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When Indy native Jonathan Wilson started his barber career more than a decade ago, he had a feeling that someday he’d open up his own shop. On June 4 of 2018, that feeling became a reality when he officially opened the doors to Nomad Barber Shop on State Road 135 in Greenwood.
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Among marching band enthusiasts, there is a popular belief that the bigger the band the better they perform. No matter how often they may talk about “David vs. Goliath” or laud the “little band that could,” fans know the truth – size really does matter. Thankfully, no one has told Center Grove about that unspoken rule. “In Indiana, band classes are determined by the size of the school rather than the size of the band, which means we are a bit smaller than most of our competitors,” says Center Grove High School Marching Band director Kevin Schuessler. “Still, these kids have done an incredible job at honing their skills and I am very proud of them.” With 135 members, the Center Grove High School Marching Band regularly goes up against schools with bands of 250 or more. Because they only take up a fraction of the field by comparison, they have learned to create memorable performances that resemble stage productions, don uniforms that eschew popular marching band stereotypes and are proving that they can
stand out from the competition. Center Grove’s current show “In Every Direction” features four musical selections including one of the most popular show tunes of all time, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The band won first place first place at both the Greenwood and Ben Davis invitational events, took gold at the ISSMA Regionals and came in 10th recently at the Bands of America Super Regional Championship with a score of 82.550. As they prepare for the State finals and Grand National events, their goal is to perform one percent better than they did yesterday and hopefully make it into one of the 12 coveted spots. “I want to invest in the kids and make them the best that they can be,” Schuessler says. “The numbers are highly overrated. I tell the kids all the time that if they give their best on the field, they will be effective.” And there is no doubt that they are effective. Schuessler says over the past few months, the band has been perfecting and polishing their show so that each performance is a crowd
(and judge) pleaser. The compositions are challenging in order to give the kids room to grow as musicians, and he is always willing to work with band members who want to go over a piece or work out the kinks in their performance. “I love it when that happens and I will turn away from the computer immediately in order to help them,” he says. “If I want to demand commitment from them, I have to be just as committed.” Although the recognition at competitions is nice, what means the most to the director is the comments he gets from parents who say the car ride home from an event was full of good conversation and positive comments about a student’s experience in the band. “The kids have a sense of selfaccomplishment and a close group of friends that they can rely on,” Schuessler says. “Anything beyond that is the icing on top of the cake.” For more information visit centergrovebands.com.
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Franciscan Health at Stones Crossing Opens in Greenwood New Campus Offers ExpressCare Walk-in Clinic for Patients Writer / Lynda Hedberg Thies Photographer / Ellie Sophia Photography
Franciscan Health Network completed construction of Franciscan Health at Stones Crossing campus and opened its doors on November 14, 2018. Residents of northwestern Johnson County now have a new and convenient option for their health care needs offering a comprehensive range of services and, in doing so, honored the land where it was built. Francis Health Network was formed in 1993 and is a nonprofit corporation that unites Franciscan Health. Formerly St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove was dedicated in 1914, which meant where they built the
hospital was an important consideration. Today, Franciscan Health operates hospitals in Indianapolis, Mooresville and Carmel. The Beech Grove facility, which has since been demolished, consolidated all of its patient services to the Indianapolis campus in 2012. “We are always looking to the future with regards to how we operate and continue to evolve,” says Chris DiGiusto, Vice President of Ambulatory Services for Franciscan Alliance. “Part of that has to do with real estate and where we situate ourselves to the populations that we serve. We obviously did that moving Franciscan Health from Beech Grove which was very land-locked. We had 14 acres for a 380,000 square foot hospital
and there was literally nowhere else that we could go from a growth perspective. So we consolidated that campus and the south Indianapolis campus into one on a property that had much more room and opportunity to grow. Now we have expanded to the Morgan County area with our ambulatory services. We have always been part of the Johnson County community.” As they were looking to expand, James Callaghan, MD, president and CEO for Franciscan Health Central Indiana noted that “White River Township in Johnson County was chosen because of the dynamic growth in recent years.”
