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Dress to Impress! Themes for LISTEN Audience attire
Get ready to take your theatre experience to the next level! For each performance, we’re inviting audiences to dress up in a fun theme inspired by prom nights and Roblox’s Dress to Impress game. Whether you love elegant glamour, fun vintage, or cutesy characters, there’s a night for everyone! You might win the title of Best Dressed!
📸 Snap a pic in your themed outfit, tag us, and use #SCCTDressUp for a chance to be featured!
Performance Schedule & Themes
🕶️ Friday, April 4 at 7:00 PM – “Forever Young”: 80’s Night
Fluff up those shoulder pads and wear your sunglasses at night. Opening night is 80’s night! The bigger the hair, the better!
🌊 Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM – Under the Sea
Mermaids, sailors, sea creatures—get ocean-inspired with blues, greens, and beachy vibes!
✨ Sunday, April 6 at 2:00 PM – Celestial Magic
Channel the stars with shimmering fabrics, galaxy prints, and dreamy cosmic colors!
🌈 Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 PM – Rainbow Explosion
The more colors, the better! Wear bright, bold, and mismatched colors for a fun, eye-catching look.
💎Friday, April 11 at 7:00 PM – Red Carpet Ready
Dress like a movie star attending a glamorous Hollywood premiere! Gowns, tuxes, and dazzling accessories are encouraged. Use that bridesmaid dress again!
🧞Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM – Disney Classics
Need we say more? Your style inspo for this performance is Disney, so let’s make it magical!
📼 Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM – “I Swear”: 90’s Night
Spice Girls, boy bands, and middle parts – oh my! We know you still have those JNCO jeans, so you might as well put them to good use!
🪩Sunday, April 13 at 2:00 PM – “In my best dress, fearless”: Taylor Swift
Swifties assemble! Prepare to shake it off dressed up like your favorite Taylor Swift Era or look.
What if your headphones tuned you in instead of out?
South Carolina Children’s Theatre invites you to experience Listen, a groundbreaking new theatrical event written and directed by West Hyler. Combining the energy of a high school prom, the intrigue of a mystery, and the thrill of a silent disco, Listen is an immersive journey like no other.
At the heart of Listen are three DJs—DJ Veronica (Green), DJ Cesario (Red), and DJ Charles (Blue)—each guiding their audience members through a different perspective on the same mysterious story. With your own pair of synchronized headphones, you’ll decide which DJ to follow and which version of the story to uncover. Want to switch it up? Channel-hop at intermission and see the mystery unfold in a brand-new way!
It all leads back to prom—a lively dance break where you can shake it off before diving back into the intrigue.
Written by Broadway director and playwright West Hyler, Listen isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. With action happening all around you, no two audience members will have the same journey. One moment, you’ll be following clues like a detective, and the next, you’ll be on the dance floor at the most exciting prom of the year.
So grab your friends, pick your channel, and get ready for an electrifying adventure. Listen is a theatrical event you won’t want to miss!
📍 Where: South Carolina Children’s Theatre
📅 When: April 4–13, 2025
Join us for an exciting summer of creativity at South Carolina Children’s Theatre! Our themed camps for ages K3-12 offer an unforgettable mix of acting, singing, dancing, and imaginative play. From Broadway-inspired favorites like Wicked to pop star fun in Swifties Sing, plus magical adventures in Hogwarts Primary and Fantasy Quest, there’s something for every young performer.
Don’t miss our two-week, full-day production camp: Finding Nemo Kids! Every participant will be cast and work together to bring this vibrant musical to life, culminating in a live public performance on SCCT’s Bell Stage! This is the perfect opportunity for young actors to build confidence, teamwork, and stage presence while having a blast.
With flexible morning, afternoon, and evening options, kids can also explore storytelling, musical theatre, improv, and even behind-the-scenes skills like Stage Makeup and Tech: Behind the Scenes.
