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Sandra Birch is a Resident Artist for The Purple Rose, and has been in numerous production for over 500 performances on the PRTC stage. In her adopted home of Canada, she has performed extensively with Arete Physical Comedy Company and in the Canadian premieres of Rumors and It Had to be You in Toronto. Sandy has been an instructor for The PRTC, Albion College, and the University of Michigan. |
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Michelle Mountain is a Resident Artist for The Purple Rose, where she has played a number of leading roles and directed Hope for Corky. She has also performed professionally in Seattle, San Diego, and New York. Her teaching credits include classes at The PRTC as well as the University of Wisconsin, the University of Michigan, the La Jolla Playhouse, the Seattle Children's Theatre, and Albion College. |
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Guy Sanville, an accomplished actor and director, has been The Purple Rose's Artistic Director since 1995. He has extensive experience in theatrical acting, voiceovers, and commercial and film acting. Guy has directed at The Purple Rose, the Boarshead Theatre in Lansing, The Little Gem and Century Theatre in Detroit, and off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre. |