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Odd Couple Auditions

Auditions will be held at Maplewood Barn Theatre (2900 E Nifong Blvd.) on March 13 and 14 from 7-9pm. Please fill out the audition form prior to auditions. We hope to see you there! The Odd Couple Our first show of season 50 is Neil Simon’s classic comedy, “The Odd Couple”! Following the story of […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • March 3, 2023

Cancellation

Unfortunately, due to situations beyond our control, we have made the difficult decision to cancel “Barnies on Broadway: 50 Seasons Under the Stars.”  We were so looking forward to presenting this review from the Maplewood Barn’s storied 50 year history. However, we are very proud to bring to you the core productions of our 50th season: The […]

  • Sean Dennehy
    Sean Dennehy
  • March 3, 2023

Director Chosen for Twelfth Night

Morgan Dennehy will join the Barn’s 50th anniversary as director for Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This is her fourteenth show at the Barn, and her third time as a director. Morgan’s directorial credits include Much Ado About Nothing (2015) and The Importance of Being Earnest (2022). Her other backstage Barn experiences include being the AD for […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • December 30, 2022

Directors chosen for Cinderella

Robert Klick and Amanda Atkins have been selected to direct the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic Cinderella. This will be Robert’s second time directing at Maplewood Barn following the smashing success of Beauty and the Beast in 2017, but he is a regular onstage in shows such as You’re a Good Man, CharlieBrown; Plan 9, the Musical […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • December 26, 2022

Director chosen for The Crucible

Cara Carter is absolutely thrilled to be directing one of her bucket list shows, The Crucible! Cara has previously directed 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche at The Warehouse Theatre (located on Stephens College’s campus) in 2018, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Columbia Entertainment Company in 2019, and  The Smell of the Kill at Talking Horse […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • December 18, 2022

Director chosen for Odd Couple

Jim Yelton is excited to be coming back to his Maplewood Barn family after spending time raising his real family. He has previously directed productions of Harvey and Arsenic & Old Lace at the Barn as well as producing several other shows and serving on the Barn’s Board of Directors. Most recently, Jim enjoyed directing […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • December 17, 2022

Call for Directors for 50th Season

“Maplewoood Barn Community Theater is looking for applicants for our 50th Anniversary Season! Paying homage to our history, we’re offering 4 productions that have been performed at least twice before in our history as we celebrate 50 years under the stars. Shows and dates include: “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon  – May 18th -21st and […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • October 3, 2022

Hamlet Cast Announced

Hamlet: Erin Matteson Claudius/The Ghost: Dan Harrison Gertrude: Kirsten Bellman Polonius: Katie Hays Laertes: Dana Bocke Ophelia/Messenger: Trevi Wadlow Horatio: Sarah Jost Fortinbras/Rosencrantz: Elisa Bratten Guildenstern/2nd Grave Digger: Stephen Newby Player King/Priest/English Ambassador: Curt Wohleber Marcellus/Captain: Dalton Grafton Nardo/Player/Sailor: Anna Ralls Cisco/Player: Simon Atkins Reynaldo/Player/Osric: Ren Atkins Voltemand/1st Grave Digger/Player: Greg Barnes Cornelius/Player Queen/Gentle Woman: Molly Allen […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • June 28, 2022

Hamlet – Auditions June 20 – 21

The Tragedy of Hamlet AUDITIONS: JUNE 20 & 21 from 7pm to 9:30pm at Maplewood Barn Community Theatre in Nifong Park Come be a part of the final show of the Maplewood Barn’s 49th season: Good Grief. We hope to produce a version of Hamlet that reflects the beautiful diversity of our community. We are looking to […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • June 2, 2022

The Importance of Being Earnest Cast & Crew Announced

JackTerry Schoonover Gwendolen Noel Elrod Algy Matthew Posegate Cecily Caitlin Rosbach Lady BracknellAmy Drtina Miss PrismChristopher Gould Dr. ChasubleDavid McSpadden GravesMatt Diel Lane/MerrimanNik Gash Maid/Production Asst Sam Taylor Butler/Production Asst Hannah Snodderley AD Jerrica Leonard Stage Manager Parker Ross Asst SM & Props Matt Neff Costumes Sarah Lyon Producers Sean Dennehy, Melissa Old, and Mel […]

  • Mel Wolverson
    Mel Wolverson
  • May 21, 2022