Auditions for Center Stage Jackson Youth Musical!

SYNOPSIS Get your peg leg tappin’ to this eclectic score of rollicking sea shanties and contemporary styles — a surefire audience-pleaser! Aristocrat Roger Goodman has his heart set on a conventional life married to the wealthy Sarah Huffington and living happily ever after. That is, until he finds out she thinks he’s boring and would rather marry a brave and adventurous pirate!  Determined to prove himself to his beloved, Roger hires Long John Sliver to tutor him and his newly recruited motley crew in the field of piracy. In exchange for his total pirate makeover (which includes the fearsome new name, Captain Blood!), Roger and his crew sail to Treasure Island seeking the chests of gold doubloons Long John buried there long ago.

Artistic Director Melissa McElhone   Music Director Sarah Baldwin

Auditions
Thursday January 12, 2014 promptly starting at 4:30pm
Tuesday January 17, 2017 promptly starting at 4:30pm
(Actors need only attend one audition day)

Audition Location
Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Please park in the rear of the church and enter the southwest door, which will be marked.

What to Expect at Auditions
No preparation necessary! Newbies welcome and encouraged to attend! Youth will do a short vocal and dance auditions as well as read from the script with other youth.
Age Range
This production is for youth in Jackson County that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions).

Rehearsals
Read-through & Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held Monday January 23, 2017 at 4:30pm. Regular rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm starting Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Rehearsals will move to the Middle School at Parkside's Auditorium in March 2017, date TBA.

Performances
March 17, 18, & 19, 2017
Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm
at The Middle School at Parkside Kiesel Auditorium

Contact
Youth Theater Committee Chair Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net or 517-783-1468.

Registration for the 9th Annual Youth Singing Competition!

Competitor Registration Deadline: Friday January 6, 2017

About the Competition

January 20, 2017 at 7:00pm
at Northwest High School's Cafetorium
6900 Rives Junction Rd. Jackson, MI 49201

Registration for Competitors
$25 per act due by January 6, 2017

Spectator Tickets
$5 per person (Sold at the door only, cash or credit/debit)

Three Competition Categories 
Children: Age 12 and under
Teen: Age 13 through 12th grade
Group: Any ages/age combinations, must have 2 or more participants

Prizes
Awarded to the top 3 places in each category
Judges
Ann Holt, Jackie Livesay, and Stephen Murphy

Judging Criteria
Tonal Quality: Support, tension, focus and resonance, projection, vowel placement
Breath: Depth and expansion, support, breath management/phrasing, posture
Musical Elements: Pitch, rhythmic/rest, intonation, tempo and pulse consistency, memorization, dynamics and phrasing
Presentation: Pronunciation/articulations, expressiveness, stage presence/poise, syllabic stress

Piano, accompanist, and microphones will be provided.
Each contestant is limited to a single musical number whether performing as a group or individually.
There is a limit of 20 slots determined by first come, first served.

Registration form and fee must be mailed by January 6, 2017 to Becky Onnen at the following address:
Center Stage Jackson, Attn: Becky Onnen
PO Box 822, Jackson, MI 49204

Any questions regarding the competition may be directed to Becky Onnen, Competition Director.
Email:  mooleeboo@gmail.com
Call: 517-945-8821

Auditions at The Sauk in Jonesville

The Sauk will hold auditions for the March/April 2017 production of "Doubt, A Parable" at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14. Please prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue from a play. Auditions will also consist of readings from the script. Auditions are open to anyone age 18 and up. No experience necessary. More information can be found at www.thesauk.org/auditions.html. Performances are March 30-April 2, 2017. This production will be directed by Trinity Bird.

Dear Apprehensive About Auditioning

Although the auditions announced in this press release are past, the message continues to be relevant. It's about the importance of showing up.

