Talking Horse Productions

'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

Despite what you might hear (assault on a playground?!), and despite the name, today's guest, SARA LAHR, says Talking Horse Productions' 'God of Carnage' is actually an awkward comedy starring just four people (including our other guest today, MARK BAUMGARTNER)! Curtain goes up in two days. Also, if you're looking for new flooring that's both durable and environmentally-friendly, Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY has just the thing: wool! (4:21) August 9, 2023

Meet two of the three actors in Talking Horse Productions' next show, 'Final Arrangements'! AL COX, JR. and HEPHZIBAH ENIADE tell us this dramedy, written by Michelle Tyrene Johnson, will make you laugh, will make you cry, and might even make you think. Curtain goes up this Friday, June 9! Also, JEFF MORAN is back to invite everyone to a fundraiser for Mobility Worldwide next month under the MU Health Care Pavilion (Farmers Market) in Columbia! Jeff says they're still looking for cart sponsors. (3:22) June 7, 2023

Flooring made from recycled water bottles? Carpet One's got it, and it's good for anywhere you need a resilient floor, like basements and corridors! Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY, general manager | Also, MICHELE CURRY and MEG PHILLIPS CRESPY invite everyone to come see 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change' starting next weekend at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! (3:51) April 13, 2023

Sure, Thanksgiving was last week, but that's not stopping Talking Horse Productions from opening 'The Thanksgiving Play' at its theater in Columbia. Director MARK BAUMGARTNER is here with a short synopsis. "It is hilarious!" Also, OsteoStrong Columbia owner DAYNA GLANZ is turning today's segment over to OsteoStrong Columbia member (and our resident "egg lady") JO MANHART! Jo tells us what led her to taking advantage of OsteoStrong's non-pharmaceutical approach to increasing bone density. (3:02) November 30, 2022

Mark your calendar for this Saturday's bazaar and spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Campus Lutheran Church in Columbia. SHARON KINDEN is here with a taste of what's to come! Also, Talking Horse Productions is opening a "great show for the spooky season" this Friday! Director TRENT RASH and actor DANE JOHNSON can only say so much about this "dark show" (it's a rock musical!) in which someone in the cast, yes, gets murdered. (4:28) October 12, 2022