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“Jack Frost” – Melissa Swick Ellington reviews the world premiere of the new show at Columbia Children’s Theatre

by August Posted on December 10, 2014

Columbia Children’s Theatre presents Jack Frost, a world premiere musical with book and lyrics by Crystal Aldamuy and music by Paul Lindley II, through Sunday, December 14. Here in Columbia, SC, we have plenty of reasons to be grateful for … Continue reading →

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“How I Became a Pirate” is a rollicking good time – Melissa Swick Ellington reviews the new show at Columbia Children’s Theatre

by August Posted on September 25, 2014

  Get on board for a swashbuckling romp at Columbia Children’s Theatre! How I Became A Pirate is a rollicking good time for audiences of all ages. Director Jerry Stevenson and the exceptional cast and crew have created a delightful theatre … Continue reading →

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“The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales ” at Columbia Children’s Theatre – a review by Melissa Swick Ellington

by August Posted on April 3, 2014

During my years as a drama teacher, I observed that students loved creating “fractured fairy tales” to perform. Taking a well-known story and turning it into something new, usually to humorous effect, was a guaranteed classroom success. Thus, it was … Continue reading →

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