Dear Apprehensive About Auditioning, You’re not alone in your apprehension. I have had the opportunity to work at the sign in table at auditions for CSJ (Center Stage Jackson) many times, and I hear some variation of this at or before every audition...  I don’t know this director or what they want... I did theatre in high school but that was so long ago... I’ve never done this before and I think everyone will know it... I want a particular part but I think someone else will be better... Are any of these familiar to you? Do I sound too much like an infomercial? Sorry, I’m just trying to show that there are more people in your boat than out of it. Basically, my advice to you is this: Just show up. Just show up. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never done theatre before. It doesn’t matter if it’s been years. It doesn’t matter if there is or isn’t a part ‘made for you’ in this show. It doesn’t matter if you think you don’t fit into this show at all. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a giant embarrassing coffee stain on your sweatshirt (but feel free to ask me about that story). Regardless of if you are cast or not, whether you audition or not, showing up is not a waste of our time or yours. There is a lot you can gain from showing up: Getting comfortable with the process, meeting people that you'll probably see next time, getting feedback that can help you at your next audition, or even quieting that voice in the back of your head that’s saying is this something that I would like to do? Actually, I’d like to invite you to just watch auditions to get a feel for what they are like. There are two audition days for this production, so you can even watch the first day to see if you would like to come back the second day. This isn’t a high intensity job interview, and you’re allowed to say “eh, this isn’t for me” at any time. Well...maybe not a month into rehearsals. That kind of stinks for everyone else. Just know that we aren’t expecting perfectly polished actors to arrive fresh out of the actor factory box (you know every mail service is so backed up this time of year). Acting, like anything else in life, takes practice, and we’ve already planned for that. Showing up can also require practice, and that’s okay. It’s okay to feel nervous, and it’s okay to say that out loud. You can even say it as soon as you get in the door. A lot of people do! We can chat if it helps you relax. If I'm working, I’ll be happy to answer any and every question you have (fair warning: I’m not very good at science). The “worst” thing that can happen is that you won’t be cast in a role…this time. But if you want to come to another audition you will be carrying all of that knowledge you gained. You will be more comfortable, and we’ll be so happy to see you again. Lastly…bring a bottle of water, it’ll give you something to do with your hands. I mean--hydration is important! Auditions for Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None are this Friday the 16th from 6:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday the 17th from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Drop by anytime during those hours. We’ll be at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson. Just follow the orange signs once you get to the building. We'll be waiting for you just inside the door. I hope to see you soon.

Katie Meyers
Administrative Director
Center Stage Jackson

New book tells story of Croswell’s first 150 years

The story of the Croswell Opera House’s first 150 years is told in a new book, “Behind the Curtain: 150 Years at Michigan’s Oldest Theater.”

The 246-page book, written by Croswell director of marketing and audience development Erik Gable, includes more than 300 photos and illustrations, many of them never before published. In addition to material from the Croswell archives and the local history collections at the Adrian District Library and Lenawee County Historical Museum, it includes information drawn from archives in Ann Arbor, Detroit and Lansing.

It begins with the story of the Croswell’s construction in post-Civil War Adrian and includes stories about the local groups and touring companies that performed on its stage in the early days. In addition, readers will learn about the many other roles the theater has played — including becoming a roller rink for one week in 1876 and serving as a hospital after the Lenawee County Fair grandstand collapsed in 1879.

The book then discusses the Croswell’s days as a movie theater, including how patrons raised more than $1 million to support the war effort during World War II, before moving into the modern era. The story of how the Croswell was saved from likely destruction in the 1960s is accompanied by photos from many of the theater’s productions over the past 50 years.

The book also includes a foreword by Tobin Ost, a Tony Award-nominated scenic designer who grew up in Adrian and got his start designing shows at the Croswell.

“Behind the Curtain: 150 Years at Michigan’s Oldest Theater” sells for $42 and may be purchased at the Croswell’s business office, 123 E. Maumee St., Adrian, or online at croswell.org/book.

Youth Theatre Auditions

Youth Theater Auditions for Play Alice@Wonderland This Week!

Tomorrow September 12 and Wednesday September 14th Center Stage Jackson's Youth Theater program will be holding auditions for the play Alice@Wonderland !
 

