Chapin Theatre Company
Directed by Jamie Carr Harrington
Produced by Lou Clyde
G-rating
The newest play by our very own Lou Clyde is a poignant and
touching comedy set in 1942 when women took jobs in factories
while the men were away at war. But are the male supervisors
ready for them? Luckily, they have an instruction manual - written by a man. Oops!
Directed by Jane Petersen
Produced by Jim DeFelice
PG-Rating
Recent college graduate Bridget is moving in with her
grandmother for a relaxing summer before she heads to law
school. However, when she discovers that her grandma is
running an illegal business selling handmade “naughty
knickers” especially made for seniors, relaxation is out the
window. Will grandma get arrested - or worse, evicted!
Directed by Jami Steele Sprankle
Produced by Fab 5
G-Rating
Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
Directed by Glenn Farr
Produced by Len Lesslie
PG-Rating
A twisting, tantalizing mystery! Sherlock Holmes has been dead for
three years when Dr. Watson receives a message from a mental
asylum: three patients are claiming to be Sherlock Holmes. Did the
world’s greatest sleuth fake his own death? Who IS the real Sherlock?
Directed by Ella Riley
Produced by Tiffany Dinsmore
G-Rating
Anticipation...
your year end GIFT of a SHOW will be unwrapped soon.
October 22, 2025
Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins / Script adaptation by David Thompson
Directed by: Mary Jo Johnson
Music Direction by: Kathy Seppamaki
Choreography by: Meredith Boehme
Auditions: Oct 6, 7 & 8, 2024
Meet the cast
Advance Tickets: $25
At the Door: $30 Adult / $25 Seniors & Military / $20 Students
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.
by Neil Simon
Directed by: Frank Thompson
Auditions: Feb 2 & 3 at 7:30 PM
Meet the cast
Advance Tickets: $20
At the Door: $22 Adult / $20 Seniors & Military / $18 Students
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does.
Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer
Directed by: Mary Jo Johsnon
Music Direction by: Bonnie Hill Lyon
Choreography by: Meredith Boehme
Auditions: March 30 & 31 at 7:30 PM
Meet the cast
Advance Tickets: $25
At the Door: $30 Adult / $25 Seniors & Military / $20 Students
Performed at
Harbison Theatre
at Midlands Technical College
7300 College Street | Irmo, SC 29063
Synopsis: Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her?
Adapted by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen
Directed by: George Dinsmore
Auditions: July 20 & 21 at 7 PM
Meet the cast
Advance Tickets: $20
At the Door: $22 Adult / $20 Seniors & Military / $18 Students
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Nobody’s ever seen a Dracula this funny. Five actors play over a dozen zany characters in a madcap take on the classic tale that’s guaranteed to induce blood-curdling screams – of laughter!
by Peter Bloedel
Directed by: Bonnie Hill Lyon
Auditions: September 7 & 8
Advance Tickets: $20
At the Door: $22 Adult / $20 Seniors & Military / $18 Students
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: A whimsical reinvention of Dickens' most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with -- if he ever had his way with the story...
Held at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: A special gift to our patrons and supporters, admission is free. Drop in to learn more about Chapin Theatre Company and membership, and meet actors, directors and behind-the-scenes volunteers while sharing food, drink and fellowship.
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Students from the Chapin Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) perform this classic Disney show.
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Chapin Theatre proudly presents an evening of live jazz music with celebrated trumpeter, Mark Rapp (more on Mark below) on February 21 at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 and include a complimentary beverage. This event is not to be missed!
Advance Tickets: $12
At the Door: $15
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Students from the Chapin Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) perform this classic Disney show.
Tickets: $20 includes a beverage of your choice
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Soda City Brass Band brings together modern and traditional sounds found on the streets of New Orleans to you! Come experience the exciting vibes and good feelings of NOLA to COLA.
Current Band Members:
Mark Rapp: trumpet
Dr. Mitch Butler: trombone
Brittany Turnipseed: vocals
Nick Vlandis: keyboard
Todd Edmunds: sousaphone
Brendan Bull: drums
Tickets: $20 includes a beverage of your choice
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Come out for a night of fun and laughter, as Chapin Theatre Company presents it's first, Comedy Night In Chapin. This is a 90 minute, PG13 show featuring four of Columbia's finest comics: Josh Milz, Phil Carter, Topher Riddle, and Jenn Snyder
Advance Tickets: $12
At the Door: $15
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Students from the Chapin Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) perform this classic Disney show.
Emceed by: George Dinsmore
Tickets: $25 (includes one drink and dessert)
Performed at
Chapin Theatre
830 Columbia Ave | Chapin, SC
Synopsis: Join us for a selection of original work from local playwrights and enjoy desserts and drinks with the show.
Auditions: Returning Cast
Performed at
Harbison Theatre
7300 College St #2361, Irmo, SC
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With a cast of 6 actors, a few dozen characters are brought to the stage., Hear the story of idealistic George Bailey unfold as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. With the help of an angel, George finds out what the world would be like if he’d never been born.
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