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The property was sold to Franciscan by the Swartz family. According to Scott Swartz, the fifth generation owner, “Five generations have farmed on this property, the purchased site of the new facility.” The land was purchased at the beginning of the Great Depression by the grandparents of Scott Swartz. “My father Jack, brother Todd and I have been a part of this community our entire lives,” he says. “Having seen dramatic change and growth in Stones Crossing, Greenwood and Johnson County, it was important to us as a family to be sensitive and diligent in the way this farm would be developed. We are so blessed that the opportunity was brought forward of working with the gifted and caring professionals of Franciscan Health Indianapolis and the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Our family is blessed to know that for many generations forward, this facility and the faith-based care it will provide to the community will only grow with guidance that Franciscan Health can provide.” “This was the perfect location with a lot of development going on in the area as well as a central location between our Mooresville and the Indianapolis locations,” DiGiusto adds. “With continued growth being the focus, they have plenty of room to grow and expand to add services as well. We have about 15 percent of the Stones Crossing complex awaiting further development.” Among the services, patients will find at the three-story Franciscan Health at Stones Crossing complex is family, pediatric and internal medicine physician practices, laboratory and imaging services, mammography, sports medicine, orthopedic care, physical therapy, rehabilitation services and a medical spa which includes massage therapy, body sculpting and hydra-facial services. Another major component that Franciscan Health Care at Stones Crossing is offering is Franciscan ExpressCare. In addition to treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, this urgent care clinic will offer a full-service occupational medicine clinic. X-ray and lab
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What is your New Year’s Resolution? Do you have a philosophy heading into 2019? Some local Center Grove residents gave us their resolutions for the New Year! “Get 1,000 paper bags and 1,000 food items and put them in the bags and our family and other people can pass them out to people in need.” - FAITH BECHDOLT
“I don’t set resolutions — I set goals. What do I want to see happen and what steps will I take to get there?” - TAJA GRAHAM
“Slow down a bit and cherish the precious moments we have with our two beautiful, healthy little boys. We are planning our first trip to Disney in the fall!” - COREY & AMANDA CHRISWELL FAMILY
“Don’t take life for granted, cherish the people that you love and live life with passion!” - NICOL & TERRY SPRADLIN
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH The New Year is upon us and that means New Year’s Resolutions are flying through the air like snow. No problem, we’ve got the skinny on your total health, wellness and fitness. We’ve made a short list of fantastic options for you to explore before embarking on your quest to take back your health – and they’re all right here in the neighborhood.
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Victory Strength and Fitness uses scientifically proven programming and world-class strength and fitness coaching to help clients accomplish incredible body transformations as quickly as eight to 16 weeks. When combined with our nutrition protocols, our clients are able to see unwanted weight disappear while building lean muscle tissue. Our strength training is that of another level because we have been coached personally by world and national champion coaches as well as other renowned strength and fitness experts. We then pass that same quality of coaching to you. You will be using the safest and most effective methods to accomplish your goals. When it comes to nutrition, we believe that all “diets” will fail. In our programs, you will learn how to properly portion and create meals that will help you accomplish your goals and sustain your results even after you have completed the program. These simple to follow lifestyle adjustments will improve your metabolism, energize you and optimize your potential. Look leaner and feel stronger than ever!
