2026 Renegade
Performances
Experience the incredible range of performing arts Greater Lansing has to offer—from puppet shows and bold new works to fresh takes on beloved classics. Explore 15 unique performances and find the ones that speak to you.
Funk & Wagnalls
Presented by Stolen Mill Productions
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 7PM
ALT Printing Co.
Written and performed by Raymond Goodwin, this play follows teacher Joseph Passe reflecting on humiliations. On his final day before retirement, he offers a heartfelt and humorous defense of decency.
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Raqs Sharqui
Presented by The Habibi Dancers
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 7pm
REO Town Clubhouse Upstairs
The Habibi Dancers are a premier Lansing non-profit with a legacy of promoting Middle Eastern and North African dance. This esteemed troupe brings an all-ages performance of Raqs Sharqui to REO Town Clubhouse Upstairs for a captivating cultural display.
Community Improv Showcases
Presented by Bare Bones Improv
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 7pm @ REO Town Marketplace
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 9pm @ Steven Glynn Photography
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 3pm @ Steven Glynn Photography
Bare Bones Improv presents a fast-paced, unscripted show full of spontaneous comedy at REO Town Marketplace. This high-energy performance is built entirely on the fly.
All Hail to Love & Introduction of the Lansing Theatre Guild
Presented by Audio Air Force
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 7pm
The Robin Theatre
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Audio Air Force presents two short-form audio theatre scripts with live foley at The Robin Theatre. Enjoy presidential ghosts offering dating advice in "Hail to Love" and a chaotic group preview in "Introduction of the Lansing Theatre Guild." This all-ages show features live voice actors bringing original stories to life.
Attic Play
Presented by Ixion Ensemble Theatre
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 9pm
ALT Printing Co.
Ixion Ensemble Theatre presents a drama written by Heath Sartorius.
Parental discretion advised.
Outside
Presented by Peppermint Creek Theatre Company
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 9pm
REO Town Clubhouse - Upstairs
A play by Paul Dunn, follows Daniel and his former friends as they navigate the complexities of queer identity, allyship, and redemption through the creation of school safe spaces. Parental discretion.
Solid & Sound
Presented by Mid-Michigan Dance/Movement Therapy
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 1pm
REO Town Marketplace
Solid & Sound is an emerging dance collective sharing three original works that explore the possibilities of live movement and music unfolding together in real time.
Spoken Word Open Mic
Presented by THE POETRY ROOM
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 3pm
Blue Owl Coffee
Hosted by Masaki Takahashi and Sophie Villalobos at Blue Owl Coffee. Sign-up begins at 2:30pm. Parental discretion advised.
Peter Pan (an adaptation)
Presented by Rivendell Productions
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 3pm
REO Town Marketplace Patio
An original adaptation, a play with music presented by Rivendell Productions. Parental discretion advised.
Shakespeare Storytime
Presented by The Dionysian Public Library
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 3pm
REO Town Marketplace
Join The Dionysian Public Library at REO Town Marketplace for an all-ages staged reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Local artists will provide live musical accompaniment both before and after the performance.
Warts
Presented by Doak Bloss
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 3pm
The Robin Theatre
A staged reading of a play by Doak Bloss, exploring the journey of interconnected relationships in the Midwest from 1978 to 1991. This poignant narrative follows a group of friends as their lives and bonds evolve through over a decade of historical challenges.
Ensurance Trap
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SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 7pm
REO Town Clubhouse Patio
Garage pop meets alt-rock in this live music show. All ages.
Will You Be My Nemesis?
Presented by LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Performing Arts
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 7pm
REO Town Marketplace
Captain Battle and Dr. Nightmare audition heroes and villains to find their perfect foe in this quickfire comedy by by Kathryn Funkhouser. This big-hearted, over-the-top show is fun for all ages.
Trash Holiday
Presented by Jessica Stokes
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 7pm
The Robin Theatre
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Jessica Stokes presents a whimsical puppet show at The Robin Theatre about a tired party store janitor cleanup. Watch as magical holiday spirits visit him to pitch wonderful new celebrations for all ages.
A Ludicrous Circumstance
Presented by THE TRAVELING PUPPET PLAYHOUSE
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 9pm
The Robin Theatre
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Fred Engelgau's puppet show is a case of mistaken identity exploited by the comic actors. They impersonate a traveling troupe of actors called The Vagabond Crusade in order to get free lodging at the inn in a small village. The inn is full up except for a room being held for the Vagabonds when they arrive. Their plan works, until it doesn’t…