Stories
STORY
Donor Spotlight: Tim and Sally Petersen
We recognize Tim and Sally Petersen, long-time supporters of the UMS and recent supporters of ‘Some Old Black Man.’ Tim has been on the UMS board since 2013 and became Board Chair in 2019.
READ MORE
STORY
Post-Premiere Discussion with the SOBM Cast & Creative Team
UMS’s Mark Jacobson hosted a live conversation with the cast and creative team of Some Old Black Men.
READ MORE
STORY
Safety First: The Making of ‘Some Old Black Man’
From creating a safety plan, to a positive COVID test, to filming at The Jam Handy in Detroit, this is the story of UMS’s production of Some Old Black Man.
READ MORE
STORY
Donor Spotlight: Karen Chapell, Retirement Income Solutions
We recognize Retirement Income Solutions (RIS), supporters of UMS for more than 15 years.
READ MORE
STORY
January & February Digital Events
Please join us for these upcoming programs. All of our digital presentations are free-of-charge to audiences everywhere, and we hope that you will share them with friends and family near and far.
READ MORE
STORY
Set Tour of ‘Some Old Black Man’
Scenic designer Justin Lang gives a brief tour of the Some Old Black Man set in Detroit’s Jam Handy. For three weeks in Fall 2020, the creative team for this digital theater…
READ MORE
STORY
Joyce DiDonato Sings “Silent Night”
“My hope is that in silence, we can find peace. And in that peace, we might be able to ignite some light and hope. Wishing you a deep sense of peace as…
READ MORE
STORY
Producing Theater in a Pandemic
Enjoy a brief, behind-the-scenes look into our digital production of James Anthony Tyler’s Some Old Black Man, starring Wendell Pierce and Charlie Robinson.
READ MORE
STORY
Donor Spotlight: Joel Howell and Linda Samuelson
We recognize Joel Howell and Linda Samuelson. Joel is a former UMS Board Member and was a member of the Development and Program Committee. Joel continues to serve as a Sustaining Director.
READ MORE
STORY
Wendell Pierce on the Role of Art
Actor and UMS Digital Residency Artist Wendell Pierce discusses the role of art in our lives — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ MORE
Love great music, theater, and dance?
Surely your inbox has room for one more email... Sign up for notifications on new digital and live performances, plus season updates.