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THEATRE.

COMMUNITY.

SOCIAL JUSTICE.

In order to build community, improve lives, and foster social justice, Matrix Theatre Company teaches, creates, and shares theatre as an instrument of transformation.

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All My Sins Remembered is a new one person play by Craig Ester

Synopsis: A man finds himself alone in a room between the doors to life and death, which will he choose? An exploration of love, life, death, and everything in between.

All My Sins Remembered is a new one-person play by Craig Esterr a special one-weekend engagement.

Performance Schedule:
Saturday June 20th at 5:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday June 21st at 2:00pm

Tickets: $15

Doors open 30 Minutes prior to performance

Visit Link in Bio for more information and to purchase tickets!

All My Sins Remembered is a new one person play by Craig Ester

Synopsis: A man finds himself alone in a room between the doors to life and death, which will he choose? An exploration of love, life, death, and everything in between.

All My Sins Remembered is a new one-person play by Craig Esterr a special one-weekend engagement.

Performance Schedule:
Saturday June 20th at 5:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday June 21st at 2:00pm

Tickets: $15

Doors open 30 Minutes prior to performance

Visit Link in Bio for more information and to purchase tickets!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Taste of Southwest and helped make the evening such a wonderful success!

We are so grateful to all who attended, supported, and celebrated with us. Your enthusiasm and generosity help sustain Matrix Theatre Company’s mission of creating transformative theatre experiences that connect, inspire, and uplift our community.

A special thank you goes to the many local businesses, restaurants, and community partners who donated delicious food, beverages, raffle prizes, and auction items. Your generosity helped create a memorable event while directly supporting our work throughout the year.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kintsugi Village and their incredible staff for hosting our event and helping create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your partnership, hospitality, and support played a vital role in making the evening a success.

Because of your support, Matrix Theatre Company can continue empowering youth, amplifying community voices, and bringing meaningful stories to the stage.

Thank you for investing in the arts and in our Southwest Detroit community. We are so grateful to be surrounded by such a caring and dedicated community.

Share your favorite moments from the evening in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!

#TasteOfSouthwest #MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #SupportTheArts #CommunityStrong

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Taste of Southwest and helped make the evening such a wonderful success!

We are so grateful to all who attended, supported, and celebrated with us. Your enthusiasm and generosity help sustain Matrix Theatre Company’s mission of creating transformative theatre experiences that connect, inspire, and uplift our community.

A special thank you goes to the many local businesses, restaurants, and community partners who donated delicious food, beverages, raffle prizes, and auction items. Your generosity helped create a memorable event while directly supporting our work throughout the year.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kintsugi Village and their incredible staff for hosting our event and helping create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your partnership, hospitality, and support played a vital role in making the evening a success.

Because of your support, Matrix Theatre Company can continue empowering youth, amplifying community voices, and bringing meaningful stories to the stage.

Thank you for investing in the arts and in our Southwest Detroit community. We are so grateful to be surrounded by such a caring and dedicated community.

Share your favorite moments from the evening in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!

#TasteOfSouthwest #MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #SupportTheArts #CommunityStrong

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening in support of Matrix Theatre Company!

Join us for A Taste of Southwest, a special benefit event celebrating community, culture, and the arts in Southwest Detroit.

Kintsugi Village Detroit
2020 14th St.
Thursday, May 28
5:30–7:30 PM

Enjoy a vibrant evening while supporting the work of Matrix Theatre Company and its impact in our community.

Tickets start at just $25 and there are still tickets available!
Purchase yours today at matrixtheatre.org or at the door!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #TasteOfSouthwest #DetroitEvents #SouthwestDetroit #SupportTheArts

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening in support of Matrix Theatre Company!

Join us for A Taste of Southwest, a special benefit event celebrating community, culture, and the arts in Southwest Detroit.

Kintsugi Village Detroit
2020 14th St.
Thursday, May 28
5:30–7:30 PM

Enjoy a vibrant evening while supporting the work of Matrix Theatre Company and its impact in our community.

Tickets start at just $25 and there are still tickets available!
Purchase yours today at matrixtheatre.org or at the door!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #TasteOfSouthwest #DetroitEvents #SouthwestDetroit #SupportTheArts

At 3pm, Matrix Theatre Company invites artists, singers, and community members, especially from SW, to gather and sing before heading to the May Day Rally in Roosevelt Park. Led by the Detroit chapter of Singing Resistance, we will ground ourselves in music, courage, and joy before joining workers and families in solidarity and celebration of working people.

Free parking available in Matrix’s parking lot, street parking on 20th and 21st Streets, Bagley, and St Anne St., and in the parking lot behind the Michigan Welcome Center and the Secretary of State on Bagley between 21st and 20th Streets.

The walk from Matrix Theatre to Roosevelt Park is approximately 10-15 minutes along Bagley St and 15th St. It includes accessible curb cuts.

The event will be held inside the Matrix Black Box Theatre, unless the capacity exceeds a certain limit. If held outside, the event will take place on the green field next to Matrix Theatre. Be prepared for the weather.

No previous singing experience required.

“A time to celebrate our battles, our roots, and our hopes.”

Follow the LINK IN BIO for more information!

#maydaydetroit #DetroitMayDay

At 3pm, Matrix Theatre Company invites artists, singers, and community members, especially from SW, to gather and sing before heading to the May Day Rally in Roosevelt Park. Led by the Detroit chapter of Singing Resistance, we will ground ourselves in music, courage, and joy before joining workers and families in solidarity and celebration of working people.

Free parking available in Matrix’s parking lot, street parking on 20th and 21st Streets, Bagley, and St Anne St., and in the parking lot behind the Michigan Welcome Center and the Secretary of State on Bagley between 21st and 20th Streets.

