Follow the beaver: Comic play 'Detroit Be Dammed' staged at Hamtown's Planet Ant
Planet Ant
Now through March 27
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Anyone around here ever heard of the Fords and the Fishers? Sure you have. But how about the LeMerdes? No, well, then, here's what you need to know: Jacques LeMerde arrived on the banks of the Detroit River with Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac in 1701 to establish Detroit as a trading post for beaver and other furs. LeMerde's unsung progeny have been fighting the good fight in Detroit ever since.
Detroit Be Dammed: A Beaver's Tale, a live theatrical production now up at Planet Ant, recounts the stories of the LeMerde family as they live through some of Detroit's most famous historical moments. This multi-media spectacle features 10 original songs, animation, video and a cast of five of Detroit's most talented actors: Jessalyn Brooks, Mikey Brown, Chris Jakob, Kennikki Jones and Chris Korte. The show is directed by Detroit Second City alum Shawn Handlon.
Now through March 27. Curtains up Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m; Sunday performances (March 14 and 21) at 3 and 6 p.m.
$20 general admission. $5 discount for students, seniors(60 and over) and Hamtramck residents.
To reserve tickets call 313-365-4948. Planet Ant Theatre is at 2357 Caniff Avenue, Hamtramck.