CHELSEA: Staff lay-offs at actor Jeff Daniels' Purple Rose Theatre
Jeff Daniels founded the Purple Rose in 1991 as a way for Midwestern actors to learn and practice the craft, according to the theater’s website. Originally known as the “Garage Theatre,” the building was originally a used car and bus garage owned by Daniels’ grandfather. Daniels purchased the building at 137 Park St. in 1989 and completely renovated it with $2.2 million-worth of capital campaign funds in 2001. It celebrated its 20th anniversary last year . Jeff Daniels founded the Purple Rose in 1991 as a way for Midwestern actors to learn and practice the craft, according to the theater’s website. Originally known as the “Garage Theatre,” the building was originally a used car and bus garage owned by Daniels’ grandfather. Daniels purchased the building at 137 Park St. in 1989 and completely renovated it with $2.2 million-worth of capital campaign funds in 2001. It celebrated its 20th anniversary last year .Purple Rose Theatre - News
Sanville said he couldn't provide any more details because there are still Purple Rose Theatre Company board meetings that need to take place so that the company's managing directors can hash out what the future staff roster is going to look like and
Sanville said he couldn't provide any more details because there are still Purple Rose Theatre Company board meetings that need to take place so that the company's managing directors can hash out what the future staff roster is going to look like and
Michael Brian Ogden (left) and Stacie Hadgikosti (right) star in the world premiere of "Consider the Oyster" at the Purple Rose Theatre Company. Danna Segrest, Courtesy of The Purple Rose Theatre Company
Danna Segrest, Courtesy of The Purple Rose Theatre Company It all began about 15 years ago when David MacGregor saw an ad for a one acts festival and decided to write a short, goofy comedy. Since then, the Hartland writer has had four productions at
In a fitting end to its 20th anniversary season, the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea will present the world premiere of Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor. The play opens Thursday and will run
The Awesome Mitten - Day 18: Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels is known around the world for being a professional, award-winning, actor. He has made us laugh, made us cry, and has entertained us to no end throughout his career. But in Michigan, Daniels falls under a different category; he is one of us. He used to shout “Fire up Chips!” or “Go Blue!” like some of us do today. He has received numerous Michigan awards, and was even honored by the State of Michigan that proclaimed October 4, 2000 “Jeff Daniels Day.” What’s cool about Jeff Daniels is that he returned to his roots in Chelsea, Michigan and chose to help sustain the city where he was raised, instead of gallivanting off to California where most actors take refuge.
In 1991 Daniels created a professional theatre company called Purple Rose in his hometown of Chelsea. He wanted to create a “place where theatre professionals could work to start, or continue, their career in Michigan.” The name Purple Rose comes from Daniels’ own launch of his career through the movie Purple Rose of Cairo. Alan Ribant, the Managing Director of the Purple Rose Theatre Company, has been involved since the very beginning. He explains what makes the Purple Rose so great, “We provide top-notch, quality entertainment at a reasonable price. The Theatre pumps money into surrounding businesses in Chelsea, which create jobs throughout the community.” Not only is the theatre a leading American theatre dedicated to its audience, but it also contributes to the local economy and is a “charitable organization with no stocks and Jeff doesn’t collect a dime.”
Daniels also produced Purple Rose Films in 1998. To satisfy his desire to act, this Michigan based Production Company was formed by Daniels so he could write and direct independent films. One of his famous plays he had written, Escanaba in da Moonlight, was transformed into a film that was loved by all Michiganders. In honor of the Purple Rose Theatre Company’s 20th anniversary, they are bringing back their most popular show with a revival of Escanaba in da Moonlight this fall.
As well as producing productions, the Purple Rose Theatre Company has an education program that Ribant says “train(s) the audience and actors of tomorrow.” They offer theatre classes including acting and directing, an apprentice program that gives a full professional production experience, and FREE backstage tours of the theatre. The Purple Rose also offers an off-site acting camp called the Young Actors’ Academy for grades 3-12 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
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