The walk from Matrix Theatre to Roosevelt Park is approximately 10-15 minutes along Bagley St and 15th St. It includes accessible curb cuts.

The event will be held inside the Matrix Black Box Theatre, unless the capacity exceeds a certain limit. If held outside, the event will take place on the green field next to Matrix Theatre. Be prepared for the weather.

No previous singing experience required.

“A time to celebrate our battles, our roots, and our hopes.”

Follow the LINK IN BIO for more information!

#maydaydetroit #DetroitMayDay

Spring Break Camp Day 1 & 2 are in the books! We're so excited to see what are little artists are going to create the next two days!

Spring Break Camp Day 1 & 2 are in the books! We're so excited to see what are little artists are going to create the next two days!

✨ Performer Spotlight: Kori Fay ✨

We’re excited to feature Kori Fay @kori.fay in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. An actor, writer, teacher, and clown, Kori (they/them) is a dynamic artist who has performed on stages across 30 states through a national Panto tour, as well as with companies like Flint Repertory Theatre, The Dio, Theatre Nova, Shakespeare Royal Oak, and Renaissance City Repertory Theatre.

A passionate storyteller, Kori has been sharing their original writing since high school—bringing their work from open mics to Chicago with We Are Dance Collective. Their artistry is playful, heartfelt, and deeply human, inviting audiences to connect, reflect, and keep creating.

Catch Kori as one of our featured openers and experience their unique voice live!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #QueerArtists #SupportLocalArtists

✨ Performer Spotlight: Kori Fay ✨

We’re excited to feature Kori Fay @kori.fay in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. An actor, writer, teacher, and clown, Kori (they/them) is a dynamic artist who has performed on stages across 30 states through a national Panto tour, as well as with companies like Flint Repertory Theatre, The Dio, Theatre Nova, Shakespeare Royal Oak, and Renaissance City Repertory Theatre.

A passionate storyteller, Kori has been sharing their original writing since high school—bringing their work from open mics to Chicago with We Are Dance Collective. Their artistry is playful, heartfelt, and deeply human, inviting audiences to connect, reflect, and keep creating.

Catch Kori as one of our featured openers and experience their unique voice live!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #QueerArtists #SupportLocalArtists

✨ Performer Spotlight: Dr. Assata J. Haki, D.D. ✨

We’re honored to feature Dr. Assata Haki @dr_haki_spiritual_cuisine in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. A seasoned actor, writer, and teaching artist, Dr. Haki has performed everywhere from community theatre in Georgia to professional stages in Detroit after earning her B.A. and M.A. in Theatre from Wayne State University.

A lifelong performer, Assata brings decades of experience to her craft, along with a passion for storytelling, education, and healing. Beyond the stage, she is a playwright, devised theatre artist, and self-published author of three books. Through her business, Sista Love Spiritual Health and Wellness Services, she also offers Reiki energy healing and sound therapy, reflecting her deep commitment to wellness and community care.

Assata’s work is rooted in a powerful vision: creating space for healing arts and transformative storytelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience her artistry during this unforgettable weekend.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #BlackWomenArtists #HealingArts

✨ Performer Spotlight: Dr. Assata J. Haki, D.D. ✨

We’re honored to feature Dr. Assata Haki @dr_haki_spiritual_cuisine in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. A seasoned actor, writer, and teaching artist, Dr. Haki has performed everywhere from community theatre in Georgia to professional stages in Detroit after earning her B.A. and M.A. in Theatre from Wayne State University.

A lifelong performer, Assata brings decades of experience to her craft, along with a passion for storytelling, education, and healing. Beyond the stage, she is a playwright, devised theatre artist, and self-published author of three books. Through her business, Sista Love Spiritual Health and Wellness Services, she also offers Reiki energy healing and sound therapy, reflecting her deep commitment to wellness and community care.

Assata’s work is rooted in a powerful vision: creating space for healing arts and transformative storytelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience her artistry during this unforgettable weekend.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #BlackWomenArtists #HealingArts

✨ Performer Spotlight: Lindsay McCaw and Kristi Ternes ✨

We’re proud to feature Lindsay McCaw @lindsaymccaw and Kristi Ternes @kristiternes in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company.

Lindsay McCaw is a puppeteer and musician who has built and performed shows all over the US with groups including The Dolly Wagglers, Bread and Puppet, In the Heart of the Beast, Barebones Productions and Detroit Puppet Company. In addition to working with Flying Cardboard Theater, she currently plays in several bands, including The Boblo Islanders, Roochie Toochie and the Ragtime Shepherd Kings, The Corn Potato String Band, and The Velvet Boys.

Kristi Ternes is a multi-media artist who dips and dives into various art forms with an overall goal to creatively collaborate as often as possible. She was a Bedlam Theatre company member for 8 years and an active puppeteer, performer, designer, director, videographer, and teacher for 20+ years in Minneapolis and beyond. Some notable highlights would include creating a giant Jabberwoky puppet for Circus Juventus in St.Paul, MN, collaboratively creating and directing a 17 person show variety show entitled Iron Mermaiden, and winning Matrix Theatre’s 2025 Puppet Survivor competition with Lindsay McCaw with this show.
Kristi currently is working with PASC as an art advisor and as an elder arts teacher in West Bloomfield.

Their featured piece "Punch and Judy- Living the Dream" won last year's Puppet Survivor competition: It’s a time where modern technological wizardry and 558 years of marriage collide-where one click of a mouse during late night online shopping opens up the possibility of the classic duo Punch and Judy being able and willing to spy on each other’s dreams.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO!

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #puppetshow #SupportLocalArtists

✨ Performer Spotlight: Lindsay McCaw and Kristi Ternes ✨

We’re proud to feature Lindsay McCaw @lindsaymccaw and Kristi Ternes @kristiternes in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company.

