Purple Rose Theatre
Chelsea, MI

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

SPT

$900 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Stage manager

$789 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Assistant stage manager

SEEKING

Equity stage managers for roles in Purple Rose Theatre's 2025-26 Season (See breakdown).

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration to Casting Director (Artistic Associate), Rhiannon Ragland. Please include "ATTN Stage Manager Submission" in the Subject Line.

SUBMIT TO

info@purplerosetheatre.org

Purple Rose Theatre Company

C/O Casting Director (Artistic Associate): Rhiannon Ragland

137 Park St

Chelsea, MI 48118

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Jeff Daniels

Managing Director: Katie Hubbard

Artistic Associates: Lucas Daniels; Rhiannon Ragland

Company Manager: Amy Klain

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

BREAKDOWN

Purple Rose Theatre 2025-26 Season

PRTC utilizes the option of a bi-weekly pay schedule.

PRTC may utilize an 8 out of 10 rehearsal schedule.

Rehearsal Info:

Rehearsals are held minimum five days a week, 5-8 hour days, maximum 38 hours a week, in Chelsea, MI. Day, evening, & weekend rehearsals may be scheduled depending on actor’s and director's schedule. We are unable to give specific call times in advance at this time. Please expect to attend every day of rehearsal.

Performance Schedule:

Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.

Thursday: 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

NORMA & WANDA

Written by Jeff Daniels

First rehearsal: Monday, August 25, 2025

First performance- preview: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Press opening night: Friday, October 3, 2025

Closing date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

THE CLASSIC KING

Written by Richard Johnson

First rehearsal: Monday, December 29, 2025

First performance- preview: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Press opening night: Friday, February 6, 2026

Closing date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

MURDER ON THE LINKS

Written by Steven Dietz

First rehearsal: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

First performance- preview: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Press opening night: Friday, April 10, 2026

Closing date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

EMMA'S WEDDING(S)

Written by Carey Crim

First rehearsal: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

First performance- preview: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Press opening night: Friday, July 3, 2026

Closing date: Sunday, August 30, 2026

CONTENT DISCLOSURES:

NORMA & WANDA by Jeff Daniels

OVERVIEW:

-Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

-Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

-Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

-Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

-Marital Distress

-Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

-Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

-Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

-Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)

-Discussions of incarceration

-Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging, kissing, lifting, etc.)

-References to Death/Grief/Loss

-Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

-Violence and loss of a limb or body part.

-Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: Firearm or Tire Iron

-References to Infidelity

-Violence and loss of blood.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

NORMA RANDOLPH

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

WANDA DEMBROWSKI

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

MARY SUE THORNBERRY

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

PAULIE PERKINS

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron

MEL RANDOLPH

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

Violence and loss of a limb or body part.

Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron

A LOCAL MAN (DUTCH)

Strong Language and Adult Themes: The dialogue includes strong language and explores adult themes that may not be suitable for all viewers.

Intense Emotional Scenes: Certain scenes involving heightened emotional content, which may evoke strong reactions to personal experience of loss, conflict, or trauma.

Depictions of Personal Conflict: The play features intense interpersonal conflicts and disagreements that could be unsettling for those sensitive to confrontational situations.

Substance/Alcohol Use: There are references to and depictions of substance use that may be triggering for individuals with past experiences related to addiction or substance abuse.

Marital Distress

Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)

Emotional Vulnerability: Portrayal of grief and personal struggles may evoke strong emotional reactions related to loss and personal trauma.

Discussions of incarceration

Conflict and Aggression: Engage in confrontational and aggressive behavior, including intense arguments, which may be unsettling for those sensitive to conflict.

References to Death/Grief/Loss

Unpredictable Behavior: Erratic and sometimes abrasive behavior can contribute to a tense atmosphere.

References to Infidelity

Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)

Use of a weapon includes but not limited to: firearm or tire iron

Violence and loss of blood

THE CLASSIC KING by Richard Johnson

OVERVIEW:

Adult language and frequent use of profanity

Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics

Frequent sexist remarks

Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position

Stress caused by being an ex-convict

Stressed cause because of having been being imprisoned for drug distribution

Pressure because of poor sales results

Issues with domestic relationships

Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

Deliberately deceiving coworkers.

