Shakespeare In Detroit

10/13/2026

Thank you to Mr. Moss's class for having Shakespeare in Detroit for today's Story Share Symposium 🎭

The students were incredible. It's exciting to see some of the great storytellers of our future right here at one of our Detroit Public Schools Community District partners.

Thank you, Mr. Moss and all your students, for welcoming us to share space, offer feedback, and lift up young voices in the spirit of social justice. We can't wait to see what you do next!

10/03/2026

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09/30/2026

Shakespeare in Detroit is seeking an experienced, Detroit-area Creative Director to lead our 2027 campaign.

$7,500–$10,000 project fee
10+ years of creative leadership experience required; preferred marketing or campaigns experience
No theater experience necessary

Work begins January 2027.

Full position details + application instructions:
shakespeareindetroit.com/jobs

Applications are due November 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

Please note: We will not respond to application inquiries through social media.

09/30/2026

Thank you to the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation for bringing grant partners together this morning at Marygrove for "Stories That Matter."

Owning our narratives and telling our own stories is at the heart of what we do at Shakespeare in Detroit. We're grateful to call the Fisher Foundation a partner since 2020, and honored to share the room with so many organizations doing meaningful work for Detroit.

09/15/2026

Thirteen men. Thirteen stories. One shared truth: Detroit is full of genius. Shakespeare in Detroit was built to celebrate it — on stage, behind the scenes, and right here in our city.

This is Round 2 of 'I Am a Genius.'

















🎬 Morgan Breon
📷 Chuk Nowak

09/08/2026

He reimagined an industry.
Then opened the door for the next generation.
Dr. D'Wayne Edwards is a Genius.

Pensole Lewis

Do you know a genius? Go to https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/i-am-a-genius and complete the “Nominate A Genius” Form to tell us who should be the next genius.

🎬 Morgan Breon
📷 Chuk Nowak

09/04/2026

We're so proud of our Founding Artistic & Executive Director, Sam White, for sharing her story on Black Friday's Podcast, hosted by Denzell Turner! 🎙️

Sam called it one of her favorite interviews yet — a space where she could really open up and share her journey building Shakespeare in Detroit.
Go check out the episode, and follow Black Friday's Podcast on Instagram and YouTube to support the platform! 🖤

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09/01/2026

He gave Black stories a platform.
And a generation found its voice.
Denzell Turner is a Genius.






Do you know a genius? Go to https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/i-am-a-genius and complete the “Nominate A Genius” Form to tell us who should be the next genius.

🎬 Morgan Breon
📷 Chuk Nowak

08/25/2026

🕊Fear no more the heat o' the sun, nor the furious winter's rages; thou thy worldly task hast done, home art gone, and ta'en thy wages."(Cymbeline, Act 4, Scene 2)

Broadway is paying tribute to Dolly Parton following the news of her passing. Read statements from Stephanie J. Block, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kerry Butler, Bette Midler, and more at the link in the comments.

08/25/2026

He wears Detroit proudly.
Then gives back to the city that inspires him.
David Woods is a Genius.

Enjoy Detroit

Do you know a genius? Go to https://www.shakespeareindetroit.com/i-am-a-genius and complete the “Nominate A Genius” Form to tell us who should be the next genius.

🎬 Morgan Breon
📷 Chuk Nowak