Spring 2025 Events
Gentle Yoga
Summer Theatre Festival Auditions
Winter Segment • January • February • March
Spring Segment • April • May • June
Past Events
Unless noted otherwise, please use the Contact Form on this website or call the Playhouse at (231) 894-0119 for additional information
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Yoga Guide »9:30 AM Mondays »9:30 AM Wednesdays Class fee is $10 and may be paid by cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo to the teacher guiding each session, with no advance registration required. A portion of the proceeds benefit the White Lake Youth Theatre. Arrive early to sign in and settle in on your first session. : Gentle Yoga will be cancelled on any days when Whitehall schools are closed due to weather
| Gentle Yoga Our yoga sessions welcome yogis of all levels, and are completely beginner friendly! Class is $10 and students should arrive early for their first session to sign in and set up in the glass-encased lobby. Bring a water bottle (a water filling station is available onsite) and your mat and any props you may like, as none are available onsite. Follow the Yoga in White Lake Facebook page to stay up to date with our growing yoga community. Our yoga instructors are
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May 1
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Friends of the Playhouse Present
Don’t miss the official announcement of our 2025 season and enjoy music from some of last year's Nunsense cast and also our White Lake Youth Theatre performers. Learn more about The Friends of The Playhouse and how you can support your local theatre.
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Michigan Mandolin Orchestra
The orchestra’s 16 members are professional musicians, music teachers, arrangers, composers, and musical hobbyists. They perform their music on mandolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, mandocellos, guitars, and contrabass, with some orchestra members adept at several of the instruments. The Michigan Mandolin Orchestra is part of a musical tradition that dates back to 1878, when a mandolin orchestra performed at the Paris World’s Fair and kicked off a global mandolin orchestra craze that lasted 40 years. Before the mandolin mania died out during the Jazz Age, there were hundreds of mandolin orchestras performing across the U.S. Although the mandolin orchestra era has been largely forgotten, it has seen a resurgence in recent decades. The Michigan Mandolin Orchestra is one of more than 40 formal mandolin orchestras actively performing in the country.
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Throughout the month of June Hours TBD in June |
Swimming into Summer with Science
These 12 interactive STEM exhibits can be freely explored at our portable museum theatre with true, hands-on immersion activities. Best of all, Kidz Science Safari has been designed to be aligned with the elementary science standards for an experience that’s not just fun, it's fabulous educational fun.
More exhibits are being developed all the time
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Taylor Hughes: The Feel Good Magic Tour
He has 2 comedy magic specials currently streaming, “Chasing Wonder” on Amazon Prime and “Enjoy the Ride” on YouTube. Taylor is married to his high school sweetheart Katie and they live in Southern California with their two daughters Madelyn and Kennedy.
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Mon-Fri (the Camp) Workshop Cost Use the Buy Tickets button to register
WLACE funds eligible with code WLACE at registration. PARTIAL scholarships available in exchange for help around the theatre by students and/or their parents
Friday (the Musical) Tickets: Pay What You Can Pricing Click Buy Tickets button to purchase tickets for the musical
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The White Lake Youth Theatre (WLYT) welcomes the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) back to The Playhouse at White Lake for a one-week Summer Musical Play Camp featuring the wonderful story of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. All students registered will be cast in the play, but if they'd rather do Assistant Directing, there's 1-2 opportunities for that and a separate registration link at the website for those roles. MCT Snow White and the Seven DwarfsWorkshop Description Music, Theatre, Dance, and a full production in just one week with White Lake Youth Theatre and the duo-directing team from Missoula Children's Theatre and their Little Red Truck Tour! Show Description for the Friday Performance Snow White & the Seven Dwarves is a one hour musical written and conceived by Jim Caron, with the music written and arranged by Michael McGill. Additional music by Don Collins; additional dialogue by Jeff Hall and Matt Loehrke. The White Lake Youth Theatre welcomes Missoula Children’s Theatre back to present Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs with our incredible students, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale starring students ages 6-18.
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5 pm Workshop Cost Use the Buy Tickets button to register
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Shakespeare for Beginners Workshop
Details about this workshop will be posted soon.
Mark your calendars, this will be a bood one.
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The White Lake Dramatic Club will be hosting another Playreading Night at the the theatre. All community members interested in the club and who want to have a role in the play please RSVP to Beth Beaman, Managing Director, by using the Contact Form on this website.
