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Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre
Center Stage: Black Box Theatre
Detroit Mercy has unveiled a new chapter for its award-winning performing arts program: the Black Box Theatre. Located on the lower level of the newly renovated Student Union, this state-of-the-art performance and rehearsal space gives students the perfect stage to explore their creativity and showcase talent. It’s a vibrant hub for cultural and artistic events that will enrich student life and transform our broader community.
Lights Up
Sept. 29, 2025: The curtain was raised on a new era with the ribbon cutting of the Black Box Theatre.
Nov. 7-16, 2025: Be part of the celebration as Detroit Mercy Theatre Company inaugurates the Black Box Theatre with Shakespeare’s timeless comedy Twelfth Night, adapted by Marc Palmieri.
In the news
CHASS Dean Jocelyn Boryczka joined Tia Graham to discuss the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre and what it means for the future of arts programming in the Live 6 area.
Theatre Department Chair Andrew Papa talks about the Black Box Theatre's performance debut on Live in the D.
ABC 7 reporter Evan Sery reports on the grand opening of the new creative space on Â鶹ÍøÕ¾'s McNichols Campus.
In this article by student Kateri Sollars, learn how construction of Â鶹ÍøÕ¾’s long-awaited on-campus black box theatre has energized theatre students and faculty.
In this article by student Jennifer Raptoplous, read more about the impact and opportunities made possible by an anonymous gift to the black box theatre project.
Through this article by student John Ogurek, get a peek behind the curtain as plans unfold to put theatre center stage at Detroit Mercy.
Thank you to the following supporters for giving the Performing Arts a permanent home on Â鶹ÍøÕ¾’s campus!
Donors whose generosity turned this dream into reality:
Anonymous
Geraldine O'Grady '55
Angelina Fiordellisi '81
Estate of Marie F. Romanski
Estate of William J. Sullivan
Phyllis Peters Look '51
Robert Rogowski '77
Angela Rankin-Yohannes '78
Michael Grillot ‘70
Thomas Page ‘71
Partners whose creativity and talent built a state-of-the-art flexible performance space:
HED Architecture
McCarthy & Smith
Support the Arts at Detroit Mercy
To learn more about how you can be involved with the future of arts at Â鶹ÍøÕ¾, contact
Lindsay Robillard
Director of Development
College of Humanities, Arts & Social Science and School of Architecture & Community Development
University Advancement
robilllm@udmercy.edu
313-993-1429