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Are you a playwright or struggling actor, or just frustrated and want an outlet- let us help you while you are helping
us. Become part of our cast or crew. Did you write a play that you want us to look at, or review for possible
production, we want to hear from you. Please use the contact us link to email us information on your work. You
need to send your script to our mailing address, Attn: Michael Bailey, Artistic Director, c/o Stage 5 Theatre,
1507 Cowhorn Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180. Please note that if you want your script back you will need to include
return postage. We are looking to establish a Board for Stage 5 Theatre and if you are, or do you know anyone
who is interested, in volunteering time and their expertise we would love to hear from you and or them.
Stage 5 Theatre is looking for a permanent space for our production company. If you know of a location, or anyone with a
location, looking for a company that is progressive and even edgy at times - we want to hear from you. Your help and
support is not only appreciated but needed.
us. Become part of our cast or crew. Did you write a play that you want us to look at, or review for possible
production, we want to hear from you. Please use the contact us link to email us information on your work. You
need to send your script to our mailing address, Attn: Michael Bailey, Artistic Director, c/o Stage 5 Theatre,
1507 Cowhorn Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180. Please note that if you want your script back you will need to include
return postage. We are looking to establish a Board for Stage 5 Theatre and if you are, or do you know anyone
who is interested, in volunteering time and their expertise we would love to hear from you and or them.
Stage 5 Theatre is looking for a permanent space for our production company. If you know of a location, or anyone with a
location, looking for a company that is progressive and even edgy at times - we want to hear from you. Your help and
support is not only appreciated but needed.
| God of Carnage By: Yasmina Reza Translated by: Christopher Hampton |
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE - ARE YOU WANTING TO GET INVOLVED WITH THEATRE??
Two sets of parents come together
to resolve the matter of their two
11 year old sons altercation on a
local playground. At first, all the
diplomatic niceties are observed,
but as the meeting progresses,
and the rum flows, tensions
emerge, and gloves come off,
leaving the couples with more than
just their liberal principles in tatters.
to resolve the matter of their two
11 year old sons altercation on a
local playground. At first, all the
diplomatic niceties are observed,
but as the meeting progresses,
and the rum flows, tensions
emerge, and gloves come off,
leaving the couples with more than
just their liberal principles in tatters.
2009 Tony Award Winning play
comes to Columbia, SC!
comes to Columbia, SC!
A streamlined anatomy of the human animal ...
Delivers the cathartic release of watching other
people's marriages go boom. A study in the
tension between civilized surface and savage
instinct, this play is itself a satisfyingly primitive
entertainment." NY Times
Elegant, acerbic and entertainingly fueled on
pure bile. It's Reza's sharpest work since 'Art".
Variety
Brutally entertaining...in another of Christopher
Hampton's exquisite translations, [Reza]
cannily manipulates social observations that
appeal to vast audiences and creates
characters that bring out the best in actors.
NY Newsday
Reza has established herself as a master [of]
magnificently constructed plays. Entertainment
Weekly
Delivers the cathartic release of watching other
people's marriages go boom. A study in the
tension between civilized surface and savage
instinct, this play is itself a satisfyingly primitive
entertainment." NY Times
Elegant, acerbic and entertainingly fueled on
pure bile. It's Reza's sharpest work since 'Art".
Variety
Brutally entertaining...in another of Christopher
Hampton's exquisite translations, [Reza]
cannily manipulates social observations that
appeal to vast audiences and creates
characters that bring out the best in actors.
NY Newsday
Reza has established herself as a master [of]
magnificently constructed plays. Entertainment
Weekly
| Directed by: Michael Bailey Produced by: Charles Chavers |
Michael Bailey, Artistic Director of
Stage 5 Theatre, will direct this
production and plans to perform it
"In the Round". If you saw "An
Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein"
you know there are some unique
things happening in Theatre in
Columbia, SC. Not only do you get
up close and personal you actually
get into the action on stage.
Michael, again, plans on bringing
quality, entertaining performances
to the audience, he will be using
unique sets and designs for this
production. This will be a fun and
action filled evening for all in
attendance. Don't miss it, or you
might regret it.
Four actors will be portraying the
couples who want to come to
terms with playground "Bullying"
and "altercations" between their
two eleven year old boys on the
local playground. As both sets of
parents approach the delicate
situation, and as the rum flows,
the situation changes. Michael's
approach to the play is unique and
the actors deliver a powerful and
moving performance.
Tickets will be available online
soon, and advance reservations
can be made. See Tickets on this
site for more information about
Dates and Prices.
Stage 5 Theatre, will direct this
production and plans to perform it
"In the Round". If you saw "An
Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein"
you know there are some unique
things happening in Theatre in
Columbia, SC. Not only do you get
up close and personal you actually
get into the action on stage.
Michael, again, plans on bringing
quality, entertaining performances
to the audience, he will be using
unique sets and designs for this
production. This will be a fun and
action filled evening for all in
attendance. Don't miss it, or you
might regret it.
