…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 Theatre Troupe was founded by a group of artists committed to rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work to bring art to you. In theme with our circus-inspired name, we did not have a permanent home, opting instead to move across Southeast Michigan, presenting vibrant and diverse productions in as many cities as we could reach.

During our four years active, we presented theatre in five cities and a variety of venues. We had the time of our lives creating new and unique theatre events, showcasing the work of Michigan playwrights, and working with the incredible talents of local artists.

As with so many arts organizations, our operations were halted in 2020 and we made the difficult decision to remain closed. It was the privilege of a lifetime to be the Rousties, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

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