Lindsay McCaw is a puppeteer and musician who has built and performed shows all over the US with groups including The Dolly Wagglers, Bread and Puppet, In the Heart of the Beast, Barebones Productions and Detroit Puppet Company. In addition to working with Flying Cardboard Theater, she currently plays in several bands, including The Boblo Islanders, Roochie Toochie and the Ragtime Shepherd Kings, The Corn Potato String Band, and The Velvet Boys.

Kristi Ternes is a multi-media artist who dips and dives into various art forms with an overall goal to creatively collaborate as often as possible. She was a Bedlam Theatre company member for 8 years and an active puppeteer, performer, designer, director, videographer, and teacher for 20+ years in Minneapolis and beyond. Some notable highlights would include creating a giant Jabberwoky puppet for Circus Juventus in St.Paul, MN, collaboratively creating and directing a 17 person show variety show entitled Iron Mermaiden, and winning Matrix Theatre’s 2025 Puppet Survivor competition with Lindsay McCaw with this show.
Kristi currently is working with PASC as an art advisor and as an elder arts teacher in West Bloomfield.

Their featured piece "Punch and Judy- Living the Dream" won last year's Puppet Survivor competition: It’s a time where modern technological wizardry and 558 years of marriage collide-where one click of a mouse during late night online shopping opens up the possibility of the classic duo Punch and Judy being able and willing to spy on each other’s dreams.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO!

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #puppetshow #SupportLocalArtists

✨ Performer Spotlight: Kamryn Marck ✨

We’re proud to feature Kamryn Marck in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. Kamryn is a performer, writer, and ecological gardener based in Royal Oak, Michigan. She studied Musical Theatre at Oakland University and has worked as an actress and teaching artist with theater companies around the midwest. While living in Auburn, NY, she co-founded Cayuga Climate Action. She also cultivated her passions for holistic health and permaculture by working at Silver Tree Forest Farm. Back in Michigan, she furthered her practice installing ambitious regenerative spaces with Garden Juju Collective, all the while tinkering on her backyard garden.

She’s passionate about using storytelling and music to facilitate the collective imagining of a world where we heal the land, undo our broken systems, and rebuild ecosystems that work for every living thing. She believes wholeheartedly in grassroots movements that create more fairness for everyone, especially those who have been historically oppressed and excluded. She actively pursues thoughtfulness, hope, and joy in herself and her projects.

Their featured piece, There’s a Place for Us: A History of Queer Women Creating Safe Places, asks:

“At a tearoom on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village, a converted church in Toronto, a home in Detroit, women rolled out rugs and brought in chairs. They built places - sanctuaries: for queer people, for artists, for friends, for lovers. They did it before rainbow flags and marriage equality. Some did it loudly, some quietly. How did they build those spaces? How did they know who to open the door for? Kamryn follows their stories to discover how to build safe places in real time.”

Don’t miss this moving and timely performance as part of Women You Oughta Know!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO!

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #QueerStories #SupportLocalArtists

✨ Performer Spotlight: Kamryn Marck ✨

We’re proud to feature Kamryn Marck in Women You Oughta Know, presented by Matrix Theatre Company. Kamryn is a performer, writer, and ecological gardener based in Royal Oak, Michigan. She studied Musical Theatre at Oakland University and has worked as an actress and teaching artist with theater companies around the midwest. While living in Auburn, NY, she co-founded Cayuga Climate Action. She also cultivated her passions for holistic health and permaculture by working at Silver Tree Forest Farm. Back in Michigan, she furthered her practice installing ambitious regenerative spaces with Garden Juju Collective, all the while tinkering on her backyard garden.

She’s passionate about using storytelling and music to facilitate the collective imagining of a world where we heal the land, undo our broken systems, and rebuild ecosystems that work for every living thing. She believes wholeheartedly in grassroots movements that create more fairness for everyone, especially those who have been historically oppressed and excluded. She actively pursues thoughtfulness, hope, and joy in herself and her projects.

Their featured piece, There’s a Place for Us: A History of Queer Women Creating Safe Places, asks:

“At a tearoom on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village, a converted church in Toronto, a home in Detroit, women rolled out rugs and brought in chairs. They built places - sanctuaries: for queer people, for artists, for friends, for lovers. They did it before rainbow flags and marriage equality. Some did it loudly, some quietly. How did they build those spaces? How did they know who to open the door for? Kamryn follows their stories to discover how to build safe places in real time.”

Don’t miss this moving and timely performance as part of Women You Oughta Know!

🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.matrixtheatre.org/wyok or Follow the LINK IN BIO!

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitTheatre #QueerStories #SupportLocalArtists

Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit with an adults-only night of puppet-powered karaoke at Matrix Theatre Company on March 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Matrix Theatre (2730 Bagley St.). Presented in collaboration with Flying Cardboard Theatre @flyingcardboardtheater, the event invites guests to grab a puppet and belt out their favorite songs in a lively, irreverent atmosphere. Caribbean food will be available for purchase from Roti Baby @rotibaby. Expect comedy, music, and unexpected performances at this unique late-night celebration of Detroit. Ages 18+. @puppetkaraokedetroit

Celebrate 313 Day in Detroit with an adults-only night of puppet-powered karaoke at Matrix Theatre Company on March 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Matrix Theatre (2730 Bagley St.). Presented in collaboration with Flying Cardboard Theatre @flyingcardboardtheater, the event invites guests to grab a puppet and belt out their favorite songs in a lively, irreverent atmosphere. Caribbean food will be available for purchase from Roti Baby @rotibaby. Expect comedy, music, and unexpected performances at this unique late-night celebration of Detroit. Ages 18+. @puppetkaraokedetroit

Our first School Break Camp in February was a blast! Campers spent the day building their own puppets, learning about story arc and narrative, and bringing their characters to life during a movement workshop. It was amazing to see the creativity, collaboration, and imagination that filled the space as students developed their stories and performed with their puppets.

