# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Poisoner - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Poisoner — a neo-noir thriller inspired by the Flint Water crisis –  stops in Kalamazoo as part of its 7-city national tour.About this EventPremiered at New York’s acclaimed La MaMa Experimental Theatre in 2024, The Poisoner is written by first-time playwright and Port Huron native M. M. Haney, and directed and developed by two-time Obie Award-winning director Lee Sunday Evans. The play portrays one journalist’s shocking discovery of water contamination in his hometown and its personal and political fallout.Only 3 shows! October 22, 23 and 24!Students and seniors with a valid ID can get $5 off by using the code FIVEOFF.Talkbacks with special guests will be announced in September!SYNOPSISA universal tale, The Poisoner is an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000’s Midwestern water politics. In a neo-noir thriller driven by a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for, The Poisoner invites you to question, are we ever safe?The Poisoner is a fictional work inspired by the Flint water crisis of 2014 that aims to engage audiences to amplify awareness about the persistent challenges faced in Flint, Jackson, Newark, and other communities grappling with similar crises. The Poisoner spotlights the critical need for accountability and vigilance in public health and safety decision-making, to ensure that such a grievous mistake is never repeated. The play is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of activism; it celebrates the relentless efforts of journalists, artists, and activists who have tirelessly worked to give voice to those in their fight for justice and change.This production is stop 6 of our 7-city tour. To learn more and see all of our locations, . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/the-poisoner/100001993624676073 - **Event Categories**: art, health-wellness, theatre - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Epic Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kalamazoo - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: The Epic Center - **lat**: 42.2890779 - **long**: -85.58267529999999 - **full address**: The Epic Center, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Poisoner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f3b616b77b06a37b5767ff0fe3a0650263bbdb6bfa5b6fc10bf021f8446459ef-rimg-w1200-h600-dc040404-gmir.jpg?v=1783755080 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Poisoner being held? - **A:** The Poisoner takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Epic Center, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Poisoner? - **A:** The Poisoner is organized by Citizen56. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Poisoner is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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