Come see this classic tale of love, lust, jealousy and betrayal!!

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/students, and children under 10 are free!

Show starts at 8pm, with a pre-show at 7:45pm. Get there early for a real treat!!

With your help, we’ve completed successful runs of Arsenic and Old Lace and Revenge of the Space Pandas!!  Arsenic closed on Sunday, May 30 and Space Pandas on June 27, one day after being the first ever performance at the new Stephen’s Lake Park Amphitheatre. We cannot thank you enough for all of your help and support.

Thank you!

Our next show, Othello, opens July 16th. Please return to our homepage for more show dates.

The Maplewood Barn Community Theatre Board of Directors received some encouragement yesterday from two city groups about the possible replacement of a city-owned barn that a fire destroyed Monday.

• Read the full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune: Theatre aspires to rebuild

Those interested in helping with the Maplewood Barn can help in any of the following ways:

• The Barn looks to borrow a lockable construction trailer, which would be a temporary facility to hold set construction materials and other items
• Order your Phoenix Season T-shirt for only $25
• Purchase your 2010 Season Tickets today.  They make a great gift, too!
• Find us Facebook and become a Fan of the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre page!

On one issue there is no ambiguity: The upcoming season will be held as planned starting May 14, but under a new name.

“We are calling 2010, ‘The Phoenix Season,’ ” said Lee Wilkins Black, vice president of marketing for the board of directors. “We are going to rise from the ashes … ”

Read the full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune: Maplewood fire gives rise to new moniker: ‘The Phoenix Season’

Scroll down for info and pics from our upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s “Othello”.

Despite the tragic fire that consumed Columbia’s historic Maplewood Barn, the 2010 Season of the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre is going strong thanks to the efforts of countless friends in the community.

The best thing you can do now to support the Maplewood Barn Theatre is to come see the shows, and bring your friends and family.  Mark your calendars now and make your plans to see us during the “The Phoenix Season”.   Purchase tickets today at our Online Box Office!

Arsenic and Old Lace

Closed on May 30.

Revenge of the Space Pandas

Closed June 27.

Othello

Performances July 16-18; 23-25, July 30-August 1

Show begins at 8pm, with a pre-show at 7:45pm. Get there early for a real treat!!

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Camelot (Musical)

Performances August 20-22; 27-29, September 3-5

The destruction of the Maplewood Barn won’t deter actors of its theater company. Theater board President Michael Scott said today the 2010 season will forge ahead, starting May [21] with “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

“We will absolutely pull this season off, and we will do all four of our plays,” Scott said. “We are going to carry out the season. We just don’t know where.”

• Read the full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune: Shows will go on, theater leader says

Lee Wilkins Black, in an e-mail this morning, said nothing will stop the 2010 season, which is to start May [21] with “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

• Read the full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune: A phoenix named the Maplewood Barn

• View photos of the damage caused by the Maplewood Barn fire.
• Read more on the tragic event in the Missourian.

The Maplewood Barn in south Columbia’s Nifong Park burned to the ground last night as flames reaching 40 to 50 feet high illuminated the night sky and were visible throughout much of the city.

Capt. Eric Hartman of the Columbia Fire Department said the 8 p.m. fire at the historic barn, home to a community theater group, was one of the largest in town in years.

• Read the full story in the Columbia Daily Tribune: Cause unknown in Maplewood fire

It’s spring  2010 at Maplewood Barn (and everywhere else)!   The season’s directors have been chosen, the Arsenic cast (under the direction of Jim Yelton) is rehearsing and  Space Pandas’ director, Chris Bowling, is readying for his April 10-11 auditions out at the Barn. 

The grass in Nifong Park is green and growing, the Barn clean-up day is set for April 10 and we’ll soon be christening the Mark Durrant Memorial Stage!

The 2010 season will bring back the traditions (comedy, drama, music and Shakespeare) and promises some new twists and surprises (since they’re surprises, we’ll spring the details on you as the season progresses).

The Board of Directors is focussed on making your visits to Nifong Park more enjoyable and comfortable.  Our very good friends at Parks and Recreation will be contributing here via improved lighting around the theatre, a new path/sidewalk for audiences to visit the restrooms, and repairs to the Barn!

We must also thank our sponsors, who are helping us in many different ways – Commerce Bank and their president, Teresa Maledy; Nelly and Michael Roach from Caledon Virtual (our brilliant webmasters); Lorah Steiner and the Columbia Convention and Visitors’ Bureau; and Boone County National Bank.  A huge nod also goes out to Neil Eckhoff of Eckhoff Construction and Brad Eiffert of Boone County Lumber, who’ve combined to erect our new stage!

Come on out for some fun this year!  It all starts May 14, as Arsenic hits the stage.  As always, bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and food.   Just sit back and enjoy murder, dead bodies in the cellar, a Boris Karloff look-alike and Teddy Roosevelt (and that’s just our first show).

See you at Nifong Park in 2010!  Keep an eye on the Barn, Mark!