Theatre Nova Performs “Death of a Driver”

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor’s resident nonprofit professional theatre, is putting on a production of “Death of a Driver” by Will Snider through June 9.

The plot revolves around the new friendship between Sarah, an American engineer and Kennedy, an East African driver, and the political conflict which they clash over.

The Theatre Nova production is directed by Shelby R. Seeley and features Sarah B. Stevens and Jalen Wilson-Nelem. The production and design team is made up of scenic designer Amanda Bates, lighting designer Jeff Alder, costume designer Micha Mallett, sound designer Kennikki Jones-Jones, properties designer Carla Milarch, accent coach Lynnae Lehfeldt, intimacy coordinator Kat Walsh and stage manager Briana O’Neal.

Theatre NOVA gives audiences the option to see program at a discounted price through their subscription service. Perks of the service include savings on single ticket prices, guaranteed seats for all six plays through August 2024, easy exchanges, no per-ticket fees, a pass to our Michigan Playwright’s Festival and access to the Theatre Nova eNewsletter. A Flex Pass is also avaialble where patrons can pick and choose their productions.

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Performances are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. All Thursday performances will be mask-required. General admission tickets are $28. For those who need them, Theatre Nova also offers pay-what-you-can tickets.

Purchase tickets online or one hour before each performance. Seating starts 30 minutes before each performance.

“Death of a Driver” by Will Snider performance schedule May 17-June 9, 2024
Fri., May 17, 8 p.m. Opening Night
Sat., May 18, 8 p.m.
Sun., May 19, 2 p.m.
Thurs., May 23, 8 p.m. – audience masked
Fri., May 24, 8 p.m.
Sat., May 25, 8 p.m.
Sun., May 26, 2 p.m.
Thurs., May 30, 8 p.m. – audience masked
Fri., May 31, 8 p.m.
Sat., June 1, 8 p.m.
Sun., June 2, 2  p.m.
Thurs., June 6, 8 p.m. – audience masked
Fri., June 7, 8 p.m.
Sat., June 8, 8 p.m.
Sun., June 9, 2 p.m.