Chelsea Area Players

Community theater troupe presents a summer musical and a winter dinner theater production. Open auditions, usually in Jan. and May. Rentals of theatrical supplies and costumes (call Alisa Bauer, 475–1826). Membership $20. The Chelsea Area Junior Theater Company presents three to four productions annually and offers theater workshops for youth year round. info@chelseaareaplayers.org, www.chelseaareaplayers.org

Purple Rose Theatre Company

Professional, not-for-profit company founded by Hollywood actor-writer-director and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels. Purple Rose produces four or more shows per season, emphasizing midwestern themes and talent, in its intimate 168-seat theater. Workshops and classes for adults and teens on topics such as improvisation, voice, movement, and acting. Schedule and prices vary. www.purplerosetheatre.org

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