Theater

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

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

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'

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. 

What's the Move? Feb. 11-17

Review: 'Companion' is a unique, powerful thriller

"Companion" is beautifully captured due to the performances of Thatcher and Quaid as their portrayal of their characters is intense and full of suspense.

Tickets on sale now for EMU theatre's 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Don't miss EMU Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" from Feb. 13-16!

Ypsi Community High School hosts Arts, Beats, and Eats

Ypsilanti Community High School's Arts, Beats, and Eats event on Dec. 5 highlighted the school's career and technical program.

EMU Theatre brings 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the modern day in a hysterical way

EMU Theatre For the Young Tour brought an accessible and digestible version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to campus.

Review: EMU Theatre's kicks off season with fantastic 'Alice by Heart'

EMU Theatre's "Alice by Heart" included catchy melodies that were expertly sung and the background orchestra was quite good. This production was definitely worth seeing.

The Neighborhood Theater Group brings original musicals to Ypsilanti

Their annual "Black Cat" Halloween musical looks a little different this year.

Theater directors seek actors: Auditions set for Wednesday

Review: 'Twisters' is out of this world

"Twisters" opens strong and is captivating from the very beginning. Daisy Edgar-Jones did a fantastic job portraying Kate Carter as a meteorologist. 

Review: 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' the long awaited duo

Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the year's biggest film for comic book enthusiasts. Fans have been waiting eagerly for this film, and it is well worth seeing.

Review: 'Touch' is a touching love story

"Touch" is impressive considering it is in three different languages, and it is portrayed beautifully. The film's flashbacks do a fantastic job of capturing the characters' youthful love.

James Bolosh makes history as EMU Theatre’s first Tony winner

EMU Theatre has its first Tony winner!

Review: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' where the main star is the cat

"A Quiet Place: Day One" has a compelling and emotionally charged plot. These characters' lives are being altered by an invasion, which they must survive.

EMU Theatre shows off their range and creativity with “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea”

The play is about an 18 year old boy who wants to find an ancestor in the sea. It’s a modern fable that centers family. EMU’s actors bring their A-game and offer dynamic performances with imaginative sets and costumes.

"A Wrinkle in Time" an EMU Theatre Production

Eastern Michigan University Theatre presents “A Wrinkle in Time."

Review: 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' portrays the prequel of Coriolanus Snow

Coriolanus Snow believes that his selection as a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games will bring about a change in his family’s struggle in poverty, but his faith is short-lived when he is given the task of mentoring a girl Lucy Gray Baird tribute from the impoverished District 12.

EMU theater department kicks off dream season with "Sweet Charity"

The season lineup kicked off Thursday with the production of "Sweet Charity." Performances continue Friday through Sunday, Oct. 20-22. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Legacy Theatre inside the Judy Sturgis Hill building on Eastern's campus. Tickets can be purchased at the box office in Judy Sturgis Hill on campus, or online through the university's Ludus ticketing system.