Exclusive Interview: Director Joe Bailey of UofD Mercy’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’
You might not have heard the name Tennessee Williams, depending on how deep you are into the theatre scene, although you probably are familiar with his work. The prolific playwright and screenwriter has created some of the most recognizable plays throughout his career. A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof might be two that most people can name, but it’s his play, The Glass Menagerie, that University of Detroit Mercy’s Theatre Company is producing as their next show this season!
Ahead of its debut at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Downtown Detroit, we spoke with director Joe Bailey, who is also the Art Director of The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, Michigan! In this exclusive interview, Bailey discusses the themes of The Glass Menagerie that were called to him and what drew him to want to direct this Tennessee Williams play. How did he approach this piece, and how did his directing change with a smaller cast of collegiate actors? Give this interview a listen to find out more about the incredible work Joe Bailey is producing for the local theater scene in Michigan and how The Glass Menagerie is another work of art for both the director and UofD Mercy.
Get your tickets now for UofD Mercy’s adaptation of the classic play The Glass Menagerie!
The Glass Menagerie, the University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, arrives at the Marlene Boll Theatre on February 7th and runs through the 16th. Get your tickets now, as you won’t want to miss this classic, and shows are selling out quickly!
Have you seen this Tennessee Williams play before? If you’re in the Detroit area, are you excited to catch this version directed by Joe Bailey? Let us know on social media! Be sure to follow us on social media @CosmicCircusBroadway.com on Bluesky, or @BoxSeatBabes, or @MyCosmicCircus on other social media. Be on the lookout for more musical and theatre reviews and interviews like this one soon!
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