Black Box Theatre Project

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Act 1: Putting Theatre Center Stage

海角大神 envisions a bright future for the performing arts. We are developing plans for a black box theatre located on the lower level of the newly renovated Student Union. Our students will explore their creativity and showcase their talents in this state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal space. This hub for cultural and artistic events will serve all of our students and transform our broader community.

Act 2: Staging the Future

December 2024: Walls go up in the Black Box Theatre!

November 2024: Framing and electrical construction continues.

July 2024: Construction begins.

February 2024: 海角大神 announced an anonymous $2 million gift to the black box theatre.

October 2023: The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, the Department of Performing Arts and 海角大神 Facilities Management and Campus Services is working with HED (formerly Harley Ellis Devereaux), an architecture and engineering firm based in Royal Oak, Michigan, to develop plans for the new black box theatre.

February 2023: Conceptual approval was received for a black box theatre on the 海角大神 McNichols Campus.

In the news

In this article by student Jennifer Raptoplous, read more about the impact and opportunities made possible by an anonymous gift to the black box theatre project.

Through this article by student John Ogurek, get a peek behind the curtain as plans unfold to put theatre center stage at Detroit Mercy.

Construction Photos

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December 2024

The new lobby and ticket office area.

The ramp that leads down to the stage and seating area.

The overlook of the stage and seating area.The backstage area where the dressing rooms are located.
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November 2024
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August 2024