By Donna Iadipaolo -March 16, 2026 Full article. In downtown Ann Arbor’s Yellow Barn, Theatre NOVA is expanding its commitment to new work by increasing its investment in artist training. The NOVA Workshop Series, created and managed by Producing Artistic Director & Literary Manager Shelby R. Seeley , offers four-hour, hands-on sessions for adult theatre artists eager to sharpen their craft and deepen their creative practice. “The NOVA Workshop Series grew out of my own desi

Theatre Nova is proud to announce they are among the outstanding community of theatres funded by the Michigan Arts and Culture Council for 2026. This year, we are honored to receive a $41,712 grant from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council, a remarkable increase from 2024-2025's  $37,600 . This generous funding allows us to celebrate 12 years with renewed vigor and ensure that we can continue our mission of promoting new plays and playwrights to a diverse and expanding audi

I got a scholarship to attend the 2026 Theatre Arts Intensive Residency for Directors at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, led by acclaimed director Weyni Mengesha. Participants will engage in masterclasses, scene study, and group discussion, exploring vision, leadership, and process.  April can't come soon enough!