Led by expert instructors in a fun, welcoming environment, SCCT’s camps nurture creativity, collaboration, and a love for the arts.
All registration links on our summer camps page will be active at 8 AM February 26.
Finding Nemo | Rising 2nd – 9th Grade
Wk 8 & 9 | July 14-18 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | $660
Are you ready to “just keep swimming” into an unforgettable summer theatre experience? South Carolina Children’s Theatre is thrilled to introduce our brand-new production camp: Finding Nemo KIDS!
Join us for two weeks of acting, singing, dancing, and making a splash on stage as we bring this beloved underwater adventure to life! Campers will work with professionals to stage a full production of Finding Nemo KIDS on the Bell Stage.
🔹 Camp Dates: July 14-18 & July 21-25 (Monday-Friday)
🔹 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🔹 Performances: Saturday, July 26 at 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM
🔹 Grades: Rising 2nd-9th
🔹 Tuition: $660 OR $635 if you register before March 13th
🔹 Max Capacity: 35 students
Campers will take part in a short audition on the first day—but don’t worry, everyone will be cast in this exciting and engaging musical! Throughout the two weeks, students will build confidence, enhance their theatre skills, and learn from a professional creative team:
🎭 Director: Jesse Siak
🎵 Musical Director: Chelsea La Course
🪩Choreographer: Jessica Smith
Each camper will receive four complimentary tickets for family and friends to enjoy the final performances.
Furry Friends | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $150
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Animal adventures ahead! Campers will go wild for animal-inspired tales where they can howl, meow, and chitter through a show that will leave viewers roaring with delight.
Magical Creatures | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
This enchanted camp is an opportunity for friendship to bloom. Fairies, unicorns, dragons, and elves work together to make magic happen!
Adventure Tales | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $185
Join us for a summer of fun-filled adventures where imagination soars, friendships bloom, and every day is a new discovery!
Creative Drama & Craft Play | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 10 | July 28-July 31 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
Wk 11 | Aug 4-7 | Mon-Thur | 2:00 – 5:00 PM | $130
The activity-based afternoon camp will be full to the brim with theatre games, freeze dances, craft time, and fun, fun, fun!
(Sorry, morning campers in the same week should NOT enroll. No supervision is available after lunch, and morning campers will need some downtime.)
Exploration MORNINGS | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $110
Wk 12 | Aug 11-15 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $185
Wk 13 | Aug 18-21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $185
A week of fun-filled mornings of games, songs, and stories. The perfect time and place for “acting up!” This camp uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
Exploration MORNINGS | K3-Rising 1st
Wk 1 | May 27 | Tuesday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 29 | Thursday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 1 | May 30 | Friday only | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $50
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $50
This camp offers a fun-filled morning of games, songs, and stories—the perfect time and place for “acting up!” This camp uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
Hogwarts Primary | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $65
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:00 AM – NOON | $150
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $150
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Learn to wield a wand, practice some Quidditch basics, and avoid Boggarts and Dementors. This activity-based camp will keep students involved while exploring the world of Hogwarts. We may visit Hogsmeade Village, study abroad at the American school, Ilvermorney, or even try to recapture some escaped Fantastic Beasts. There is so much to do and so little time (but we have time-turners, so we can all have even more fun)! This class is best enjoyed by students who have read or watched at least Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (the first book/movie of the series).
Sonic Summer | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 28 | Wednesday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Join Sonic and his friends on a high-speed adventure full of friendship, challenges, and surprises as they race to have an awesome summer adventure!
Pokémon Play | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
This camp offers an immersive experience blending the excitement of Pokémon with the magic of theatre. Campers will dive into the captivating world of Pokémon as they embark on a journey led by Ash & Pikachu and filled with creativity, friendship, and teamwork.
Inside Out & Upside Down | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $150
Explore the emotions inside your mind, unlock creativity, and embark on a journey of self-discovery at our Inside Out-inspired summer camp!
