Sunday, November 14, The Purple Rose Theatre Company will perform the acclaimed play, "Ancestral Voices," by A. R. Gurney in the Chelsea home of Ann and Michael Feeney.

Beginning at 6 p.m., this benefit evening will feature wine, a strolling supper, cocktails, music, merriment, camaraderie, and a performance by the Purple Rose Thespians. The Thespians were created to provide unique, one-of-a-kind performances in intimate settings for adventurous, inquisitive audiences. Set just before and into the World War II years, "Voices" focuses on the grandparents, parents, and son of a wealthy Buffalo, New York family. Beginning with the perspective of an 8 year old, then as a teenager, and finally as a grown man, the son narrates a tale of upheaval when his grandmother leaves his grandfather for another man. This is what reviewers had to say: “If family is the key theme of American drama, 'Ancestral Voices' is a beautiful work in that great tradition. This is a magical play, not a mere exercise in uncritical nostalgia, but a nuanced reminiscence.” - Donald Lyons, New York Post. “Gurney's genteel and gently comic 'Ancestral Voices' is as elegantly faceted as a marquise diamond.” - Peter Marks, New York Times.

Space is limited to 20 couples. Tickets are $200 per person ($120 of this amount is tax deductible). For reservations, call 734-433-7782 or send an e-mail message to ReachUs@purplerosetheatre.org. Funds raised from this benefit will support The Purple Rose Theatre Company.