Spectrum Theater is a 250-seat theatrical performance venue located on the Main Campus of Grand Rapids Community College at 160 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
Spectrum Theater houses student group GRCC Players, as well as two community theater groups: Grand Rapids Actors' Theater and Jewish Theater GR.
On Stage
cullad wattah by Erika Dickerson-Despenza — May 7-16, 2026
Presented by Actors' Theater
*Michigan Premiere*
Winner of 6 prestigious awards including the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
It’s been 936 days since Flint has had clean water. Marion, a third generation General Motors employee, is consumed by layoffs at the engine plant. When her sister, Ainee, seeks justice and restitution for lead poisoning, her actions reveal the toxic entanglements between the city and its most powerful industry, forcing their family to confront the cost of survival. As lead seeps into their home and their bodies, corrosive memories and secrets rise among them. Will this family ever be able to filter out the truth? cullud wattah is a haunting, lyrical, and unflinching portrait of the strength, resilience, and generational power of Black women in the face of environmental and systemic injustice.
Performances
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2025-26 Season
- Coney Island Christmas by Donald Marguilies - Dec. 4-14, 2025
- Orion by Matthew McLachlan - January 22-24, 2026
- The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk by Daniel Jamieson - February 5-15, 2026
- Dance Nation by Clare Barron - March 5-14, 2026
- CONTINUITY by Bess Wohl - April 9-11, 2026
- cullud wattah by Erika Dickerson-Despenza - May 7-16, 2026
- Games by Henry Naylor - June 11-21, 2026
Spectrum Theater Box Office
- Hours: Box Office opens for on-site ticket sales 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to each performance. On-site ticket sales are not available during the weekday, but patrons can call if assistance is needed.
- Call: (616) 234-3946
- Get tickets:
Questions? Please email jonathanwheeler@grcc.edu for any questions related to ticketing.
What theater organizations does Spectrum Theater house?
Spectrum Theater houses student group GRCC Players, as well as two community theater groups: Grand Rapids Actors' Theater and Jewish Theater GR.
Is Spectrum Theater accessible?
Yes, Spectrum Theater is accessible.
- Handicap parking is available and all entrances into the theater are handicap accessible.
- Wheelchair-accessible seating available.
- Hearing loop system installed in main auditorium
Contact Jonathan Wheeler at jonathanwheeler@grcc.edu with any questions.
Where can I park?
Limited parking is available in the lot next to the theater.
Parking is available in all GRCC parking ramps. Please view GRCC’s Parking and Transportation page for more parking options and information.
How much are tickets?
Prices vary. Please see the theater company's Ludus page.
How can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased at the theater company’s Ludus page.
What time is curtain call?
Curtain call is 7:30 p.m. for evening performances and 3 p.m. for Sunday matinees.
How do I rent Spectrum Theater?
Please contact Jonathan Wheeler at jonathanwheelr@grcc.edu for information or if you have ideas for performances, lectures, community events, recitals and more.