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Timed Exposure
Press Releases:
Taproot Theatre Announces 2025 Jewell Mainstage Season, Timed Exposure (pdf)
By Lorraine Hansberry
March 19 – April 19
Press Release:
Taproot Theatre presents Lorraine Hansberry’s masterpiece A Raisin in the Sun, March 19 – April 19, 2025
Photos:
Marlette Buchanan and Arlando Smith in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Shermona Mitchell, Marlette Buchanan, and Channing Gistarb in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Shermona Mitchell, Channing Gistarb, and Marlette Buchanan in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Deja Culver, Arlando Smith, and Shermona Mitchell in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Marlette Buchanan, Tim Gouran, and Shermona Mitchell in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Arlando Smith and Jeffrey Cheatham II in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Shermona Mitchell, Deja Culver, Marlette Buchanan, Arlando Smith, and Channing Gistarb in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Donovan Mahannah, Shermona Mitchell, and Deja Culver in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Marlette Buchanan and Dimitri Woods in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Shermona Mitchell and Arlando Smith in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story.
May 14 – June 14, 2025
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Photos:
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L to R: Cayman Ilika and Kate Jaeger in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
L to R: Cayman Ilika and Kate Jaeger in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
By Steven Dietz
July 9 – August 9
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Photos:
Jeff Allen Pierce as Actor One (left), Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings (middle), and Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot (right) in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Full cast of Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings and Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Jeff Allen Pierce as Actor One and Betsy Mugavero as Actor Two in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
From left to right: Tyler Todd Kimmel as Actor Three, Betsy Mugavero as Actor Two, Claire Marx as Actor Four, and Jeff Allen Pierce as Actor One in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings and Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
From left to right: Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings, Richard Nguyen Sloniker as Hercule Poirot, Jeff Allen Pierce as Actor One, Betsy Mugavero as Actor Two, and Tyler Todd Kimmel as Actor Three in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Nathan Brockett as Captain Hastings and Claire Marx as Actor Four in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Betsy Mugavero as Actor Two and Claire Marx as Actor Four in Taproot’s production of Murder on the Links (July 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
By Oscar Wilde
September 17–October 18
Photos:
Production photos will be available the week of opening.
From left to right, top to bottom: Christopher Clark (Algernon Moncrief), Calder Shilling (Jack Worthing), Alegra Batara (Cecily Cardew), and Kelly Karcher (Gwendolen Fairfax). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Christopher Clark (Algernon Moncrief) and Alegra Batara (Cecily Cardew). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Christopher Clark (Algernon Moncrief) and Calder Shilling (Jack Worthing). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Alegra Batara (Cecily Cardew) and Kelly Karcher (Gwendolen Fairfax). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Calder Shilling (Jack Worthing) and Kelly Karcher (Gwendolen Fairfax). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Christopher Clark (Algernon Moncrief) and Calder Shilling (Jack Worthing). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
From left to right: Alegra Batara (Cecily Cardew) and Kelly Karcher (Gwendolen Fairfax). Photo by Giao Nguyen.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by Charles M. Schulz, Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson, Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer, By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
December 5 – 28
All Ages!
Press Release: 2024 IS Press Release – Charlie Brown Christmas (pdf)
Photos from Taproot Theatre’s current production of A Charlie Brown Christmas:
Rolando Cardona and Rhys Daly in A Charlie Brown Christmas at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Karin Terry and Rolando Cardona in A Charlie Brown Christmas at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Karin Terry and Tessa “Cricket” James in A Charlie Brown Christmas at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Rolando Cardona directs Karin Terry, Caitlin Sarwono, Jeremy Steckler, Rhys Daly, Chloe Michele, and Tessa “Cricket” James in A Charlie Brown Christmas at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Lewis and Tolkien
by Dean Batali
January 22 – February 22, 2025
Press releases:
EXTENDED! Taproot Theatre extends Dean Batali’s Lewis and Tolkien for two weeks
Photos:
Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce toast in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Peter Cook observes as Chloe Michele and Jeff Allen Pierce confer in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Peter Cook and Chloe Michele have a laugh in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce debate in Lewis and Tolkien at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade Photography.
Press release:
Brighten the School Break with Taproot’s Acting Studio Midwinter Break Camps (PDF)
PHOTOS These photos are for media use only. Credit must be given to Taproot Theatre. If you have questions, please contact Director of Marketing, Daytona Danielsen.
The cast of Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio production of Frozen, Jr. Photo courtesy of Taproot Theatre.
Elsa, Anna and the ensemble of Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio production of Frozen, Jr. Photo courtesy of Taproot Theatre.
Sven, Kristoff, Anna and Olaf in Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio production of Frozen, Jr. Photo courtesy of Taproot Theatre.
Elsa, center, and the snow chorus in Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio production of Frozen, Jr. Photo courtesy of Taproot Theatre.
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