Chelsea Area Players

Community theater troupe presents a summer musical, youth theater productions, and a winter dinner theater production. Open auditions. Rentals of theatrical supplies and costumes. Membership $20. info@chelseaareaplayers.org, www.chelseaareaplayers.org

Purple Rose Theatre Company

Professional, not-for-profit company founded by Jeff Daniels. Produces four shows per season, emphasizing midwestern themes and talent, in its intimate 168-seat theater. Workshops and classes for adults and teens in acting, voice, movement, and audition practice. Schedule and prices vary. purplerose@purplerosetheatre.org, www.purplerosetheatre.org

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