We’re already getting ready for our next camp—Spring Break Camp, happening March 30 – April 2! If you have a young storyteller, maker, or performer in your life, there’s still time to join us. A few spots are still open, and we’d love to welcome more campers for another week of making, storytelling, and creative play.

✨ Register now before spots fill up!
Follow the LINK IN BIO to Register!

Our first School Break Camp in February was a blast! Campers spent the day building their own puppets, learning about story arc and narrative, and bringing their characters to life during a movement workshop. It was amazing to see the creativity, collaboration, and imagination that filled the space as students developed their stories and performed with their puppets.

We’re already getting ready for our next camp—Spring Break Camp, happening March 30 – April 2! If you have a young storyteller, maker, or performer in your life, there’s still time to join us. A few spots are still open, and we’d love to welcome more campers for another week of making, storytelling, and creative play.

✨ Register now before spots fill up!
Follow the LINK IN BIO to Register!

An evening of original performances written & performed by/about women. Women You Oughta Know is a sacred space for women’s stories and livelihoods—on stage and in the room.

Join Matrix Theatre Company for a weekend celebrating the women of Detroit, featuring original performances by Lindsay McCaw & Kristi Ternes, Kamryn Marck, and Assata Haki, along with local women business owners speaking before and after the shows and women-owned businesses featured in the lobby.

March 20 @ 7PM – $25
March 21 @ 5PM – $50 (Glow Night + hors d’oeuvres & drinks)
March 22 @ 3PM – $25

Come join us for a weekend celebrating the women shaping Detroit.

📍 2730 Bagley St, Detroit
Tickets and more information available at matrixtheatre.org or at the LINK in BIO

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitWomen #SupportWomenArtists #MatrixTheatre

An evening of original performances written & performed by/about women. Women You Oughta Know is a sacred space for women’s stories and livelihoods—on stage and in the room.

Join Matrix Theatre Company for a weekend celebrating the women of Detroit, featuring original performances by Lindsay McCaw & Kristi Ternes, Kamryn Marck, and Assata Haki, along with local women business owners speaking before and after the shows and women-owned businesses featured in the lobby.

March 20 @ 7PM – $25
March 21 @ 5PM – $50 (Glow Night + hors d’oeuvres & drinks)
March 22 @ 3PM – $25

Come join us for a weekend celebrating the women shaping Detroit.

📍 2730 Bagley St, Detroit
Tickets and more information available at matrixtheatre.org or at the LINK in BIO

#WomenYouOughtaKnow #DetroitWomen #SupportWomenArtists #MatrixTheatre

And the Winner Is.....
The Bob Katz Players!!!!!!!
@blob.kat
@lindsaymccaw
@grandpa.trashville

Fabulous, incredible trophy with working kazoo made by @hardbeinghumble and @artsandscraps !! TY TY 😍😘😍😘

What an incredible weekend of creativity, community and competition! To all of our amazingly talented and wonderful teams: THANK YOU for your creations, your time and your joy! We are so humbled and grateful to have been able to host your offerings at Matrix.

If you have more photos, please tag us in them! These are only the ones Marisa could take from the tech booth. Especially if you have the "Sacrifice for Friendship" song!!

We can't wait for next year!

And the Winner Is.....
The Bob Katz Players!!!!!!!
@blob.kat
@lindsaymccaw
@grandpa.trashville

Fabulous, incredible trophy with working kazoo made by @hardbeinghumble and @artsandscraps !! TY TY 😍😘😍😘

What an incredible weekend of creativity, community and competition! To all of our amazingly talented and wonderful teams: THANK YOU for your creations, your time and your joy! We are so humbled and grateful to have been able to host your offerings at Matrix.

If you have more photos, please tag us in them! These are only the ones Marisa could take from the tech booth. Especially if you have the "Sacrifice for Friendship" song!!

We can't wait for next year!

🔥 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS… THE FINAL ROUND! 🔥

It’s time for Puppet Survivor: Clobber to crown a champion! 🎭💥
Create. Collaborate. CLOBBER.

Join us for an unforgettable night of big laughs, bold characters, and puppet-powered competition as our finalists battle it out on stage!

6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00)

Featuring:
Monster Care – Monty Etzcorn & Rennee Willoughby
Live, Laugh & Enjoy – Aaron Hightower
Bob Katz Players – Captain: Bob Katovich | Jason Hicks & Lindsay McCaw
Brown Bag Productions – Captain: Ruby Stone

Who will survive? Who will clobber? YOU decide!

Tickets at LINK in BIO or at the door!

🔥 IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS… THE FINAL ROUND! 🔥

It’s time for Puppet Survivor: Clobber to crown a champion! 🎭💥
Create. Collaborate. CLOBBER.

Join us for an unforgettable night of big laughs, bold characters, and puppet-powered competition as our finalists battle it out on stage!

6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00)

Featuring:
Monster Care – Monty Etzcorn & Rennee Willoughby
Live, Laugh & Enjoy – Aaron Hightower
Bob Katz Players – Captain: Bob Katovich | Jason Hicks & Lindsay McCaw
Brown Bag Productions – Captain: Ruby Stone

Who will survive? Who will clobber? YOU decide!

Tickets at LINK in BIO or at the door!

🔥 PUPPET SURVIVOR 🔥
The Prelim Rounds are here and the competition is about to get WILD!
Create. Collaborate. Clobber.

