Open House Theatre Company

Open House Theatre Company We started our journey in 2019 with a single mission in mind; to provide an accessible, educational,

12/16/2025

Merry, Q***r, and Bright
by Brooke Lindley
Venue
Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 205
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Show Dates
Friday, December 19, 2025 @7:30pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025 @7:30pm
Sunday, December 21, 2025 (ASL Interpreted)

Misanthropic actor Reese thought they were lucky when they found a direct flight to Kalamazoo from LA to attend the Christmas day grand opening of their friend's new q***r bar. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Cancelled, delayed, and rerouted, Reese gets caught in a transportation whirlwind just trying to make it home for the holidays. Things get worse when they meet the forever cheerful Julien, a baker from Denver trying to make it home to compete in her grandma's annual cookie competition. Twisting and turning their way through planes, trains, and automobiles, the race to make it to Kalamazoo before Christmas is on. A holiday romantic comedy that has all your favorite Hallmark tropes, Merry, Q***r, and Bright is just what everyone needs to warm your heart, revel in mirth, and feel a little closer to your found family this season.

Neither snow nor freezing weather nor gloom of night stays these theatre patrons from enjoying the family friendly "The...
12/14/2025

Neither snow nor freezing weather nor gloom of night stays these theatre patrons from enjoying the family friendly "The Night Before Christmas" written by Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston, Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston, directed by Kailin Kenerly, and produced by Mary Roscoe. Last opportunity to join into the fun is today: This festive family event will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, located at 10441 Shaver Rd in Portage. Showtime is at at 2:00 PM. Don't be left out in the cold enjoy hot cocoa and cookies with cast and crew after the performance. See you soon.

Hark, the people have spoken, this weekend they are going to the theatre to see "The Night Before Christmas" with the Op...
12/12/2025

Hark, the people have spoken, this weekend they are going to the theatre to see "The Night Before Christmas" with the Open House Actors. Don't be left out in the cold. Come and enjoy with others the music, the laughter and the joy of the characters. And then stay, take a picture with Santa and share with cast your favorite scenes, along with hot cocoa and cookies.

Excitement, joy and wonder begins in short 2 hours. Come and join us at Open House Theatre Company, housed in UUCC at 1...
12/12/2025

Excitement, joy and wonder begins in short 2 hours. Come and join us at Open House Theatre Company, housed in UUCC at 10441 Shaver Rd. Portage, Mi. See you there.

Opening day the the set is empty, alone waiting to fulfill its purpose of support for the actors as they bring the backg...
12/12/2025

Opening day the the set is empty, alone waiting to fulfill its purpose of support for the actors as they bring the background alive. The sacred silence of the auditorium fills the space waiting for the bursting forth of excitement, the chatter of the patrons filling the seats, greeting each other with joy and anticipation. And now they quietly exist side by side patiently awaiting for the first signs of excited actors coming through the doorway, costumed and prepared to entertain you, family, friends and strangers alike. Come, come all you lovers of the theatre and join us this night of magic of "The Night Before Christmas", a heartwarming and highly interactive play written by local playwrights Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston, directed by Kailin Kenerly, and produced by Mary Roscoe.

The Night Before Christmas offers a fresh and comedic twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, exploring how the famous...
12/11/2025

The Night Before Christmas offers a fresh and comedic twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, exploring how the famous verse may have come to be written. Originally commissioned by the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre in 2012, this delightful hour-long, one-act play features cows transforming into reindeer, toys coming to life, a surprise visit from Santa Claus, and festive seasonal music. Set in 1823 on the Moore family’s Manhattan estate, the story follows the family as they prepare a special surprise for their children on Christmas Eve. Tickets: Pay-What-You-Will
In the spirit of making theatre accessible to all, Open House Theatre Company offers tickets on a Pay-What-You-Will basis. (Suggested donations are $15 per person or $5 for children under 12.) Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance online at tinyurl.com/OHTCtickets.

A Truly Family-Friendly ExperienceThis production is designed with children in mind, featuring imaginative storytelling,...
12/10/2025

A Truly Family-Friendly Experience
This production is designed with children in mind, featuring imaginative storytelling, playful surprises, and audience participation. Several talented youth step into key roles, including Bennett Quincy, who will reprise the role of Michael, along with our summer theatre kids’ camp alumni Maddie McCoy, Cash Drewyor, and Claire Wildner. They’ll be joined by gifted young newcomers Callum Heaps and Callie Ravotas. Adult performers Miriam Epskamp and David Uttermohlen are also back this year, along with another newcomer to Open House Theatre Company, David Knewtson, who rounds out the cast. After the show, you are invited to stay a while to chat with the cast and enjoy complimentary cocoa and cookies. There will also be an opportunity to take photos with Santa Claus!

12/08/2025

This year Open House Theatre is happy to welcome 4 new actors to our stages. Their performances in "The Night Before Christmas will be inspiring. Hope to see you there. Calli was at our summer theatre camp two years in a row. Welcome Callie to the theatre.

It is beginning to look like "The Night Before Christmas", written by Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston a wonderful ...
12/08/2025

It is beginning to look like "The Night Before Christmas", written by Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston a wonderful family event with action, laughter and music to lift your spirits. And hot cocoa and cookies, who could ask for anything more.😇

In the last year it has been my pleasure to meet and produce two of Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston plays. The fir...
12/15/2024

In the last year it has been my pleasure to meet and produce two of Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston plays. The first was "Continuum Care" and now the charming Christmas story, "The Night Before Christmas." Meeting them and visiting with them has been a highlight of this past year. First time I met them was over coffee and a half and hour flew by as their dialogue between them flows as easily as one of their plays. From the deepest part of my being I am grateful for the opportunity to direct and produce their plays. Thank you, Deborah and Arnold for these opportunities. May your plays continue to flow and bring joy to your audiences for years to come.

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Portage, MI
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