BWW Previews: WEEKENDER in Columbia, SC

OPENING! The NiA Company presents WATCHAMACALLIT!!!, "an explosion of smiles masquerading as a play." The production features an ensemble cast. The show opens Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 AM, and runs Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 PM, with performances continuing through October 29th. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased online or at the door. Children 12 and under get in free. All performances are at EdVenture Children's Museum, 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whatchamacallit-tickets-36716039663?aff=efbevent.

OPENING! Theatre South Carolina presents TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare, directed by Louis Butelli. The production stars Gabriela Castillo, Kaleb Edley, Kimberly Gaughan, Darrell Johnston, Donavon St. Andre, Nicolas Stewart, Lochlan Angle, Reilly Lucas, Andy Ratliff, John Romanski, and Lindsey Sheehan, and features scenic design by Nic Ularu, lighting design by Jim Hunter, costume design by Kristy Hall, sound design by Danielle Wilson, projection design by Nic Ularu and Noah Valentin, and original music by Matthew Marsh. The show opens Friday, October 6th at 8:00 PM and runs Saturday, October 7th at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 PM, with performances continuing through October 14th. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for USC faculty, seniors, and military, and $22 for general admission, and can be purchased at the door or by calling the box office at 803-777-2551. All performances are at Drayton Hall, 1214 College Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For more information, visit theatre.sc.edu.

OPENING! Trustus Theatre presents BUILDING THE WALL by Robert Schenkkan, directed by Jim O'Connor. The production stars J.B. Marple and Lonetta Thompson, and features scenic design by Brandon McIver, lighting design by Frank Kiraly, costume design by Jillian Carey, and sound and projection design by Matt "Ezra" Pound. The show opens Friday, October 6th at 8:00 PM and runs Saturday, October 7th at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 PM, with performances continuing through October 14th. Tickets are $20 for students and $25 for adults and can be purchased at the door, online, or by calling the box office at 803-254-9732, extension 1. Trustus Theatre is located at 520 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For more information, visit www.trustus.org.

CLOSING! Chapin Theatre Company presents RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay Abaire. The production is directed by Glenn Farr, and stars Rae Fuller Kostal, Emily Meadows, Dennis Kacsur, Tracy Rice, and Ryan Rogers. The show runs Thursday, October 5th - Saturday, October 7th at 8:00 PM and closes Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance or you can purchase at the door for $18 for adults, $17 for Seniors/Military/Students, and $12 for Youth. Chapin Theatre is located at 102 Lexington Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036. For more information, visit www.chapintheatre.org.

CLOSING! Town Theatre presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and book by Peter Parnell. The production is directed by Jamie Carr Harrington, with musical direction by Michael Simmons, choreography by Tracy Steele, and costumes by Jillian Carey. Starring Jeremy Reasoner, BlakeLee Cannon, Sheldon Paschal, George Dinsmore, Augie Gill, and Will Moreau. The show runs Thursday, October 5th - Saturday, October 7th at 8:00 PM and closes Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/military/students, and $15 for youth and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling the box office at 803-799-2510. Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For more information, visit www.towntheatre.com.