5:30pm Show (Doors at 5:15)
Brown Bag Productions (Captain: Ruby Stone)
Bob Katz (Captain: Bob Katovich)
Velociscraptor (Captain: Stevie Baka)
Cleaver Girls (Captain: Hannah Baggett)

8:30pm Show (Doors at 8:15)
Monstercore (Captain: Monty Etzcorn)
Live, Laugh & Enjoy (Captain: Aaron Hightower)
The Happy Puppy Tears (Captain: Sara B)

Who will outwit, outplay, and out-puppet the rest?
Tickets Available at the Door or at the LINK in BIO

🔥 PUPPET SURVIVOR 🔥
The Prelim Rounds are here and the competition is about to get WILD!
Create. Collaborate. Clobber.

5:30pm Show (Doors at 5:15)
Brown Bag Productions (Captain: Ruby Stone)
Bob Katz (Captain: Bob Katovich)
Velociscraptor (Captain: Stevie Baka)
Cleaver Girls (Captain: Hannah Baggett)

8:30pm Show (Doors at 8:15)
Monstercore (Captain: Monty Etzcorn)
Live, Laugh & Enjoy (Captain: Aaron Hightower)
The Happy Puppy Tears (Captain: Sara B)

Who will outwit, outplay, and out-puppet the rest?
Tickets Available at the Door or at the LINK in BIO

Build-A-Play: Winter/Spring Youth Theatre Class

Young artists are invited to imagine, create, and take the stage in Build-A-Play, Matrix Theatre Company’s Winter/Spring youth theatre class! Designed for students ages 6–13 (1st–8th grade), this playful and collaborative class empowers young people to become the writers, directors, and performers of their very own original play.

Guided by a Matrix Teaching Artist, students will explore creative writing, storytelling, and performance through interactive games and hands-on activities. Along the way, they’ll learn the fundamentals of plot and scriptwriting, build confidence in their ideas, and develop performance skills in a supportive, ensemble-based environment.

The class culminates in a final showcase, where students perform the original play they’ve created together for family and friends—celebrating their creativity, teamwork, and growth.

Build-A-Play runs Thursdays, February 5 – April 23, from 4:30–6:30pm at Matrix Theatre Company. Tuition is $225 for 10 sessions.

Space is limited—register today and let your young artist build something extraordinary this season.

👉 Learn more and register by following the LINK IN BIO

#MatrixTheatreCompany #YouthTheatreClasses #SchoolofTheatre

Build-A-Play: Winter/Spring Youth Theatre Class

Young artists are invited to imagine, create, and take the stage in Build-A-Play, Matrix Theatre Company’s Winter/Spring youth theatre class! Designed for students ages 6–13 (1st–8th grade), this playful and collaborative class empowers young people to become the writers, directors, and performers of their very own original play.

Guided by a Matrix Teaching Artist, students will explore creative writing, storytelling, and performance through interactive games and hands-on activities. Along the way, they’ll learn the fundamentals of plot and scriptwriting, build confidence in their ideas, and develop performance skills in a supportive, ensemble-based environment.

The class culminates in a final showcase, where students perform the original play they’ve created together for family and friends—celebrating their creativity, teamwork, and growth.

Build-A-Play runs Thursdays, February 5 – April 23, from 4:30–6:30pm at Matrix Theatre Company. Tuition is $225 for 10 sessions.

Space is limited—register today and let your young artist build something extraordinary this season.

👉 Learn more and register by following the LINK IN BIO

#MatrixTheatreCompany #YouthTheatreClasses #SchoolofTheatre

⭐ Featured Program: School Break Camps

Looking for a creative, engaging way to spend school breaks? Matrix School of Theatre’s Break Camps offer young people the chance to learn, play, and perform while school is out!

Designed for elementary and middle school students, our camps blend theatre games, storytelling, movement, and collaboration in a fun, supportive environment led by professional Matrix Teaching Artists. Each camp encourages creativity, confidence, and teamwork—no prior theatre experience required.

Whether your young artist loves to perform or is just beginning to explore their imagination, Matrix Break Camps are a joyful way to stay engaged, make new friends, and build creative skills during school breaks.

Explore upcoming camps and register today by following the LINK IN BIO!
Space is limited—advance registration recommended

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SchoolBreakCamps #SchoolofTheatre

⭐ Featured Program: School Break Camps

Looking for a creative, engaging way to spend school breaks? Matrix School of Theatre’s Break Camps offer young people the chance to learn, play, and perform while school is out!

Designed for elementary and middle school students, our camps blend theatre games, storytelling, movement, and collaboration in a fun, supportive environment led by professional Matrix Teaching Artists. Each camp encourages creativity, confidence, and teamwork—no prior theatre experience required.

Whether your young artist loves to perform or is just beginning to explore their imagination, Matrix Break Camps are a joyful way to stay engaged, make new friends, and build creative skills during school breaks.

Explore upcoming camps and register today by following the LINK IN BIO!
Space is limited—advance registration recommended

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SchoolBreakCamps #SchoolofTheatre

Props & Puppet Playshop: Winter/Spring Youth Theatre Class

Get ready to cut, color, build, and perform! Props & Puppet Playshop invites young artists to explore the magic of theatre through puppet-making, prop design, and imaginative play in this joyful Winter/Spring class at Matrix School of Theatre.

Designed for students ages 6–13, this hands-on playshop blends visual art and performance as participants create their own puppets and props, then bring them to life through storytelling, movement, and ensemble-based theatre games. Guided by Matrix Teaching Artist Ms. Stephanie, students will experiment with materials, characters, and theatrical ideas in a supportive, creative environment.

Along the way, young artists will build confidence, collaboration skills, and creative problem-solving—while having a whole lot of fun. The class culminates in a playful sharing of work, celebrating each student’s imagination and artistry.

Props & Puppet Playshop meets Thursdays from 4:30–6:30pm, February 5 – April 23, at Matrix Theatre Company. Tuition is $225.