Dog Man Days | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 27 | Tuesday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 8 | July 14-18 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Get ready for a paws-itively exciting adventure as Dog Man and his crew of crime-fighting heroes take on villains, face challenges, and prove that teamwork can save the day!
Squishmallow Shenanigans Rising | 1st-5th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $110
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $185
Campers bring their favorite Squishy to class, and along with all the regular collaborative camp activities, they also devise a performance where the Squishies are the stars of the show (like a puppet show). The student also must personify the character, so it’s still acting training, but maybe a little less pressure too, since the focus is the BFF Squishmallow
Animal Adventures | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 29 | Thursday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $65
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $185
Calling all animal lovers! Unleash the animal inside as we discover how to personify animal characters for the stage. Slither, hop, and prowl as we explore stage areas. Growl, hiss, and chirp through animal-inspired vocal exercises. Actors choose to develop a favorite animal character, and we dig up some great character interactions from this. Acting and play structure combined!
Despicable Villains | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $185
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Unleash your inner mastermind, hatch diabolical schemes, and rule the world (for fun!) at Despicable Villains Camp
Wild Things & Wild Robots | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | $110
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 9:00 AM – NOON | $150
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $185
Embark on a wild summer adventure inspired by Where the Wild Things Are and The Wild Robot, where imagination roams free, and nature comes to life!
Quest Camp: Heroes Wanted | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 1 | May 30 | Friday only | 9:15 AM – 4:15 PM | $65
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $110
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Embark on thrilling adventures, solve magical mysteries, and become the hero of your own story while joining forces with other campers to save the day!
Musical Theatre: Disney Favorites | Rising 1st-5th
Wk 2 | June 2-6 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $205
Wk 4 | June 20 | Friday only | 9:45 AM – 12:45 PM | $65
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:15 AM – 12:15 PM | $205
We will give the campers choices about the material they perform. Instead of all the songs from a single show, this camp will explore the BEST songs from any number of Disney musicals. And you can take it more than once because the songs will change each time!
Musical Theatre: Moana & Little Mermaid | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $205
Wk 6 | June 30-July 3 | Mon-Thur | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $170
Swim under the sea with Ariel as we sing the beloved songs from THE LITTLE MERMAID and climb aboard Moana’s boat to sing songs from Disney’s mega-hit, MOANA. By the end of this week, your child will be “flippin’ their fins” to the calypso beat and sailing the ocean to see “how far they’ll go.” Come share your voice and be part of our world! “You’re Welcome!”
Musical Theatre: Matilda & Annie | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:15 AM – 12:15 | $130
Wk 11 | Aug 4-8 |1:00 – 4:00 PM | $185
Let’s hear it for the bold & fierce Matilda (just finished a run on our Bell Stage) and the beloved & feisty orphan Annie! Selecting songs from both hit musicals, they’ll be dancing so much the floor will “shine like the top of the Chrysler Building”!
Musical Theatre: The Greatest Showman | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:15 – 4:15 PM | $205
Run away and join the circus…or at least “The Greatest Show” as we explore “A Million Dreams” and “Come Alive!” Though this camp will let campers explore what makes each of them special and gives them a time to shine in the center ring “Rewrite(ing) the Stars,” it may “Never (Be) Enough.”
Musical Theatre: Dance | Rising 1st-6th
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 5:30 – 7:30 | $80
Wk 11 | Aug 4-7 | Mon-Thur | 4:30-6:30 | $80
Need the basics of dance to get you through musical theatre auditions/shows, and you just haven’t taken the years of dance everyone else seems to have taken? This class is for you! Dance shoes are not required, but they are much easier to move in than standard tennis shoes. Basic jazz slip-on shoes tend to cost between $10-$25 – sometimes, they are even available used for less.
