Basement Arts
Winner of Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Theatre and Outstanding Achievement by a Student Organization in Cultural Arts Practice
Basement Arts is a student theater organization housed within the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance’s Department of Theatre and Drama. The organization exists to create, develop, and produce innovative and inclusive student-produced theatre by allowing students from across campus to execute all aspects of the theatrical production process. Basement Arts offers all performances free of charge to the University of Michigan and greater Ann Arbor communities. They produce 6 full-scale productions a year in addition to a series of Late Night performance programming.
With their Late NIght Series, they have collaborated with the organization, Notably Black and Gay to host their Kiki Ballroom competition, establishing a series called “Ballroom in the Basement”. They will have co-hosted 7 events this year, and are excited to continue to develop this incredible collaboration that celebrates Black and Queer artistry! They hosted the revival of the Latine Cabaret, a one-night only showcase of Latine talent and diaspora that is deep within the Walgreen. This event included Latin songs, food and drinks, scenes, poetry, and art made by and for Latine artists.