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OUR MISSION​

Theatre NOVA is dedicated to raising awareness of the value and excitement of new plays and new playwrights in a diverse and expanding audience; and providing resources and outlets for playwrights to develop their craft, by importing, exporting, and developing new plays and playwrights.

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CURRENT SHOW​
RADICAL EMPATHY by David Wells
World Premiere

Radical empathy is not about you. ​

When an American college professor’s TED Talk on empathy goes viral, he meets an Iraqi man who becomes a fixture in his virtual classroom. But when the brutality of the U.S.-led invasion hits the Iraqi man directly, the professor is forced to explore “the kindred connection from a place of deep knowing that opens your spirit to the pain of another as they perceive it.” (Isabel Wilkerson) A true story.       

August 1-24, 2025

(Tickets: General $30 / 65 & Over $25 / Students $15)  

Season Eleven​
Rave Reviews​

"Mesmerizing set, lighting, decor, along with the music from the performers.  Interesting costuming, well done acting!  Very thought-provoking."

- Audience Member,

JORGE LUIS BORGES GIVES A LECTURE ON ANATOMY (2025)

"I love having a theater in Ann Arbor that does new work in an intimate setting. I think it’s an important opportunity for audiences and playwrights alike to have experiences like the one provided by Theater Nova."

- Audience Member,

ECLIPSED (2025)

"[Theatre NOVA is] a valuable member of the cultural landscape of this town."

- Audience Member, 

KAIROS (2025)

"I attend a lot of theater and this play was by far one of the most brilliant I’ve ever seen - from the writing to the acting, true talent was on display. The themes are so incredibly timely and explored a depth of ideas that kept me completely engaged from beginning to end. This brought up every emotion in me - laughter, sadness, anger, understanding, acceptance, confusion, revelation. What an incredible work of art to have just down the street from where I live. Theatre Nova is an incredibly special place where brilliant things come to life and I truly hope more people come to see this astounding play. "

- Audience Member,

JORGE LUIS BORGES GIVES A LECTURE ON ANATOMY (2025)

"Seen many- always rewarding theater experience, relevant and thought provoking. This was among the very best; script, acting, staging, production. Kudos!"

- Audience Member,

ECLIPSED (2025)

"THE SHOW WAS EXCELLENT 

one of the best ever at Theatre Nova. The play was well conceived and written; the acting was outstanding; and, the set was very creative. Makes us happy to see such wonderful plays close to home."

- Audience Member,

The Language Archive (2023)

"This play reminded me once again what is so magical about live theater. We can read the history of a tragic event like this and that will convey one kind of truth. But such a beautifully imagined play relates another kind of truth, one that speaks directly to our hearts. Thank you for sharing yet another moving, thought-provoking, and inspiring performance!"

- Audience Member,

ECLIPSED (2025)

"I've seen a lot of theatre in my lifetime, from New York to Chicago to London to Stratford, and this production and these actors are top-notch. I was completely involved in this moving, gripping, and timely new play..."

- Audience Member,

ECLIPSED (2025)

This activity is supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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