Spots are limited—register today and let your young artist discover the magic of making theatre by hand.

👉 Learn more and register by following the LINK IN BIO

#MatrixTheatreCompany #PuppetClass #SchoolofTheatre

Props & Puppet Playshop: Winter/Spring Youth Theatre Class

Get ready to cut, color, build, and perform! Props & Puppet Playshop invites young artists to explore the magic of theatre through puppet-making, prop design, and imaginative play in this joyful Winter/Spring class at Matrix School of Theatre.

Designed for students ages 6–13, this hands-on playshop blends visual art and performance as participants create their own puppets and props, then bring them to life through storytelling, movement, and ensemble-based theatre games. Guided by Matrix Teaching Artist Ms. Stephanie, students will experiment with materials, characters, and theatrical ideas in a supportive, creative environment.

Along the way, young artists will build confidence, collaboration skills, and creative problem-solving—while having a whole lot of fun. The class culminates in a playful sharing of work, celebrating each student’s imagination and artistry.

Props & Puppet Playshop meets Thursdays from 4:30–6:30pm, February 5 – April 23, at Matrix Theatre Company. Tuition is $225.

Spots are limited—register today and let your young artist discover the magic of making theatre by hand.

👉 Learn more and register by following the LINK IN BIO

#MatrixTheatreCompany #PuppetClass #SchoolofTheatre

Sock Puppet Workshop
THREE WEEK MINI-SERIES! Design, create, then play with sock puppets! Imagine what wild and wonderful character you will make, complete with a personality, style and voice all their own!

With Stephanie Howells as their guide, they will...
Get a Crash Course in Sock Puppet Making
Engage in the design process
Learn to activate and play with their creations!

Ages 6 – 15 (1st – 10th Grade)
Tuition is $75
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
December 4th, 11th and 18th
Classes are in person at Matrix Theatre (In the Studio!) 2730 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216. Snack provided during class. Please have students bring a water bottle. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED!

Register Here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MatrixTheatreCompany/SockPuppetSensation.html OR Follow The Link In Bio!

#SchoolofTheatre #TheatreEducation #SouthwestDetroit

Sock Puppet Workshop
THREE WEEK MINI-SERIES! Design, create, then play with sock puppets! Imagine what wild and wonderful character you will make, complete with a personality, style and voice all their own!

With Stephanie Howells as their guide, they will...
Get a Crash Course in Sock Puppet Making
Engage in the design process
Learn to activate and play with their creations!

Ages 6 – 15 (1st – 10th Grade)
Tuition is $75
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
December 4th, 11th and 18th
Classes are in person at Matrix Theatre (In the Studio!) 2730 Bagley, Detroit, MI 48216. Snack provided during class. Please have students bring a water bottle. ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED!

Register Here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MatrixTheatreCompany/SockPuppetSensation.html OR Follow The Link In Bio!

#SchoolofTheatre #TheatreEducation #SouthwestDetroit

Southwest Holiday Fest has always been a joyful, community-powered tradition—one that brings art, light, and holiday spirit to the heart of Southwest Detroit. As we prepare for Southwest Holiday Fest 2025, we’re reaching out to the friends, neighbors, and supporters who make this magical event possible year after year.

This festival exists because of the generosity, leadership, and dedication of the Mexicantown community. Southwest Holiday Fest is not funded by large institutions—it happens through the hard work of local organizations, small businesses, and community leaders who believe in celebrating the culture and creativity of our neighborhood.

This year, our fundraising goal is $250 for each participating organization to support the budget of the Free Programming or Entertainment!

It’s a small goal with a big impact: every dollar goes directly to the artists, performers, and essential needs that make Southwest Holiday Fest shine.

Your contribution helps us:

✨Support local artists and cultural programming
💚Provide free, family-friendly activities
✨Create safe, vibrant spaces for our community to celebrate
❤️Ensure the festival remains 100% free and accessible to everyone
✨Continue uplifting Mexicantown’s community leadership and cultural legacy

If you’re able, please consider donating today. Visit https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MatrixTheatreCompany/SWHF.html
OR Follow the Link In Our Bio!
Every gift, big or small, keeps the holiday magic alive.

Thank you for helping us make Southwest Holiday Fest 2025 unforgettable! And Mark your calendars for December 13th! We Can't Wait To See You There!

#SWHolidayFest #SouthwestHolidayFest #GivingTuesday #SouthwestDetroit #Mexicantow

Southwest Holiday Fest has always been a joyful, community-powered tradition—one that brings art, light, and holiday spirit to the heart of Southwest Detroit. As we prepare for Southwest Holiday Fest 2025, we’re reaching out to the friends, neighbors, and supporters who make this magical event possible year after year.

This festival exists because of the generosity, leadership, and dedication of the Mexicantown community. Southwest Holiday Fest is not funded by large institutions—it happens through the hard work of local organizations, small businesses, and community leaders who believe in celebrating the culture and creativity of our neighborhood.

This year, our fundraising goal is $250 for each participating organization to support the budget of the Free Programming or Entertainment!

It’s a small goal with a big impact: every dollar goes directly to the artists, performers, and essential needs that make Southwest Holiday Fest shine.

Your contribution helps us:

✨Support local artists and cultural programming
💚Provide free, family-friendly activities
✨Create safe, vibrant spaces for our community to celebrate
❤️Ensure the festival remains 100% free and accessible to everyone
✨Continue uplifting Mexicantown’s community leadership and cultural legacy

If you’re able, please consider donating today. Visit https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/MatrixTheatreCompany/SWHF.html
OR Follow the Link In Our Bio!
Every gift, big or small, keeps the holiday magic alive.