What would happen if a 21st century Alice collided with Lewis Carroll’s legendary Wonderland?  This modern retelling of the classic children’s story has all of the characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts.  The story is laid out in traditional style, except that Alice is distinctly contemporary, complete with cell phone in hand.  Full of references to text messaging and social media, the play imagines a present-day Alice encountering the Wonderland so many of us treasure.  A sharply told, crisply paced ride, this quality adaptation has been praised for its humor, modern style and appeal to both children and adults.

Audition Dates: Monday September 12 -OR- Wednesday September 14, 2016 (you need only come to one audition).

Audition Time: Promptly starting at 4:30pm

Audition Location: Jackson's First Presbyterian Church
743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201
(Park in the rear of the church and follow the signs!)

What to Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation necessary. Newbies welcome!

Note: Rehearsals will be twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm until 6:00pm beginning Monday September 19th at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church.

This is a Youth Theater play directed by Bob Bullock that will be performed November 18, 19, and 20th at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church.

Center Stage Jackson's Youth Theater program is for Jackson County students that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions). To see our Frequently Asked Questions page, click here.

There is no cost to participate in Youth Theater, however, all first-time participants will be required to purchase a Ben Nye makeup kit for $20 that can be re-used in subsequent shows and lasts for roughly four productions. There is usually a t-shirt produced for each show that is available for purchase and DVDs of the show are also available but these items are strictly optional.

Contact: Producer Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net.

 

Center Stage Jackson announces auditions for Youth Theater

 

Youth Theater Auditions for Play Alice@Wonderland 

The much-awaited Youth Theater fall play audition dates are now confirmed!
 

What would happen if a 21st century Alice collided with Lewis Carroll’s legendary Wonderland?  This modern retelling of the classic children’s story has all of the characters you know and love, including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and the Queen of Hearts.  The story is laid out in traditional style, except that Alice is distinctly contemporary, complete with cell phone in hand.  Full of references to text messaging and social media, the play imagines a present-day Alice encountering the Wonderland so many of us treasure.  A sharply told, crisply paced ride, this quality adaptation has been praised for its humor, modern style and appeal to both children and adults.

Audition Dates: Monday September 12 -OR- Wednesday September 14, 2016 (you need only come to one audition).

Audition Time: Promptly starting at 4:30pm

Audition Location: Jackson's First Presbyterian Church
743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

What to Prepare: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation necessary. Newbies welcome!

Note: Rehearsals will be twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm until 6:00pm beginning Monday September 19th at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church.

This is a Youth Theater play directed by Bob Bullock that will be performed November 18, 19, and 20th at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church.

Center Stage Jackson's Youth Theater program is for Jackson County students that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions). To see our Frequently Asked Questions page, click here.

Contact: Youth Theater Chair Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net.

Auditions for A CROSWELL CHRISTMAS

 
All Croswell (Adrian, MI) productions are cast locally with open auditions! If you would like to receive notices about upcoming auditions, please sign up for our auditions mailing list.

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Auditions for A Croswell Christmas

Auditions for our holiday show, A Croswell Christmas, are just around the corner!

• Dates and times: Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, October 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Location: The Croswell (enter through the rear door to the auditorium).
• Casting requirements: We are casting all ages and types, with both dancing and non-dancing roles available.

The show will be directed by Jen Letherer, with music direction by Dave Rains. Performances will take place the weekends of November 26-27 (Thanksgiving weekend) and December 2-4 at Madison High School. The rehearsal commitment is approximately six weeks. Most rehearsals will be on weekday evenings, but there will be some weekend dates as well.
For more information, contact John MacNaughton at 517-263-6868 or jmacnaughton@croswell.org.

