Trustus Youth Theatre
Trustus Theatre is introducing a brand new experience for the children of Columbia, the Trustus Youth Theatre. The company will open its doors for the first time this holiday season with an adaptation of the classic A Christmas Carol; brought to you in the brand New Trustus Studio Theatre on Dec. 7th at 4 and 7 p.m.
2007 has been a vigorous year of change for Trustus, with the addition of the New Trustus Studio Theatre, rehearsal space and new offices. And in the spirit of change there was a need to reach out to a greater portion of Columbia’s population, specifically the children. Trustus is known for their primarily adult-only content shows but the desire to entertain does not stop there.
The New Trustus Studio Theatre is a new space for new opportunities and an ideal location for shows aimed at the youth in the area. A Christmas Carol was adapted by USC honors graduate and Chicago stand-up comedian George Pate. The show is directed by USC graduate and Trustus staff member Chad Henderson. Henderson has been teaching middle school children through the Trustus Afterschool Program, an experience that aided in his desire to reach out to the younger community.
The cast of the show includes a mix of Trustus company members, local theatre favorites and many students from the Trustus Apprentice Company. Larry McMullen, technical director for Trustus and stage veteran will take on the roll as the famed Ebenezer Scrooge. Joe Morales, Trustus box office manager and long time member of the NIA Company will portray the ever faithful Bob Cratchit. Other performers include, Joe Laney and EG Heard, members of Armed Chair Productions. Local actor Charlie Duncan, and Apprentice Company members Anne Goodall, Cati Huff, and Jessie Scarborough-Ghent help round out the cast.
Trustus Youth Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is a modern twist on a classic tale. Although it remains in a Victorian setting the script tickles with a slue of new age funny. In connection with other Henderson productions the soundtrack offers up a rock and roll weave on a classical sound.
Trustus Youth Theatre’s A Christmas Carol will open to the public on Friday Dec, 7th at 4 and 7 p.m. and will run on Saturday Dec. 8th at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices include Students $5, Adults $7, families of 4 or more $20 and groups of 10 or more $4 each. The shows will be held in The New Trustus Studio Theatre located on Lady St. adjacent to the original Trustus Theatre.
The Trustus Youth Theatre season will include A Christmas Carol as well as, an adaptation of Town Mouse, Country Mouse in March and an original script The Meaning of “I” in April. All shows will take place in The New Trustus Studio Theatre.
A Christmas Carol is the 1st for the Trustus Youth Theatre, and the 1st performance in The New Trustus Studio Theatre. For more information regarding this show or the upcoming season, including season packages please contact our box office Tuesdays through Saturdays between 1-6 p.m. at 803.254.9732.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
written by George Pate
School Performances: December 5th - 6th, 9:00am, 10:30am
Public Performances: December 7th, 4pm & 7pm, December
8th, 11am & 7pm
Trustus Youth Theatre presents a favorite holiday classic. Join the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the joy of Christmas when he’s visited by three ghosts.
For Ages: 1st - 12th grade
Town Mouse, Country Mouse
written and directed by Martha Hearn
School Performances: March 5-6 9:00am, 10:30am
Public Performances: March 7th, 4pm & 7pm, March
8th, 11am & 7pm
Town mouse doesn’t care for the country, and Country Mouse doesn’t care for the city. But as they trade visits they learn to appreciate each other’s world! It’s a high action comedy that will have you rolling in your seats!
For Ages: 1st-7th grade
The Meaning of “I”
by George Pate
directed by Martha Hearn
School Performances: April 23-24 9:00am, 10:30am
Public Performances: April 25th 4pm & 7pm, April 26th 11am &7pm
In this original piece for young adults, Mary, a young girl who has amnesia, can’t remember who she is. She’s taken in by an out of work chef. However, a strange man who wears a bolo tie says that he can show Mary her identity...there’s only one catch: She has to become a thief! The story twists and turns, and finally Mary has to make an important decision about her identity and what’s right and wrong.
For Ages: 6th-12th grade
Youth Theatre Ticket Information
Call 803-254-9732 for tickets and information.
Public Performances
- Box Office opens 1 hour before showtime.
- Tickets are general seating.
Students/Children: $5.00
Adults: $7.00
Families of 4 or more: $20
All Friday shows are at 4pm and 7pm.
All Saturday shows are at 11am & 7pm.
School Performances
- Reservations must be made and paid for one week prior to performance.
- Open to public and private schools.
- Seating begins 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Students: $3.00
Chaperones: $3.00
All Teachers/Administrators: FREE
All School Performances are at 9:30am, and 11:00am.