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Family Movie Night—Family Camp While attending a family-friendly summer camp, family patriarchs Tommy and Eddie become riled by the blatant differences between their families while sharing a campsite. The two men then embark on a no-holds-barred competition to earn the camp trophy at the expense of the happiness of the two families. Read more about Family Camp …
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4:00 to 7:00 PM Tickets: Space is Limited to 150 Guests
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Stage and Savor: a Community Event series to benefit The Playhouse
Soups are the perfect food for the coldest month of the year. We'll share our favorite soups and offer beverages to pair with these warming offerings. Art and music abundant. Celebrate White Lake arts and culture at our cultural icon. With live music by Karen & Eric Smith, Regina Schlaff & Ellen Cutting Schoepf
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Doors to the Entire Event Open at 5:00 PM Full Event Ticket is $100 Full event tickets may be purchased from any Rotarian or at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The doors open for the Westside Soul Surfers concert at 7:30 PM
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Montague Whitehall Rotary Club Presents
The Montague Whitehall Rotary Club has worked tirelessly to make improvements around the area. The proceeds from this great night of fun will support Youth Leadership Programs, Scholarships, and other Community Service Projects. The evening includes hardy appetizers, a cash bar, a 50/50 raffle with great cash prizes, a silent auction, a concert with Westside Soul Surfers, and much more. If you really want to do it up, you can get the $100 ticket that includes food, a silent auction, a concert, and more. The premium tickets may be purchased from any member of the Rotary or at the White Lake Chamber. If you're just in for the concert, you can get a ticket for the show only for $25 using the Buy Tickets button to the left.
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Born in Lancaster, PA, and reared in Miami, wildlife educator and entertainer Grant Kemmerer became an enthusiastic animal advocate early on. Living so close to ocean and the Everglades, Grant became a certified scuba diver, then began guiding tours into the captivating Everglades, introducing people from all over the world to the ecosystem and its monarch, the alligator. Grant has performed live animal programs in 37 states, trained animals for TV, and is a guest lecturer for one of the leading eco-tourism companies in the world, often traveling to the Amazon and Galapágos Islands. Grant has been a guest on Martha Stewart Show, Meredith Vieira Show, Anderson Cooper, CBS Early Show, and Fox and Friends, and has worked with Jim Fowler and Jack Hanna. He has supplied animals for such entities as the National Wildlife Federation, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Show with Jimmy Kimmel, Late Show with Seth Meyers, Saturday Night Live, Rachel Ray, Wendy Williams, Maury Povich, Regis and Kelly all the way to Kelly and Ryan, Today Show, Good Morning America, Steve Harvey Show, Tyra Banks, Gayle King, Fox and Friends. Join us for another event in our Family Fun Entertainment series as Grant brings his real, LIVE animals and extensive wildlife knowledge to The Playhouse stage
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4:00 to 7:00 PM Tickets: Space is Limited to 150 Guests
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Stage and Savor: a Community Event series to benefit The Playhouse
There’s nothing better than dessert and our February event calls for all things sweet. This is a great opportunity to experience signature desserts with a pairing designed to showcase them. Art and music abundant. With live piano performance by Steven Thielman
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Saturday, March 8 Tickets $20
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A portion of proceeds will be given to assist the Playhouse and tickets
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The Playhouse welcomes Irish musicians from Kennedy's Kitchen for this special, St Patrick's Day weekend celebration of live Irish music, storytelling and culture. Catch pub songs, sing-a-longs, original songs and recitations, stories and ripping dance tunes from the deep tradition to our newly composed: from pounding on the tables to a tear in your beer. Band leader, John Kennedy is not just a musician; he’s a storyteller who connects with the audience, making every performance an intimate gathering. The band utilizes the human voice, fiddle, whistles, the almighty tenor banjo, the guitar, bouzouki, bohdran, and bass, and every now and again, the kazoo. It’s been 25 years of laughter and tears in live entertainment. back to top of page … |
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4:00 to 7:00 PM Tickets: Space is Limited to 150 Guests
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Stage and Savor: a Community Event series to benefit The Playhouse
This month’s event encourages guests to experience a favorite “bowl”. These offerings will include varieties of fresh and raw salads, grain bowls, pasta salads, and more, paired with delectable drinks alongside. Art and music abundant. Celebrate White Lake arts and culture at our cultural icon. With live music by The Formers
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7:00 - 10:00 PM Tickets $10
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A Night Under the Stars: Playhouse Pub Night Fundraiser Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and generosity
Whether you're a jazz aficionado, a dance enthusiast, or simply looking for a great night out, this fundraiser event promises entertainment that's out of this world. Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds from ticket sales, drinks, and additional donations directly supporting the White Lake Playhouse. Your contributions—big or small—will make a meaningful difference, so every little bit helps. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for an evening that combines the magic of music with the power of giving back. Let’s make this a night to remember with friends, all for a great cause back to top of page …
