(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Doral for the information in this story.)
The Purple Rose Theater is celebrating 25 years of theatrical triumphs on Saturday, July 30. This milestone evening at the historic Clocktower Commons will connect the theatre’s friends, sponsors and artists with founder Jeff Daniels’ vision of producing new and classic American plays and providing educational/outreach programs serving diverse communities in the region.
The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a signature champagne cocktail and hors d’oeuvres followed by a strolling dinner with fine wines and microbrews. The evening includes classic jazz by the Paul Keller Trio and an artist meet-and-greet.
The highlight will be a special performance, directed by Artistic Director Guy Sanville, which showcases 25 years of the Purple Rose Theatre’s memories and premieres. The actors bringing these favorite scenes to life will be the same familiar faces seen by PRTC audiences over the years.
The silent auction will offer one-of-a-kind experiences including a “Hamilton” NYC experience with two tickets to the hottest musical on Broadway and cocktails and dinner with cast members; a flight in a B-25 bomber and tour of the Yankee Air Museum, and a ride in a 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud to dinner at the Jackson Country Club courtesy of the Ganton Family.
All guests will receive a commemorative gift autographed by Jeff Daniels.
“We want our friends, sponsors and artists to celebrate this milestone together,” said Development Director Gerie Greenspan. “Thank you, Jeff Daniels, for your vision. We are ready for the next 25 years.”
Chelsea Milling Company, Jiffy Mixes is the presenting sponsor.
Main Stage Sponsor is Legacy Assisted Living, and Green Room Sponsor is DTE Energy Foundation.
Other supporters are Jim and Debbie Beuche, Shinola, Talmer Bank and Trust, Varsity Automotive, Bridgestone Americas, Encompass Financial Partners/Assetmark, Antoinette Pilzner and Daniel Moons, Rick Taylor Real Estate, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, Spring Arbor University, A.R. Brouwer Co., Bank of Ann Arbor, Chelsea Lumber, Chelsea State Bank, Cleary’s Irish Pub, the Epstein Family and Vesco Oil, Heydlauff’s Appliances, KeyBank, Masco Cabinetry, Merkel Furniture and Carpet One, Keith and Krista Smillie, Smokehouse 52 BBQ, Thrivent Financial, American 1 Credit Union, Applied Storytelling, The Craft Agency, Sandor Family Foundation, and HOUR Media.
In-kind donations are by Ambassador Ron and Eileen Weiser, Chelsea Alehouse, LangeTwins Vineyards, and Shinola.
The Purple Rose Theatre’s annual summer barbeque will return in 2017. If you loved that event, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening celebrating 25 years.
Benefactor tickets are $250 per person of which $146 is tax deductible.
For more information, visit www.purplerosetheatre.org/giving/cue-25-lights-up. To purchase tickets contact Adair Whalen at 734.433-7782, x14.
