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A Production of UM-Flint Fine & Performing Arts: Dead Man’s Cellphone
Directed by William Irwin

After a man dies quietly in a café, an ordinary woman answers his endlessly ringing cell phone and finds herself entangled in the lives of his grieving family, mysterious past, and unexpected romance. Sarah Ruhl's inventive comedy explores identity, morality, grief, and our universal longing to connect, weaving together absurd humor with surprising emotional depth. Equal parts quirky, poetic, and profoundly human, Dead Man's Cell Phone reminds us that every life leaves echoes in the people who answer the call.

Run time: 2 hours with intermission

Location: UM-Flint Theatre: 327 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502

Performance Dates/Times:
Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:30PM
Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00PM
Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30PM
Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30PM
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00PM

Visit https://tickets.thefim.org/deadmanscellphone to claim up to 2 tickets with code "UMSTAFF"

This program is part of the Michigan Arts Festival Staff Explorer Pass. In partnership with Voices of the Staff, the U-M Arts Initiative is offering limited complimentary tickets for select campus events and extra special experiences for U-M staff members all throughout October! For a list of all Staff Explorer Pass events, visit https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/23512