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Saturday, March 29
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Timeless: White Lake Wedding & Special Event Showcase The Playhouse will be featuring vendors (see list below) that have partnered beautifully with us in the past. The vendors will also be opening their calendars and giving those in attandance first priority to special discounts when booking holiday and special event parties in 2025. There will be a limited amount of dates available, and booking must be done during the Showcase for these discounts. Businesses that help to create the Tie the Knot in White Lake collaborative will also be featured at the Showcase (see list below). Come meet with the following caterers, florists, wedding consultants to help plan your event: Vendor List
The Playhouse offers the perfect community spot to host meetings, weddings, special events, and more. Take time during the Showcase to look behind the scenes and discover all that there is to love in the historic Playhouse, where we boast 17,000 square feet of our newly renovated, $4 million facility with 108 years of history and charm. Tour the space to see our exquisite Glass Lobby and dressing rooms with elaborately lit room-long mirrors for dressing and photos, a floor-to-ceiling mirrored green room for hosting food and staging food and activities, multiple private restrooms and lovely public restrooms, our box office and concessions, and our stunning historic stage and auditorium. Join us as we kickstart SPRING at this fabulous Showcase back to top of page … |
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Mon-Fri (the Camp) Saturday (the Musical) Open to ages 5 to 18 Workshop Cost
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The White Lake Youth Theatre (WLYT) welcomes the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) back to The Playhouse at White Lake for a one-week Spring Musical Play Camp featuring the beloved story of King Arthur's Quest. This program is open to actors ages 5-18 and partial scholarships are available. This program is also WLACE eligible. Please use the Contact Us form on this website to ask Cindy Beth to ask about scholarships. Use the Buy Tickets button to the left to register. Musical Play Camp Summary Welcome to Ancient Greece, where the focus is on the big tournament. The Olympic Games are starting soon, and the Cyclops and Titans are both expecting to win big in the Games. But the tournament can’t start without Hercules. Will the legendary strongman of the ancient World spark the flame and start the festivities on time, or will his legendary tardiness get in the way of the Games? Join us for a tale the scholars will talk about for ages as mythical creatures and Olympians alike share in a friendly competition. Along the way, we may just learn that true strength lies not in our muscles but in our character. The Missoula Children's Theatre tour team arrives in our little town for seven days with their “little red truck” loaded full with everything we'll need for King Arthur's Quest, including the set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, really everything it takes to put on a play. The team will hold an open audition and cast up to 60 local students to perform in this production at the end of the week. The show is rehearsed throughout the week after-school and a public performance will be presented at the end of the week to show off the unbelievable results of this one-week long unique, educational theatre experience.
Register today by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" button to the left to secure your student's space as all kids in the workshop will perform.
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Assembly Style Audience Experience with Missoula Children's Theatre Recommended for the humor of ages 5-12, but all audiences welcome
Pay what you can, and there is no obligation to participate, and nothing to fear from the experience. Simply let us know when you check in if you'd rather sit in the balcony, where you can watch and observe without any pressure of involvement. We can't wait to share this Greek interactive theatre with our audiences
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Join the 
Thanks to the generous support of Hilite International, 
Join us this summer with over a dozen awesome activities to engage your child's active mind:
Fresh off the release of his second special 
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
A young princess named Show White finds herself in peril when her step-mother, the Queen, is told by her Magic Mirror that the princess is fairer than she! Aided by her two Henchmen and a band of evil Bats, the Queen plots to get rid of Snow White. Snow White escapes from the Queen and from the Black Forest Creatures with help from Witless the Woodsman, and finds a home with the Seven Dwarfs. When the Queen learns of Snow White’s whereabouts, she attempts to poison Snow White. But the Queen’s evil plans are thwarted when Snow White’s fearless Forest Friends, her father King Backwards, the Seven Dwarfs, and the Prince come to her rescue.
New Beginnings Church Presents
Stage and Savor: January Sips & Soups Onstage
The Night on the Town
Made up of some of the finest musicians the Muskegon area has to offer, the 
Wild World of Animals LIVE 
Stage and Savor: February Sips & Sweets Onstage
An A.W.F.U.L Show at The Playhouse
Kennedy's Kitchen:
Stage and Savor: March Brews & Bowls Onstage
Have you ever wondered about renting the Playhouse for a wedding, graduation, memorial or reunion, bridal or baby shower, retirement or birthday party, or other special event? Join us for the first annual 
Spring Musical Play Camp Hercules the Musical
MCT’s mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts, which marries nicely with our similar White Lake Youth Theatre mission: to cultivate a compassionate community of youth artists through education and access to the arts. 
Interactive Greek Theatre
