Celebrate the life of Trustus co-founder Kay Thigpen on Sunday, April 10th from 2:00-5:00pm. The event will include a cocktail hour and a memorial service featuring Trustus Company members hosted by Dewey Scott-Wiley and Chad Henderson.

Kay Kaplan Thigpen (7/24/1941-9/20/2021) was co-founder of Trustus Theatre along with her late husband Jim. She died on September 20, 2021 at the age of 80. She is succeeded in life by her children Lori Brown (Janet Brabham); Marc Brown (Betsy) ; Erin Thigpen Wilson (Laurens); and grandson Max Brabham.

Kay loved fiercely, never pulled any punches, and told the whole truth. Her passion for theatre helped to foster theatre artists in Columbia and all over the country. Her work with her husband and co-founder, Jim, will long be remembered by all of those who had the honor of knowing them. Kay was a friend, a mentor, a mom, a guiding light for so many, and she will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Trustus through the link below, or send checks to Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St., Columbia, SC 29201 with “In memory of Kay Thigpen” in the memo line. Kay leaves a legacy of vibrant, exciting professional theatre. More importantly she touched the lives of people on the stage, behind the stage, and in the audience. Your donation will keep her dreams alive.