Slipstream Theatre Initiative Announces Season 4 Lineup

Slipstream finally announces its 4th season! Slipstream decided to go back to their founding tenets and shake things up with some exciting changes. The shows for season 4, aptly named "Slipstream:4", are as follows:

TALES FROM THE MITTEN, by Luna Alexander & Dan Johnson, directed by Bailey Boudreau

1/5-1/28

An original piece by fan favorites Luna Alexander and Dan Johnson, this Working Title play follows two Michiganders as they trot down the path of getting the hell out, and the realization of the importance of staying where the heart is. With excerpts from classic plays, original and often true stories, and a blend of outlandish comedy and heartwarming truth, this will be a show for everyone to enjoy and embrace their own journeys.

TARTUFFE by Moliere, directed by Mandy Logsdon

2/23-3/18

The classic French comedy is reimagined by Slipstream as a retelling of the founding of Detroit. Taking a page from the uber-successful Hamilton, the company uses a diverse cast to tell the story of such characters as Joseph Campau, John R, Lady Dequindre, and even Monsieur Palms. When a very 'devout' man settles into the family home to show them the errors of their ways, anything can happen. Focusing on the ridiculous, yet unfortunate, reality of social, economic, and racial divisions in both Moliere's time (over 350 years ago) and now, Mandy Logsdon's directorial debut promises to use laughter as that "spoonful of sugar" to help the medicine go down.

OTHELLO by Shakespeare, directed by Luna Alexander

4/27-5/20

Set in a city divided by a rich cultural history versus growing gentrification, a respected and successful political leader faces being overthrown by an aspiring politician posing as assistant. The classic themes of Shakespeare's masterpiece stay intact, while bending the genders of the rivals and their partners, allowing current-day issues such as intersectional feminism to blend with the more-relevant-than-ever issues already present in the play. Slipstream asks the audience to question their own tolerance and acceptance boundaries.

BLUSHAW'S COMMEDIA RACE adapted and directed by Laura Heikkinen

6/15-7/8

In Slipstream's traditional "PRIDE" slot, a new classic is born. Based loosely on the popular series "RuPaul's Drag Race", the company mixes genders, classic & contemporary culture, and hysterical & thought-provoking situations by taking some of the most popular "Queens" and challenging them to re-create a famous Commedia scenario. Who will lip sync for her life when judges BluShaw, Rachelle Vision, and special guest judge Lady Bracknell (that's right, she's BACK!) have their say? Moving away from loose improv and into a stricter format, this production promises to be a fan favorite for years to come.

TBD

8/4-8/26

Honoring the tradition of bringing new young talent to the stage is something Slipstream strives to do. Our August slot is reserved for something special that cannot yet be announced. But stay tuned!

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson, directed by Bailey Boudreau and Rachel Biber

9/15-10/7

Slipstream presents its first ever musical! Featuring long-time company member Victoria Rose Weatherspoon in the title role of Billie Holiday, this is the show that will leave you breathless and with a slight obsession with the trailblazing singer. "The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday's last performances, given four months before her death. More than a dozen musical numbers are interlaced with salty, often humorous reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music."

*"Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

*Standard performances are Fridays through Sundays, but show dates, days, and times will vary per production.

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