Purple Rose Theatre Company to Offer Student Shakespeare Workshop, 11/7-18

In partnership, Meijer and the Purple Rose Theatre Company will open the world of Shakespeare to young people in a two-week after school program at Chelsea Beach Middle School. Supported by a grant from Meijer, professional actors from the Purple Rose will use games, readings,writing exercises, improvisation and various acting techniques to bring the written word to life. "Playing With Shakespeare" will make the Bard's work personal and relevant to middle school students, deepen their appreciation for the rich stories and characters, and give them a taste of how professional actors approach the text.

The workshop will take place Mondays - Fridays, November 7 - 18 from 3:15 - 5:15p.m at Beach Middle School. Students must sign up with their guidance counselor in advance as space is limited. Resident artists Michelle Mountain and Heidi Bennett will teach the workshop.

Founded in 1991 by acclaimed actor and Chelsea native Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre
Company is a leading American theatre dedicated to producing the new American play and creating
opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals. The PRTC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit professional
theatre operating under an Small Professional Theatre agreement with the Actors' Equity Association.
The PRTC promotes the development of new American theatre and its practitioners, provides valuable educational opportunities for young artists, and, through consistently high quality production values, has earned the respect of both local and National Theatre communities.

Purple Rose Theatre Company is located at 137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. For more information visit www.purplerosetheatre.org.