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The Mark Durrant Memorial Stage

allibeale — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:32:13 +0000

Last year, Mark Durrant, a much loved family man and member of the Maplewood Barn community was killed in a tragic car accident. A little over a year later, Mark’s wife, Leslie Durrant, is choosing to honor her husband by making her theatrical debut in the production of Camelot, showing thru September 5th on the Maplewood Barn stage.
We as a theatre community have chosen to memorialize Mark by naming our stage the Mark Durrant Memorial Stage. The president of the Maplewood Barn Board of Directors, Michael Scott, made the announcement to a full house on Saturday night before the show. Leslie and Mark’s three daughters, Rachel, Diana and Allegra along with other family members, were in attendance to share the honor. Later Byron Scott, co-director of Camelot, talked about his memories of Mark over the 8 shows that they had done together, spanning from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Mark had a charm about him and touched so many with his good nature and glowing smile that has made him unforgettable to those lucky enough to have known him. As Byron Scott said, Mark was the model actor. He was always ready to do anything and everything, and possessed a huge, booming voice that is necessary out at Nifong Park.
Plans are now being outlined to rebuild after a fire destroyed the Maplewood Barn in April. When the Barn is rebuilt, Mark’s stage will come with us and there will be a formal dedication, but on Saturday it was our honor to share our memories of Mark with his family and the rest of the barn community, to which Mark gave so much.

Camelot opens Friday, August 20th!!!

allibeale — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:19:55 +0000

Join us starting Friday, August 20th for our production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s Camelot!!

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors/students, and children under 10 are free! [purchase tickets]

Show starts at 8pm. We hope to see you there!!

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Thank you for your help making Arsenic and Old Lace and Revenge of the Space Pandas a success!

nelly — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:00:02 +0000

Dear Friends:

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.

Maplewood Barn Looks to Community for Help

jmichael — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:00:09 +0000

Theatre aspires to rebuild …

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!

Maplewood fire gives rise to new moniker: ‘The Phoenix Season’

jmichael — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:00:02 +0000

After a fire Monday night destroyed the 19th-century Maplewood Barn, the performing arts company that relied on the structure continues grappling with more questions than answers.

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’

Make your opinion count!

Michael Scott — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:00:28 +0000

Follow the link below to find out more information on the two Maplewood Barn rebuilding options and to fill out a survey describing what you’d like to see in the new Barn! The survey will be open until September 27.

Columbia Parks and Recreation Barn Rebuilding Survey

Also, there’s just one more weekend to see Camelot!! Don’t miss out!

Camelot (Musical)

Performances August 20-22; 27-29, September 2-5 (Special Thursday rain date performance!)

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Check out some photos of the cast of Camelot!!

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…and some cool trivia and rehearsal photos!!

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Shows will go on, theater leader says

jmichael — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:00:05 +0000

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

A phoenix named the Maplewood Barn

jmichael — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:05:10 +0000

The fiery and mysterious destruction Monday night of the Maplewood Barn Community Theatre won’t deter the stoic actors of the company who are familiar with setbacks, sacrifices and huge personal losses.

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

A Note to Friends of the Barn

jmichael — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:00:24 +0000

As many of you have heard by now, we suffered a great loss when the Barn burned to the ground on Monday night, April 5. Thank you for your outpouring of kind words and prayers. Many, many of you have offered your time, talents, and monetary donations to help us rebuild and ensure that we can keep bringing quality entertainment to mid-Missouri in your “Theatre Under the Stars.” Please watch this web page for updates in the coming days.

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

Cause unknown in Maplewood fire

jmichael — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:56:47 +0000

Building was on historic register

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