It’s the night before the big show–What could go wrong?
Dress Rehearsal is coming to Planet Ant. The stage is set, the costumes are ready, and the cast is (mostly) prepared. But when the lead actor bails the night before opening, chaos takes center stage. To make matters worse, an audience has been invited to preview the show, and tensions are high because a well-known theater critic is in the crowd.
What do you do when your lead actor quits the night before the big show? In this case, you throw in a brand-new one—completely unprepared. Each night, a different special guest is thrown into the lead role with no script, no rehearsal, and no clue what’s coming next. As the remaining actors scramble to keep the show together, the audience gets drawn into the action, becoming part of the unpredictable, fast-paced, and hilarious ride.
Written and directed by Robyn Whitelaw, the creative force behind The Last Meow and The Last Voyage, Dress Rehearsal is a must-see for fans of live improv, unpredictable comedy, and interactive theater.
This one-of-a-kind production runs for a limited time at Planet Ant Black Box from March 28 to April 5, 2025, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
Cast + Crew
The production features a talented cast:
Marv Anderson
Emily Burnett
Mary Consiglio
Logan Monson
Will Shulak
Sarah Weinstein
The creative team includes:
Robyn Whitelaw, Director and Writer
Daniel Graves, Technical Director
Mary Consiglio, Poster/Design
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, March 28 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, March 29 @ 8:00PM
Sunday, March 30 @ 3:00PM
Friday, April 4 @ 8:00PM
Saturday, April 5 @ 8:00PM
All performances take place at the Planet Ant Black Box (2357 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI). Tickets can be purchased at planetant.com/events for $30 or $35 at the door.
About Planet Ant Theatre
Planet Ant empowers people to discover their creative potential and share their talents with the world. Through training, guidance, and creative freedom, we’re building a community where artistic expression thrives. We aim to bring people together and make space for everyone’s ideas and creativity.
For more information, or to get involved, visit planetant.com or contact Lauren Bickers at lauren@planetant.com