Gratiot County Players

10/14/2026

This week, Matilda begins to add scene changes, pit orchestra, sound, and lights. The cast is off book, choreography is learned, and it all starts to come together! Make sure you grab tickets! https://www.gratiotcountyplayers.com/tickets

10/11/2026

Sure, there is the music and acting, but behind the scenes, there is a director and stage manager plotting how to move/store set pieces. Matilda tickets are on sale! Please note that we have Saturday matinee options for this show. https://www.gratiotcountyplayers.com/tickets

10/11/2026

10/08/2026

The cast of Crash & Burns had their read through tonight and were laughing the entire time. We’re super excited to bring this show to you December 4-6 and 11-13!

10/07/2026

While we have 27-28 show submissions open to current GCP qualified directors, we also want to ensure we know who wants to get qualified to direct in the future! If that is you, please fill out our interest form.

Please fill out this form is you are interested in being placed on the list of individuals who would like to assist for the 27-28 season in order to become a qualified director for Gratiot County Players. Currently, the qualifications for director are under review by the Play Selection Committee, bu...

10/02/2026

Gratiot County Players is accepting show submissions for the 27-28 season from qualified directors hoping to direct. Please click the link to submit your show and interest in directing. Submissions will close Oct 30, 2026.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtFZVJna071Btgfw27MwW2CA3mfnwFLGNdZZcuJgOGoORIA/viewform

Remember: GCP qualified directors are individuals who have directed at GCP, been an assistant director at GCP, or have significant other directing experience and are willing to work with a seasoned GCP volunteer to learn and commit to implementing GCP processes and policies.

This is a form for GCP directors to submit shows for the 27-28 season. Submissions are due by October 30, 2026. The Board of Director's have tasked the play selection committee to recommend a season that will provide a broad range of audience and actor opportunities while also prioritizing shows tha...

09/30/2026

Our technical workshop is THIS Saturday, October 3rd! Have you ever wanted to know how some of the production magic happens? Are you interested in joining a growing team of technical artists as GCP continues to produce high quality art in Central Michigan?

Then these workshops are intended for you. Taught by our own technical director, Jeff Howell, you will learn the basics of audio and lighting for theater, how the Strand’s systems are set up and leave plenty of time for questions.

🎤Introduction to theater audio production: 10am - 12pm🎤

In this 2 hour session, you will learn the basics of theater audio, managing microphones, what to listen for while mixing for a show. You will also learn the specifics of the Strand’s audio set up and how to operate a show.

💡Introduction to theater lighting design and programming: 2pm - 4pm💡

In this 2 hour session, you will learn the basics of theater lighting with LED fixtures, techniques of aiming, focusing and achieving a desired scene. Additionally, you will learn the specifics about the Strand’s LED set up, the ETCNomad dmx controller & how to program scenes in the dmx software used.

Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyzWLVWtr4e79qHLqjNk6-w361eZf2StfGJNJgO8fFeJtorQ/viewform

09/29/2026

Today is the final day of Crash & Burns auditions! We are looking for 6 young adults (or anyone who could pass for this age). Full information can be found here: https://www.gratiotcountyplayers.com/auditions

09/28/2026

Today and tomorrow!

AUDITIONS for Crash & Burns are this coming Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th at 7:00 PM at The Strand Theater. Please share with all those who may be interested! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Six friends reunite after graduation for their annual Burns Night supper. Yet, a joyful, not-so-Scottish evening of celebrations quickly descends into an evening of chaos; rumors are spread, secrets are revealed and sh*t hits the fan. A life-affirming comedy about growing up (or not), falling apart and who you chose to fall apart with, Crash and Burns asks if maybe old acquaintance should be forgot after all.

KATIE, early twenties, F - The host of the evening. Type A, overachiever, warm and sentimental.

LOUISA, early twenties, F - Katie’s best friend, flat mate and foil. Relaxed to a fault, fiercely loyal, a little chaotic, often defensive.

JAMES, early twenties, M - Has had a pretty easy ride in life on account of his good looks and charm, despite being otherwise relatively unremarkable - something he is acutely aware of.

ISAAC, early twenties, M - Debilitatingly insecure and does a terrible job at hiding it. Overcompensates, tries too hard, and always seems to say or do the wrong thing.

PHOEBE, early twenties, F - Fiona’s girlfriend. Working class, drama and chaos averse (just wants to be left alone to watch the football), incredibly secure, endearingly emotionally inept.

FIONA, early twenties, F - Phoebe’s girlfriend. Overwhelmingly posh, occasionally self aware. Charismatic, chaotic and lives for the drama.

09/26/2026

AUDITIONS for Crash & Burns are this coming Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th at 7:00 PM at The Strand Theater. Please share with all those who may be interested! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Six friends reunite after graduation for their annual Burns Night supper. Yet, a joyful, not-so-Scottish evening of celebrations quickly descends into an evening of chaos; rumors are spread, secrets are revealed and sh*t hits the fan. A life-affirming comedy about growing up (or not), falling apart and who you chose to fall apart with, Crash and Burns asks if maybe old acquaintance should be forgot after all.

KATIE, early twenties, F - The host of the evening. Type A, overachiever, warm and sentimental.

LOUISA, early twenties, F - Katie’s best friend, flat mate and foil. Relaxed to a fault, fiercely loyal, a little chaotic, often defensive.

JAMES, early twenties, M - Has had a pretty easy ride in life on account of his good looks and charm, despite being otherwise relatively unremarkable - something he is acutely aware of.

ISAAC, early twenties, M - Debilitatingly insecure and does a terrible job at hiding it. Overcompensates, tries too hard, and always seems to say or do the wrong thing.

PHOEBE, early twenties, F - Fiona’s girlfriend. Working class, drama and chaos averse (just wants to be left alone to watch the football), incredibly secure, endearingly emotionally inept.

FIONA, early twenties, F - Phoebe’s girlfriend. Overwhelmingly posh, occasionally self aware. Charismatic, chaotic and lives for the drama.