Open Book Theatre Company

06/23/2026

Bedazzle a Duck?! We're in.

Stop by on Saturday and bedazzle your own duck, and check out this fun event!

Meet Shelly Lyons-Mac . She's a rockstar artist & Linkage Community member, and the reason we're all about to lose it over rubber ducks. 🦆😍

Shelly is leading Duck Deco this Saturday at the Pop-Up Art Stop — a FREE, no-sign-up activity where you bedazzle your own duck!!

NO experience needed. Just show up and get weird with it.

This is just one epic piece of what Linkage Community members are bringing to the table. Come see the rest.

📅 Saturday, June 27 · 11AM–8PM
📍 Open Book Theatre, 1621 West Road, Trenton MI
🎟 Free and open to the public — just pop in

Full event details + RSVP: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/linkarmswithlinkage/event/popupartstop/

06/22/2026

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SEASON TICKETS WITH DOWNTOWN DOLLARS.

Several patrons have taken advantage of this offer... you should, too! (and some have used the extra money still on those certificates to donate a little extra to Open Book - which we sure appreciate. Save YOU money and DONATE MORE? Wow!!)

Using Trenton Downtown Dollars is a great way for YOU to save on Season Tickets, while Open Book still gets the full dollar amount.

Right now if you purchase $100 in Downtown Dollars you'll get $50 for free! That will save you $50 on your season tickets!
You can purchase the Downtown Dollars online.

https://www.trentonmi.org/1200/Downtown-Dollars-Program

To use the Downtown Dollars you'll need to either mail the certificate to us with your subscription form, or call/visit the box office with the code (we don't have a way to accept the dollars online). But just one simple extra step on your part can save you a lot of money!

Money left over on your Downtown Dollars after you purchase tickets? They can be used at one of the many participating local businesses for food or shopping before a show, applied to single tickets, or donated to the theatre.

Stretch your dollars and support Trenton Businesses! What a great win/win!

Season ticket prices are $155 for adults, $130 for seniors, $90 for students!! (Opening night $155)

06/18/2026

⏰ 10 DAYS until Pop-Up Art Stop!

Artists from across Michigan are coming together for one epic day of art, storytelling, and community — original paintings, drawings & prints for sale, live music and poetry, rubber duck decorating, hands-on printmaking, PLUS a few surprises😉 (and snacks!).

FREE, all ages, no tickets needed — RSVP below or just show up, June 27, 11am–8pm at Open Book Theatre (1621 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183)

🔥 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/linkarmswithlinkage/event/popupartstop/

Book Theatre Company

06/14/2026

🚀 Think on your feet. No stage fright required.

This isn't a comedy class, and you don't need to be funny. Our Applied Improv for Business workshop uses improv principles to build high-level professional skills you can use the very next day.

What you’ll gain in 90 minutes:

Active Listening: Hear what clients actually mean.

Adaptability: Stay calm when meetings go off-script.

Collaboration: Master the "Yes, And" mindset to build instant rapport.

The Details:
📅 Date: Monday, June 22 @ 7:00 PM

💰 Investment: $40

📍 Where: Open Book Theatre, 1621 West Rd, Trenton

Spaces are limited. Ditch the presentation anxiety and upgrade your communication toolkit!

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=obtc

06/04/2026

Thank you to ALL of the guest stars we had during the run of Lettice of Lovage! We had so much fun sharing the stage with you, and you helped bring the tours of Fustian House to full life!

Here are some pictures from the final weekend!

FrPhil Dinwiddie Matthew Perry Kristin Khan Johnson Paul Primeau Molly Kelsey Clayton Patrick Moug

St. James Episcopal Church, Grosse Ile, Michigan E.W. Smith Insurance Agency Grosse Ile Boar's Head Festival Rev'd Up Fun

06/03/2026

If you haven’t been to Cheryl Zemke’s shop in Wyandotte…. Why not??! Go!!

Shop local. Support artists. Get come cool stuff.

