Upcoming Events Events

Join CORE, BSU, and Campus Life on a luxury tour of Detroit visiting Submerge Techno Museum, Motown Museum, The Congregation Coffee Shop for brunch, and a few local/community shops! Elevated dress is encouraged but not required. 

Transportation, museum admission, and brunch included. 

Richard O'Brien's
The Rocky Horror Show
Book, Music & Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Season Sponsored by Sally McCracken & Bette Warren
Production Sponsored by Dr. Timothy J. Dyer
Directed by Phil Simmons, Music Direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis
February 13, 14, 15 at 7 p.m., February 15 at 10 p.m., and February 16 at 2 p.m., 2025
Legacy Theatre
Suggested for mature audiences only.
Partnering with EMU’s LGBT Resource Center and Campus Life

Get ready for an out of this world adventure featuring a cast of wild characters in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. This campy musical comedy that inspired the cult film classic will have audiences shouting from their seats and “Time Warp”ing in the aisles. 

Traveling to visit their former science teacher, naïve sweethearts Brad & Janet experience car trouble and stumble upon the eerie home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Trapped inside with strange, scantily clad Transylvanians, Brad and Janet find themselves at the mercy of Frank and his motley crew. No one's lives or libidos will ever be the same after this stormy, sexy night where impulses are acted upon, secrets are revealed and lessons are learned. Audience response is encouraged and participation kits will be sold in the lobby for an additional fee.

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Join the International Student Association for their annual Colors in Harmony Unity Walk & International Gala.

Gates open Feb 16th, 2025 at 5:00pm and close at 5:30pm in the Student Center Auditorium

Cause Play
By Shavonne Coleman
Season Sponsored by Sally McCracken & Bette Warren
Production Sponsored by Dr. Timothy J. Dyer
Directed by TBA
April 3, 4, 5 at 7 p.m., April 5 and 6* at 2 p.m., 2025
School matinee performances April 7 & 8* at 10 a.m.
*Accessible performance with ASL
Legacy Theatre
Suggested for ages 9+.

A world premiere production authored by EMU Alumna Shavonne Coleman, Cause Play was commissioned in partnership with Ann Arbor’s Spinning Dot Theatre, as part of the TYA BIPOC Superhero Project.

Journey back to 1996, when students Zuvi, Zipper and Aaron meet at an after-school Cosplay Club at Southwest Academy Magnet Middle School in Detroit. Encouraged by their teacher, the trio reluctantly comes together to create costumes & identities for an upcoming Comic Con. As their friendship grows they discover new things about each other, including some very surprising powers. The young heroes learn to work as a team to tackle a variety of problems, including catching crazy stray cats, defeating monsters, and facing fears.

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WINTER 2025 TOUR - GRADES K-5​

The Girl Who

Swallowed a Cactus​

Winner of the 2022 American Alliance for Theatre & Education's Distinguished Play Award, The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus is a magical storytelling adventure.

Eight-year-old Sheila & her friends feel like they’re melting under New Mexico’s summer sun and are so bored! To beat the heat and have something to do, the pals decide to create a fabulous fort made of the junk around them. The end result gets the attention of a very special coyote - one who walks, talks, and transports Sheila and her friends deep within the desert. The five friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime, learning about the impact humans have on the environment and becoming inspired to help all those who live within the beautiful desert landscape. 

TOUR DATES: Fridays, March 7-April 4, 2025

SPACING: In the Round (Arena Staging)

AUDIENCE CAPACITY: 250 Students + Teachers

RUN TIME: 55 Minutes Plus Talk-back

COST: $475 for one Performance, $750 for two (Same Day, Same School)

​Scholarships are available! 
For booking and scholarship information contact msage@emich.edu

The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus
By Eric Coble
Directed by Olivia Allen
April 11 & 12 at 7 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. 2025
Sponberg Theatre
Suggested for ages 5+, TICKETS $6

Winner of the 2022 American Alliance for Theatre & Education's Distinguished Play Award, The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus is a magical storytelling adventure and our winter ADTY touring production which concludes with 3 days of on campus performances.

8-year-old Sheila & her friends feel like they’re melting under New Mexico’s summer sun and are so bored! To beat the heat and have something to do, the pals decide to create a fabulous fort made of the junk around them. The end result gets the attention of a very special coyote - one who walks, talks, and transports Sheila and her friends deep within the desert. The five friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime, learning about the impact humans have on the environment and becoming inspired to help all those who live within the beautiful desert landscape.