Before our local theater season begins its full swing, make a trip to Ann Arbor to satisfy your desire for plays and musicals. Three of our favorite choices:
All the world’s an audition room
How far will an actor go to get the part? Find out in the upcoming comedy Casting Session, by Dumb and Dumber star, Jeff Daniels. The story of two middle-aged actors competing for the same NYC roles will make its premier at Daniels’ own Purple Rose Theatre, which the actor founded in 1991 to provide a training ground for professional actors and playwrights.
Thursday, September 17-Saturday, December 19. Times, dates and prices vary, visit online for more information.
The Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea, MI.
734-433-7673 | purplerosetheatre.org
A sinking metaphor
Even though his house is sinking, the solitary life of a writer living in a bog goes on. Will persistent introspection prevent his own survival? in “Phenomenon of Decline,” playwright, Joe Tracz, will expose how sometimes the real world is too-easily ignored when you’re in the business of making stories.
September 10-13 & 17-19. 8pm Thursday-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays
$10 suggested donation
Carriage House Theatre, 541 Third St., Ann Arbor.
734-546-6441 | carriagehousetheatre.org
Guess who’s coming to dinner
They’re creepy, they’re kooky, and soon they’ll be taking the stage. Sit down to dinner with The Addams Family as a grownup Wednesday Addams brings home a seemingly-normal, smart, sweet young man from a respectable family. Will this normo fit in with the family who prefers a sense of macabre? While we’ve all had our fair share of awkward family dinners, this dark musical-comedy might make you better appreciate what you’ve got.
Thursday, September 10-Sunday, September 13. 7:30pm Thursday, 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday
Thursday: $19/general, $13/students; Friday-Sunday: $25/general, $22/seniors, $13/students
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor.
734-971-2228 | a2ct.org