Maddox Chiropractic is a local family practice specializing in helping all the families in the community to stay young and healthy with regular Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic is based on the fact that your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. The Chiropractic approach to better health is to detect, reduce and prevent nervous system dysfunction (sublaxation). Maddox Chiropractic Clinic is dedicated to helping patients reach their health care goal, whether patients suffer from illness or injury. Dr. Maddox has been practicing in the community for more than 39 years with a mission to keep the community well and active with Chiropractic care. They offer a drug-free approach to pain and wellness. “We are good for Every Body!” Everyone should have their spines examined to keep them healthy. Don’t wait until you are in pain to take care of your spine. • The ONLY Chiropractic clinic in Indiana using state-of-the-art ProtecSpine and Pulstar • $40 Introductory offer includes consultation with Dr Maddox, Spinal examination, Report of findings, 2 X-Rays of the affected area (if necessary)
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JMH Fitness is owned and operated by full-time Bargersville firefighter, Joe Hardwick, and his wife, Mikaela Hardwick. They offer a variety of programs including one-on-one personal training, group classes, Olympic and powerlifting coaching, competition training and much more. They specialize in individualized programs and focus on your specific goals. The gym has a diverse clientele that includes people from age 12 to 65+, all in different stages of fitness, so there’s no need to be intimidated! JMH has a fun, supportive community of people, which sets them apart. Go check them out, you won’t regret it!
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Nomad Barber Shop Offers Fresh Cuts, Relaxing Atmosphere For Southside Clients enroll in barber school. He developed an appreciation for the trade while cutting some of his friends’ hair for extra pocket money in high school. Realizing he had a When Indy native Jonathan Wilson started natural flair for handling the shears, Wilson his barber career more than a decade ago, he started barber school a couple years after had a feeling that someday he’d open up his graduating from Greenwood Community own shop. On June 4 of 2018, that feeling High School in 2003, confident he could became a reality when he officially opened make a decent living through the skills he’d the doors to Nomad Barber Shop on State begun to develop. Road 135 in Greenwood. Writer / Jon Shoulders Photographer / Erin Feldmeyer
Wilson’s journey starts considerably farther back than when he decided to
Jobs at several southside barbers would follow until 2016 when Wilson began
looking for the right spot to open his own establishment. “It’s always been my plan and something I wanted to do,” Wilson says. “It was a long, two-year journey finding the right place that would work for us and provide the right kind of setting.” Eventually settling on a property along State Road 135 a few blocks north of Smith Valley Road, Wilson set about designing an interior that would echo his personality and
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provide a casual, welcoming aesthetic for customers of all ages and hairstyles. “I wanted an industrial kind of feel when we designed the place, with a lot of wood,” he says. “Nomad means always moving forward searching for food and water, and so I wanted it kind of rustic to represent that. We want everyone to come in here and right away feel comfortable enough to start conversations with us or anyone else who’s in here.” Wilson recruited six other barbers including a few he’d worked with at prior businesses as well as a few new faces through word-of-mouth - and the cutting crew has been busier since June than Wilson could’ve expected prior to opening. Nomad is averaging approximately 1,000 by-appointment customers per month, and the team also accepts walk-ins. Motivated by their deep appreciation and respect for Military personnel and First Responders, Nomad provides to them a $3 discount every Wednesday. “We’ve had an outpouring of support from the local community in Greenwood and Center Grove both,” Wilson says, adding that Nomad offers beard trims and straight-razor shaves in addition to haircuts. “Me and my manager Chad Jones had a lot of clientele coming into it, but we’ve also had a ton of new support from Center Grove and the south side. It’s been great.” The social component that comes with running a barber shop has made even the most hectic of days enjoyable for Wilson and his staff. Families and groups of friends often frequent the establishment for group cuts, and Wilson says Nomad currently cuts hair for two different southside families that show up at the shop representing four generations. “Learning about so many kinds of people, what they do for a living and that kind of stuff is fun,” he says.
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“I’m almost like their therapist once they sit down in the chair, and they tell me everything. It’s been consistently busy and hard at times, but I love meeting people and I’m a huge talker so it’s fun.” When asked what the key to his success at Nomad has been after less than eight months, Wilson remains humble and is
quick to share the credit with his staff. “I honestly don’t know if there’s been a single factor in how well we’ve done, but we have a great team here and that’s very important if you’re spending 60 hours a week working here,” he says. “Also, it’s a family atmosphere, and people have always enjoyed talking to Chad and I. People don’t
even have to come to get a haircut, they can come hang out and talk to us. That’s the kind of atmosphere we’ve tried to create here at the shop.” Nomad Barber Shop is located at 399 S. State Road 135 in Greenwood. For more info call 317-893-2556 or visit them online at nomadbarbershop.com.
