a World Premiere by Jeff Daniels
SEPTEMBER 26, 1996 – DECEMBER 21, 1996
Annie Wilson, Director of Fundraising for PBS, decides to move out of her apartment after finding her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Her new neighborhood and apartment allow depressed Annie to befriend a new neighbor and perhaps a happier future.
Directed by Guy Sanville
CAST:
PRESS QUOTES
“… it is seriously funny.”
– The Saline Reporter
“… Sanville creates a synergistic stage life.”
– Detroit Jewish News
“… there’s a tour de force piece of staging.”
– Jackson Citizen Patriot
a World Premiere by Kim Carney
JANUARY 16, 1997 – MARCH 8, 1997
Two middle-aged couples are at adjacent cabins for Labor Day weekend and are about to have a memorable few days. Sharon and Matt have conflicting views on their pregnancy, while Ron and Ginny are waiing for their long, lost daughter. Each couple faces their own struggles while becoming acquainted with each other.
Directed by Suzi Regan
CAST:
PRESS QUOTES
“Carney’s urgent prose is an irresistible prose.”
– The Ann Arbor News
“… satisfying play which connects on a number of levels.”
– The Chelsea Standard
“… an outstanding cast.”
– The Jackson Patriot
by Lanford Wilson
MARCH 27, 1997 – MAY 31, 1997
Lanford Wilson’s 1973 comedy is set at a Baltimore hotel destined for the wrecking ball. There are looters, hookers, and brawls on a daily basis. The array of cast members interact to create the unique story of a beloved hotel.
Directed by Jeff Daniels
CAST:
PRESS QUOTES
“Daniels’ direction, savvy cast spark Purple Rose’s new show.”
– The Ann Arbor News
“… outstanding cast and incredible script…”
– The Daily
“… will leave lasting impression.”
– The Detroit News
a World Premiere by Joan Ackermann
JUNE 19, 1997 – AUGUST 23, 1997
A family is searching for “the good life” through simplicity and spirituality. Their life is quickly changed when an IRS agent shows up ready to audit the family, thus creating a path for their teenage daughter, Bo, to escape.
Directed by Terry Heck
CAST:
PRESS QUOTES
“Intimate and personal labor of love.”
– Ann Arbor Observer
“… tribute to the excellence of the PRTC…”
– The Chelsea Standard
“… Ackerman’s characters are sensitive and interesting…”
– Detroit Free Press