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General audition guidelines

• Be prepared to sing a song — bring sheet music for the pianist, no CDs. The song choice is up to you; although it can be helpful to sing something in the style of the show you’re auditioning for, the most important thing is to prepare a piece you feel comfortable with. If you get cut off after 16 or 32 bars, don’t worry — it’s normal for that to happen in auditions and does not mean you won’t get a callback or be in the show.
• Be prepared to dance — wear or bring shoes you can dance in, with loose, comfortable clothing.
• You can expect to be at the Croswell for at least an hour, more likely two, for any of the auditions you attend.
• Most shows rehearse for about six weeks. You will be asked to list any conflicts on your audition form.
• The Croswell’s artistic team is committed to flexible, imaginative casting. Performers of all backgrounds and ethnicities are encouraged to participate. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone with special needs.
• The Croswell generally does not pay for participation in performances, although a limited number of Equity Guest Artist contracts may be available. We are committed to providing all performers with a high-quality, professional-level experience in a friendly community theater setting.
• For more information about auditions, call 517-263-6868 or email jmacnaughton@croswell.org.

Center Stage Announces Auditions for Fiddler

Announcing Auditions for Fiddler on the Roof

Directed by Sara Long
Book by Joseph Stein
Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Performances
November 4-6 and 11-13, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm
Jackson College's Potter Center, Baughman Theatre

Auditions
August 22 and 23, 2016
6:30-9:00pm (drop by when you are able!)
Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church
743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

Actors should park in the rear of the church and enter the southwest door, which will be marked.

This production calls for
All genders. Ages 8 and up. Color-blind casting.

Synopsis 
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

What Actors Should Expect at Auditions 
Vocal audition, monologue or cold reading, and dance audition.

What Actors Should Prepare for Auditions
•16-32 bar vocal audition. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist or a recording (CD player and audio cable provided).
No acapella please.
•1-2 minute contemporary monologue. Cold readings will be provided if actors do not have a monologue.
•Actors should come dressed to move because there will be a dance portion to auditions.
•Actors should bring their schedules from August 29, 2016 through November 13, 2016 and be ready to list any potential conflicts.

Character List  (Note: Ages flexible)
Tevye...Male age 45-60
Golde...Female age 40-50
Tzeitel...Female age 18-25
Hodel...Female age 18-23
Chava...Female age 15-20
Shprintze...Female age 9-13
Bielke...Female age 8-12
Yente...Female age 50-60
Motel...Male age 18-25
Perchik...Male age 20-30
Lazar Wolf...Male age 40-50
Avram....Male age 40-60
Grandma Tzeitel...Female age 60-75
Fruma-Sarah...Female age 35-45
Constable...Male age 35-45
Fyedka...Male age 20-25

Ensemble/chorus calls for males and females of all ages.

Rough Rehearsal Schedule
Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30 starting August 29, 2016 until tech week.

Contact: Artistic Director Sara Long at saralong1994@gmail.com.
 

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Remaining 2015-2016 Season & Events

(Click titles for more info)
 
2016 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Open to the public!
August 16, 2016 at 6:30pm
The Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall

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2016-2017 Season & Events

Fiddler on the Roof
November 4-6 & 11-13, 2016
The Potter Center at Jackson College

Alice@Wonderland
November 18-20, 2016
Youth Theater Play at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church

9th Annual Youth Singing Competition
January 2017

And Then There Were None
February 17-19, 24-26, & March 3-5, 2017
Dinner Theatre at the Sandhill Crane Vineyards

A Pirate's Life for Me!
March 24-26, 2017
Youth Theater Musical at the Middle School at Parkside

Annual Cabaret
April 2017

Shrek the Musical
June 9-11 & 16-18, 2017
The Potter Center at Jackson College

Center Stage Scholarship returns!

Center Stage Jackson will once again be providing scholarships to support students pursuing further education in the theatre arts or theatre training. The dollar amount of the scholarships will be determined by the number of qualifying applicants but will not be less than $100.  The number of recipients and total dollars available will vary up to the awarding of the grants.

Eligibility:
1) Applicant is furthering their career in the theatre arts or theatre training.
2) Applicant has a current high school or post-secondary educational institution GPA of 2.5 or greater and is planning to attend or is attending a post-secondary fully accredited junior college, college, university, or trade school.
3) Scholarship must be used for tuition, fees, books, or other academic expenses.  A current grade transcript needs to be attached to the application.