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Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation Third Annual Gala Benefitting Mental Health Coming Up Feb. 23 in downtown Indy with proceeds aiding resources to improve access for behavioral healthcare services in Johnson County. A little over three years ago, the board of Though initially, the hospital staff considered the Johnson Memorial Hospital (JMH) holding the gala every other year, the Foundation conducted a needs assessment to inaugural event was so well received that they determine the most pressing health concerns decided to do it annually. in the community. The one that topped the list was mental health. “The initial goal during the first year was to Writer / Christy Heitger-Ewing Photograph Provided
“Mental health continues to be an increasing problem for both children and adults,” says Jennifer Tennell, the Executive Director for the JMH Foundation.
raise $60,000, but we ended up doubling that,” says Tennell, who each year puts together a short video clip of several people sharing their personal stories about how mental health has affected them.
Therefore, the staff determined to raise money by hosting a gala at the JW Marriott
“What you soon realize is that practically everyone has a story, and it’s important to
share those stories,” says Tennell, noting that, like any other illness, mental illness does not discriminate. It can affect anyone. According to Tennell, mental illness is responsible for $193.2 billion in lost earnings each year. In addition, more than 1.7 million youth with major depressive episodes do not receive treatment. Part of the reason for that is insurance-related. Another issue is the stigma that surrounds the subject. “No one asks to be debilitated by mental illness, but it’s a disease just like any other, and it can take you down,” Tennell says. She recalls a meeting soon after she joined the JMH Foundation in 2015 in which a
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colleague commented that not that long ago it might take a patient up to nine months to be seen by a mental health specialist. “That timeframe stuck with me because frankly, someone in crisis might not have nine weeks, nine days, nine hours or even nine minutes,” Tennell says. That’s precisely why last year, through grant funding, the hospital secured Tricia Duncan, a full-time navigator and community health worker at Adult & Child Health Services. Housed at the hospital, Duncan is an immediate, on-site resource to any patient who discloses that they are struggling psychologically. “It’s important to treat the whole person and provide a bridge to services and resources so when a patient goes to a doctor’s appointment and makes a connection with someone who will listen, it can make a difference in his or her life,” Duncan says. “They receive help with overcoming barriers and can leave their doctor’s office with a plan and an appointment already scheduled. Because of integrated health care, more people are getting help and improving their health and well-being.” Tennell notes that previously doctors at JMH would see patients for a physical exam and if a patient mentioned that they were going through a tough time, physicians didn’t know how to respond. Now, however,
they can include Duncan in the conversation who then, in turn, gets them pointed in the right direction so that they can get the help they need. The Third Annual Foundation Gala, which grows larger every year, is a swanky, festive soiree, attended by doctors, administrators and the public and hosted by the Indy Channel’s Raphael Sanchez. This year’s gala will be held on February 23, with reception, cocktails, hors-d’oeuvres and a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner,
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program and a live auction at 6:30 p.m. Dancing with the First Impressions Band begins at 8 p.m. “I’ve never been to a fundraiser where from the first to the last song of the night there are people out on the dance floor,” Tennell says. “Last year we had to double the size of the dance floor because it was so popular.” She says it’s nice to not only see people having a great time but to know that so many are passionate about raising money
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Can you think of one person that owns multiple businesses, is married and has four children? Meet Jessica Limeberry — owner of Sophia’s Bridal, Tux & Prom and co-owner of The Girls in Grey, an online clothing boutique. Jessica is a full-fledged powerhouse. Married to her high school sweetheart Major Matthew Limeberry, they both graduated from Center Grove High School and have four boys together (Bryson, 10, Cohen, 7, Grady, 6 and Adler, 4). Sophia’s has been a southside staple for many years before Limeberry purchased the business in 2014. Before that, she was a professional photographer from 2006-2018 and just recently stopped taking clients to focus on her family and other businesses. Read below on what drives Jessica. What made you want to become an entrepreneur? “I grew up in a business-minded family. My parents owned several small businesses, and I knew I wanted to own my own business all my life. I never guessed it would be a retail type business, but I love the bridal industry and working with people throughout
big life moments. Our mission is to use the experience of selling a dress to build relationships, empower women, celebrate love and help people feel confident and beautiful.” What is your greatest joy from owning your own businesses?
for Women and Big Life. We also lead a small group through Emmanuel Church of Greenwood, and I have volunteered for the past 10 years with St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption center.” You are a Cancer survivor! Can you share some of your story?
