ECLIPSED: The Sun, the Moon and Gladys Atkinson Sweet

Thu Apr 10 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103 | Ann Arbor

Theatre Nova
Publisher/HostTheatre Nova
ECLIPSED: The Sun, the Moon and Gladys Atkinson Sweet
Advertisement
Theatre NOVA presents: ECLIPSED: The Sun, the Moon and Gladys Atkinson Sweet
by D. L. Patrick
WORLD PREMIERE
April 10-May 11, 2025
Prayer, hope, and Clarence Darrow. Was it enough? ​
On the night of September 9, 1925, Gladys Atkinson Sweet was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, along with her husband, Dr. Ossian Sweet, and nine other African Americans following the attack on her Detroit home by more than 700 white neighbors. Although much has been written about Dr. Sweet and the two Sweet trials, litigated by Clarence Darrow, this play imagines the perspective of Gladys Sweet and the women who populated her life. It is about what women do, and have always done, in the shadows.
The experienced cast features Shelby Bradley, Bréon Canady, Dan Johnson, Princess Jones, CJ Williams, and Emily Wilson-Tobin. Helmed by Bryana Hall (director), the talented production team includes Craig Hane (set), Jeff Alder (lights), Michaella Victoria (costumes), Kennikki Jones-Jones (sound), Carla Milarch (props), and Briana O’Neal (stage manager).
Showtimes are:
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm
Sundays 2pm
Tickets: $30 general;
$25 for 65 and over;
$15 for students with ID;
Early Bird discount $5 off tickets thru 4/10.
​Thurs, Apr 10 at 8pm Preview Performance
Fri, Apr 11 at 8pm Opening Night
Sat, Apr 12 at 3pm and 8pm Student Night
Sun, Apr 13 at 2pm
Fri, Apr 18 at 8pm Industry Night
Sat, Apr 19 at 3pm and 8pm
Sun, Apr 20 at 2pm
Fri, Apr 25 at 8pm Audience Masks Required
Sat, Apr 26 at 3pm and 8pm
Sun, Apr 27 at 2pm
Fri, May 2 at 8pm OLLI Night
Sat, May 3 at 3pm and 8pm
Sun, May 4 at 2pm
Fri, May 9 at 8pm
Sat, May 10 at 3pm and 8pm
Sun, May 11 at 2pm Closing Night
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

410 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

Tickets

Discover more events by tags:

Art in Ann ArborTheatre in Ann Arbor

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Ann Arbor

Spring Arts Expo- Book Signing and Author Q&A with Melissa McPherson
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Spring Arts Expo- Book Signing and Author Q&A with Melissa McPherson

Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston

Once For Yes with Allie Millington and Kate Pearsall
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Once For Yes with Allie Millington and Kate Pearsall

Schuler Books (Ann Arbor)

Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report

Michigan Theater - Ann Arbor

Michigan Wolverines vs. Mount St. Marys Mountaineers
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Michigan Wolverines vs. Mount St. Marys Mountaineers

Ray Fisher Stadium

Gandy Dancer Battle of the Pinots Wine Dinner
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Gandy Dancer Battle of the Pinots Wine Dinner

Gandy Dancer

The 1817 Project: U-M's Origins and Indigenous Lands
Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The 1817 Project: U-M's Origins and Indigenous Lands

Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Spring Scavenger Hunt

648 S Wagner Rd , Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Michigan Engineering North Campus Tour

Ford Robotics Building

Sensory Swim
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 10:30 am Sensory Swim

Goldfish Swim School - Ann Arbor

FAIRly Obscure, the Sequel: An Anthropology Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am FAIRly Obscure, the Sequel: An Anthropology Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

School of Information at the University of Michigan

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Michigan Wolverines Baseball at Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex - Ray Fisher Stadium
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at Michigan Wolverines Baseball at Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex - Ray Fisher Stadium

Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex - Ray Fisher Stadium

Happy Hour: Kedron | North Star Lounge
Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm Happy Hour: Kedron | North Star Lounge

North Star Lounge

Ann Arbor is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Ann Arbor Events