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Maggie Allesee

Theatre and Dance

The Underground

The Incubator for Emerging Artists

The mission of the Underground Theatre Company is to increase access and equity in the arts through the sound support and promotion of diversity, independence and progression of the arts and Culture within Wayne State University and the Wider Detroit Community. Allowing aspiring artists and students to discover, create, and present their artistic visions through production and workshop in unique spaces giving students the opportunity to make mistakes and find success along the way.

The company is managed and operated by a student board and its executive members. The executive team is comprised of an Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Marketing Lead and Secretary who work directly with faculty to conduct both an academic season comprised of three to four productions and summer-season comprised of theatre productions. The board is overall comprised of members of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and varying levels of educational completion within the University.

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SPACE GIRL

Written by Mora V. Harris
June 13 - 15
 
About the Show: Arugula Suarez just wants to fit in. But it's not easy when you're a sixteen-year-old alien from the planet Zlagdor. Stuck in a world where the only things that make sense are roller derby and salad, Arugula and her father, Nancy, must find out what it means to be human before time runs out for Planet Earth. 
 
 
Performance dates:
  • 8 p.m. Friday, June 13
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14
  • 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14
  • 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

CARRIE: THE MUSICAL

Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
July 26- August 3
 
About the Show: Inspired by Stephen King’s timeless novel, CARRIE: THE MUSICAL follows the story of Carrie White, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
 
Performance dates:
  • 8 p.m. Friday, July 25
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26
  • 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26
  • 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31
  • 8 p.m. Friday, August 1
  • 2 p.m. Saturday, August 2
  • 8 p.m. Saturday, August 2
  • 3 p.m. Sunday, August 3

 CARRIE THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

24-25 Leadership

Currently the Executive Board includes the following students:

  • Ava Schoenmeyer -- Chair
  • Marlena Munch -- Managing Director
  • Connor Currie -- Artistic Director
  • Abby Grant -- Treasurer
  • Gabby Pizzino -- Marketing Director

The Underground has achieved Student Organization Status with the Dean of Students Office and worked with the Chair of Theatre and Dance Michael J Barnes to function within the Department

If you have any questions about the company or would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out to us at undergroundtheatreco@wayne.edu and we will respond as soon as possible!