Note: Extra points are granted to applicants whose parents, grandparents, step-parents, step-grandparents, guardians, or the students themselves are members of Center Stage Jackson. For information about becoming a member, please click here or contact Administrative Director Katie Meyers at katierosemeyers@gmail.com.

Applications must be received by Monday July 11, 2016 by sending the below application to:
Center Stage Jackson
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 822
Jackson, MI 49204

Click here to download the 2016 Scholarship Application

Winners will be selected on the basis of Center Stage Jackson’s established scoring policy, a copy of which is available upon request. Ties will be broken using a blind random drawing.  Scholarship winners will be announced at the Center Stage Jackson Annual Meeting on August 16, 2016.

The Center Stage Jackson Scholarship Fund is an independent, self supporting project which does not use funds from any ongoing Center Stage Jackson accounts but relies entirely on donations which are explicitly designated for the Center Stage Jackson Scholarship Fund. Money for scholarships comes from individual contributions designated for this project.  If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please contact Chuck Thor at (517) 414-8652.

Contact: Chuck Thor at (517) 414-8652 or info@centerstagejackson.org.
 

Center Stage Jackson presents. . .

An Evening of Sondheim Cabaret

Join Center Stage Jackson for an evening of composer Stephen Sondheim's music! 

Tickets are now on sale for our 2016 cabaret, An Evening of Sondheim! Two performances only, Friday April 29, 2016 and Saturday April 30, 2016 at 8:00pm at The Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall.

Featuring Jared Bugbee, Lisa Cryderman, Shelley Hirsch, Karen Kidder Barrett, Betsy King, Jaime Lawrence, Stephanie Longwell-Hickson, Kerrie Manders, Ron O'Rourke, and Lori Pelham. Also including Brian Ketner on piano, Travis Lippman on drums, and Heather Kulaga on bass. Directed by Lisa Cryderman.

Tickets are $15 per person, available at the door, online below or at www.centerstagejackson.org.

A cash-only bar and concessions will be available! Doors open at 7:15pm both nights.
 

For more information about this event, such as directions to the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, click here.

Contact: Director Lisa Cryderman at lisacykimoff@gmail.com or (517) 581-2344.

Choreographer Needed

Mason High School Seeking Choreographer for Guys and Dolls

Mason High School is seeking a choreographer for its upcoming production of Guys and Dolls.  

Production dates are May 5, 6 and 7, 2016.  Rehearsals will be weekdays from 3:00 until 5:00 pm.

This is a paid position.

If interested, contact Jason Konkel at konkelj@masonk12.net. 

Contact: Jason Konkel at konkelj@masonk12.net.

Center Stage Presents. . .

^{Center Stage Jackson presents
Arsenic and Old Lace, a Dinner Theatre Event
February 26-28 and March 4-6, 2016}

Jackson, MI – February 1, 2016

Center Stage Jackson is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the classic comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring.  This performance will be a dinner theatre event at a new venue for Center Stage Jackson: The Sandhill Crane Vineyards at 4724 Walz Rd.  Jackson, MI 49201.

In Arsenic and Old Lace we meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously "acceptable" roomers; the antics of their brother who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other brother—these require no further description or amplification here.

Performances will be held February 26-28 and March 4-6, 2016. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00pm. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Salads are to be served at 7:30pm. Entrees will be served after Act I. Dessert will be served after Act II.
Sunday performances are at 5:00pm. Doors will open at 4:00pm. Salads are to be served at 4:30pm. Entrees will be served after Act I. Dessert will be served after Act II.

Dinner will be composed of a house salad, an entree of either Heather's Chicken Pot Pie or cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, both served with rolls, and a dessert of fruit crisp a la mode. A complete list of wine available for purchase can be found at sandhillcranevineyards.com.

Tickets are $35 per person, which includes dinner and the show (drinks not included).

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.centerstagejackson.org or by calling The Sandhill Crane Vineyards at (517) 764-0679. 

