WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

NO REHEARSALS. NO SET. NO DIRECTOR.

The Renaissance City Repertory Theatre, founded by Oakland University Associate Professor of Theatre David Gram and his wife Kristina, present White Rabbit, Red Rabbit – a play by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour – on the Tipping Point stage! The production is unique because there are no rehearsals, no set, and no director. The performer does not see the script in advance. It is presented to the performer on stage in full view of the audience, and each actor is only allowed to perform the play once.

“This ‘audacious theatrical experiment’ offers a communal and interactive experience between performer and audience,” Gram said. “Harnessing the power of storytelling, the play crosses geographical borders and invites understanding and sympathy – especially as we navigate current power structures, privilege, and ideological differences.”

Presented in association with Aurora Nova Productions, and Boat Rocker Entertainment, the production also features TPT Artistic Director Julia Glander!

“Performing is always a leap of faith. You have to trust your brain, body, heart and soul that you've done your research, been guided at rehearsal and are ready to embark on a journey at every performance” states Glander. “Now take away all that. Instead, you walk on stage in front of an audience and are given a script for the first time. It's a cold reading and you can't rely on total improvisation. This stirs up a lot of feelings - it's the actor's nightmare. It’s terrifying not knowing what's on the page, but also very liberating not knowing what's on the page. That is definitely theatre that I would want to see. I think it can be challenging and thrilling for both the performer and the audience.”

“We like challenges at Tipping Point Theatre. Not challenges like leaks in the building, but challenges on the stage. I ask our patrons to trust me in regard to our season selection, even if they're unsure that they will like it. I think it makes sense that I ask the same of myself. We also like collaboration and we thank Renaissance City Repertory Theatre for this opportunity.”

SUN | MAR 30 | 7PM

JULIA GLANDER, ACTOR/TPT ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Julia Glander has acted Off-Broadway and at many regional theaters across the country, including the Asolo Repertory Theatre and Alabama Shakespeare Festival, from tiny New York City venues to the massive Hollywood Bowl. Upon returning to her home state of Michigan seventeen years ago, her first acting gig was at the newly founded Tipping Point Theatre, where she is now the artistic director and where she is best known for her Wilde Award-winning performance as Ann Landers in Lady With All The Answers. Other Michigan credits include: Aunt Eller in Oklahoma (Wilde Award) at Encore Musical Theatre, Della in The Cake (Wilde Award) and Shirley Valentine in Shirley Valentine (Pulsar and Thespie Awards) at Williamston Theatre, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret (Wilde Award) at the Jewish Ensemble Theatre, and Mary Stuart in Mary Stuart (Wilde Award Nominee) at Meadowbrook Theatre, among many others. Film credits include:  Highland Park, Trust, Salvation Boulevard, Pilot Error, as well as numerous commercials and voice-overs.