BY SANDY STAGGSDRAMA CRITIC Since their very first show four summers ago, Scrappy Shakespeare, Spartanburg’s only professional theater company and only outdoor Shakespeare troupe, has always infused music, original music, in its low-budget but inventive model of theatrical exploration. But...
BY SANDY STAGGS DRAMA CRITIC Their name may be Scrappy, but Spartanburg’s only professional Shakespeare company’s production of “Twelfth Night” at Converse College is anything but scrappy. With focus on solid, concise and high-caliber acting, wistful and creative direction and...
BY SANDY STAGGS ARTS WRITER Sparkle City will soon lose some of its luster as one its arts community icons begins his final swan song and show this week with Scrappy Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at Converse College. Tim Giles –...
Macbeth – Scrappy Shakespeare Thursdays –Sundays at 7:30 p.m. in Denny’s Plaza through July 10. Spartanburg’s first Shakespeare company returns for its sophomore season with the tragedy “Macbeth” starring Sarah Hurley as Lady Macbeth with Tim Giles, Chandler Crawford, Liam...
’BY SANDY STAGGS DRAMA CRITIC Spartanburg’s newest cultural jewel Scrappy Shakespeare launched its sophomore season last week with a thrilling presentation of “Macbeth” brimming with stellar performances, haunting imagery, imaginative costumes and a steady ominous tone. Brilliantly directed by founding...
The summer season is Much Ado upon us and there are two Tempests coming. So, when you book summer camp and your vacation trips As You Like It, be sure to include some Midsummer Nights to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 400th birthday...