“I love the flexibility and pride you get within owning your own businesses. I am able to raise “In May of 2017, I started to have a strange a family, grow a business, build a team, travel wheeze, which then lead to a cough and and coach and more.” shortness of breath and being diagnosed with asthma. After struggling with that for about six months, we found out it was actually a What has been challenging? Carcinoid Tumor in my lungs. They found the tumor on April 2, 2018, and on the 20th “Finding time with a houseful of kids, a I had surgery to remove part of my left lung husband who has a powerful and demanding and spent about two months recovering. The job, and social, personal and work-related surgery removed everything and I did not responsibilities is a big challenge.” have to undergo any further treatment. How do you give back to the community? Before this experience, I was very good at “We love giving back in small ways like relying on myself and my own abilities. This sponsoring an event and in bigger ways like definitely taught me to accept help, to trust our annual fashion show and fundraiser for your gut, and to be thankful for everything. Girls, Inc of Central Indiana. I am personally I have a strong faith and trust in God’s plan, involved in the Chocolate Extravaganza good or bad, but this really solidified in my fundraiser that happens during the holidays, mind that He will use all things for good.” and we raise money for Haven Sanctuary
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Tell us about your husband and how he serves our country. “Matt joined the army between our sophomore and junior year in college and has always worked full time for the Army since graduation. Being in the service is something we are very proud of. His work requires travel, and he has been deployed twice to Afghanistan.”
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Fans of Cabaret-style theater can now go see a performance that will knock their socks off in Greenwood. To see a show of this quality, you would have to go to Broadway, Chicago or even downtown Indy. But thanks to the vision of one world-class director and some talented local performers, you can see this amazing entertainment close by at Stage to Screen Studios.
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Tompkins, who gained his theater experience on the world stage, gained credentials most could only dream about. He discovered his passion for dancing through a photo clipping of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly that he found when he was three. Tompkins showed the clipping to his mother and begged to start dance lessons. Dance teacher Sarah Lee gave Tompkins the Executive Director, Christopher Tompkins, foundation that would lead him on a path to just opened the studio in August of this year, perform in Broadway, Vegas, LA, DC and 56 establishing Johnson County’s first and only countries, performing in countless musical professional live theater venue, and the cast theater productions. His travels even took put on their first performance in October. him to a job as a Cruise Director on a cruise Without taking a breath, the cast and crew line. dove right into November’s production,
As exciting as it was for Tompkins to travel the world delighting countless audiences, he reached a point where he felt a pull of something calling him home. Though the catalyst bringing him back to Greenwood was the need to be near to help his parents and a special needs sister, Tompkins had been ready for a change for some time. “I’ve been blessed to have led such a storied life, making all the right connections to pave the way for success,” he says. “But I wanted to do something I love that’s about more than just making money because stuff is just stuff.” So, Tompkins returned to Greenwood in the summer of 2018 and got busy building his vision. He reconnected with old friends, including Robert Moore (Head Costume
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Sarah Lee, attended the show. “It meant so much to me to have her in the audience,” he says. “Who would’ve thought that the first shuffle step she taught me would take me around the world.”
