David Wells

Submissions Now Open for 2025 Michigan Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

After the success of the inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival eight years ago, Theatre NOVA continues its semi-annual tradition, announcing a call for submissions for this season’s festival.

CASTLES IN THE CRIMSON FLAME is Coming to The Broadwater Main Stage This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Discover the epic tale of 16th century Japan in CASTLES IN THE CRIMSON FLAME at The Broadwater Main Stage. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

CASTLES IN THE CRIMSON FLAME Opens At The Broadwater Main Stage In June!
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2024

Ensemble Tenshi will present CASTLES IN THE CRIMSON FLAME at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June 2024. Set in 16th century Japan, this epic drama follows Lady Yodo's quest for power amidst the Sengoku Jidai.

Michigan Playwrights Festival Submissions Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

After the success of the inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival seven years ago, Theatre NOVA continues its semi-annual tradition, announcing a call for submissions for this season’s festival. Learn more about how to submit here!

Photos: First Look at World Premiere of ARABIC TO ENGLISH at Theatre NOVA
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 3, 2023

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, is finishing the 2022-2023 season with the world premiere of “ARABIC TO ENGLISH” by David Wells, running through June 25, 2023. Check out production photos here!

Theatre NOVA Premieres ARABIC TO ENGLISH in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, kicks off the new year with the world premiere of “ARABIC TO ENGLISH” by David Wells, which runs June 2-25, 2023.

Theatre NOVA Will Rearrange Remaining Shows in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, announces a revised schedule for the remainder of its 2022-2023 season.

Theatre NOVA Announces Revised 2022-2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2022-23 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2023.

Theatre NOVA Announces 2022-2023 Season Beginning in September 2022
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its 2022-23 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price.

Synchronicity Theatre To Produce WONDERLAND: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021

Synchronicity Theatre's Family Series production of Wonderland: Alice's Rock and Roll Adventure will run December 10, 2021 – January 2, 2022. Individual tickets start at $15.

Synchronicity Theatre To Produce WONDERLAND: Alice's Rock And Roll Adventure
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021

The show was adapted from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. The show was created by Rachel Rockwell (book, lyrics) and Michael Mahler (music, lyrics).

Theatre NOVA Announces Return to In-Person Productions for 2021-2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2021

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, has announced its return to in-person productions.

Synchronicity Theatre To Produce MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2021

Synchronicity Theatre's production of Mirandy and Brother Wind will run March 12 – April 4, 2021. This family musical adaptation of the popular children's book about a young girl determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee, is suitable for ages three and up, and can be experienced “In the Theatre” or “On the Screen.”

Theatre NOVA Announces Postponement of World Premiere of ARABIC TO ENGLISH Due to Concerns Over COVID-19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020

In light of the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation and in line with WHO and CDC guidance to limit the interaction of people in larger groups to diminish disease transmission, Theatre NOVA will postpone its production of 'Arabic to English' by David Wells, that was scheduled to open on March 20, 2020. 'Arabic to English will now run August 7 through August 30.

Theatre NOVA Will Present the World Premiere of ARABIC TO ENGLISH by David Wells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, will present the world premiere of 'Arabic to English' by David Wells.

Theatre NOVA Calls for Submissions for Michigan Playwrights Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

After the success of Theatre NOVA's inaugural Michigan Playwrights Festival four years ago, the theatre is continuing its semi-annual tradition and announcing a call for submissions for this season's festival of new plays by Michigan playwrights. The next festival will run April 22-26, 2020. The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2020.

Brighton HorrorFest Returns For its 4th Year in 2019
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019

This year's programme sees the return of popular cabaret group, the Foo Foo Fighters, who are bringing three evenings of burlesque to the first week of the festival with Nightmare on Middle Street, Dr Frankenbubble's Spoopy Soup Cabaret providing the late-night variety shows in the second week. Popular local entertainer Professor Elemental also makes an appearance with his Tales of Wrong for one night only.

Theatre NOVA announces its Michigan Playwrights Festival
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents their semi-annual Michigan Playwrights Festival, now in its fifth year. Four new full-length plays and five 10-minute plays, all by Michigan playwrights, will be given readings October 23-27, 2019.

Theatre NOVA Announces 2019-2020 Season
by Julie Musbach - Aug 5, 2019

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident nonprofit professional theatre, is thrilled to announce its 2019-20 Season of Michigan and World Premieres. Proud to produce the hottest new plays at affordable prices, Theatre NOVA offers a subscription program as the best way to see quality programs at a discounted price. Subscribers can save up to 25% off single ticket prices and guarantee their seats for all our plays through August 2020.

Theatre NOVA's MAZEL TOV, JOHN LENNON By David Wells Extends Through April 21
by Julie Musbach - Apr 3, 2019

Due to overwhelming audience response and sold-out shows, Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's resident professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, is thrilled to announce an extension of its smash hit 'Mazel Tov, John Lennon' by David Wells. The world premiere was slated to run through April 14 but has been extended through Sunday, April 21 due to full houses, glowing audience response, and critical acclaim.