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The Purple Rose Theatre Company
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is the home of world-class, original American theatre in Chelsea, MI.
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All Tickets ON SALE NOW!

New this year, tickets are NOW ON SALE for all productions of the 2024-2025 season!

My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War is completely SOLD OUT! Get on the waitlist by calling the Box Office at 734-433-7673. Any released tickets will be announced on our Facebook & Instagram pages.

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APR. 3 – MAY 25, 2025

Izzy’s history buff husband Freddy had a dream: a full-scale reenactment of The Michigan-Ohio War.  But when a bizarre papier-mâché accident leaves Izzy a widow, she calls on her Wolverine daughter and Buckeye son to see Freddy’s vision realized. Historical becomes hysterical in this comedy about family, football and the fight for the Toledo strip.

Contains adult language and subject matter.

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Directed by: Susan Angelo

Featuring: Teri Clark Linden*, Caitlin Cavannaugh*, Dez Walker

Stage Management: Ryan Carlson*, Caridad Guy*

Scenic Designer: Sam Transleau
Lighting Designer: Matt Taylor
Costume Designer: Suzanne Young
Sound Designer: Matt Tibbs
Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
Choreographer: Rhiannon Ragland
Understudies: Maria Ru-djen*, Hope Shangle*, Nick Easterling

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

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JUNE 20 – AUG. 31, 2025

Four pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room plan an escape when they begin to suspect one of them is in danger. A comedy about what it means to truly be free.

Contains adult language and subject matter.

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Directed by: Rhiannon Ragland

Featuring: Mark Colson*, Jamie Elvey*, Maria Ru-djen*, John Seibert*, Meghan VanArsdalen*, Jonathan West*

Stage Management: Stefanie Din*, Mary Toth*, Jennifer Lowe*

Scenic Designer: Sarah Pearline
Lighting Designer: Noele Stollmack
Costume Designer: Shelby Newport
Sound Designer: Brad Phillips
Properties Designer: Danna Segrest
Understudies: Ryan Carlson*, Caitlin Cavannaugh*, Alex Leydenfrost*, Juliana “Juji” Berry*

*Working under contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States

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