USHER, by John Sousanis
Oct
10
to Oct 26

USHER, by John Sousanis

Usher is an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s masterful tale of haunted madness. Written by celebrated Michigan author John Sousanis, Usher explores the decaying home of a once-prosperous family. Roderick and Madeline are the last of the legendary Usher clan, and have invited a long-absent friend to their macabre mansion. Happy reunions quickly take a dark turn as familial horrors both real and imagined rise up to claim the last of the line. Will the visitor be able to save his beloved friends from the encroaching darkness, or are the Ushers and their house destined to fall?

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THE MEN OF SHERWOOD, by Joseph Zettelmaier
Nov
22
to Dec 8

THE MEN OF SHERWOOD, by Joseph Zettelmaier

Once, they were Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan-a-Dale, and Will Scarlet. Now they are the last of Robin Hood’s band of rogues, and they think their battles are behind them. Long dead are Robin, Marian, King Richard, and the Sheriff. With Will Scarlet newly freed after years of imprisonment, they all gather at Rufford Abbey to drink wine and remember better days. But for one of them, the battle is far from over. They must face what it means to be a legend, and what happens to warriors who outlive their wars.

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The Penny Seats Gala
Apr
19
6:00 PM18:00

The Penny Seats Gala

Celebrate 13 years and help us build a brighter future! Enjoy delicious food, a silent auction, amazing performances, and more!

Join us on FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor, and help us prepare for the future with a new Artistic Director, a new theatrical home at CAHOOTS in downtown Ann Arbor, and a new season! We'll have performances from past and future shows, a silent auction (more items are being added every day!), an elegant buffet dinner, a wine pull, special guests, raffle prizes, and more! *NOTE: a few seats at this venue require the use of stairs. Please let us know if you cannot climb stairs, or if you have any food allergies or immunocompromised status, by sending an e-mail to info@pennyseats.org.* Cocktail attire. Parking is available on site, just outside the Cobblestone Farm barn. Tickets: $85 each, includes dinner + 2 drink tickets

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Sunrise Coven, by Brendan Bourque-Sheil
Nov
30
to Dec 17

Sunrise Coven, by Brendan Bourque-Sheil

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Hallie Heaton is a beloved Nurse Practitioner in a tiny Texas town beset by every economic and existential struggle one could think up. After losing her medical license, she teams up with a local witch and a drug dealer to forge a new path to treating her patients. Magic and Medicine collide and coalesce in Sunrise Coven, a dark comedy about healers, healing, and pharmaceuticals, in a town that’s barely holding on.

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The Man Beast, by Joseph Zettelmaier
Oct
6
to Oct 22

The Man Beast, by Joseph Zettelmaier

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A Gothic drama. In the 1800s, the wilds of France were stalked by a fearsome creature. Over three years, the Beast of Gévaudan claimed over one-hundred victims. Then, an outcast forester killed a hideous wolf-like creature and presented its corpse to King Louis for a rich reward. However, the story he told may not have been the entire truth. He certainly didn't mention a strange woods-witch and her involvement in his great hunt.

Stone Chalet Event Center
October 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 22
8:00 p.m.

Directed by Julia Garlotte, this scintillating show stars Brittany Batell and Jonathan Davidson.

**NOTE: Due to mature content, including sexual innuendo and moments of violence, this show is recommended for ages 16+.**

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Return to the Forbidden Planet, a musical by Bob Carlton
Aug
3
to Aug 19

Return to the Forbidden Planet, a musical by Bob Carlton

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Inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest, this high-energy jukebox musical is packed with rock 'n' roll classics like “Great Balls of Fire,” “Good Vibrations,” “Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “Young Girl”  and “Gloria.” Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria, where this sci-fi smash unfolds with glee! Directed by Tony Caselli, starring Cordell Smith, Will Myers, Ella Ledbetter-Newton, Allison Megroet, Henry Ballesteros, Leah Gittlen, Joseph Caradonna, Tina Paraventi, Jenna Kellie Pittman, Austin Petrie, and Matilda Seagraves.

PLEASE NOTE: This production uses water-based fog and flashing lights.

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Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix
Apr
7
to Apr 22

Monsters of the American Cinema by Christian St. Croix

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When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband’s straight, white teenage son, Pup. United by their love of classic American monster movies, the two have developed a warm and caring familial chemistry – but their relationship fractures when Remy discovers Pup and his friends have been bullying a gay teen at his school. It’s a haunting and humorous tale about fathers and sons, ghosts and monsters.

