Four Pets Escaping the Vet in Purple Rose Theatre’s Summer Comedy
Four Pets Escaping the Vet in Purple Rose Theatre’s Summer Comedy The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) announces the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now. Four pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room plan an escape when they suspect one of them is in danger. A comedy about what it means to truly be free. This production of “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” contains adult content and may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. A Michigan native and proud Wolverine, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” playwright, Matt Letscher, began writing for PRTC in 2006 with his Red Scare farce, “Sea of Fools.” An award-winning playwright and actor, his play “Demolition” garnered the 2025 StageRaw Award for Best Playwriting after an extended run in LA and “Gaps in the Fossil Record” received the 2015 Edgerton Foundation’s New Play Award for its production at the Purple Rose. As an actor, Matt has appeared on Broadway and regionally in the world premieres of plays by Neil Simon, Howard Korder, Julia Cho, Jeff Daniels, Kate Robin, Beth Henley and Lanford Wilson. He’s been a company member of Pacific Resident Theatre in Venice, California for 25 years, appearing in productions of “Tonight at 8:30,” “On Approval”, and “Cigarettes and Chocolate” and receiving an LADCC Best Actor Award for the title role in “Anatol.” Film credits include Michael Bay’s “13 Hours,” Spike Jonze’s “Her,” Martin Campbell’s “The Mask of Zorro” and the upcoming indie, “Shattered Ice.” TV credits include series regular and recurring roles on “Narcos: Mexico,” “The Alienist,” “The Flash,” “Legends of Tomorrow,” “Scandal” and the recent spinoffs “Suits: LA” and “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.” Matt is thrilled to be returning to the Purple Rose and deeply grateful for its support through the years. Directed by Rhiannon Ragland, the cast features Mark Colson* (Detroit), Jamie Elvey* […]
Honoring the fallen Memorial Day weekend, Michigan Flight Museum will participate in parade flyovers and feature its Tribute Rosies Drill Team in various Memorial Day parades. Check out these Memorial Day activities
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County Cleanup Days are events where Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of many household items including electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances, and scrap tires. Each year, multiple events are held at different locations in Washtenaw County
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The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) has announced its full season of events taking place at Top of the Park for the 2025 season
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Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) kicks off its 42nd season with its annual fundraiser, debut, at HOMES Campus. Guests will enjoy a vibrant lineup of live musical performances, mesmerizing fire dancing, and captivating moments of illusion
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The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) will host the 17th Annual Amazing Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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Each year, A2SF brings together beloved local artists and awe-inspiring international acts for a sensory celebration like no other. This season, A2SF is thrilled to present four extraordinary attractions designed to surprise and delight!
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Washtenaw County Conservation District – April Conservation Updates and Events
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