Thank you for helping us make Southwest Holiday Fest 2025 unforgettable! And Mark your calendars for December 13th! We Can't Wait To See You There!

#SWHolidayFest #SouthwestHolidayFest #GivingTuesday #SouthwestDetroit #Mexicantow

Lindy Hop Detroit
Join us for an evening of swing dance fun at Matrix Theatre Company! No experience or partner required — everyone is welcome. Come dance, laugh, and connect with the community every second Tuesday of the month from 7–9 PM. Classes are just $5 and open to all ages.

Matrix Theatre Co., 2730 Bagley St.

Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/lindyhopdetroit or follow the LINK in Bio!

Lindy Hop Detroit
Join us for an evening of swing dance fun at Matrix Theatre Company! No experience or partner required — everyone is welcome. Come dance, laugh, and connect with the community every second Tuesday of the month from 7–9 PM. Classes are just $5 and open to all ages.

Matrix Theatre Co., 2730 Bagley St.

Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/lindyhopdetroit or follow the LINK in Bio!

Reel Change: Movies at Matrix
Step into the haunting world of German Expressionism with our next screening in the Shadows of the Soul series: The Hands of Orlac!

Thursday, November 20
Doors at 7:00 PM | Film starts at 7:30 PM
Pay What You Want ($5 suggested donation)
Matrix Theatre Company; 2730 Bagley St.
matrixtheatre.org or follow the LInk in Bio

Come experience eerie visuals, psychological tension, and a cinematic style that shaped film history.

#MatrixTheatre #DetroitTheatre #FilmSeries #GermanExpressionism #TheHandsofOrlac #ClassicCinema #CommunityEvents

Reel Change: Movies at Matrix
Step into the haunting world of German Expressionism with our next screening in the Shadows of the Soul series: The Hands of Orlac!

Thursday, November 20
Doors at 7:00 PM | Film starts at 7:30 PM
Pay What You Want ($5 suggested donation)
Matrix Theatre Company; 2730 Bagley St.
matrixtheatre.org or follow the LInk in Bio

Come experience eerie visuals, psychological tension, and a cinematic style that shaped film history.

#MatrixTheatre #DetroitTheatre #FilmSeries #GermanExpressionism #TheHandsofOrlac #ClassicCinema #CommunityEvents

Celebrate Día de Muertos with us! Procession and visitation begins at 1:00 at Plaza del Sol. Events at Matrix begin at 4:00pm!

#diademuertos #southwestdetroit #mexicantown #detroittheatre

Celebrate Día de Muertos with us! Procession and visitation begins at 1:00 at Plaza del Sol. Events at Matrix begin at 4:00pm!

#diademuertos #southwestdetroit #mexicantown #detroittheatre

🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉

Because of YOU — our incredible community of supporters — we were able to raise $5,000 for our Summer Patronicity Campaign! 💙

Your generosity helps us continue creating, teaching, and sharing theatre that inspires and connects. Every dollar makes a difference by keeping our lights on, allowing us to pay incredible Detroit Artists and offer accessible collaborative programming to our community. We couldn’t do it without your belief in us and Theatre That Matters!

From all of us at Matrix Theatre Company, THANK YOU for helping us keep the magic of theatre alive in Southwest Detroit! 💫

#MatrixTheatre #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DetroitArts #YouthTheatre #Patronicity

🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉

Because of YOU — our incredible community of supporters — we were able to raise $5,000 for our Summer Patronicity Campaign! 💙

Your generosity helps us continue creating, teaching, and sharing theatre that inspires and connects. Every dollar makes a difference by keeping our lights on, allowing us to pay incredible Detroit Artists and offer accessible collaborative programming to our community. We couldn’t do it without your belief in us and Theatre That Matters!

From all of us at Matrix Theatre Company, THANK YOU for helping us keep the magic of theatre alive in Southwest Detroit! 💫

#MatrixTheatre #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DetroitArts #YouthTheatre #Patronicity

Reel Change: Shadows of the Soul
A special film event celebrating the eeriest visions of German Expressionism.�Haunted castles, shadowy doubles, mad doctors and Nosferatu himself — all on screen this October 25th.�Silent. Surreal. Spooky.

This month's Double Feature The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu
October 25, 2025
Doors at 6:30; Film begins 7:00pm
Pay-What-You-Want; $5 Suggested Donation

Join us for a chilling journey into silent German horror cinema. This month's Double Feature The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu.
These films are examples of the haunting terrain of German Expressionism.

A special film event celebrating the eeriest visions of German Expressionism.�Haunted castles, shadowy doubles, mad doctors, and Nosferatu himself — all on screen this October 25th.�Silent. Surreal. Spooky.
#Caligari #Nosferatu #SilentHorror, #SilentFilm, #SilentCinema, #SpookySeason, #October

Reel Change: Shadows of the Soul
A special film event celebrating the eeriest visions of German Expressionism.�Haunted castles, shadowy doubles, mad doctors and Nosferatu himself — all on screen this October 25th.�Silent. Surreal. Spooky.

This month's Double Feature The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu
October 25, 2025
Doors at 6:30; Film begins 7:00pm
Pay-What-You-Want; $5 Suggested Donation

Join us for a chilling journey into silent German horror cinema. This month's Double Feature The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu.
These films are examples of the haunting terrain of German Expressionism.

A special film event celebrating the eeriest visions of German Expressionism.�Haunted castles, shadowy doubles, mad doctors, and Nosferatu himself — all on screen this October 25th.�Silent. Surreal. Spooky.
#Caligari #Nosferatu #SilentHorror, #SilentFilm, #SilentCinema, #SpookySeason, #October

Matrix Theatre Company invites poets, writers, and lovers of language to come together for a vibrant afternoon of creativity and connection at our next Matrix Poetry Residencies Workshop & Open Mic on Saturday, October 19 at 3:00 PM.

