By Martin Michalek
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With another polar vortex probably on the way, take comfort in the knowledge that metro Detroit’s theater lights are heating up. The 2015-16 theater season has a little of everything: sex-withholding feminists, a world premiere by Jeff Daniels, and that play about gentrification you’ve been waiting for.

Lysistrata by Drue Robinson (adapted from the comedy by Aristophanes)

Playwrights have adapted Lysistrata as a condemnation of war and patriarchy numerous times since its debut in 411 B.C. However, Drue Robinson’s version is notably different: One, this version of Lysistrata is by a woman — not a 2,400-year-old man with opinions about women. Two, Robinson’s Lysistrata is the only modern adaptation written entirely in rhyme.

Here’s the gist: Lysistrata is an Athenian woman with the poise and command of Nicki Minaj. Fed up with the Peloponnesian War, she organizes the women of Greece into a sex strike. The message is simple: “No peace? No nooky!” Then, in a move reminiscent of Occupy Wall Street, the women seize the treasury and demand a farewell to arms. It’s an irreverent and timely spin on feminism and pacifism — or as the kids say, perfect fodder for your next Tumblr post!

Runs Oct. 9-18 at Bonstelle Theatre; 3424 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313- 577-2972;bonstelle1.com; tickets $15 and up.