'Consider the Oyster' Premieres at the Purple Rose Theatre

The Purple Rose Theatre Company will present Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor, the final world premiere of the theater's 20th anniversary season.

The production will have a 12-week engagement from June 16 through Sept. 3. In addition, seven low-price previews of Consider the Oyster will be performed from June 16-23, with press opening on June 24. Regular performances for the duration of the engagement are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

All performances are held at The Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St. in Chelsea.

Consider the Oyster is a contemporary new comedy about what it means to love. During the celebration of a Detroit Lions Super Bowl victory, Gene Walsh impulsively proposes marriage to the love of his life. When she joyously accepts, he tumbles over the coffee table. This chance fall begins a hilarious cascade of startling twists that turn the happy couple’s future.

Consider the Oyster contains strong language and adult themes and stars Matthew David of Flint, Stacie Hadgikosti of Roseville, Sarab Kamoo of Lathrup Village, Michael Brian Ogden of Berkley and Rhiannon Ragland of Flint.

The set is designed by Dennis G. Crawley, properties by Danna Segrest, costumes by Sally L. Converse-Doucette, lighting by Reid G. Johnson and sound by Tom Whalen.

Consider the Oyster is exclusively underwritten by The Mosaic Foundation and produced in media partnership with Michigan Radio.

Editor's note: This press release was released by the Purple Rose Theatre Company.