Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!

We raised nearly

 

$250,000!

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!

We raised nearly

 

$250,000!

To purchase, call: 

(734) 433-7782 Ex. 29

or click “TICKETS” at the top of the page

 What’s new for this classy, yet casual event?

A Unique 1940s Flair!

• Strolling social with classic cars, wine/microbrews & mocktails with live music by Paul Keller’s At Sundown Quartet and ABC Sisters (Andrews Sisters Tribute) on the Midway

• Browse our county fair amusements, auction, and more surprises

• Indulge in a Simply Scrumptious BBQ buffet and old-fashioned desserts

• Top off the evening with a performance by PRTC artists, directed by Guy Sanville

Jim Brandstatter

Commentator for the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines as Auctioneer!

Exciting New Auction Items!

This year’s items include a 7-day trip to Paris, a luxurious jewelry piece by Austin & Warburton, “Dumb & Dumber” paraphernalia, and more!

Proceeds Support The PRTC’s 26th Season and Apprentice Program

 

On behalf of founder Jeff Daniels and The Purple Rose family, we ask that you join us as we recall a simpler time (with a nod to our summer production, “Harvey”) at our hometown fairgrounds. Your unforgettable experience includes a one-night-only chance to share the spotlight with award-winning professional performers.

The Purple Rose Theatre Company’s (PRTC) 5th Annual Backyard BBQ raised nearly $250,000, double its previous record, to support the theatre’s 26th season and its apprentice program. DTE Energy Foundation was the presenting sponsor.

The event featured a special performance directed by Guy Sanville, PRTC Artistic Director, which highlighted next season’s plays, which include three world premieres written by Michigan-based playwrights Jeff Daniels, David MacGregor and Jeff Duncan.Hosted at the Chelsea Fairgrounds on July 23, the BBQ was attended by 300 patrons. The grand auction item, a 75-minute private concert by Jeff Daniels, sold to two separate bidders for $40,000 each. The Herrick Foundation matched the first $40,000 resulting in a yield of $120,000.

Auctioneers were Jim Brandstatter, Detroit Lions color analyst and University of Michigan play-by-play man, and his wife Robbie Timmons, former WXYZ-TV Detroit news anchor and author. Other auction items included a Broadway Show package, a week’s stay in a luxury apartment in Paris, wine-country getaways, a Stephen Colbert Emmy Awards Experience and a Zulu Nyala African Photo Safari.

“We are thrilled by the turnout and results of the BBQ," said PRTC Managing Director Katie Hubbard. “This fundraising effort and its tremendous outcome is something that our patrons, sponsors, auction contributors, volunteers, staff, and board should be so proud of.”

In addition to DTE Energy Foundation, other sponsors included Jim and Debbie Beuche; Chelsea Rhone LLC; “JIFFY” Mix; Chemical Bank; Legacy Assisted Living; Shinola Detroit; Varsity Automotive Group and Lincoln; Domino’s Pizza; Encompass Financial Partners/AssetMark Inc.; Daniel Moons and Antoinette Pilzner; Spring Arbor University; A. R. Brouwer Company; American 1 Credit Union; Chelsea State Bank; Jeff and Barbara Duncan; Keith and Krista Smillie; Rick Taylor Real Estate; and Thrivent Financial.

Special thanks given to Lloyd Ganton (for an exhibition of period classic automobiles), Chelsea Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center, UTEC, Chelsea Alehouse, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards, PrintTech, ULitho, and Foresight Group printers.

Sponsors

Contact Gerie Greenspan (geriegreenspan@purplerosetheatre.org).

Presenting Sponsor

Thrill of the Grill

Jim & Debbie Beuche Family

Fordx3
Chelsea Rhone

Fair-Themed Sponsorships

A.R. Brouwer Company

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Duncan

Chelsea State Bank

Keith & Krista Smillie

Rick Taylor Real Estate

Thrivent Financial

Wine:

Thanks also to, Yvonne Deparis

Classic Car Exhibit:

Lloyd Ganton

Backyard BBQ Committee

Cynthia Avery

Karol Buchholz

Susan Craves

Kathleen Daniels, honorary

Rainbow Dickerson

Judi Ganton

Gerie Greenspan

Sharon Griffith

Deb Lewis

Kathy Nickodemus

Joan Sampieri

Krista Smillie

Catherine Upton

Adair Whalen

Backyard BBQ Committee

Judy Gallagher

Lloyd E. Ganton

Kathy Schmaltz

What’s new for this classy, yet casual event?

A Unique 1940s flair!

 •Strolling social with classic cars, wine/microbrews & mocktails with live music by Paul Keller’s At Sundown Quartet and ABC Sisters (Andrews Sisters Tribute) on the Midway

• Browse our country fair amusements, auction, and more surprises

• Indulge in a Simply Scrumptious BBQ buffet and old-fashioned desserts

• Top off the evening with a performance by PRTC artists, directed by Guy Sanville

 Proceeds Support

The Purple Rose Theatre’s 26th Season

On behalf of founder Jeff Daniels and The Purple Rose family, we ask that you join us as we recall a simpler time (with a nod to our summer production, Harvey) at our hometown fairgrounds. Your unforgettable experience includes a one-night-only chance to share the spotlight with award-winning professional performers.

Sponsors

Sponsorships still available. Please send inquiries to Gerie Greenspan (geriegreenspan@purplerosetheatre.org).

 

Presenting Sponsor
Thrill of the Grill 

Jim & Debbie Beuche Family

Chelsea Rhone
Fair-Themed Sponsorships
Print & Marketing Materials:
Classic Car Exhibit:
Lloyd Ganton

Backyard BBQ Committee

 

Cynthia Avery

Karol Buchholz

Susan Craves

Kathleen Daniels, honorary

Rainbow Dickerson

Judi Ganton

Gerie Greenspan

Sharon Griffith

Deb Lewis

Kathy Nickodemus

Joan Sampieri

Krista Smillie

Catherine Upton

Adair Whalen

Advisory Committee

Judy Gallagher

Lloyd E. Ganton

Kathy Schmaltz