This month’s event is hosted by the dynamic poet and performer One Single Rose®, and features our October Resident Poet, the renowned Detroit Poet Laureate Dr. Gloria House!

Workshop – 3:00 PM
Join us for an engaging, hands-on poetry workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, experiment with form and language, and connect with fellow poets.
After the workshop, step up to the mic and share your words – or sit back and enjoy the powerful voices of our local poetry community. The open mic is a Pay-What-You-Want event, and sign-ups take place in person before the show.

Open Mic – Immediately Following
After the workshop, step up to the mic and share your words – or sit back and enjoy the powerful voices of our local poetry community. The open mic is Pay What You Want, and sign-ups happen in person before the show.

For more information, visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/mpr or follow the LINK in BIO!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #DetroitPoetry #poetry #DetroitTheatre

Matrix Theatre Company invites poets, writers, and lovers of language to come together for a vibrant afternoon of creativity and connection at our next Matrix Poetry Residencies Workshop & Open Mic on Saturday, October 19 at 3:00 PM.

This month’s event is hosted by the dynamic poet and performer One Single Rose®, and features our October Resident Poet, the renowned Detroit Poet Laureate Dr. Gloria House!

Workshop – 3:00 PM
Join us for an engaging, hands-on poetry workshop where you’ll learn new techniques, experiment with form and language, and connect with fellow poets.
After the workshop, step up to the mic and share your words – or sit back and enjoy the powerful voices of our local poetry community. The open mic is a Pay-What-You-Want event, and sign-ups take place in person before the show.

Open Mic – Immediately Following
After the workshop, step up to the mic and share your words – or sit back and enjoy the powerful voices of our local poetry community. The open mic is Pay What You Want, and sign-ups happen in person before the show.

For more information, visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/mpr or follow the LINK in BIO!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #DetroitPoetry #poetry #DetroitTheatre

Ready to get creative and make theatre from the ground up? Join us for PLAY PRACTICE, Matrix Theatre Company’s monthly theatre-making workshop and open lab, happening on Sunday, October 12! This program is designed for adults (18+) of all experience levels — from beginners exploring theatre for the first time to artists looking to develop new work. Come to one session or make it a monthly ritual — we meet on second Sundays, with additional sessions on November 9 and December 14.

Workshop – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Start the afternoon with guided exercises and collaborative theatre-making tools to spark your imagination.
💲 Sliding Scale: $10–$20

Lab – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
After the workshop, stay for an open creative lab — a supportive, flexible space to explore ideas, devise new material, and connect with other theatre-makers.
💲 Pay What You Want

For more information, visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/play-practice or follow the LINK in BIO!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #DevisedTheater #Workshop #OpenLab #AdultClasses #DetroitTheater

Ready to get creative and make theatre from the ground up? Join us for PLAY PRACTICE, Matrix Theatre Company’s monthly theatre-making workshop and open lab, happening on Sunday, October 12! This program is designed for adults (18+) of all experience levels — from beginners exploring theatre for the first time to artists looking to develop new work. Come to one session or make it a monthly ritual — we meet on second Sundays, with additional sessions on November 9 and December 14.

Workshop – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Start the afternoon with guided exercises and collaborative theatre-making tools to spark your imagination.
💲 Sliding Scale: $10–$20

Lab – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
After the workshop, stay for an open creative lab — a supportive, flexible space to explore ideas, devise new material, and connect with other theatre-makers.
💲 Pay What You Want

For more information, visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/play-practice or follow the LINK in BIO!

#MatrixTheatreCompany #SouthwestDetroit #DevisedTheater #Workshop #OpenLab #AdultClasses #DetroitTheater

Build-A-Play: Youth Theatre Class – Registration Now Open for Fall 2025!
This fall, Matrix Theatre Company invites young creators to step into the spotlight with Build-A-Play, our signature youth theatre class where kids become the writers, directors, and performers of their very own original play!

Guided by a Matrix Teaching Artist, students will work together to:
✍️ Explore creative writing and script development
📚 Learn the building blocks of storytelling and theatre
🎲 Play imaginative games that strengthen performance skills
🎭 Create and perform their own original play at a final showcase

This dynamic, hands-on class is designed for youth ages 6–13 (1st–8th grade) and is perfect for kids of all experience levels — from budding performers to imaginative storytellers.

Dates: Thursdays, October 9 – December 18
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit, MI
Tuition: $225 for 10 sessions

Space is limited, and this popular class fills quickly! Visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/classes-offered or follow the LINK in BIO to register!

#matrixtheatrecompany #SouthwestDetroit #SchoolofTheatre #TheaterEducation #DevisedTheater #MexicantownDetroit

Build-A-Play: Youth Theatre Class – Registration Now Open for Fall 2025!
This fall, Matrix Theatre Company invites young creators to step into the spotlight with Build-A-Play, our signature youth theatre class where kids become the writers, directors, and performers of their very own original play!

Guided by a Matrix Teaching Artist, students will work together to:
✍️ Explore creative writing and script development
📚 Learn the building blocks of storytelling and theatre
🎲 Play imaginative games that strengthen performance skills
🎭 Create and perform their own original play at a final showcase

This dynamic, hands-on class is designed for youth ages 6–13 (1st–8th grade) and is perfect for kids of all experience levels — from budding performers to imaginative storytellers.

Dates: Thursdays, October 9 – December 18
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit, MI
Tuition: $225 for 10 sessions

Space is limited, and this popular class fills quickly! Visit us at https://www.matrixtheatre.org/classes-offered or follow the LINK in BIO to register!

#matrixtheatrecompany #SouthwestDetroit #SchoolofTheatre #TheaterEducation #DevisedTheater #MexicantownDetroit

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