Hello BoxFest Detroit Friends and Family, This is Molly writing to you today. There really is no easy way to say this… BoxFest Detroit is in trouble. After growing and evolving over the last 12 years of BFD’s existence and being a part of southeastern Michigan’s vibrant theatre community, BoxFest Detroit is fighting for survival. Read more about Changes Ahead for BoxFest Detroit 2014[…]
Hi BoxFest Fans! Molly here. I just wanted to update you all on what a fantastic first weekend of the festival we had. Audiences were solid and we had good houses for each day but Friday. We were competing with the Tigers game so we knew attendance would be light but we want to give Read more about Great opening weekend! The review is up to prove it![…]
Well BoxFest fans, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… so far any ways. The calls have gone out and here are the fabulous directors who are participating in this year’s festival: Sherrine Azab, Emily Caffery, Anna Castelaz, Amanda Ewing, Ileah Mare, Lori M. Reece, Terie Spencer and Megan Wright. All the directors have begun rehearsals and excited Read more about BFD’s 2013 Directors![…]
Greetings BoxFest fans! BoxFest Detroit has taken place at the Furniture Factory in Detroit for the past five years. Unfortunately, that space is no longer being used as a theatre space and we were forced to find a new home. Well, we found one! Drumroll please… BoxFest Detroit 2013 will be performed at The Elizabeth Read more about BFD has a new home![…]
Let the submitting begin! It’s that time of year again and BFD 2013 is off and running. We are looking for directors, actors, playwrights, designers and technicians to participate in this year’s festival. Please visit the contact page for information about submitting and deadlines. WE WANT YOU! Once we send it out, we’ll post a Read more about BoxFest seeks directors, actors, playwrights and designers for 2013 festival![…]
Well, the old adage “better late than never” could certainly apply to this web update. BoxFest Detroit certainly deserves some finger wagging for this oversight and to all the patrons and fans out there waiting with bated breathed for the announcement of the winners, we truly apologize. But, winners we have and… drum roll please… Read more about BoxFest Detroit’s 2012 Winners![…]
BoxFest Detroit 2012 started off with a bang this year. Our opening night celebration was a ton of fun and was a great way to kick off the festival. On Thursday, Kelly A. Rossi, BFD’s Executive Director, directed a staged reading of Ann Forsythe’s play When the Moon Disappeared. Afterwards, she attempted to answer a Read more about BoxFest Detroit 2012’s first weekend is a success![…]
So this update is a little past due, we know. But we’re excited that you’ve checked back to find out what’s happening with BoxFest Detroit 2012. The festival is only a few days away! The producers of BoxFest Detroit are pleased to announce BoxFest Detroit 2012, an annual theatre festival that showcases and creates opportunities for Read more about The BoxFest Detroit 2012 Schedule is Here![…]
Kelly Komlen-Amadei, the winner of the 2011 BoxFest Detroit Audience Vote, opens her show at Planet Ant Theatre to great reviews! Here’s a link to the review up on EncoreMichigan.com: http://www.encoremichigan.com/article.html?article=6179 There’s only one weekend left to check it out what this BoxFest Detroit director has been up to, so make your reservations today. Go Read more about The Do Over is a hit!!![…]
The winner of BoxFest Detroit’s 2011 Audience Vote Award, Kelly Komlen-Amadei, prepares to open her show, The Do Over, at Planet Ant Theatre. Her production, A Little Experimenting, was voted best directed at last year’s festival. Planet Ant Theatre announces the next installment of the 2012 Late Night Series directed by BoxFest Detroit 2011 Winner Read more about Kelly Komlen-Amadei directs The Do Over at Planet Ant Theatre![…]