On Stage at Matrix 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.
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.
 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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 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 |
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