Hogwarts Secondary | Rising 6th – 12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 9:00 AM – NOON | $110
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 9:00 AM – NOON | $185
Learn to wield a wand, practice some Quidditch basics, and avoid Boggarts and Dementors. This activity-based camp will keep students involved while exploring the world of Hogwarts. We may visit Hogsmeade Village, study abroad at the American school, Ilvermorney, or even try to recapture some escaped Fantastic Beasts. There is so much to do and so little time (but we have time-turners, so we can all have even more fun)! This class is best enjoyed by students who have read or watched at least Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (the first book/movie of the series).
Improv Bootcamp | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 3 | June 9-13 |1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Wk 7 | July 7-11 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $185
Wk 10 | July 28-Aug 1 | 1:45 – 4:45 PM | $185
Be bold! This class is focused on improvisation training and performance. The objective is for the actor to become comfortable in acting without a script. Benefits for the beginning, intermediate, new and returning student actors are:
A good class for those who want to further their scene study skills, character development skills, and stretch and explore their imagination and creativity. Improvisation training improves performance skills– allowing students to receive all information around them before making choices of their own. Be prepared to laugh and to laugh at yourself too!
Write Direct Act | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 5 | June 23-27 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $205
Wk 9 | July 21-25 | 1:30 – 5:30 PM | $205
How did we make that play?! Students will explore writing, directing, and acting by working together to create a one-of-a-kind performance. What do you love most about theatre? Is it the magic of seeing the stories in your imagination come to life? Maybe you like putting the picture together as a whole? Perhaps it is becoming a character and discovering their world? Try on each hat- playwright, director, and actor- and see which one is the best fit for you. You won’t know until you try! If your child is “not an actor,” we can accommodate him/her in this class, and they can focus on the non-performance elements of the production while still gaining social and collaborative skills.
Advanced Improv | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 11 | Aug 3-6 | Sun-Wed | 6:30-8:30 | $80
For previous Adliberation members only! This class is only available to actors who have participated in Adliberation, SCCT’s Teen Improv Team. Seasoned improv players will find new game formats and advanced storytelling concepts in this intensive setting. With no need to review the basics of improv, these students are able to push into complex character development, commitment to setting, and clarity in storyline. This fast-paced camp will offer a wonderful opportunity to dust off improvisation skills before Adliberation auditions this fall.
Musical Theatre: Dance | Rising 6th – Adult
Wk 2 | June 2-5 | Mon-Thur | 6:30-8:30 PM | $80
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 5:30-7:30 | $80
Wk 10 | July 28-July 31 | Mon-Thur | 4:30-6:30 | $80
Need the basics of dance to get you through musical theatre auditions/shows, and you just haven’t taken the years of dance everyone else seems to have taken? This class is for you! Dance shoes are not required, but they are much easier to move in than standard tennis shoes. Basic jazz slip-on shoes tend to cost between $10-$25 – sometimes, they are even available used for less.
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Stage Makeup | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 5:30-7:30 PM | $60
Wk 5 | June 23-26 | Mon-Thur | 5:30-7:30 | $80
Learn how to design and apply stage makeup in a real dressing room! Students will need to purchase in advance a basic Ben Nye Personal makeup kit that suits their coloring (available online from Amazon as well as locally from Costume Curio on Laurens Road) but will also be able to work with our stock with even more colors. They’ll understand the different types of makeup used and try their hand at application. They may even opt to go home sporting a new look!
Costume Design from Pulled Stock | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 3 | June 9-12 | Mon-Thur | 5:30 – 7:30 | $80
A chance to explore the design side of theatre and learn to create costumes from our costume stock. How to support the essentials needed by the action but also conceptualize to support the production and make an artistic statement. Creative thinking as well as functionality. Basic hand sewing and alterations are likely, but no machine sewing.