Please note that tickets will not be sold at the door for this event. Ticket sales online and over the phone will close six hours prior to each performance in order to give the kitchen time to prepare for the number of patrons attending. As this unique venue only seats 70-75 patrons, we encourage patrons to purchase tickets early.

No performance-only tickets will be available for this event, as it is a dinner theatre event.

The cast, directed by Victor McDermott, includes Jerri Munn as Abby Brewster, Barb Palmer as Martha Brewster, Jeremy Moore as Mortimer Brewster, Veronica Long as Elaine Harper, Brian Weber as Teddy Brewster, Deon Ojan as Dr. Einstein, Mark Sanders as Jonathan Brewster, Bill Kerr as The Rev. Dr. Harper, Joseph Gerring as Officer Brophy, Joshua Judd as Officer Klein, Bob Neustifter as Mr. Gibbs, Brian Ketner as Officer O'Hara, Eddie Burkhead as Lieutenant Rooney, and Jason Weed as Mr. Witherspoon.

Contact: Katie Meyers at katierosemeyers@gmail.com. 

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Center Stage Jackson is Jackson’s community theatre group.  Formed in 2001 when Jackson Civic Theatre and Clark Lake Players merged, Center Stage Jackson is a non-profit production company dedicated to presenting quality theatrical productions in the Greater Jackson, Michigan area.  CSJ performs at various area venues including Jackson College, a proud sponsor of CSJ, located at 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, Michigan. 

www.centerstagejackson.org. 

Croswell Opera House's 2016 Broadway Season

The dates for the Croswell Opera House’s 2016 Broadway Season are:

• May 13-22: “Million Dollar Quartet”
• June 11-26: “Billy Elliot”
• July 15-24: “Leap of Faith”
• Aug. 12-21: “The Drowsy Chaperone”
• Sept. 17-25: “150 Years at the Croswell”
• Nov. 26 to Dec. 4: “A Croswell Christmas”

The Purple Rose presents THE ODD COUPLE

Start the New Year laughing

The Purple Rose Theatre presents Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Odd Couple”

CHELSEA, Mich. (December 14, 2015)— The Purple Rose Theatre Company will ring in the new year with the second play of its 25^th anniversary season, Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.”.

Two suddenly single pals — a sloppy sportswriter and a neat freak news writer — strain their friendship by turning roommates, but patterns of their own disastrous marriages begin to reappear with hilarious results.

“The Odd Couple” will run from Thursday, January 21 through Saturday, March 26, 2016. Previews, with reduced-price tickets, begin Thursday January 21; opening night is Friday, January 29.

Making her professional directorial debut is Purple Rose Resident Artist Lauren Mounsey. Mounsey, a former PRTC apprentice from Macomb has performed in several PRTC productions including “33 Variations”, “Steel Magnolias”, and “2AZ”. She was a directing intern for “Annapurna” and “Talley’s Folly” under Artistic Director Guy Sanville. “Here was everything I wanted,” Mounsey said in a recent interview, “the chance to act, direct and have a family. Guy taught us that the key to happiness is passion, and he stressed that we can have what we want if we work towards it”.

“The Odd Couple” cast features PRTC Artistic Director Guy Sanville (Chelsea) in the leading role of Oscar Madison and David Montee (Traverse City), former director of theatre studies at the Interlohen Center for the Arts, as Felix Ungar. The cast also includes David Bendena (Chelsea), Chris Lutkin (Wyandotte), Michelle Mountain (Grass Lake), Jim Porterfield (Northville), Rhiannon Ragland (Gregory), and Tom Whalen (Royal Oak).

Set design is by Bartley H. Bauer, properties by Danna Segrest, costumes by Corey Collins, lighting by Reid G. Johnson, and sound by Tom Whalen. Angie Kane Ferrante is the stage manager.

Ticket Information

All performances will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.

Tickets are available for purchase beginning Monday, December 14. Prices range from $19 to $43 each with special discounts for students, seniors and groups. For more information or to make reservations call The Purple Rose Theatre Company box office at (734) 433-7673 or go online at www.purplerosetheatre.org.