✨ WOMEN OF WYANDOTTE ✨

Today we're spotlighting , owner of Cheryl Zemke Boutique, a local business built on style, confidence, creativity, and community. 💚

Known for her talent in alterations, custom fittings, and costume design, Cheryl has built a reputation for helping bring ideas to life through fashion and craftsmanship. From everyday styles to unique custom pieces, her attention to detail and creativity have made her boutique a special part of the Wyandotte community.

Whether she’s helping customers find the perfect outfit, supporting local events, or spending time with her beloved four legged companion, Karamel, Cheryl represents the heart of small business ownership & community spirit that makes Wyandotte special.

📍 Support local. Empower women. Strengthen Wyandotte.

06/02/2026

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SEASON TICKETS.

Using Trenton Downtown Dollars is a great way for YOU to save on Season Tickets, while Open Book still gets the full dollar amount. Right now if you purchase $100 in Downtown Dollars you'll get $50 for free! That will save you $50 on your season tickets!

You can purchase the Downtown Dollars online. To use the Downtown Dollars you'll need to either mail the certificate to us with your subscription form, or call/visit the box office with the code (we don't have a way to accept the dollars online). But just one simple extra step on your part can save you a lot of money!

Money left over on your Downtown Dollars after you purchase tickets? They can be used at one of the many participating local businesses for food or shopping before a show, applied to single tickets, or donated to the theatre.

Stretch your dollars and support Trenton Businesses! What a great win/win!

Season ticket prices are $155 for adults, $130 for seniors,

A hot new deal has entered the villa 😎🌴

The Trenton DDA is thrilled to announce the return of the Downtown Dollars Summer Deal, now with extended dates!

From June 1st to June 30th, you'll receive an extra $50 when you purchase up to $100 in Downtown Dollars.

Please note that this deal is limited to one per person and will be available only while supplies last, so be sure to set a reminder in your calendar.

Also, keep in mind that the Trenton Summer Festival is just around the corner, so it’s a great idea to get your Downtown Dollars in advance!

You can purchase Downtown Dollars with cash at the Trenton City Hall Treasurer's Office or online by card at https://www.trentonmi.org/1200/Downtown-Dollars-Program (fees due apply).

Downtown Dollars can be currently spent at:

Elliott's Bakery
James Oliver Coffee
Roundhouse BBQ
Mamacita's ModMex
New Points Nutrition (downtown location only)
Ramsey's Family Restaurant & Coney Island
TRUAGO
TV’s Deli & Diner - Trenton, MI
Canvas Aesthetics & Wellness
Downtown Beauty Bar
Fit Club Personal Training with Sara Fuchs
Flo with Lo Yoga
Lotus Wholistic Health & Wellness
Open Book Theatre Company
Bubble Puppy Swim and Playhouse
Love You Bunches & Bunches Your Local Flower Shop
Freckles & Grit
Lighthouse of Trenton

05/30/2026

Check out the great lineup of shows we've got for Season 13!!

you can read more about them and purchase tickets here: https://mailchi.mp/openbooktc/season13

Boom
Sept 11 – Oct 4, 2026
by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb directed by Hannah Niece

One Craigslist ad, two strangers, and a subterranean bomb shelter. When the world ends, will humanity’s last hope be this awkward?

Woman in Black
Oct 30 – Nov 22, 2026
By Stephen Mallatratt and Susan Hill directed by Josie Eli Herman

A thrillingly theatrical retelling of the dark and mysterious encounter with a silent woman as one man attempts to free himself of her curse. *This production originated in 2025 at The Penny Seats Theatre Company

The Art of Floating
Jan 15 – Feb 7, 2027
By Jennifer A. Kokai directed by Kevin T. Keller

One grandmother. One mermaid. One drug dealer. One foul-mouthed best friend. One crashed blimp. Sometimes, the only way forward is to float.

Hattie: A Seat at the Table
March 12 – April 4, 2027
by Krystle Dellihue directed by Casaundra Freeman

Set against the backdrop of racial tension and personal sacrifice, this powerful play shares the story of Hattie McDaniel’s fight for dignity behind the Oscar spotlight.

Open
May 7 – May 30, 2026
by Crystal Skillman directed by Krista Schafer

In this spellbinding story of love, loss and the impossible, The Magician performs illusions for her conjured audience as an act of healing magic.