The Detroit Repertory Theatre is Michigan's longest running non-profit professional theatre. The Rep is known for its pioneer efforts in race, ethnic and gender transcendent casting and has remained true to its mission to educate the emotions and change the thoughts of its audiences. This bond has been the crux of its connection within the community. Rooted in an inner city neighborhood in the geographical center of Detroit, the Rep has been a steady, influential partner in the revitalization of the neighborhood. Throughout its 50 year history, the DRT has received numerous honors; awards; accolades; and critical acclaim for its theatrical accomplishments and community involvement. New York critic Julius Novick proclaimed in his book, Beyond Broadway "the Rep has shown, far better than some companies, with greater pretensions, what theatre can do, what it is for,"; Michigan honored the Rep with its highest artistic award, The Governor’s Arts Award; the Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington D. C. recognized the DRT "for pioneer efforts to artistically serve the underserved"; and Howard University Alumni presented a plaque to the Rep for outstanding community service. The Rep’s impressive array of cultural and artistic achievements prompted Senator Carl Levin to proclaim on the floor of the U. S. Senate that the Detroit Repertory Theatre was a “cultural miracle and a gem of Detroit."
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MidwestKathM | February 2020
Thought-provoking theatre experience
Every play done by the Detroit Rep is thought-provoking! They select new plays and playwrights for their timeliness and ability to get you thinking. Over the last several years we've seen plays with...
priscis10 | February 2019
A hidden gem in Detroit
We missed those small theatres from our old days in Chicago. I had a hard time finding this place but was happy I did. We watched the ‘The House on Poe Street’ on Saturday night. Great play, awesome...
mrbillow | May 2018
Definitely worth a visit
I went out of the way to see a play here. It is in a run down part of Detroit, no question. But honestly, if you aren't from Detroit it'll give you a destination to see that part of the city. The...
Anne-marie A | March 2017
Unique professional theatre
Has an excellent choice of new plays and playwrights for its very excellent company of actors and directors. Good seats everywhere and nice ambience. Saw "Capital" and the company did a fantastic...
carldortmans | April 2017
Very surprising theatre with a play `Capital' for the whole family
We saw the play `Capital'; a really must-see play. The location of the theatre is a bit strange, out of the centre in a sober neighborhood but It has ample and guarded parking. When you enter the...