Photo #1: Left to right: Peter Prouty (George), Erman Jones (Lennie)

Photo #3: Erman Jones (Lennie) Photo credits: Nikki Allen

DETROIT, MI - On October 22, 2010 the Hilberry Company continues its 48th season with the critically acclaimed Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. This classic tale and Nobel Prize-winning novella about two migrant workers' quest for the American Dream portrays the desire for independence and the nature of human existence. Of Mice and Men Director Tony Schmitt's take on Steinbeck's story focuses on the relationships between individuals and the idea that "you need to have somebody to talk to... even if the other person is only half there." The play runs in rotating repertory until February 5, 2011. Tickets are $25-$30 and are available by calling the Hilberry Theatre Box Office at 313-577-2972, online at www.hilberry.com, or by visiting the box office at 4743 Cass Ave. on the corner of Cass Ave. and Hancock.

As a special offer, Of Mice and Men is being paired with the Bonstelle Theatre's production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Chosen as audience favorites, you can attend both award-winning American masterpieces for $25. Contact the Hilberry box office and ask for "The American Literature Classics" package to reserve tickets.

Of Mice and Men cast members include Alan Ball (Candy), Jason Cabral (Curley), Edmund Jones (Crooks), Erman Jones (Lennie), Adam Maslak (Whit), Andrew Papa (The Boss), Peter Prouty (George), Vanessa Sawson (Curley's Wife), David Toomey (Carlson), and Jordan Whalen (Slim). Production team includes Dana Gamarra (Stage Manager), Peter Schmidt (Scenic Designer), Mary Leyendecker (Costume Designer), Thomas H. Schraeder (Lighting Designer), Brian Scruggs (Sound Designer), Rudolph C. Schuepbach (Technical Director), Ken Tate (Props Master), and Richard L. Fosbrink (Publicity Manager).

About the Hilberry Theatre Company

The Hilberry Company is unique in that it is the nation's only graduate theatre company staffed by young up-and-coming professionals that also runs on a rotating repertory schedule. About forty graduate students are selected in national competition to receive fellowships to work in this theatre and study for advanced degrees. The company performs an annual season of six plays, including high school matinees for nearly 10,000 students. Through the years four Hilberry productions have been selected to appear at the American College Theatre Festival.

The 2010-2011 Hilberry season is sponsored by CBS Outdoor, Between the Lines, and Encore Michigan.

Tickets are $25-$30 and are available by calling the Hilberry Theatre Box Office at 313-577-2972 or online at www.wsushows.com. The box office is open Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00p.m. until 6:00p.m., with extended hours to 8:00p.m. on performance evenings (Thursday-Saturday). Group discounts and corporate packages are also available. For more information, please call 313-577-2972 or visit the Wayne State University Box Office at 4743 Cass Ave. on the corner of Cass Ave. and Hancock. Performance information and tickets may also be obtained by visiting the Theatre's websites at www.hiberry.com and www.wsushows.com.

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck -Calendar Information- October 22, 2010 - February 5, 2011 Wednesday 2 p.m. Oct. 27 Thursday 8 p.m. Nov. 4, Jan. 6, 13 Friday 8 p.m. Oct. 22, Nov. 5, 26, Feb. 4 Saturday 2 p.m. Oct. 23, Dec. 11 Saturday 8 p.m. Oct. 23, 30, Dec. 11, Feb. 5 Photo #2: Left to right: Erman Jones (Lennie), Peter Prouty (George)