Tech: Stage Crew Olympics | Rising 6th-12th
Wk 4 | June 16-18 | Mon-Wed | 5:30-7:30 PM | $60
Wk 7 | July 7-10 | Mon-Thur | 6:30-8:30 | $80
Do you know that we use our students as members of our run crew for ALL our productions? Every show you see has dedicated young people running the spotlights, handling the backstage set moves or prop handoffs, costume quick changes, and sometimes even running the light board or body mics. It’s a whole other world of theatre, and no theatre can operate without it. This camp will help students get acquainted with the backstage world and run crew jobs and expectations. A chance to explore the backstage side of theatre and potentially get ready to work on one of our upcoming productions (not a requirement, but an option).
10-Week Exploration Class | K3-Rising 1st
Mondays | Jun 2-Aug 4 | 5:15-6:15 PM |$185
A fun-filled hour of games, songs, and stories. The perfect time and place for “acting up!” This class uses dramatic play to foster young children’s imagination, creativity, and social development. It goes beyond traditional playtime, offering a unique blend of storytelling, role-playing, and interactive games designed to spark their imagination and build confidence.
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 1st-4th
Tuesdays | Jun 3-Aug 5 | 5:15-6:15 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 4th-8th
Tuesdays | Jun 3-Aug 5 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Acting CLASS | Rising 8th-12th
Wednesdays | Jun 4-Aug 6 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
All the fun with none of the effort! Build the basics of acting through games and activities celebrating your most creative “you.” Get a taste of stardom and explore the process of theatre training through high-energy theatre games, improvisation, and activities. Create characters, explore dramatic interpretations of classic stories, learn the lingo, challenge your imagination, and hone projection and articulation skills while engaging the body in purposeful physical expression. Some at-home memorization is required
10-week Process Improv CLASS | Rising 5th-10th
Mondays | Jun 2-Aug 4 | 5:30-6:30 PM |$185
Look, Mom, no script! Creative impulses find the perfect landing spot in improv games. Be bold! This class is focused on improvisation training and performance. The objective is for the actor to become comfortable acting without a script. Studying improvisation can offer numerous benefits for teenagers, extending beyond the realm of performing arts. It is a good class for those wanting to further their scene study and character development skills and stretch and explore their imagination and creativity. Also good for students interested in writing and storytelling. Improvisation training improves performance skills– allowing students to receive all information around them before making their own choices. Be prepared to laugh and to laugh at yourself, too!
Family Involvement Workshops: Unleash Creativity on President’s Day!
Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend President’s Day with your kids? Join us for our upcoming Family Involvement Workshop, happening on February 17th, with a fun Yes Day theme! This interactive workshop, led by Wolf Trap teaching artists, is a perfect way to explore creativity and imagination with your little ones. It’s the perfect way to introduce your child to the wonders of live arts, while bonding as a family.
Our workshops, designed for children ages 3-6 (siblings are welcome too!), last 30-45 minutes of interactive fun, followed by time to mingle and learn more about our programming. During the workshop, you’ll engage in creative activities, encouraging both kids and parents to dive into imaginative play and explore new ways of integrating arts into your daily routine.
This upcoming workshop is Yes Day-themed, so get ready for plenty of exciting opportunities to say “YES” to new ideas, stories, and creative activities. Together with our Wolf Trap Teaching Artists, you and your little ones will explore storytelling, role-playing, and much more, all through the lens of Yes Day fun!
Our Family Involvement Workshops offer a special glimpse into the kind of learning children experience during Wolf Trap Institute classroom residencies. You’ll also take home practical, arts-integrated activities that you can use at home—whether it’s in the car, at the grocery store, or anywhere you go. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make everyday moments more creative and engaging for you and your child.
Parents will not only gain insight into their child’s creative growth, but also walk away with fun ideas for integrating performing arts into their everyday routines. Whether it’s using your imagination while running errands or having a mini-play at home, our Wolf Trap Teaching Artists will show you how easy it can be to bring the magic of theater into your life!
So grab your spot today and come make memories with your little ones! You’ll be amazed at how much creativity can grow in just one hour of play.
