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Podcast: Ashley Lyle and Dan Johnson talk to David Kiley about racism in Michigan Theatre
EncoreMichigan editor-in-chief David Kiley spoke with BLAQN (Black Literature and Arts Queens Network) founder Ashley Lyle and actor and BLAQN associate Dan Johnson for...
Congratulations: The 2019-2020 Wilde Awards
The Publisher’s Award - Ashley Lyle: For her formation of Black Literature & Art Queens Network (BLAQN), an organization that acknowledges the achievements of Black Woman stage performers...
BLAQN explores and exposes racism in Michigan theater
Black Literature and Art Queens Network (BLAQN) debuted its podcast “Black Queens on Stage” (BQS) June 19, 2020, and included a 2.5 hour conference...
BLAQN to kick off podcast exploring racism in Michigan’s theatre community June 19
Black Literature and Art Queens Network (BLAQN) debut podcast "Black Queens on Stage" (BQS) is set to premiere June 19, 2020 and the show...
Open Book brings ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sequel to delightful life at Christmas time
Jane Austen fans are so ardent that the notion of a lost manuscript being published is enough to send even the most prim Regency-period...
Ain’t Misbehavin’ at The JET is a never-ending grin
Ain't Misbehavin', the current offering at the new Jewish Ensemble Theatre, is not just a nostalgia piece about New York's black nightclubs and...
Detroit’s ‘House on Poe Street’ explores gender roles
Remember the creepy twin sisters in “The Shining?” They are all grown up and have landed in New York City. Not really. The...
UnTheatre brings ‘Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind’ to Slipstream Theatre from October 12 through November 3
UnTheatre Co returns for its second season, presenting Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Slipstream Theatre Initiative is to host the first production...
The 2018 Wilde Awards: And The Winners Are…
EncoreMichigan.com’s annual Wilde Awards program, which rewards the best productions, actors, artists, designers, writers and theater technicians, was held at The Berman Center...
“Most Friends Fade”: Ringwald’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’
Stephen Sondheim, genius as he may be, is saddled often (fairly or unfairly) with the critique of having a “second act problem.” His shows...
‘Who Will Sing for Lena’ may as well be ripped from the headlines
The Matrix Theatre Company could have anticipated what would be playing out in the news headlines on a daily basis when it...
WHO WILL SING FOR LENA? Extended at Matrix
Due to overwhelming audience response, Matrix Theatre Company will extend its current production of who will sing for lena? through Sunday, December 17. The added shows...
Matrix Theatre Company Season Opener Highlights Extreme Impact of Sexual Abuse
Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2017-2018 Mainstage Season with who will sing for lena? by Janice L. Liddell, running November 17 through December 10. Performances are on...