Taber Players set the stage for Spring Spectacular at STAR on 54th

By Jared Vas
Taber Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Taber Players are back with their annual Spring Spectacular, running March 25–28, 2026, at STAR on 54th, with performances at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

This year, audiences can enjoy four one-act plays spanning comedy, drama, and music, with live accompaniment by the band Fearless Freap.

For Jocelyn Steinborn, President of the Taber Players, the Spring Spectacular is both a personal and community milestone. Steinborn is producing the production as well as directing and starring in one of the one-act plays.

“I joined Taber Players over 20 years ago,” she explained. “And now, as president, I usually am the point person booking the venue and other contacts.” This year marks her first time producing the Spring Spectacular, a role she describes as challenging but exciting.

Steinborn summarized each of the one-act plays:

“Fin and Euba” by Audrey Cefaly – a high-energy story exploring friendship, support, and conflict.

“Post-Its, Notes on a Marriage” by Paul Dooley and Winnie Holzman – a witty and intimate look at relationships told entirely through sticky notes.

“Check, Please” by Jonathan Rand – a light-hearted comedy about first-date mishaps in a bustling restaurant.

“Tell Me Another Story, Sing Me a Song” by Jean Lenox Toddie – a minimalist, decades-spanning play blending music and storytelling.

Steinborn highlighted the appeal of the one-act structure with live music:

“I personally really like the format. It has a really fun vibe. As people are entering, the band is playing. They play in between each one-act. While the set is struck between acts, the audience can enjoy the band instead of watching the crew work,” she explained.

This production also marks one of the first shows at STAR on 54th, the multi-purpose community hub for arts and recreation, even though the theatre isn’t completely finished.

“I thought this would be a great way to introduce the community,” Steinborn said.

The Spring Spectacular is a collaborative effort, and Steinborn described the volunteer nature of the production:

“It’s just so much fun! You’ll meet people in the audience who are having a good time just like you,” she explained. “Our world is about connection, and the plays that we have are all about human connection.”

Tickets are available online via the Taber Players’ website or, if available, at the door.