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Jewell Mainstage Theatre
Isaac Studio Theatre
Acting Studio
Touring
Timed Exposure
Press Releases:
Taproot Theatre Announces 2025 Jewell Mainstage Season, Timed Exposure (pdf)
A Raisin in the Sun
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.
Arlando Smith and Shermona Mitchell in A Raisin in the Sun at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Always… Patsy Cline
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley – based on a true story.
May 14 – June 14, 2025
Press Release:
Photos:
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Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
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.
Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
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.
Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
L to R: Kate Jaeger and Cayman Ilika in Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Murder on the Links
By Steven Dietz
July 9 – August 9
Press Release:
- Beloved detective Hercule Poirot returns in Taproot Theatre’s regional premiere of Murder on the Links
- Taproot’s Murder on the Links extended three weeks
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.
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde
September 17–October 18
Press Release:
Oscar Wilde’s hit romantic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest returns for the first time since 2007
Production photos:
From left to right: Kelly Karcher as Gwendolen Fairfax, Shaunyce Omar as Lady Bracknell, and Christopher Clark as Algernon Moncrief in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Calder Jameson Shilling as Jack Worthing and Kelly Karcher in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Alegra Batara as Cecily Cardew and Christopher Clark as Algernon Moncrief in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Christopher Clark as Algernon Moncrief and Calder Jameson Shilling as Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
From left to right: Kelly Karcher as Gwendolen Fairfax, Calder Jameson Shilling as Jack Worthing, Christopher Clark as Algernon Moncrief, and Alegra Batara as Cecily Cardew in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Kelly Karcher as Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
Jonelle Jordan as Miss Prism and Calder Jameson Shilling as Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
From left to right: Nik Doner as Reverend Chasuble, Shaunyce Omar as Lady Bracknell, and Kelly Karcher as Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest at Taproot Theatre (September 2025). Photo by Robert Wade.
A Sherlock Christmas
By Mark Shanahan
November 26–December 27
Press photos:
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes and Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes and Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes and Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes and Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes and Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes with Helen Harvester in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
From left to right: Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Helen Harvester and Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
Aaron Lamb as Sherlock Holmes in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
Andrew Litzky as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Sherlock Carol at Taproot Theatre (November 2025).
50th Anniversary Season – Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future.
Press Releases:
Taproot Theatre announces 50th Anniversary Season featuring classic comedies, musicals, and bold new works (pdf)
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 4–27, 2025
All Ages!
Photos from Taproot Theatre’s 2025 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.
Rolando Cardona issues feedback as Caitlin Sarwono, Karin Terry, Jeremy Steckler, Tessa “Cricket” James, Rhys Daly, and Chloe Michele stand in tableau 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.
Peter Cook and Jeff Allen Pierce quaff ale as Chloe Michele looks on 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.
Oaken and the Oaken Family chorus in Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio production of Frozen, Jr. Photo courtesy of Taproot Theatre.
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