# Event Details - **Event Name**: Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus - Michigan Tech Theatre - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: "Men on Boats" is a play by Jaclyn Backhaus that tells the true story of John Wesley Powell's 1869 expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, where he led a crew of ten men on a perilous journey through uncharted rapids and treacherous terrain, highlighting both the physical challenges of the expedition and the interpersonal dynamics between the crew members, often portrayed with a humorous and satirical edge; a unique aspect of the play is that it is typically performed with a cast of women and non-binary actors depicting the historically male crew. ——EVENT DETAILS—— ?️ November 18-21, 2025 ? 7:30 p.m. each night ? McArdle Theatre ?️ Pay As You’re Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee)** ⏳ Duration, approx. 90 mins. no intermission ? General Admission TICKETS: events.mtu.edu/event/mtt-men-on-boats CONTENT GUIDANCE: Alcohol use, tobacco use, strong language, and simulated gun fire. ——SERIES, SHOW CREDITS, AND SPONSOR DETAILS—— ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Nich Radcliffe teaches classes in acting, directing, theatre history, and dramatic theory & criticism. He also directs Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Art Department theatrical productions and is faculty advisor to the MTU Performance Club. Nich holds a BA in Theatre with an Acting/Shakespeare concentration and an MFA in Directing with a secondary focus in Dramaturgy/New Play Development. In undergrad Nich studied acting with Tony winning Artistic Director and founding member of Looingglass Theatre, Andy White. He also studied Viewpoints with Emmy Nominee, star of stage and screen Alexandra Billings. Spending the bulk of his 25+ year professional career in Chicago, Nich’s performance resume runs the gamut from leading roles in Shakespeare (Benedic/Much Ado, Lysander & Oberon/Midsummer) to classic American drama (Stanley/Streetcar, Father/A Son at The Front) and Music Theatre (Jesus/JCS, Proprietor/Assassins) as well as several world premieres. Nich was twice directed by Tony Nominee Lara Teeter, and also had the privilege of working with Tony Winner Mary Zimmerman. More about the director at mtu.edu/vpa/department/faculty/radcliffe/ ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH THEATRE SERIES Michigan Tech Theatre creates live entertainment events for the Keweenaw, sharing the creative and scholarly work of students and faculty from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Performances range from traditional stage plays and musicals–performed in the McArdle Theatre or on the Rozsa stage–to haunted houses, interactive museum displays, and fashion shows. Part of the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. Learn more about the Rozsa Center and the Michigan Tech Theatre Series by visiting mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/explore-by-series/michigan-tech-theatre-events/ SHOW CREDITS Playwrights Horizons, Inc. and Clubbed Thumb produced MEN ON BOATS in New York City, 2016 Initially developed and produced by Clubbed Thumb in 2015 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS This event is made possible by the Visual and Performing Arts Department, and its Circle of Supporters. mtu.edu/rozsa/support/giving/donors/ ______ *WHAT IS PAY AS YOU'RE ABLE? Pay As You're Able ticketing is designed to remove financial barriers and promote greater accessibility to the performing arts. The program allows guests to select their ticket from various price levels based on what they can afford. Learn more about Pay As You're Able at: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/events-and-programs/ticket-information/ ______ The full digital program will available online at least one day in advance bit.ly/rozsaprograms ______ PLAN YOUR VISIT: www.mtu.edu/rozsa/plan-your-visit/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houghton/men-on-boats-by-jaclyn-backhaus-michigan-tech-theatre/200029073501247 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment, trips-adventures, workshops, fashion - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 46 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://events.mtu.edu/event/mtt-men-on-boats?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=houghton-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Houghton - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: McArdle Theatre - **lat**: 47.117727419697 - **long**: -88.542808077907 - **full address**: McArdle Theatre, Michigan Tech Dining Services Wadsworth Hall, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Rozsa Center (https://allevents.in/org/rozsa-center/26371173) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1b15eb3c8aca80c35c327dfb4918df9996f17642af5e3ec42262ee4337016136-rimg-w1200-h628-dca4d4d9-gmir?v=1763504913 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/960ebe6250439093b64b9d94877bb7a6f97bb61e9e59369a950a72a9c7f07184-rimg-w300-h300-dca6d5da-gmir?v=1763504913 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** McArdle Theatre, Michigan Tech Dining Services Wadsworth Hall, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Rozsa Center - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, theatre, performances, entertainment, trips-adventures, workshops, fashion - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus - Michigan Tech Theatre ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus - Michigan Tech Theatre", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1b15eb3c8aca80c35c327dfb4918df9996f17642af5e3ec42262ee4337016136-rimg-w1200-h628-dca4d4d9-gmir?v=1763504913", "startDate": "2025-11-18", "endDate": "2025-11-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/houghton/men-on-boats-by-jaclyn-backhaus-michigan-tech-theatre/200029073501247", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "McArdle Theatre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Michigan Tech Dining Services Wadsworth Hall, 1702 Townsend Dr, Houghton, MI 49931, United States", "addressLocality": "Houghton", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "47.117727419697", "longitude": "-88.542808077907" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "\"Men on Boats\" is a play by Jaclyn Backhaus that tells the true story of John Wesley Powell's 1869 expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, where he led a crew of ten men on a perilous journey through uncharted rapids and treacherous terrain, highlighting both the physical challe", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Rozsa Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/rozsa-center/26371173", "description": "Rozsa Center, Houghton. 5,679 likes · 7 talking about this · 4,582 were here. 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