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Every Love Story Ever Told

May 28 – July 4, 2021

Fall in love with Marvin and Marge as they celebrate their wedding anniversary by acting out every love story ever told (plus a sword fight!).

This show is part of our DRIVEWAY THEATRE series. To book a performance contact Maria Tejada at (313) 378-7879 or maria@openbooktc.com.  Learn more HERE.

Want a sneak peak at the list of stories?  Warning: spoilers ahead!  catch a sneak peek video HERE, or read  THE LIST

Meet the Cast and Crew!

 

Ryan Ernst (Marvin) is back for his fourth show with Open Book (previously seen in Wiley and the Hairy Man, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, and last summer’s 2020: The Year They Cancelled Everything) and is thrilled to be a part of another great production. He can also be seen on stages around southeast Michigan and behind the scenes as director of production with Slipstream Theatre Initiative. “Thanks for supporting local theatre!”

 

Tiaja Sabrie (Marge) is thrilled to be back on the Open Book driveway for a second summer. In the before times, Tiaja was frequently spotted on stages around metro Detroit, and plans to get back to that the second it’s allowed.  Tiaja was also was part of our March Weekend Wonders in Guest of Honor.

 

 

Sean Paraventi (Playwright) has worked with Open Book in as an actor, playwright, improviser and usher.  He was part of Open Book’s first production (Sylvia), he was there opening night in the current space when the women’s bathroom exploded (Peter and the Starcatcher), he was there when Covid kicked us outside (2020, The Year They Cancelled Everything), he was there when we moved online (Zooming With God), and he plans on sticking around until Krista throws him out.

 

Krista Schafer Ewbank (Director, Costumes, and Props) is the founding Artistic Director of Open Book. She loves having an artistic home and providing a place for other artists to work and play, and has been particularly proud of keeping live performance going in new ways during a global pandemic.  Krista received Wilde Awards for her direction of The Watson Intelligence and her performance in Emilie, and was previously nominated for her performance in Boy Gets Girl as well as for her direction of Peter and the Starcatcher. A native Michigander, Krista holds a degree in theatre from Northwestern University and has worked in theatres across the country acting, teaching, and directing.

 

Maria Tejada (Production Manager) is a professional stage manager who has worked with several Michigan theatres including Water Works, Planet Ant, Roustabout and six years at Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC even traveling to Macao, China with the production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Maria graduated from Grand Valley State University with degrees in Theater and Spanish. While Covid has challenged her to think outside the black box, she is so grateful for the opportunity to travel to people’s backyards, parks, and computer screens to connect through art.

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1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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