Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre
Center Stage: Black Box Theatre
Detroit Mercy has unveiled a new chapter for its award-winning performing arts program: the Black Box Theatre. Located on the lower level of the newly renovated Student Union, this state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal space gives students the perfect stage to explore their creativity and showcase talent. It’s a vibrant hub for cultural and artistic events that will enrich student life and transform our broader community.
Lights Up
Sept. 29, 2025: The curtain was raised on a new era with the ribbon cutting of the Black Box Theatre.
Nov. 7-16, 2025: Be part of the celebration as Detroit Mercy Theatre Company inaugurates the Black Box Theatre with Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Twelfth Night, adapted by Marc Palmieri.
In the news
WDET: New Black Box theatre takes center stage at Detroit Mercy
CHASS Dean Jocelyn Boryczka joined Tia Graham to discuss the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre and what it means for the future of arts programming in the Live 6 area.
WDIV's Live in the D: DMTC debuts Twelfth Night in Black Box Theatre
Theatre Department Chair Andrew Papa talks about the Black Box Theatre's performance debut on Live in the D.
WXYZ Detroit: University of Detroit Mercy opens new $2 million Black Box Theatre
ABC 7 reporter Evan Sery reports on the grand opening of the new creative space on University of Detroit Mercy's McNichols Campus.
The Varsity News: Black box theater progress has Theatre department excited
In this article by student Kateri Sollars, learn how construction of University of Detroit Mercy’s long-awaited on-campus black box theatre has energized theatre students and faculty.
The Varsity News: Detroit Mercy receives $2 million gift for black box theater
In this article by student Jennifer Raptoplous, read more about the impact and opportunities made possible by an anonymous gift to the black box theatre project.
The Varsity News: Detroit Mercy working to bring black box theatre to campus
Through this article by student John Ogurek, get a peek behind the curtain as plans unfold to put theatre center stage at Detroit Mercy.
Thank you to the following supporters for giving the Performing Arts a permanent home on University of Detroit Mercy’s campus!
Donors whose generosity turned this dream into reality:
Anonymous
Geraldine O'Grady '55
Angelina Fiordellisi '81
Estate of Marie F. Romanski
Estate of William J. Sullivan
Phyllis Peters Look '51
Robert Rogowski '77
Angela Rankin-Yohannes '78
Michael Grillot ‘70
Thomas Page ‘71
Partners whose creativity and talent built a state-of-the-art flexible performance space:
HED Architecture
McCarthy & Smith
Support the Arts at Detroit Mercy
To learn more about how you can be involved with the future of arts at University of Detroit Mercy, contact
Lindsay Robillard
Director of Development
College of Humanities, Arts & Social Science and School of Architecture & Community Development
University Advancement
robilllm@udmercy.edu
313-993-1429