We can’t wait to see you there!
This weekend at the performances of Junie B. Jones The Musical, we are collecting donations for United Way to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. A donation area will be in our lobby. Please consider bringing your donations when you see the show.
Items needed include:
· Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, soups, meats)
· Boxed meals (pasta, rice, cereal)
· Peanut butter and protein bars
· Bottled water and sports drinks
· Diapers, baby wipes, and formula
· Hygiene products (soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene items)
· First aid supplies (bandages, pain relievers)
· Cleaning supplies (disinfectant wipes, trash bags)
Each year, we are so fortunate to receive support from many local businesses. One way small businesses can help SCCT empower young people and their families is by placing an ad in our playbills. If you’re interested in supporting the arts in our community this year, click the image below for more information.
The arts have always played a crucial role in shaping communities, and SCCT is taking it to the next level. SCCT Managing Director Katie O’Kelly recently graduated from Leadership Greenville, an exclusive program to develop and empower community leaders. She graduated alongside SCCT Board Member Debbra Alvarado of the Hispanic Alliance. With her newfound knowledge and skills, O’Kelly is ready to strengthen the impact of South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) and inspire other nonprofit leaders in the area. Join us as we celebrate this exciting achievement and learn more about how SCCT is making a difference in Greenville through the power of leadership and theatre.
Leadership Greenville, a program offered by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, is known for its rigorous curriculum and hands-on experience in various aspects of leadership. O’Kelly was selected to participate in this prestigious program, and her graduation marks an important milestone for SCCT and the local arts community.
This program gave O’Kelly valuable insights into community development, collaboration, and strategic planning. She also had the opportunity to connect with other leaders from diverse backgrounds and industries, sharing knowledge and ideas to drive positive change in our community.
As a nonprofit arts organization, SCCT has always been committed to providing quality theatre education and productions to children in Greenville. O’Kelly’s graduation from Leadership Greenville further reinforces our commitment to shaping our community’s future.
Strong leadership is essential for any organization’s success, especially in the nonprofit sector. O’Kelly’s participation in Leadership Greenville has equipped her with the tools and resources needed to lead SCCT toward even more significant impact and growth.
At SCCT, we know that leadership is not just about titles or positions but about empowering others and creating lasting impact. We are proud of Katie O’Kelly’s journey through Leadership Greenville, and we cannot wait to see how she will continue to inspire others as she leads us forward into a brighter future. Together, we can make Greenville an even more vibrant and creative place for future generations.
To Enhance Theatre Experience for Sensory Sensitive Patrons
The South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) has been awarded a significant grant from Greenville Women Giving (GWG) to support the theatre’s Transformative Theatre for Sensory Sensitive Families project.
GWG funds programs that provide an opportunity for important, positive change in Greenville’s Arts, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Service areas. SCCT will use the grant to purchase Assistive Technology to aid in breaking down the barriers for patrons that experience sensory sensitivities while attending performances.
For SCCT, the purchase of two live feed cameras, viewing screens, side tab curtains for the stage and microphones, they will create open, sensory friendly viewing areas for audiences in both of their theatre’s performance spaces. The grant also supports SCCT’s vision to be the most accessible theatre in the state and one of the first in Greenville to offer live feed Assistive Technology.
SCCT believes that art belongs to all. This includes patrons with disabilities such as sensory sensitivities and neurodiversity. Examples of sensory sensitivities include: heightened sensitivity to bright lights and noises, increased stress in large crowds or feeling panic in sensory-rich places. “The enhancements from this recent funding will enable us to help educate the public about sensory sensitivities. This increased awareness will allow us to do what theatre does best – promote empathy and understanding,” commented SCCT Managing Director Katie O’Kelly. And, because all means all, this investment will also benefit breast feeding mothers, senior patrons, parents with crying children and more. The new Assistive Technology will be installed, tested and ready for use in the 2024-2025 season.
