Season 33

This season at Trustus Theatre we are approaching the upcoming year with our eyes open. As an organization, Trustus values diversity in our programming and we intend to stay vigilant in regards to social justice, cultural exploration, and examining what it is to be human in the 21st Century. With open eyes we can embrace new ways of seeing ourselves, others, and the world. We can expand how we view possibilities and issues that affect us daily in our community. With our eyes open we can see with more clarity, and finally notice the things we sometimes ignore. We can be more observant of what is, while being more open to what might be.

We’re also keeping our eyes open as we look to the future of our organization. With the addition of new staff members, our theatre is growing. While we will produce important works in both of our theatres on Lady Street, we will be moving beyond the walls of our space to engage more frequently with our community – to bring the power of theatre to those who are seeking its magic.

Theatre shares a lineage of storytelling that started with humans gathered around fires, exploring the reality of the human condition through fiction. We look forward to gathering with you around the glow of our stage lights as we continue to be one of South Carolina’s most influential theatres – sharing stories that open our minds, open our hearts, and open our eyes.

FLEX PASSES FOR SEASON 33 AVAILABLE IN AUGUST 2017!

BARBECUE
BY ROBERT O’HARA//DIRECTED BY ILENE FINS
SEPTEMBER 8–23, 2017 // THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
BUILDING THE WALL
BY ROBERT SCHENKKAN //
DIRECTED BY JIM O’CONNOR
OCTOBER 6–14, 2017 // COHN SIDE DOOR THEATRE
EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL
BY CHRISTOPHER BOND, FRANK CIPOLLA,
MELISSA MORRIS, GEORGE REINBLATT//
DIRECTED BY CHAD HENDERSON // MUSIC DIRECTION BY RANDY MOORE
OCT.27–NOV.11, 2017 // THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE AT THE
RICHLAND FASHION MALL
AN ORIGINAL COMEDY
BY THE MOTHERS
BY THE MOTHERS //
THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY
BY TONY KUSHNER //
DIRECTED BY ERIN WILSON
JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 3, 2018 //
THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
SUNSET BABY
BY DOMINIQUE MORRISSEAU //DIRECTED BY BAKARI LEBBY
FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 3, 2018
A MUSICAL SO CURRENT WE CAN’T OFFICIALLY
ANNOUNCE IT UNTIL OCTOBER

But here are some hints: Winner! Of various Tony awards including Best
Musical, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and Best Musical Winner: New York Drama
Critics’ Circle Award, Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award,
Off-broadway Alliance Award. Based on a graphic memoir.

MARCH 23 – APRIL 14, 2018
THE RESTORATION’S CONSTANCE
MAY 4–19, 2018 //
THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL // MUSIC AND STORY BY THE RESTORATION // LYRICS BY DANIEL MACHADO AND
ADAM CORBETT//BOOK BY CHAD HENDERSON//DIRECTED BY CHAD HENDERSON
//
MUSIC DIRECTION BY DANIEL MACHADO
HIR
BY TAYLOR MAC //DIRECTED BY LINDSAY RAE TAYLOR
JUNE 1 – 9, 2018 // COHN SIDE DOOR THEATRE
MEMPHIS
BY JOE DIPIETRO/DAVID BRYAN//DIRECTED BY DEWEY SCOTT WILEY
JUNE 29 – JULY 28, 2018 // THIGPEN MAIN STAGE
BOY ABOUT TEN
A NEW PLAY BY JON TUTTLE //DIRECTED BY PATRICK MICHAEL KELLY
AUGUST 17 – 25, 2018 // THIGPEN MAIN STAGE