Professional theater company set to open in Walled Lake

From left, Arden Walker stars as Sibyl, Jeannine Thompson as Amanda, Dennis Kleinsmith as Victor and Joseph Sfair as Elyot in "Private Lives," the inaugural play by The Inspired Acting Company.

WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season.

According to a press release, the nonprofit was founded by West Bloomfield resident Jeff Thomakos, who will serve as producing artistic director of the theater.

“People always need stories,” Thomakos stated via the release. “If COVID taught us anything, it’s our need to hear stories and be a part of a larger community. Theatre gives us both of those things.”

According to the release, in addition to its mainstage productions, IAC will offer a range of educational and outreach programs, with in-person acting classes for adults and children.

The IAC inaugural season is scheduled to open April 21 with “Private Lives,” by Noël Coward, with the production set to run through May 7.

The IAC is located at 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

General admission tickets cost $35 for plays and $45 for musicals. Tickets may be purchased online at InspiredActing.org.