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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​
DRY SUMMER
by Robert Axelrod
October 10-November 9
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Two lives on the rocks; One Ann Arbor summer to start over.

Depressed and longing to get his life back on track, gay, Jewish, twenty-something Ethan returns to his Ann Arbor family home. When he takes a job as a “sober companion” to his recovering alcoholic neighbor, an unconventional friendship ensues. Full of Ann Arbor references, this charming and nostalgic play takes us all home. ​

The cast features Nick Smathers, Laura Mandernack, Brian Cox, Sarah Burcon. Directed by Brittany Connors, the production team includes Sam Schikora (set, lights), Toni Davison (costumes), and Elise Blochwitz (stage manager).

REACH FOR THE STARS​
A MUSICAL CABARET FUNDRAISER
February 27 - March 1, 2026​

Be part of the magic at ‘Reach for the Stars’, Theatre NOVA’s Musical Theatre fundraiser. Together, we’ll raise our voices—and the funds—to keep bold, original theatre thriving. Donor Tiers:

$50 Shooting Star

$75 Northern Light

$100 Supernova

$1,000 Galaxy Guardian

  • Includes up to eight seats

$2,500 – Spotlight Sponsor

  • Receive star treatment with up to eight seats

  • Full-page program ad

  • Prominent recognition in our lobby and social media

  • Optional cameo appearance in the cabaret

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Workshop Series

This exciting series of professional workshops geared toward adult learners provides artists opportunities to explore their craft and build new skills. Workshops are led by theatrical professionals and aim to foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration with our talented Michigan artists.

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Rave Reviews​
"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)

This activity is supported by the SHUBERT FOUNDATION. 

©2018 Theatre NOVA, 410 W Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 • A2TheatreNOVA@gmail.com • 734.635.8450 • EIN 47-1762735 

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