About Us > FAQ
How do I get tickets?
Call our box office at (734) 433-ROSE (7673) or visit us at 137 Park
Street in Chelsea. For more detail, see our Tickets page.
We cannot provide ticket sales or information about availability by
email at this time. [top]
What are the dining options
in Chelsea?
Chelsea offers casual to fine dining. We recommend The
Common Grill 
for
fine dining and seafood, Cleary's
Pub for
excellent American fare, Zou Zou's for light snacks and coffee, and the Gourmet
Chocolate Cafe for
delectable desserts. The Chelsea
Chamber of Commerce web
site has more detail under 'Restaurants' and 'Coffeehouses' and our box
office staff can provide phone numbers. [top]
What lodgings are available
near the theatre?
Chelsea
House Victorian Inn is
a lovely establishment just across the parking lot from the theatre.
Several other local bed-and-breakfasts offer fine service and
accommodations. The Chelsea
Chamber of Commerce web
site has more detail under 'Bed &
Breakfast' and 'Hotels', Things
to Do in Chelsea, MI provides
additional Chelsea events and community information, and our box office
staff can provide phone numbers. [top]
Does The Purple Rose offer gift certificates?
Yes! Our gift certificates are good for one theatre season, from September through August, and come in three denominations ($25, $33, and $38) to correspond to our ticket prices. Gift certificates are only available through our box office. We recommend purchasing gift certificates in the fall or for the holidays to allow the recipient ample time to use them before they expire. [top]
Does the theatre have accessible seating and listening devices?
Yes! Please request handicap accessible seating when you make a ticket
reservation with the Box Office. We can accomodate wheelchairs,
scooters, and various other mobility assistance devices. Upon
request, assistive listening devices for the hard-of-hearing are loaned
from the Box Office with the deposit of a Driver's License.
What is the dress code at the
theatre?
We have no specific dress code. Our guests wear anything from down-home
denim to fancy finery, but most of our patrons choose business casual
attire. [top]
How do I request a donation?
Because we are a nonprofit, we do not make monetary donations. We are
delighted to support the nonprofit and business community with donations
of gift certificates for theatre tickets. A letter of request
is required to receive a donation; since we do not accept
requests by email at this time, please mail a request on organization
or company letterhead to:
The Purple Rose Theatre Company
Attn: Alan Ribant, Managing Director
137 Park Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
Include the following information in your letter or we will not be able to process your request:
Supporting materials are not necessary. Please allow two weeks to one month for processing: donations are processed on a regular basis and gift certificates are mailed about two weeks prior to event dates. Gift certificates are good for one theatre season, September through August, so please keep this in mind when making your request. Requests addressed to Mr. Daniels will not be received by PRTC staff for donation processing: we will not be able to confirm receipt nor will we know the outcome of these requests.[top]
What volunteer opportunities
does The PRTC offer?
We can always use courteous, friendly ushers! Call our box office at
(734) 433-ROSE (7673) to sign up for a performance. No ongoing commitment
is required; just spend a little extra time helping us out and get to
see the show for free. [top]
Can I rent the theatre for my
wedding/event?
We regret that our performance space is not available for outside use
at any time, as it is in constant use by The PRTC. We offer special arrangements
for groups from twelve to 168; see our Corporate
Events page for more information. [top]
How do I join the theatre company?
Please see our Auditions page for more information
about auditioning or submitting a portfolio. Actors who want to "get
a foot in the door" are advised to consider participating in our classes.
Young people with a BA/BS in theatre or a related discipline are encouraged
to consider our Apprenticeship program; we accept
applications year-round. [top]
How do I submit a play for
consideration?
Please see our Playwrights page for full
details. [top]
Are there job openings at the theatre?
While we accept Apprentice program applications
year-round for apprenticeships beginning in August and December, there
are no other job opportunities currently available. [top]
When will Escanaba
in da Moonlight return to The Purple Rose?
We do not have plans at this time to produce Escanaba
in da Moonlight. [top]
What programs are available for
youth?
We offer student matinees for appropriate shows and can arrange building
tours upon request. Contact Quintessa
Gallinat for more information about a tour of the theatre. We offer
a Teen Intensive class for participants ages
11 - 17 years and we encourage young thespians to check
out our links for local youth theatre groups for
classes and programs to fit their needs. [top]
How can I or my child prepare
for a career in theatre?
We do not offer career planning services, but recommend the following
sites:
has
an excellent FAQ page for students, parents and the general public from
Collegegrad.com
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What is a monologue?
A monologue is
a dramatic soliloquy, or form of discourse in which a character talks
to himself or herself or reveals his or her thoughts without addressing
a listener. Monologues, which must be memorized, are a standard
audition requirement and may be required as advance preparation for some
classes. Comic monologues are intended to be humorous, and contemporary
monologues must have been published within the last thirty years. There
is a restriction on the length of a monologue for auditioning, included
in the announcement; please follow it exactly! Select your monologue
from a play, novel, movie or other published work which is not written
by you or someone you know. [top]