…and sometimes, you build the circus yourself. 

Named after the circus worker who “assembles and dismantles tents, cares for the grounds, and handles animals and equipment,” the Roustabout team is committed to rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work to bring art to you. Also, in theme with our circus-inspired name, we do not yet have a permanent home. Rather, we move across Southeast Michigan, presenting vibrant and diverse productions in as many cities as we can reach, with the goal to find our best fit when the time is right.  

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It’s been far too long, and we’ve missed you all dearly, but the wait is nearly over: We are thrilled to announce that for our first event back up and running, we’re returning to our roots with a staged reading in downtown Milan, Michigan!

Join us at 7pm on Saturday, October 9th in Tolan Square for a reading of Helpless, by Nan Luchini.

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The impact of COVID-19 has reached us all, and we aren’t in the clear just yet. Our top priority is the safety of each and every person in the theatre, and as a rousting theatre company we are at the mercy of rental venues as well.

Last year, we postponed both shows originally scheduled for our 2020 season. Please follow along on our COVID-19 page for more in-depth information and to see our plans as they evolve.

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The Roustabout team has worked over the past year to educate ourselves about systemic racism in the arts, and prepare to change the way we work when we return to the stage. We believe this circus is for everyone, and we are committed to playing a role in the growth and improvement of Michigan theatre during this critical turning point in American history.

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Roustabout Theatre Troupe is supported in part by grant funding from the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at michiganbusiness.org and nea.org.

Support for the arts is especially critical right now, as nonprofits like Roustabout lose ticket revenue and sponsorship funds. Please consider a donation to help Roustabout endure this time away from the stage.

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