News Release
UDM Theatre Company presents the Michigan premiere of "Anatomy of Gray"
The UDM Theatre Company proudly announces the second production of their 41st season, Anatomy of Gray. Written by Jim Leonard, co-founder of the Bloomington Playwrights project and author of The Theatre Company's 2003 production of The Diviners, Anatomy of Gray will run for six performances, November 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at the Marygrove Theatre (8425 W McNichols Rd, Detroit 48221). Filled with homespun innocence and vernacular, this is a story of hope, death and healing, which explores acceptance, rejection, and the making of hard choices. 
Anatomy of Gray explores themes of survival, both spiritual and physical, in the rural town of Gray, Indiana in the late 1800's. Galen Gray, played by professional guest artist Brian Thibault, is a mysterious healer who is literally blown into town and is seen as the answer to the prayers of young June Muldoon, played by student Michelle Renaud. The townspeople of Gray look to this stranger for deliverance from the mysterious illness which plagues their community, only to find that "everything good for you has a price." Directed by Dr. Arthur J. Beer with music direction by Greg Grobis, Anatomy of Gray will run for six performances at the Marygrove Theatre: November 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, 13, 2011.
Anatomy of Gray features numerous associate guest artists including Actors' Equity Association member Mary Bremer Beer (Warren, MI) as Tiny Wingfield and non-equity professionals Brian Thibault (Whitemore Lake, MI) as Galen Gary, Susan Reno (Brimingham, MI) as Rebekah Muldoon, Dax Anderson (Hamtramck, MI) as Pastor Phineas Wingfielfd, David Bokas (Southfield, MI) as Crutch Collins and Joanne Roth-Bokas (Southfield, MI) as Belva Collins. Also featured are students Michelle Renuad (Troy, MI) as June Muldoon, Chris Jakob (Detroit, MI) as Homer and Char'Ravia Mushatt (Detroit, MI) as Maggie. Townspeople include student Tim Shumack (Detroit, MI) and Johnice Littlejohn (Detroit, MI) and Bryan Spangler (Detroit, MI) as guest artists. Directed by Dr. Arthur J. Beer (Warren, MI), the production team is rounded out by stage manager Matthew Lira (Toledo, OH), costume and scenic designer Melinda Pacha (Royal Oak, MI), lighting designer Mark Choinski (Dearborn, MI) and music director, management and marketing director Greg Grobis (Detroit, MI).
The Theatre Company at University of Detroit Mercy continues its mission of providing the Metro Detroit community with thoughtful, high-quality and professional productions. The Theatre Company offers students of the Performing Arts Department the rare opportunity to work on and off stage with theatre professionals. Annually, the Theatre Company spends 30% of its overall budget on professional associate guest artists and directors. By working with professional directors and associate guest artists, students are encouraged to work at a high level, producing rapid growth throughout their undergraduate education. For more information on becoming a student or an associate guest artist, please contact Greg Grobis at 313-993-3273.
Anatomy of Gray opens on November 4 and runs through November 13, 2011. The Theatre Company's performances are held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Adult admission is $18. Student admission is $9. Group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more at $13 per ticket for adults and $7 for students. Please note a $3.00 service fee per order for non-subscribers. No service fees will be charged to students.
Box Office Hours of operation are noon through 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The Box Office will move to the theatre for performances and open one hour prior to curtain. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270 or reserve your tickets online at theatre.udmercy.edu.
Release date: October 24, 2011
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