Name: Revolutionary Theatre Makers Playground
Start: 2026-11-15
End: 2026-11-15

Nelson Meade County Farm Park provides an opportunity for the whole family to experience nature on the east side of Ann Arbor. This 127 acre park is a wonderful natural area with a series of trails, gardens, and a farm-themed playground that is a local favorite!

*Photos by Chris Ahern Photography.*

County Farm Park

Contemporary Italian eatery providing Neapolitan, wood-fired pizzas, plus small plates & gelato.

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

American cuisine with Mediterranean twist, serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and full bar. Menu offering a variety of dishes including table shareables, burgers & sandwiches, and pasta.

Zola Bistro

Serving up sushi, specialty sushi burritos and ramen noodle bowls.

Poke Fish

Offering southern style bbq at a good value with courteous service. Serving pulled pork, brisket, chicken and ribs with a variety of sides.

Satchel's BBQ

Family-owned since 1984, Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar features a seasonal menu of authentic rustic Italian dishes with an emphasis on regional preparations and an influence from Italian wines.

Noted food writer Christopher Cook of HOUR DETROIT Magazine says "Paesano is in a culinary class by itself. It’s like no other Italian restaurant I know in the Detroit area."

Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar

National bookseller dedicated to providing top-quality personalized service. Book, music, and movie lovers can find thousands of titles and authors. The café features delicious Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Teas and Cheesecake Factory products.

Barnes & Noble

Menu offers a full line of items for the whole family including Greek specialties and breakfast dishes.

Leo's Coney Island

A mix of amenities can be found at the park including a playground, a basketball court, a disc golf course, a wooded nature area and a large wetland area with native flowers. The disc golf course​ is 18 holes and is a very popular attraction. There is a paved circular path, accessible from the Birch Hollow Drive parking lot, that goes around the pond and wetland area.

More than half of the 81-acre park is a wooded natural area that has tra​ils​​ meandering throughout. The trails are a mix of natural footpaths and narrow wooden boardwalks.

Mary Beth Doyle Park

​Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area is a 25 acre park adjacent to Scarlett and Mitchell Schools and Mitchell-Scarlett Woods. Access to the park is from the schools’ parking lot, where parking is available. A trail through Mitchell-Scarlett woods connects to the city park.

This park is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The area contains an old field, a diverse wetland, and a wooded area. The old field and wetlands are great areas to look for birds, facilitated by many bird boxes throughout the park.

Scarlett-Mitchell Nature Area

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Join Barnstormers Revue every third Sunday for an afternoon of skillsharing, community building, and ensemble co-creation. Facilitated by BSR co-founders Cydney Marie and Marlowe Martinez, each month will focus on a topic or technique addressing the question of how theatre can create revolutionary change. In addition to practicing styles like Theatre of the Oppressed, devising, documentary theatre, and more, this monthly interactive workshop will also offer space for critical discussion with likeminded artists and changemakers.

Appropriate for artists and activists of all experience levels, the only requirements to join this workshop are an openness to critical reflection and, crucially, a willingness to play. Attendees have the option to stay after for BSR's monthly membership meeting and to join BSR on future projects, including crafting short performances for our quarterly Salon Night.  
  
Themes for upcoming months:  
  
Sun, Sept. 20th: Theatre as Manifestation  
Sun, Oct. 18th: TBD (stay tuned for a special edition!)  
Sun, Nov. 15th: Newspaper Theatre and Disorientation Guides

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