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Trustus Theatre is bringing German wartime filmmaking to Columbia as Amazons and Their Men opens in the intimate 50-seat Trustus Black Box Theatre.

Trustus Theatre is bringing German wartime filmmaking to Columbia as Amazons and Their Men opens in the intimate 50-seat Trustus Black Box Theatre.

Trustus Theatre is bringing German wartime filmmaking to Columbia as Amazons and Their Men opens in the intimate 50-seat Trustus Black Box Theatre.

When Trustus Co-Founder Jim Thigpen directed the first Trustus show Luv in 1985, he did not know what to expect for the future of the company. Twenty-seven years later, Trustus Theatre is not only still in existence, but has grown into an institution of professional and provocative entertainment in the Midlands. In his last season as Artistic Director, Thigpen wanted his 'Swan Song' to be the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning August: Osage County - a show that many theatre fans call one of the most breathtaking evenings they have experienced in the last 5 years. August: Osage County opens on the Trustus Main Stage at 8:00pm on Friday, October 21st.

When Trustus Co-Founder Jim Thigpen directed the first Trustus show Luv in 1985, he did not know what to expect for the future of the company. Twenty-seven years later, Trustus Theatre is not only still in existence, but has grown into an institution of professional and provocative entertainment in the Midlands. In his last season as Artistic Director, Thigpen wanted his 'Swan Song' to be the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning August: Osage County - a show that many theatre fans call one of the most breathtaking evenings they have experienced in the last 5 years. August: Osage County opens on the Trustus Main Stage at 8:00pm on Friday, October 21st.

Trustus Theatre is preparing to bring the professional premiere of Alessandro King's Swing '39 to the Capital City with a fully realized production.

Trustus Theatre is preparing to bring the professional premiere of Alessandro King's Swing '39 to the Capital City with a fully realized production.

The 25th Anniversary season of Trustus theatre would not be complete without Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show by Mo Gaffney & Kathy Najimy and starring Dewey Scott-Wiley and Elena Martinez-Vidal.

The 25th Anniversary season of Trustus theatre would not be complete without Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show by Mo Gaffney & Kathy Najimy and starring Dewey Scott-Wiley and Elena Martinez-Vidal.

The 25th Anniversary season of Trustus theatre would not be complete without Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show by Mo Gaffney & Kathy Najimy and starring Dewey Scott-Wiley and Elena Martinez-Vidal.

After a long running string of musicals, Trustus Theatre is embarking on a new production of an old Trustus classic. Fans of the theatre since 1985 will remember Jane Chambers' Last Summer at Bluefish Cove as one of the hallmark productions of the first season, which was brought back by popular demand in 1986 and 1994.

After a long running string of musicals, Trustus Theatre is embarking on a new production of an old Trustus classic. Fans of the theatre since 1985 will remember Jane Chambers' Last Summer at Bluefish Cove as one of the hallmark productions of the first season, which was brought back by popular demand in 1986 and 1994.

After a long running string of musicals, Trustus Theatre is embarking on a new production of an old Trustus classic. Fans of the theatre since 1985 will remember Jane Chambers' Last Summer at Bluefish Cove as one of the hallmark productions of the first season, which was brought back by popular demand in 1986 and 1994.

After a quarter of a century, Trustus Theatre is celebrating ?25 Fabulous Years? with a season comprised of hit musicals, Columbia?s favorite Trustus shows, uproarious comedies, and some challenging premieres and new works. Trustus will kick off its 25th Anniversary season with the return of Paul Rudnick?s hilarious comedy The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told September 11th at 8:00pm.

After a quarter of a century, Trustus Theatre is celebrating ?25 Fabulous Years? with a season comprised of hit musicals, Columbia?s favorite Trustus shows, uproarious comedies, and some challenging premieres and new works. Trustus will kick off its 25th Anniversary season with the return of Paul Rudnick?s hilarious comedy The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told September 11th at 8:00pm.

Trustus Theatre is opening the world premiere of The Sweet Abyss, a new play by South Carolina playwright Jon Tuttle, on Friday August 14th at 8:00pm. This new show was commissioned by the Trustus Playwrights' Festival in 2008, and is now finding its' first home on the Trustus Main Stage.