The Trustus Playwrights’ Festival is commissioning two plays about true Columbia events that were scribed by local playwrights, Jason Stokes and Charlie Finesilver.
Composure, written and directed by Jason Stokes
House Calls, by Charlie Finesilver, Directed by Ginny Ives
The Trustus Playwrights’ Festival is commissioning two plays about true Columbia events that were scribed by local playwrights, Jason Stokes and Charlie Finesilver. Composure, by Stokes, tells the story of the murder of State Newspaper Founder Narcisco Gonzales at the hands of Lt. Governor Tillman and the trial that followed. House Calls, The Strange Tale of Dr. Gale by Finesilver, tells the story of Dr. Ian Gayle – a successful psychiatrist turned burglar who stole over $500,000 worth of guns, antiques, rare coins, jewelry, and other loot from the residents of Forest Acres in the 1970s. Both shows will be performed in repertory, with performances alternating nightly.
Both shows will be performed in repertory, with performances alternating nightly. Purchase a ticket to both Composure and House Calls for $46, saving $5 on each show!
Students, seniors, and military receive a $5 discount on regular price tickets.
Phone: 8032549732
Email: boxoffice@trustus.org
2022/08/11 - 2022/08/27
Additional time info:
August 20th and 27th are both two show days. On August 20th, Composure performs at 2:00 pm, and House Call performs at 8:00 pm. On August 27th, House Calls performs at 2:00 pm, and Composure closes the run with their performance at 8:00 pm.
Trustus Theatre
520 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201