For the many fans of Escanaba in da Moonlight, the wait is finally over! The PRTC is proud to announce the World Premiere of Jeff Daniels’ eleventh new play.

Visit the Soady deer camp in the midst of World War II, forty years before the original. Meet the love of young Albert Soady Jr.’s life, Big Betty Baloo - the woman destined to become the mother of Reuben and Remnar Soady - along with a whole new cast of wacky Yoopers.

Directed by Guy Sanville, the cast of Escanaba In Love included Paul Hopper, Wayne David Parker, Charlyn Swarthout, Will David Young, and the professional acting debut of former PRTC apprentice Jake Christensen as Albert Soady, Jr.

Escanaba in Love is underwritten by Chelsea Rhone LLC, the Leslie and Richard Helppie Family Charitable Foundation, THE MOSAIC FOUNDATION (of Rita & Peter Heydon), ADR North America, and Dow Automotive.

Critics' Quotes: Three of four stars "Guy Sanville directs a top-notch cast." Martin F. Kohn Detroit Free Press   New Jeff Daniels play notable for excellent performances and the script's warmth "…I must confess that I worried 'Love' would be a strictly 'for guys, about guys' play; yet this warm comedy in a cold setting completely won me over." Jenn McKee The Ann Arbor News "Daniels brings back much of what made “Moonlight” appealing, but his growth as a playwright is also evident. THE BOTTOM LINE: Yup, it’s anudder hit for da Purple Rose" Donald V. Calamia Between The Lines "Bless you, Jeff Daniels, for taking us back to the Soady deer camp… Director Guy Sanville’s pacing is tick-tock perfect, and there are standout performances in all directions." Terry Pow Jackson Citizen-Patriot