SCCT envisions a community where ALL children experience the transformative power of the arts, which nourish creativity, grow empathy, and inspire confidence, which is why we partnered with ABLE SC to complete a feasibility study that identified gaps in inclusivity for patrons with disabilities.
Currently, if a patron has sensory sensitivities and needs to leave the performance space, that patron will miss the entirety of the performance while they are not seated inside our theatre spaces. Assistive Technology can help break down the barriers for patrons who experience sensory sensitivities while viewing our programming by creating sensory-friendly viewing areas to promote inclusivity and ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can enjoy the transformative power of theatre.
The South Carolina Arts Commission awarded SCCT a partial matching grant to create these sensory-friendly viewing areas. Greenville Women Giving selected SCCT as an 18th annual grant recipient, allowing us to purchase necessary equipment, such as live-feed cameras, viewing screens, and microphones. The purchase and installation of this Assistive Technology, with the installation help of Productions Unlimited, will help break down the barriers for patrons who experience sensory sensitivities while viewing our programming.
Investing in this technology to support the neurodiverse community is a moral obligation and a strategic move for the organization as we strive to be the most accessible theatre in South Carolina.
We believe this is an opportunity to raise awareness and understanding about sensory sensitivities and neurodiversity. Providing an environment accommodating sensory sensitivities can help educate the public about the challenges these individuals may face in everyday situations, including attending theatrical productions. This increased awareness can promote empathy, understanding, and acceptance of neurodiverse individuals.
If you are a donor passionate about these accessibility efforts, please contact Katie O’Kelly at katie@scchildrenstheatre.org
Are you a teen with a passion for musical theatre? Do you dream of stepping onto the stage and bringing iconic characters to life? Then listen up, because the South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) has an exciting opportunity just for you!
This summer, SCCT is thrilled to present an all-teen production of the beloved musical, Godspell. Led by the infectious energy of “Day by Day” and featuring a lineup of cherished songs, Godspell promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, storytelling, and teenage talent. The talented creative team, is ready to guide young performers through an unforgettable theatrical experience.
About the Show:
Godspell, conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, is based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew. This contemporary musical tells the story of Jesus Christ and his disciples through a series of parables, using a variety of games, storytelling techniques, and vibrant songs. From the joyful exuberance of “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” to the poignant reflection of “By My Side,” Godspell delivers a powerful message of kindness, tolerance, and love.
Rehearsal and Performance Information
Creative Team:
Directors: Chloe Wright
Music Director: Rachel Johnson
Choreographer: Chloe Wright
Student Director: Julia Orr
Rehearsal schedule: Rehearsals will begin in late June, depending on cast availability. Rehearsal will typically be held Sundays from 1-6pm and Mondays-Thursdays starting no earlier than 5:00pm and ending no later than 9:30pm. As this is an ensemble musical, most actors will be called to most rehearsals. Tech week begins July 20.
Performance Dates and Times: July 25, 26, & 27 @ 7pm July 28 @ 2pm
The show is written for an ensemble of actors.
Primary roles available are:
• Jesus—Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. They are the sort of person others instinctively follow.
• John The Baptist—Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. The most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, must still possess a good sense of physical comedy.
• Nick—Very high energy. Impish and playful.
• Telly—Not the brightest in the bunch. Contains a great sweetness and innocence.
• George—The comedian, the class clown. The person who can do a hundred voices and imitations.
• Anna Maria—Open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group.
• Lindsay—The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes jumping in before fully understanding what’s happening.
• Uzo—The shy one. Someone who commits all the way. Has a warmth to them.
• Morgan—Feisty and slightly cynical, the most hip of the group.
• Celisse—The class clown. Goofy and a cut-up.
There will also be an ensemble of other actors who play various roles throughout the show.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary production! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, SCCT’s Godspell promises to be an unforgettable experience for teens passionate about theatre. Get ready to sing, dance, and spread the message of love on stage this summer!
