Talking Horse Productions

Discover the gripping true story behind Photograph 51, a play about Rosalind Franklin’s pivotal yet uncredited role in uncovering the structure of DNA, co-produced by Talking Horse Productions and Minimal Art Productions. Set in the 1950s and framed through the memories of colleague Maurice Wilkins, this intimate, six-role ensemble drama (directed by Heather Hatton and starring Mary Shaw) explores scientific rivalry, gender bias in academia, and the personal cost of a “critical error in judgment.” June 16, 2026

"I feel like the playwright (Lucas Hnath) has gone to great lengths to get at a debate that people of faith will find fascinating, challenging, heartbreaking at times, and in some ways really, really uplifting." - Dr. David Crespy, on 'The Christians' potential to engage audiences. Appearing with Dr. Crespy is "Pastor Paul" actor Terry Schoonover. March 18, 2026

"I think this is probably one of the most intimidating shows I've ever done, but that was why I was really excited about it." On today's show, actress Adriana Diaz and director Randall Kenneth Jones tell us about "Tell Me On A Sunday," a one-woman musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and soon to be on stage at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! December 2, 2025

"If you like to be scared, this is your show." Talking Horse Productions presents 'The Woman in Black' for two weekends only beginning October 16th at their theatre in Columbia. Today's guests, Adam Brietzke and Mary Paulsell, pull back the curtain - but not too much! - on what's been called "the original ghost story." October 9, 2025

Looking for a unique date night experience? Today's guests, Mary Paulsell and Chuck Crews, know just the thing: "Sicilians in the Basement," a dinner theater-in-the-round production at Love Coffee in Columbia, directed by Jennifer Black Cone. This joint venture between Talking Horse Productions and Love Coffee was born out of the recognition that both organizations share values of inclusivity and community engagement. September 18, 2025

'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' co-producers Mary Paulsell and Randy Jones invite everyone to this unique theatrical experience beginning June 5 at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia. What makes it so unique? Each actor is handed the script right before they go on stage! This is one show you might want to see more than once. May 30, 2025

'Working, A Musical' director and choreographer, Randy Jones, and actress, Joy Powell, talk about the process of bringing this 1970s-era musical to life, including the involvement of one of the original composers, Craig Cornelia, who provided insights and feedback during the rehearsals. The show runs this weekend and next at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! May 1, 2025

We're talking Talking Horse Productions (THP) today with Erin Matteson, director of 'The Lifespan of a Fact' (opening Friday), and Randy Jones, executive director of THP. Randy gives us a sneak peek at a 2025 season he's "really proud of"! December 3, 2024

'Church & State' director Mary Paulsell says playwright Jason Odell Williams has crafted a "painfully relevant and timely" story, especially so during a presidential election year. The writing is what attracted actor Chris Campbell to want to audition: "it really pops off the page." This comedy/drama opens this Friday at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia. August 6, 2024

Meet the only two actors in Talking Horse Productions' latest show, 'Girlfriend', DAVID HALL and PARKER ROSS! They give us a short synopsis of this '90s-set "romantic comedy" that's based on the album by Matthew Sweet. Curtain goes up this Friday! Also, League of Women Voters president MARILYN McLEOD invites everyone to this month's Lunch and Learn, happening TODAY at noon in-person or online. The topic this month is the Sunshine Law and features MU journalism professor Kathy Kiely. (4:26) October 11, 2023