Recent Articles

Bad economy bringing more shows to Crystal

June 2009
Missoulian
By: JOE NICKELL

The global economic recession has come home to roost at Missoula’s Crystal Theatre – in a most unexpected way. In the coming year, expect more live entertainment than ever before at the 90-seat theater, which went under new management early this week.
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Crystal changes hands

May 2009
Missoula Independant
By: Erika Fredrickson
After taking over management of the Crystal Theatre in September 2008, budget cuts have forced Montana Rep Missoula to step down from running the space. The 100-seat Hip Strip venue regularly hosts theater productions, live music and special events.
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Chicago-style drama

November 2008
Havre Daily News
By: Tim Leeds Havre Daily News

Montana Actors’ Theatre returns to the stage this week and next with a production of David Mamet’s highly acclaimed “American Buffalo.” “It’s about three guys trying to rip off some coins to make money, but they go through many trials and tribulations,” said Samantha Pollington, who is directing the play with her husband, Tolan Harber. “They butt heads on just about everything. “It’s not about buffaloes,” she added.
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‘Hate Mail’ delivers emotions Hate Mail Photo

May 2009
Missoulian
By JOE NICKELL -

If the name of the play (“Hate Mail”) or its playwright (Bill Corbett) don’t ring a bell, maybe some initials will: MST3K. That stands for “Mystery Science Theatre 3000,” for those of you – unfortunate souls you must be! – who have never seen the show.
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