David Wolber News

The Edgerton Foundation (Los Angeles, California) has announced the first round of its 2009 New American Plays Award, recognizing exceptional new projects across the country. An organization whose mission is to encourage the development of original works of American Theatre, the Edgerton Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in support since its inception in 2006.

Learn the creative process and get a glimpse behind the scenes of Performance Network Theatre's production of August Wilson's powerful drama FENCES on May 24, 2009 at 5pm.

Performance Network Theatre is pleased to announce the seven shows in their 2009-2010 Professional Season. Each show has been carefully selected to create a season filled with meaningful contemporary dramas, entertaining comedies and well-loved classics. PNT's 28th Season will include seven of the best, most important and most cutting edge plays from around the country.

The staff and board of directors at Performance Network Theatre have been overwhelmed these past two weeks by the outpouring of generosity and concern from new and continuing donors! Board President David Herzig said, ?This challenge campaign has reinforced the importance of arts organizations, large and small, to the residents of Ann Arbor. It proves that our citizens care deeply about the quality of life in their community. This was a real wake-up call to many arts patrons that something they had taken for granted might no longer be in existence?

In an outpouring of community support, Performance Network has received $23,000 in new and increased donations after announcing it needed to raise $40,000 by April 15th. Gifts of all sizes have come in from $1 and up. Generous donors are calling with donations and pledges and contributing through the PNT website. The show of support from the community has been overwhelming ? heartfelt expressions of what PNT has meant to them resulting in heartwarming appreciation by the staff tabulating all the donations! As of 5 pm today, April 10 - $23,252 has been donated or pledged to the community challenge.

Performance Network Theatre Board of Directors announces $20,000 community challenge to raise awareness and community support for Ann Arbor's professional theatre. Organization must raise $40,000 by April 15 to keep the theatre open.

Performance Network Theatre, Blackbird Theatre and Williamston Theatre announce joint General auditions for their 2009-2010 seasons running September through August. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 30 from 1:00 - 9:00pm Tuesday, March 31 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm

Performance Network Theatre, Blackbird Theatre and Williamston Theatre announce joint General auditions for their 2009-2010 seasons running September through August. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 30 from 1:00 - 9:00pm Tuesday, March 31 from 3:00pm - 9:00pm