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Stage Left Theatre Company
The Stage Left Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of providing a variety of unique theatre experiences to the community and offering educational workshops and acting opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels.
Auditions for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
The Stage Left Theatre Company will hold auditions for the comedy, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield; on Sunday, June 14th & Monday, June 15th from 6-8pm at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts- 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington.
The show is being directed by Nicki Danyluk who is in search of actors age 16 and over to fill roles for the show. Those auditioning will be asked to cold read a monologue and may also recite a memorized piece from a Shakespeare work, if they wish.
The show will run on Thursday, July 16th-Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7pm with a Sunday matinee at 2pm.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] is a hilarious comedy that condenses all of Shakespeare’s plays into one fast-paced performance. Using quick costume changes, audience participation, and plenty of parody, the cast races through the Bard’s tragedies, comedies, and histories, creating a fun and entertaining experience for Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike.
Questions? E-mail stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com.
T-Shirt Fundraiser
Stage Left has unveiled their revamped logo, developed by Creative Moon Designs, and are holding a t-shirt sale with the new logo to raise programming funds.
Shirts are available in unisex crew neck and ladies v-neck, in sizes Small-3XL. They are $20 each and $15 for those who have worked on any Stage Left show in the past.
To order: Text (231) 425-7768 or email stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com.
Scholarship Program
Each year, the Stage Left Theatre Company awards three $500 scholarships to students pursuing education related to theatre. The application period generally begins in April with interviews/auditions of finalists and the announcement of the recipients by the end of May.
Those eligible must meet the following criteria:
- Acceptance to an educational program with theater implications (i.e. acting, set design, lighting, costuming, choreography, etc). Proof required. Eligible programs may include, but are not limited to: educational camps, college courses, workshops.
- Program term must take place in either 2026 or 2027.
- Applicant must have resided in Mason, Lake, Oceana, or Manistee Counties in the last 3 years.
- Prior involvement with Stage Left Theatre Company is a bonus.
Past Scholarship Recipients
2025
Adelyn Brown
Clara Baur
Isabella Hodges
2024
Andrew Schrader
Emily Schwarz
2023
Cady Brown
Karri Grillo
Past Events
- Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival
- Shakespeare in Love Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
- ShakesBeer: Choose Your Own Adventure Featuring Hamlet at The Mitten
- Whose Tragedy is it Anyway? at Timbers
- The King “Shakes” Up House of Flavors
- Youth Theatre Workshops & Performance
- Acting for Film Workshop with Dominic Daniel
- Murder at the Moon: “Boo! Goes the Bride” Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
- “Love on Earth” Valentine’s Date Night at the Blu Moon Bistro
- Intro to Acting Workshop with Thomas L. Phillips
- Intro to Improve Workshop with Nathan Anderson & Logan Monson
- Murder at the Moon: Unmasked Dinner Theatre at the Blu Moon Bistro
- “Firebringer” at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- Annual Performing Arts Scholarships
- Ken Ludwig’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Youth Performance at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- Shakespeare’s Birthday Party Fundraiser at KRAVE
Current SLTC Board of Directors
Lexi Kosla, Managing Director
Amanda Collene, Technical Director
Terra McIntosh, Artistic Committee Member
Nicki Danyluk, Artistic Committee Member
Nathan Anderson, Artistic Committee Member
Mel Hargreaves, Creative Advisor
Nate Peterson, Creative Advisor
2026 Sponsors
The group is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit with the State of Michigan and always welcomes sponsors for the company as well as for individual events.
Platinum
Barry & Evelyn Matthews
Gold
Safe Harbor Credit Union
Silver
Bronze
- Needle in a Haystack Embroidery
In-Kind Sponsors
- Backstage Hobbies & Games
- Bookmark
- West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities:
Premier Company Sponsor (only 1 available): $1,500
- 8 tickets to each SLTC Performance
- Top mention on the SLTC Website
- Name/Logo on any advertising
- Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created)
- Facebook Mentions
- 4 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event
Platinum Sponsor: $750
- 6 tickets to each SLTC Performance
- Second level mention on SLTC Website
Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created) - Facebook Mentions
- 2 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event (available only to the first Platinum sponsor to sign on)
Gold Sponsor: $350
- 4 tickets to each SLTC Performance
- Third level mention on SLTC Website
Mentions at all performances (verbal and within the program- if one is created) - Facebook Mentions
- 2 tickets to any West Shore Community College Performing Arts Event (available only to the first Gold sponsor to sign on)
Silver Sponsor: $150
- 2 tickets to each SLTC Performance
- Fourth level mention on SLTC Website
- Facebook Mentions
Patrons & In-Kind Sponsors: $1-$149
- Fifth level mention on SLTC Website
Donations are tax-deductible and may be made through PayPal by sending money to stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com. Checks may be sent to:
Stage Left Theatre Company
803 E. Filer St.
Ludington, MI 49431
History of Stage Left
The Stage Left Theatre Company was created in 2016 by Kara Rose and Lexi Kosla. The two worked together through the Ludington Area Jaycees to create and produce the Stratford on the Avenue Theatre Festival in the summer of 2016, along with the help of local actors and supporters. The pair decided to create their own company with the mission of providing a variety of theatre experiences to the community and educational workshops and acting opportunities to people of all ages and skill levels.
Since that time, the group has held productions at local restaurants, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, the Scottville Clown Band Shell, and more!
Stage Left has also held theatre workshops for both kids and adults and has created an annual scholarship fund for those pursuing a career in performing arts.
Questions? Contact us by calling (231) 425-7768 or stagelefttheatreco@gmail.com
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