Assaulting a coworker with a knife in hand

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

JERRY

Adult language and frequent use of profanity

Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics

Frequent sexist remarks

Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position

Pressure because of poor sales results

Issues with domestic relationships

Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

MIKE

Adult language and frequent use of profanity

Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics

Frequent sexist remarks

Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position

Pressure because of poor sales results

Issues with domestic relationships

Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

CHANCE

Adult language and frequent use of profanity

Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics

Frequent sexist remarks

Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position

Stress caused by being an ex-convict

Stressed cause because of having been being imprisoned for drug distribution

Pressure because of poor sales results

Issues with domestic relationships

Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

Assaulting a coworker with a knife in hand

CONNOR

Adult language and frequent use of profanity

Use of deceptive and high-pressure sales tactics

Frequent sexist remarks

Stressed caused by business being in poor financial position

Low self-esteem due to negative images and frequent stereotypes about being used car salesmen

Deliberately deceiving coworkers

MURDER ON THE LINKS by Steven Dietz

OVERVIEW:

Representation of a body postmortem

Themes and acts of jealousy and vengeance

Mystery plotting and acts of rage

Discussion and displays of love

Golf

Blackmail

Stabbing (knife)

Gambling

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

HERCULE POIROT

Representation of a body postmortem

Themes and acts of jealousy and vengeance

Mystery plotting and acts of rage

Discussion and displays of love

Golf

Blackmail

Stabbing (knife)

Gambling

CAPTAIN HASTINGS

Narrator and witness to all

Patriarchal prehistoric thinking

Potential negligent homicide

MAN ONE (PAUL RENAULD; BEX; GENDARME-2; GARDENER; DR. DURAND; HOTEL CLERK; RAILWAY PORTER)

Murder

Accusations of adultery and fornication

Dissatisfaction and incompetence in detection

WOMAN ONE (CHAUFFEUR; FRAU KELLER; MADAME RENAULD; THEODORA VAN HOVEN; GENDRAME-3; PHOTOGRAPHER; GLAZER)

Visual thinking referencing verbal and physical restraints

Adornment of non-secular accoutrement referencing the hopeful resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death.

Accessory to murder

Blackmail

Description of an assault

Brief period of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure reducing the oxygen and blood flow to the brain, i.e. fainting

Accessory to murder

MAN TWO (GENDARME-1; STONER; JACK RENAULD; INSPECTOR GIRAUD)

Verbal threats of patricide

Betrayal

Passive aggressive cultural bias via mispronunciation

Gambling

Imbecilic failure due to egotistical miscalculations

WOMAN TWO (YOUNG WOMAN; LEONIE; MARTE VAN HOVEN; BELLA DUVEEN; GENDARME-4)

Jealousy, envy, cheating

Visual thinking concerning acts of manslaughter/self-defense in reaction to unwanted advances supported by patriarchal ideals.

Psychological manipulation

Shock induced physical collapse

Imbibing of potable H2O

Love

Mistaken identity

False confession and imprisonment

Murder

EMMA’S WEDDING(S) by Carey Crim

OVERVIEW:

Arguments containing heightened emotional content

Normal physical demonstrations of a consensual healthy relationship (i.e., hugging; kissing; etc.)

Chronically dependent; relationship challenged; codependent struggles with unhealthy relationship patterns

Voice acting of language with heightened emotional sexual innuendo

Anxiety, fear and/ or disregard of physical well-being related to but not exclusive to health care; starvation and dehydration.

Vulnerability attached to unpreparedness in a crisis, including but not limited to atelophobia (obsessive fear of imperfection)

Vulnerability attached to shy bowels or parcopresis (an inability to defecate when other people are perceived or are likely to be nearby)

Mazeophobia- fear of being lost; emotional unsettling of being uncomfortable or in an unknown place

Conspiracy and accusation of murder

Animal slaughter discussions as related to farm life

Exposure and confessions of marital difficulties; cheating and divorce

Physical exertion i.e. sitting to standing; mom dancing; walking etc.

Morality and governance; via Debates about pornography

Drug use; illegal substance and portrayed effects

Sologamy or self-marriage

Multi-Character roles

Use of restraints ie. handcuffs and trauma related to false arrests

Parenting Traumas; ie. Child rearing; empty nest; Caregiver stress etc.

SALARY

SPT $900 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Stage manager; $789 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Assistant stage manager

UNION

AEA