Four actors will be portraying the
couples who want to come to
terms with playground "Bullying"
and "altercations" between their
two eleven year old boys on the
local playground. As both sets of
parents approach the delicate
situation, and as the rum flows,
the situation changes. Michael's
approach to the play is unique and
the actors deliver a powerful and
moving performance.
Tickets will be available online
soon, and advance reservations
can be made. See Tickets on this
site for more information about
Dates and Prices.
COMING TO COLUMBIA, SC
Tentative scheduled to open in
November 2011
Tentative scheduled to open in
November 2011
Stage 5 Theatre is proud to announce
the Musical "Spring Awakening" is to be
performed at the Dutch Square Mall this
October 21-30, 2011.
This Musical speaks to the problems
that face all teenagers. Even though it
is set in Germany back in the 1890's,
it message is just as valid today as it
was back in 1891.
Michael Bailey, artistic director of Stage
5 Theatre is excited about this work and
is looking forward to bringing this play
and it's modern music to Columbia.
This play has language and themes of
adult nature. We suggest parents and
teenagers experience it together. There
will much to talk about after and during
the performance.
the Musical "Spring Awakening" is to be
performed at the Dutch Square Mall this
October 21-30, 2011.
This Musical speaks to the problems
that face all teenagers. Even though it
is set in Germany back in the 1890's,
it message is just as valid today as it
was back in 1891.
Michael Bailey, artistic director of Stage
5 Theatre is excited about this work and
is looking forward to bringing this play
and it's modern music to Columbia.
This play has language and themes of
adult nature. We suggest parents and
teenagers experience it together. There
will much to talk about after and during
the performance.
October 21st-30th, 2011 - Dutch Sq
Presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI)
Presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI)
| Spring Awakening, the musical Friday's and Saturday's - 8PM Sunday's - 3PM Matinée' |
Announcing: The World Premier:
A New 3 act play by Local Playwright.
Stage 5 will be bringing a "New" play to
Columbia in the Spring of 2012.
The playwright is a local young lady
who submitted her work to Michael
Bailey, artistic Director of Stage 5 for his
review. Michael thought highly of her
work and decided to offer a workshop
environment to help her develop and
finalize her work. Michael feels that it is
a great play and he feels will be highly
accepted by the Columbia theater
Audience. He has the backing of Stage
5 to produce it in the Spring of 2012.
Watch this space for more details, as they
become available.
A New 3 act play by Local Playwright.
Stage 5 will be bringing a "New" play to
Columbia in the Spring of 2012.
The playwright is a local young lady
who submitted her work to Michael
Bailey, artistic Director of Stage 5 for his
review. Michael thought highly of her
work and decided to offer a workshop
environment to help her develop and
finalize her work. Michael feels that it is
a great play and he feels will be highly
accepted by the Columbia theater
Audience. He has the backing of Stage
5 to produce it in the Spring of 2012.
Watch this space for more details, as they
become available.
Thephlius North has been rescheduled for
November 3rd, 5th and 6th, 2011 at the TOL
Congregation Hall, it had to be postponed due
to conflicts in Scheduling.
November 3rd, 5th and 6th, 2011 at the TOL
Congregation Hall, it had to be postponed due
to conflicts in Scheduling.
Theophlius North - by mathew Burnett and
based on the Thornton Wilder novel
From Off-Broadway comes this
astonishing charmer of a play, based upon
the semi - autobiographical final work of
three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning icon of
American letters, Thorton Wilder.
Set in the tony resort town of Newport, RI,
during the height of the "Jazz Age" in
summer, 1926, Theophilus North follows
the exploits of the title character as he
searches for adventure and his place in
the world. Quitting his teaching position
in New Jersey, and stranded in Newport
after his jalopy breaks down, thirty-year
old Theophilus takes odd jobs (tennis
instructor, French tutor, private reader....)
in house of the wealth, infiltrating himself
into the lives and troubles of Newport's
residents, both upstairs and downstairs.
But the greatest adventure in store is not
what he has imagined....
This serio-comedic play in two acts has
seven actors 4M, 3W playing multiple roles.
based on the Thornton Wilder novel
From Off-Broadway comes this
astonishing charmer of a play, based upon
the semi - autobiographical final work of
three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning icon of
American letters, Thorton Wilder.
Set in the tony resort town of Newport, RI,
during the height of the "Jazz Age" in
summer, 1926, Theophilus North follows
the exploits of the title character as he
searches for adventure and his place in
the world. Quitting his teaching position
in New Jersey, and stranded in Newport
after his jalopy breaks down, thirty-year
old Theophilus takes odd jobs (tennis
instructor, French tutor, private reader....)
in house of the wealth, infiltrating himself
into the lives and troubles of Newport's
residents, both upstairs and downstairs.
But the greatest adventure in store is not
what he has imagined....
This serio-comedic play in two acts has
seven actors 4M, 3W playing multiple roles.