Community Calendar

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall
January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

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Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again.

Theatre NOVA presents:
Kayak
by Jordan Hall
January 30 - February 22, 2026​

How high’s the water, Mama?

Alone on a vast stretch of water, Annie Iversen recounts the chain of events which stranded her in her son’s old kayak. A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Desperate to protect her son from what she sees as a reckless path, Annie fights to hold on—until the danger she feared finds her instead. Directed by Briana O'Neal.

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Shows Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again.

Rangeela is Calvin University’s annual cultural performance that celebrates the diversity of our campus. It is an opportunity for intercultural students at Calvin to share their cultures through dance, music, and other performances.

“Rangeela: A Tapestry” honors the many cultural threads that make up our community here at Calvin. Going back to the Hindi word “Rangeela,” meaning colorful, this year’s theme celebrates our 30th anniversary with a spirit of joy, diversity, and togetherness.

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer—in case he or she decides to strike again.

Lorraine Hansberry's timeless drama follows the Younger family as they navigate ambition, hope, and injustice in 1950s Chicago. When a life insurance check arrives, each family member reflects on their dreams of a different future; one that promises freedom, security, or change in their life. As they face systematic barriers and personal struggles, the Younger family must decide what dreams are worth fighting for. A Raisin in the Sun is a powerful and deeply relevant story of resilience.

Directed by Glecia Tatum
By Lorraine Hansberry

Home follows Cephus Miles, a young man torn from his roots by war, loss, and hardship. After losing everything he loves—his land, his love, and his freedom—Cephus fights to rebuild his life amid pain and heartbreak.

This intimate, powerful drama is brought to life by just three actors—one man and two women who transform seamlessly into more than 40 characters, ranging from teenagers to adults—showcasing a world full of voices and stories that surround Cephus’s journey. Filled with lyrical poetry, music, and dance, Home is an emotional exploration of pain, resilience, and the unyielding hope for redemption and belonging.

February 27-March 15, 2026

Fri, Feb 27th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 1st, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 8th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 15th, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Friday and Saturday Nights at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2pm

CAST:
Liam Ellis as "Cephus"
Tayler Jones as "Woman 1"
Nikkia Matthews as "Woman 2"

The Inspired Acting Company
Address: 1124 E West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390
Contact: info@inspiredacting.org
Phone: 248-863-9953
Website: https://www.inspiredacting.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheInspiredActingCompany
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_acting_company/

The Inspired Acting Company’s mission is to provide professional theatrical productions that inspire empathy, generate positive change, and promote discourse and life long learning to our diverse community.

Home follows Cephus Miles, a young man torn from his roots by war, loss, and hardship. After losing everything he loves—his land, his love, and his freedom—Cephus fights to rebuild his life amid pain and heartbreak.

This intimate, powerful drama is brought to life by just three actors—one man and two women who transform seamlessly into more than 40 characters, ranging from teenagers to adults—showcasing a world full of voices and stories that surround Cephus’s journey. Filled with lyrical poetry, music, and dance, Home is an emotional exploration of pain, resilience, and the unyielding hope for redemption and belonging.

February 27-March 15, 2026

Fri, Feb 27th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Feb 28th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 1st, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 8th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Fri, Mar 13th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14th, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Sun, Mar 15th, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Friday and Saturday Nights at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2pm

CAST:
Liam Ellis as "Cephus"
Tayler Jones as "Woman 1"
Nikkia Matthews as "Woman 2"

The Inspired Acting Company
Address: 1124 E West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390
Contact: info@inspiredacting.org
Phone: 248-863-9953
Website: https://www.inspiredacting.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheInspiredActingCompany
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_acting_company/

The Inspired Acting Company’s mission is to provide professional theatrical productions that inspire empathy, generate positive change, and promote discourse and life long learning to our diverse community.

Rangeela is Calvin University’s annual cultural performance that celebrates the diversity of our campus. It is an opportunity for intercultural students at Calvin to share their cultures through dance, music, and other performances.

“Rangeela: A Tapestry” honors the many cultural threads that make up our community here at Calvin. Going back to the Hindi word “Rangeela,” meaning colorful, this year’s theme celebrates our 30th anniversary with a spirit of joy, diversity, and togetherness.