A story based on a Supreme Court case about discrimination against a gay couple might not sound like a fun night out at the theater, but it is. Williamston Theatre’s production of “The Cake” slices through the headlines and serves up a luscious, rich tale of human emotion with a sprinkling of personal evolution.
Detroit native Dominque Morisseau’s “Skeleton Crew” will hit very close to home with Lansing audiences. Set in a stamping plant in Detroit in 2008, the story focuses on a small crew of line workers and their immediate supervisor as they face rumors of an impending plant closure.
Sam Shepard’s play “True West” has been lauded as a masterpiece that addresses themes of sibling rivalry, family dysfunction, masculinity and the mythos of the Old West versus the genteelness of suburban life.
Williamston Theatre has a history of producing outstanding plays designed to cultivate good cheer for the holiday season. Past productions included two unique variations of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.”
Ixion Theatre’s mission is “to build and strengthen community through storytelling.” Its current production, “Apples in Winter,” is a perfect example of the fulfillment of that mission.