“My goal is to do something all of us love, working with people we love for the greater good of the community through the development and delivery of performing arts,” he says. Ramp up to open the theater was quick. Tompkins secured the space in August, and the speedy transformation began. The space went from being a church gathering space to a polished, modern venue with hardwood floors, a stage, curtains, high-quality lights and sound system and costumes, all in time for October’s opening variety show. “To see this all come together so quickly, I definitely think there was a greater hand in it. It’s like divine intervention,” he says. The Best of Broadway in November was a larger production than October’s. Featuring vignettes from several musicals, the music and choreography were true to form for Tompkins’ style. “I spent time training with the legendary dancer and choreographer, Bob Fosse, so I’m a Fosse dancer,” he says. Fosse is well known for lending his choreography talents to All that Jazz, A Chorus Line and Chicago among others. The style is what most know as “cabaret” dancing. “Some of the dance moves push the edge of the envelope just a little without going overboard,” he says. “But it’s true to Fosse’s form and true to the musical. When a song has great rhythm, there’s nothing wrong with adding some subtle dance moves for an element of sensuality. I want people to appreciate true artistry of the music and the dancing.” The nearly sold out show incorporated numbers from Cabaret, Oklahoma, Once, Song and Dance, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Annie and A Chorus Line. Tompkins was thrilled at the audience response. But there was one audience member he wanted to impress more than anyone else. Tompkins’ dance teacher,
of time, and there’s no doubt plenty more exciting things are on the horizon for the future. “Our ultimate goal in the future would be to have two or three venues, allowing us to hire a cast that can gain experience as an entertainer on a steady basis,” Tompkins says.
As the curtains closed on 2018’s season, Greenwood’s premier music theater started the New Year with big changes for 2019. Starting the first of the year, the theater was officially renamed Stage to Screen Catered Cabaret Theater, giving Indy’s southside its own dinner theater. The catering will be handled by popular Grafton Peek Catering and Bakery, and the menu will change each show, so check the website or call the theater to inquire.
There’s no time for a break or to sit back and enjoy the success. Beyond the stage, the theater is taking part in an important cultural mission.
The new dinner show offering launches February 7, changing the schedule of the shows. After the dinner show launch, the theater will offer each dinner show for two to four weeks. The shows will run Thursday through Sunday, with a special 12:30 p.m. lunch matinee offered Thursday for special groups, dinner shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. and a Sunday brunch show at 1:00 p.m.
Tompkins invites the Johnson County community to come and see a show.
Guests at the dinner shows will have a choice of two entrees, salad, a seasonal veggie, rice or potato, rolls and, of course, dessert and beverages. Guests can expect to get the royal treatment with food service on china, silver and linens. Seating is available for 66 patrons, keeping the atmosphere intimate. Though the theater’s focus is on the shows, Stage to Screen also offers acting, voice and musical theater lessons. “As the show’s director, my role is to coach, not teach,” Tompkins says. “So, in show auditions, we choose performers who are well rounded and have that foundation. For those looking to build their skills, we offer classes designed to provide hopeful performers with the foundation they need to have what it takes to deliver a show with the highest caliber vocals and dancing.” Greenwood’s hottest new entertainment venue has enjoyed tremendous success in a short span
“The theater is going to be just one part of the planned arts and entertainment district in downtown Greenwood,” Tompkins says. “We’re doing something to bring culture and enrichment through the arts and hopefully unify the community in the process.”
“Our theater’s success would not have been possible if not for the support of our loyal patrons and generous sponsors,” he says. “We ask for your continued support so that we can continue providing this incredible entertainment experience to the community.” No matter what’s next for Stage to Screen, Tompkins vows to keep the focus on the theater’s mission, Imagine, Inspire and Involve. “We imagined and we established Johnson County’s first professional, live theater in downtown Greenwood,” Tompkins says. “Through our performances, we hope to inspire our audiences to develop and share their talent with others. Finally, we want people in our audiences to become involved by volunteering, auditioning for a show or taking a class.” Get your tickets now for the 2019 season, which includes Them Girls, I’m Not Done Yet, Little Bit of Country and Juke Box Boys. Visit stagetoscreenstudios.com for a complete list of show offerings, dates and times and ticket prices. Stage to Screen Catered Cabaret Theater is located at 350 South Madison Avenue in Greenwood.
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