Actor Jeff Daniels discusses his latest Michigan-based workplace comedy ‘Office Christmas Party’

A new workplace comedy written and directed by actor Jeff Daniels is making its world premiere at The Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan where Daniels grew up. The play “Office Christmas Party: Grinch In Fight With Rudolph, Police Called,” follows a struggling Michigan fudge company which suddenly finds itself the subject of a viral video sensation when a disagreement between two costumed employees at the company holiday party spirals out of control. One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talks with Daniels about his new play, writing with MIchigan audiences in mind and what’s coming up for The Purple Rose Theatre’s 2024-2025 season. Watch "One Detroit" Thursday on Detroit PBS at 7:30 p.m. ET. Catch the daily conversations on our website at https://OneDetroitPBS.org, Facebook at   / onedetroit  , Twitter at   / onedetroit_pbs   and Instagram @One.Detroit.