Matrix School Of TheatreMatrix is a place of magic: where new art and new culture is created everyday… with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.  Year after year Matrix has been offering original, classic, wonderful, humane, and engaging plays through our theatre.

Special Events

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Ghostwaters

Learn about our newest project, Ghostwaters.



Our 2010-2011 Season

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Ghostwaters

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Vanished

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Confessions of Women from East LA By Josephina Lopez

A co-production with Mah-Dey Theatre Company

September 4 – 27, 2009

Directed by Maria Serratos

In this intimate comedy, mature themes are presented with vibrant humor and authentic voices of Latina women who celebrate life as they challenge stereotypes.



Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

October 9 – November 15, 2009

Directed by Matrix Executive Director and Beckett scholar, Dr. Shaun Nethercott

Featuring actress Stephanie Nichols, appearing by special agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Winnie is an eternal optimist who makes the most of each new day in spite of being partially buried in a mound of sand.  The literal and the symbolic make for an evening of highly provocative theatre.



Matrix Haunted Theatre

October 28 – November 1, 2009

Matrix Theatre’s annual thriller is written, designed, produced, and performed by the youth of Detroit.  Every year is a fresh new version of horrifying theatrical fun where anything can happen!



Puppet Scrooge

December 4 – 20, 2009

Dickens “A Christmas Carol” comes to southwestDetroit, with Scrooge as an Auntie who runs a check cashing store on Michigan Avenue.  The spirits of Christmas past, present, and future include original Matrix puppets that will open everyone’s heart to the joys of the holiday season.



Vanished

March 12 – 28, 2010

Matrix’s newest original work reflects the stories, voices, and emotions of the modern immigrant experience in Detroit.  The spring premiere is created in partnership with Detroit area high shool students.



Ghost Waters

Ghost Waters

May 15, 2010.  (All Day Event)

The inland lakes, streams, and marshes of Detroit were long ago covered over by “progress.”  The waters will “rise” again through performers, puppets, and processions across three sites in the city.  Entertaining and educational family fun!