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Crystal Gleim talks with Jasper about “Psycho Beach Party” at Stage 5

Jasper:  Psycho Beach Party represents your debut as director locally, correct?  What’s your background? Crystal Gleim: I have been involved with theater off and on since I was 8 years-old. I’ve acted, staged managed, lighting/sound, and directed. This will be … Continue reading

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Choreographer Christy Shealy Mills talks about “Hello Dolly,” opening in Blythewood April 2nd

Columbia is undeniably a theatre town, and it’s no longer limited to the downtown area.  Every few years, theatre enthusiasts in the Midlands see a need and an opportunity, and another group is born. Lexington, Chapin, West Columbia and Forest … Continue reading

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In Jasper Vol. 3, No. 4: Curtain Call: Workshop’s Leading Ladies Look Back

“‘All we are trying to do is to present good theatre.’ So said unnamed ‘leaders’ of Workshop Theatre, in a 1968 newspaper article which assessed their first season and promoted the second. It’s almost impossible to imagine that the group … Continue reading

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