Maplewood Barn

Just to be clear, "William Shakespeare's Land of the Dead" is not an actual Shakespeare play, but rather a play set in his time period that involves a zombie attack during the first performance of "Henry V". Intrigued? Co-director Chris Bowling and actor Allan Boettger tell us more on today's show! August 18, 2025

'Something Rotten!' at Maplewood Barn Theatre is anything but, according to actor Alex Kirby. If fact, he says the rehearsal process has been "a really good time." If you're in the mood to laugh *at* Shakespeare, this is the show to see. On today's show, co-directors Amanda Atkins and Robert Klick tell us when the curtain goes up and how you can get tickets! July 16, 2025

DUN-DUN…DUN-DUN…DUNDUNDUNDUNDUNDUN...is a sound that today's guest, Jim Yelton, is all too familiar with. A lifelong fan of the movie 'Jaws', Jim is now set to direct a behind-the-scenes play about the now 50-year-old flick called 'The Shark is Broken' at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia. June 16, 2025

Today's show is all about two upcoming productions at Columbia's Maplewood Barn Theatre: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" (Abridged) and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Directors Sean Dennehy and Kit Carter tell us about their respective shows, their casting process, and when the curtain will go up! April 11, 2025

Columbia's Maplewood Barn Theatre and Fulton's Brick District Playhouse are teaming up to produce 'The Importance of Being Earnest' next month in Fulton for one weekend only. Maplewood Barn president Morgan Dennehy and Callaway Arts Council vice president Debbie LaRue tell us all about this exciting partnership on today's show! January 22, 2025

"This show is rife with scandal, good women, bad women, rumors...lots of fun, lots of comedy and an amazing cast." -- Morgan Dennehy, director. Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan opens next weekend at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia! August 22, 2024

You know Dolly, you know the movie, but have you seen the musical version of '9 to 5'? Cast members Sophia Luos and Amanda Campbell, as well as stage manager Sean Dennehy, are here to talk about Maplewood Barn Theatre's production of this classic tale of workplace comeuppance! July 11, 2024

Columbia's Maplewood Barn Theatre opens 'The Lady Demands Satisfaction' in 10 short days! If you've never heard of it, director Adam Brietzke sums it up with a touch of alliteration: fast-paced feminist farce with finesse. June 10, 2024

Actors Julia Robinson-Carney and James Wakefield are here to talk about 'The Mousetrap', opening next Thursday at Columbia's theatre under the stars, Maplewood Barn! May 7, 2024

Director RUSS SCOTT has been working on his version of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' for years: "we've cut down probably about a third of the script." Grab and blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy his efforts for yourself at opening night this Thursday at Maplewood Barn Theatre in Columbia! Also, MARY BETH MILLER says recruitment efforts are ongoing for a project at the Mizzou Sleep Research Lab that will take a closer look at those using pain medication for chronic widespread pain and insomnia. Signing up just got easier!