Theater

Augusta Mini Theatre production heads to international theater festival

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre production heads to international theater festival

The Augusta Mini Theatre’s “Telling Our Stories Through Poetry” will be part of the International Black Theatre Festival.

Laughs abound with the ‘Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jul 2024 · 1

The “Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens” will be staged for two weekends in Aiken beginning July 12.

Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Work begins to renovate Augusta Players’ new home

Work on the Augusta Players’ new space began July 1.

Puppets reign at Le Chat Noir in June

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jun 2024 · Comments Off on Puppets reign at Le Chat Noir in June

Several puppet events are scheduled at at Le Chat Noir over the next few weeks.

‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ answers mysteries of ‘Peter Pan’

“Peter and the Starcatcher” is prequel to “Peter Pan.”

Tony Award-winning musical makes its Augusta premiere at Le Chat Noir

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2024 · Comments Off on Tony Award-winning musical makes its Augusta premiere at Le Chat Noir

“Urinetown,” the winner of three Tony Awards, will be at Le Chat Noir for five performances starting May 17.

Friendship at heart of ‘The Odd Couple’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on Friendship at heart of ‘The Odd Couple’

Presidential Dinner Theatre presents a female version of “The Odd Couple” the first two weekends in May.

In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

Scenes from Saturday’s Arts at the Plaza April 27.

Teacher at home on stage with students in ‘School of Rock’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Apr 2024 · 4

Jamie McAteer is in his element working with kids in a play. The Augusta Preparatory Day School theater teacher plays Dewey Finn in the Augusta Players’ production of “School of Rock” May 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.

Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

Inspire Studios will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Kroc Center.

Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”

Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

Jacqueline Williams, an award-winning actress, who portrays Calpurnia in the touring production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” believes the book’s message is important for contemporary audiences.

Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

The Augusta Junior Players will perform “Sistas” on March 12 prior to their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

The Augusta Players recently announced the line-up on the 80th season.