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First Snow, by Joseph Zettelmaier
Dec
2
to Dec 18

First Snow, by Joseph Zettelmaier

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After disappearing for 10 years, Evan Harris has returned to his home town for a Christmas party. His old High School friends want to know where he’s been, why he left, and if he’s still the same man they loved years ago. Between spiked eggnog, snow storms, and power outages, Evan begins to wonder if there really is such a thing as a homecoming. Directed by Amanda Buchalter, the show stars Michael Alan Herman, Josie Eli Herman, Jonathan Jones, Celah Convis, and Patrice Linman.

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The Mummy Queen, by Michael Alan Herman
Oct
13
to Oct 29

The Mummy Queen, by Michael Alan Herman

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In the opulent halls of the Trelawny Estate, five Victorians – a doctor, a lawyer, a house maid, a sergeant, and an aristocrat, come face to face with an ancient evil. Will the members of the house put aside their sins and secrets to rally against the mummy queen? Will they survive? Adapted from Bram Stoker’s, “The Jewel of the Seven Stars”. Directed by Josie Elie Herman and starring Allison Megroet, Julia Garlotte, Brittany Batell, Jeffrey Miller, Tim Pollack, and Matthew Cameron.

Location: Stone Chalet Inn and Event Center, 1917 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Due to content, this show is appropriate for ages 15+. Parental discretion is advised.

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Hands on a Hardbody, Book by Doug Wright; Music and Lyrics by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
Aug
11
to Aug 26

Hands on a Hardbody, Book by Doug Wright; Music and Lyrics by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler

All performances Outdoors at Burns Park, Shelter Area (corner of Wells St. and Baldwin Ave.)

August 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, and 26 at 8:00 p.m.

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The Actors, by Ronnie Larsen
Apr
7
to Apr 23

The Actors, by Ronnie Larsen

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Ronnie misses his parents. A lot. So, he decides … to hire some. What could possibly go wrong?

Join us for this absurd, touching, richly engaging story by noted actor-director-playwright Ronnie Larsen, about family, control, chaos, friendship, and the web we weave when life imitates art.

The Actors is directed by Joe Bailey and stars Brandy Joe Plambeck, Robert Schorr, Diane Hill, Jeff Miller, and David Collins.

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The Winter Wolf by Joseph Zettelmaier
Dec
3
to Dec 18

The Winter Wolf by Joseph Zettelmaier

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SYNOPSIS:
It's Christmas night in Cora's house. She's visited by her beloved grandfather, a man of high spirits and failing health. They sit around the fireplace and she listens to the legend of the Winter Wolf, a strange creature who serves as Time's hunter, stalking those who are in the winter of their lives. That night, the Winter Wolf comes for Cora's grandfather, but the young girl manages to trap it. What follows is a magical journey through the mysteries of time, as Cora learns how far one can go for the sake of someone they love.

STARRING: Amanda Buchalter, Julia Garlotte, Allyson Miko, Jeremy Salvatori, and Robert Schorr.

DIRECTION: Julia Glander

Appropriate for all ages. Content includes thoughtful discussions of death and dying. Some descriptions of the wolf may be scary for young children.

COVID-19 POLICIES: Patrons must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID test taken less than 72 hours before the performance. Masks required throughout the patrons' time at the theatre.

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Ripper by Jacob Marx Rice
Oct
14
to Nov 5

Ripper by Jacob Marx Rice

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In London, 1888, a bold young woman reporter desperate to make a name for herself starts tracking a string of gruesome murders. When she accidentally finds herself face to face with the killer, they begin an elaborate and deadly game of cat and mouse. Can she stop him and become famous in the process, or will he rip the city, and her, apart? Wickedly playful and deliciously terrifying, Ripper asks how far you’d go for the story of the century.

Starring: Jasmine Rose, Will Myers, Dan Johnson, Julia Garlotte, Brittany Batell, and Tim Pollack

Directed By: Josie Eli Herman

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Summer Of Love, created by Roger Bean
Aug
19
to Aug 21

Summer Of Love, created by Roger Bean

  • Burns Park, Shelter Area (Warming Hut area) (map)
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Join us for this hippie, trippy musical from Wonderettes creator Roger Bean! Summer of Love features a delightful variety of best-loved, powerful songs of the late 1960s. When a conservative runaway bride discovers the countercultural revolution of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, the hippies and dropouts of Golden Gate Park teach her to live, live, live! With such hits as “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “War,” “One Tin Soldier,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Spinning Wheel,” and, of course, “San Francisco,” you’ll delight in this flower-power, feel-good musical experience.

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