Paul Stroili

Jeff Daniels Appears Onstage at The Purple Rose For First Time
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

A few lucky, unsuspecting audiences were surprised with a special treat last month when Jeff Daniels, appeared onstage in The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC)'s production of “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED.”

Purple Rose Opens 34th Season With OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024

The Purple Rose Theatre Company announced the World Premiere of OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED, written and directed by Jeff Daniels, to open its 34th season.

THE COTTAGE Comes to Citadel Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

 Citadel Theatre will lead off its 2024-25 season with the comedy THE COTTAGE, less than a year after its Broadway production, which was directed by Jason Alexander and starred Eric McCormick, played its last performance.

Theatre Forty Reveals 58th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

Theatre 40, the professional non-profit theatre company of Beverly Hills, is coming back with a season of seven plays this year. Check out the full lineup here!

JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For Farmers Alley Theatre's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Following a season full of critically acclaimed productions, sold out shows, and holdovers, Farmers Alley Theatre has announced its 2024/2025 season lineup: Jersey Boys, A Christmas Carol, Dial M for Murder, A Jukebox for the Algonquin, Ride the Cyclone, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Farmers Alley Theatre Presents NATIVE GARDENS By Karen Zacarias
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Farmers Alley Theatre announces the upcoming production of Native Gardens in Kalamazoo, MI. Check out the press release for more details.

JUKEBOX Comes to Farmington This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2023

Get ready for A Jukebox for The Algonquin opening at the Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

PRTC Ends 32nd Season With World Premiere Play A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

​​​​​​​The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has announced the final production of their 32nd season, “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” a World Premiere play by Paul Stroili. Tickets are on sale now.

Edgar Allan Poe LIVE Comes To NEVERMORE in Indianapolis
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

Dateline: (Indianapolis, September 26, 2022) Nevermore - Indianapolis' newest 'eatertainment' venue located in historic Union Station - is proud to host a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience: Edgar Allan Poe LIVE, to be performed on Friday November 4, 2022.

World Premiere of Jeff Daniels' PICKLEBALL & More Announced for Purple Rose Theatre 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2022

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced its lineup of plays for its 32nd season, featuring three world premieres and a Michigan premiere play. PRTC Founder and Artistic Director, Jeff Daniels, kicks off the season with his twentieth world premiere play for The Purple Rose, “Pickleball”. Get the scoop on the full season!

Purple Rose Continues 31st Season With SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE GHOST MACHINE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2022

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will continue their 31st season of plays with “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine” a world premiere by David MacGregor. Tickets are on sale now.

Farmers Alley Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2022

The battle is on this February at Farmers Alley Theatre as their exciting and timely production of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, lights up the Kalamazoo stage for two weekends only – Feb. 11th thru the 20th.

The Purple Rose Theatre Announces Virtual Auditions for 2020/2021 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced general auditions, via video submission, for the 2020 / 2021 season. The Purple Rose is seeking actors ages 18 years and over. Both Equity and Non-Equity actors are welcome. The theatre will be casting principle, supporting and understudy roles.

Sherlock Holmes And Watson Return To The Purple Rose For Part II Of David MacGregor's Trilogy
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2019

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will begin its 29th season with a?oeSherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Souffléa??, a World Premiere by David MacGregor. Tickets are on sale now.

BWW Review: WELCOME TO PARADISE at Purple Rose Theatre Company Is A Heartwarming New Play!
by Brian Stanczak-Tuscany - Jul 1, 2019

The world premiere of Welcome to Paradise, running through August 31st at the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, is a fresh piece of theatre that will engage audience members throughout the entire performance. Welcome to Paradise, set in the Caribbean, centers around two people who, despite their age difference, find love and acceptance in each other. With a generation gap (or more) between them, they discover they have more in common with each other than they thought. Welcome to Paradise explores the true meanings of relationships, and how two people who meet as strangers can evolve into something much more.

Purple Rose Theatre Company Rounds Out 2018-2019 Season with World Premiere WELCOME TO PARADISE
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will continue its 28th season with "Welcome to Paradise", a world premiere by Julie Marino. Tickets are on sale now. Performances run from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, August 31, 2019. Previews with reduced-price tickets are available through Thursday, June 27. Opening night is Friday, June 28.

Farmers Alley Theatre Brings A DOLL'S HOUSE PART TWO to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2018

Opening November 2nd and running for three weekends thru November 18th, Farmers Alley Theatre is proud to present the West Michigan area premiere of A Doll's House, Part 2. Called "smart, funny and utterly engrossing" by The New York Times, this whip smart new play by Lucas Hnath (author of last season's hit The Christians) is THE play of the moment that delivers explosive laughs while also posing insightful questions about marriage, gender inequality, and human rights.

Dark Comedy WAKE To Premiere At The Heartland International Film Festival
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018

Mirrorcore Productions first feature film Wake. will enjoy its world premiere Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at the acclaimed Heartland International Film Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. The film will be screened several times during the festival run from October 11th-21st, 2018.

The Purple Rose Raises Over $235K With Summer Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018

The Purple Rose Theatre Company's (PRTC) 6th annual summer benefit, the Rustic Rose, raised over $235,000 to support the theatre's 27th season and renowned educational opportunities, including the apprentice program.

Purple Rose Announces 'Rustic Rose' Summer Benefit
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) will host its 2018 summer fundraising event, Rustic Rose, on Saturday, July 14 from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Nixon Farms in Dexter. Proceeds will support The Rose's 27th Season of American plays and its educational programs.