A sneak preview of IT CAME FROM MARS

MARS Gets Rave Reviews!!

"Of all the works by Michigan playwrights I've reviewed over the past two years, It Came from Mars is the one most likely to be staged a century from now. 4 out of 4 stars!" -Detroit Free Press

"Mars is without doubt [Zettelmaier's] best effort yet - matched by superb direction by Tony Caselli and perfectly-tuned performances by a stellar cast." - Don Calamia, Encore Michigan

The Martians Are Coming!

Pick up this month's copy of American Theatre Magazine to see the feature article on Performance Network's upcoming co-production of IT CAME FROM MARS!

Written by local scribe Davi Napoleon, the article features interviews with the show's writer (Joseph Zettelmaier), director (Tony Caselli, Artistic Director of Williamston Theatre) as well as our own Carla Milarch and David Wolber. Hear their take on the play, and the story of an audience member that inspired a rewrite.

It Came From Mars: A World Premiere

An off-the-wall story about a group of radio actors terrified by Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast. Passions ignite and secret identities are revealed when a washed-up director, his diva ex-wife, a wanna-be war hero and a German sound effects wiz think they are about to be annihilated by men from Mars. Featuring Wayne David Parker, Joseph Albright, Sandra Birch, Alysia Kolascz, Morgan Chard and Jacob Hodgson. Directed by Tony Caselli A co-production with Williamston Theatre.
This production is the recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award!

An Important Note About Seating: In order to meet the technical demands of It Came From Mars, we have converted the theatre into a thrust-stage. This does not affect rows A-F, but rows G, H, and I are now placed directly to the left and right of the performance space. Your tickets will reflect the change, reading GG, HH, and II to indicate the new row. We hope that you enjoy this exciting new setup! If you have any questions, please call the box office at (734) 663-0681, or consult the House Manager before the performance begins.

Hear the original 1938 "War of the Worlds" broadcast from The Mercury Theatre!

Radiolab takes an in depth look at the radio play

Reserve tickets online!

Happy New Year from Performance Network!

What a year it's been! Thank you for helping us fill it with award-winning, professional theatre for our community. As a non-profit, your support is crucial to our success, as only 50% of our annual operating revenue comes from ticket sales. We must make up the rest in grants, corporate sponsorships and contributions from individuals (like you!)

With MCACA funding virtually wiped out in 2009, your gift is more important than ever this year. Your support is needed now! All gifts are fully tax-deductible and benefit the operating fund, which keeps ticket prices affordable and artistic quality excellent.

All gifts made online by December 31st at midnight, or checks dated December 31, 2009 received in January will be credited to 2009.

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Thank you for your support. See you at the theatre in 2010!

Carla Milarch

Executive Director