In the Media

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Rep Theatre, “Auditions for ‘Annie'”

Maples Rep Theatre is back! Artistic director TODD DAVISON tells us how he and his team at the Royal Theatre in Macon are making sure that the curtain goes up on the 2021 season. Plus, get details on ‘Annie’ auditions and an upcoming fundraiser for the boots and black tie-wearing member of your family! April 19, 2021

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Rep Theatre, “2021 Season Preview”

Fingers crossed that this year TODD DAVISON and his team at Maples Repertory Theatre will be able to put on their full season as planned, unlike last year when the pandemic kept the stage at the historic Royal Theatre in Macon dark. Find out what shows they’re planning to do and get details on their latest fundraiser, ‘Chair-ity’. February 3, 2021

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Repertory Theatre, “No-Show Season”

Well, it’s come to this: the Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon will not be putting on a show in the year 2020. Blame you-know-what. A “discouraged” TODD DAVISON instead uses this time to look ahead to 2021. October 22, 2020

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Repertory Theatre, “A Summer Season Gone Bust”

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on a lot of things this year, including live theatre, and Maples Repertory Theatre in Macon is no exception. That said, artistic director TODD DAVISON is holding out hope that their production of ‘Greater Tuna’ and ‘I Love a Piano’ will go on as scheduled this fall. Find out what it’ll take to pull it off! August 18, 2020

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Repertory Theatre, “2020 Season Preview”

If you didn’t see ‘The Full Monty’ last summer at Maples Rep Theatre in Macon, artistic director TODD DAVISON says you missed a “landmark” production. He and the team are hoping to capture the same level of energy this year with shows like ‘Greater Tuna’ and ‘Menopause The Musical’! January 2, 2020

Paul Pepper: Maples Rep Theatre presents “Every Xmas Story Ever Told”

TODD DAVISON and BRANCE CORNELIUS invite everyone to make the short drive to Macon to see ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some)’, running December 4-15! The audience is just as much a part of the direction of the show as is the script (or lack thereof). (3:34) December 3, 2019

Paul Pepper: Maples Rep Theatre presents “Death Trap”

In the mood for a little suspense? A little mystery, perhaps? If so, make the short drive to Macon and see Maples Repertory Theatre’s production of Death Trap – the longest running comedy-thriller in New York history! Guest: TODD DAVISON October 22, 2019

Paul Pepper: Maples Rep Theatre presents “Church Basement Ladies in Rise Up, O Men”

So what makes this, the sixth installment in the ‘Church Basement Ladies’ series, different from the others? Maples Rep Theatre artistic director TODD DAVISON says because “this is the first time we get to be introduced to the men of the church.” Watch the cast perform “Roger’s Sales Pitch” at [2:46]. September 23, 2019

Paul Pepper: Todd Davison, Maples Repertory Theatre, “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story”

Maples Repertory Theatre artistic director TODD DAVISON says ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’ is a “really, really lovely story about the music.” Opening night is this Friday in Macon! July 15, 2019

Paul Pepper: Maples Repertory Theatre presents “The Full Monty”

TODD DAVISON and the cast of ‘The Full Monty’ perform ‘Let It Go’ [3:33] from the popular musical about out-of-work steel workers looking to make ends meet by stripping. This Wednesday’s opening night performance is for the ladies only! June 10, 2019

Paul Pepper: Maples Rep Theatre 2019 Season Overview

“They have 90 seconds to say whatever they want, do whatever they want…” — TODD DAVISON on the early audition process of some 800 actors and technicians ahead of the summer season. And speaking of the summer season, Maples Rep Theatre kicks theirs off with ‘The Full Monty’ June 12th. February 12, 2019