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 Cellphone reminds us that every life leaves echoes in the people who answer the call.

• 2 hours with intermission
• Directed by William Irwin
• UM-Flint Theatre: 327 E Kearsley St, Flint

Performances:
• Fri, Oct 16 • 7:30 p.m.
• Sat, Oct 17 • 7:30 p.m.
• Sun, Oct 18 • 2 p.m.
• Fri, Oct 23 • 7:30 p.m.
• Sat, Oct 24 • 7:30 p.m.
• Sun, Oct 25 • 2 p.m.

To claim tickets:
• Visit myumi.ch/J4AEV
• Select 2 UM Faculty/Staff Tickets
• Enter code "UMSTAFF" in the Promo Code box*

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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 throughout October!