastern Michigan University graduate student Adam Wiseman talks teaching, theater, hobbies and his Jewish background.

About eighteen Eastern Michigan University students dance and pose onstage during a rehearsal of EMU Theatre's production of "The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical"

EMU Theatre's 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' travels to Mount Olympus

By Josh Cromwell · Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025

This fall, Eastern Michigan University's theater department will present "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical."

Shakespeare gets a makeover in gender-bent “The Taming of the Shrew”

By Gray Connor · Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Theater lovers will not want to miss Brevity Shakespeare's gender-bent version of Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew."

EMU Theatre’s ‘The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus’ finds childhood whimsy in the rural desert

By Frank Remski · Tuesday, April 15, 2025

“The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus” is the latest show from EMU’s Theatre For the Young Tour. Directed by MFA candidate Olivia Allen, the play follows a girl named Sheila and her friends in rural New Mexico. They get roped into conflict with animals and solve it with their ingenuity. The show is lively and funny, with strong messages around environmentalism and conflict resolution.

Review: EMU Theatre's 'Cause Play' was hilarious

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, April 13, 2025

"Cause Play" is for all ages. It is the perfect play for children. It shows that students with imagination have superpowers.

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Review: 'Inaccurate Conceptions,' an EMU student directed play, is humorous

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The student actors did a great job portraying their characters in "Inaccurate Misconceptions." They kept the audience interested and engaged throughout the show.

EMU Theatre and the audience unite for the queer joy of 'The Rocky Horror Show'

By Frank Remski · Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

EMU Theatre’s performance of “The Rocky Horror Show” opened on Feb. 14. A hilarious, satirical play that pokes fun at science fiction horror and explores queerness, the audience was encouraged to play along. As such, it was an immersive experience where the audience became a part of the show.