Professional Theatre
For 30 years, Matrix Theatre Company has produced "Theatre that Matters."
The professional Matrix Theatre seeks to create socially-conscious theatre that engages its audiences through the introduction of new thoughts, ideas, and dialogues. It is our objective to produce high-quality, professional theatre that aims to begin and/or further issue-based conversations and build upon the sense of community that will strengthen society’s resolve toward social justice.
 Church & StateChurch & State by Jason Odell Williams |  KayakKayak by Jordan Hall |  Big Red ButtonThe world premiere of Big Red Button by Michael Perrie Jr. February 2 - 25, 2018 Starring Patrick JT Flanagan and Carmel Inez Directed by Luna Alexander |
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 Who Will Sing for Lena?Who Will Sing for Lena? by Janice L. Liddell Michigan premiere, November 2017 Starring Ashley Lyle Directed by Casaundra Freeman |  Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967The world premiere of the Matrix Theatre Company original production, Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967 Co-created by Megan Buckley-Ball, Xavier Nicholas, and David Wolber Starring Melissa Beckwith, Joshua Brown, Katie Fullerton, Jonathan Jones, and Mike Sandusky Directed by David Wolber |  IntentionsThe professional world premiere of Intentions by Abbey Fenbert February, 2017 Starring Samer Ajluni, Emily Harpe, Siena Hassett, Artun Kircali, and Sam Moltmaker Directed by Molly McMahon |
 2.5 Minute Ride2.5 Minute Ride by Lisa Kron November, 2016 Starring Luna Alexander Directed by David Wolber |  Sizwe Bansi is DeadSizwe Bansi is Dead, co-written by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona September, 2016 Starring James Abbott, Falah Cannon, and Jonathan Jones Directed by Oliver Pookrum |  ague de luna (psalms for the rouge)The world premiere of agua de luna (psalms for the rouge) by Caridad Svich February, 2016 Starring Samer Ajluni, Torri Lynn Ashford, Amy Choudhury Martin, Aja Dier, Bethany Hedden, Chris Jakob, Myrna Segura, and Justino Solis Directed by Sherrine Azab |
 The Velocity of AutumnThe Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble November, 2015 Starring Chris Korte and Jane MacFarlane Directed by David Wolber |  A Kid Like JakeA Kid Like Jake by Daniel Pearle September, 2015 Starring Kristle Futrell, Allison Megroet, Patrick Nelson Hanley, and Kaitlyn Valor Borque Directed by David Wolber |  Precious LittlePrecious Little by Madeleine George June, 2015 Starring DeAnnah Kleitz-Singleton, Allison Megroet, Linda Rabin Hammell Directed by Amanda Ewing |
 Best of EnemiesBest of Enemies by Mark St. Germain February 2015 Starring Joshua Brown, Dez Cortez, Katie Fullerton, and Vanessa Sawson Directed by Kelly Komlen |  Rapture, Blister, BurnRapture, Blister, Burn by Gina Gionfriddo November, 2014 Directed by Lisa Hodge Kander |  Collected StoriesCollected Stories by Donald Margulies April, 2014 Starring Katie Lietz Bailey and Linda Rabin Hammell Directed by Molly McMahon |
 Visiting Mr. GreenVisiting Mr. Green by Jeff Baron November, 2013 Starring Barry Levine and Patrick Nelson Hanley Directed by Lisa Hodge Kander |  No Child...No Child... by Nilaja Sun |  PhoenixPhoenix by Scott Organ March, 2013 Starring Samer Ajluni and Tricia Turek Directed by Stephanie Nichols |
 Death and the MaidenDeath and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman November, 2012 Starring Samer Ajluni, Karen Dickson, and Patrick Loos |  |  Happy DaysHappy Days by Samuel Beckett Starring Daniel A. Jaroslaw and Stephanie Nichols Directed by Dr. Shaun S. Nethercott |
Our award-winning work has included productions of world and Michigan premieres of contemporary plays, original works written by the Matrix Writers Circle, modern classics with timeless themes, and more. We often partner with other individuals and organizations in our community on Matrix productions so that audiences are able to engage with each production's themes more deeply. These partnerships have resulted in fun and educational post-show events, audience's increased access to live theatre and its artists, donation drives, and other opportunities and exchanges.