FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the SC New Play Festival?
The South Carolina New Play Festival curates a weekend of yet-to-be-produced plays and musicals by today’s hottest playwrights. Over a 2 weeks in August, we’ll present readings and productions of new plays, new musicals, new theatre for young audiences shows, an outdoor variety stage and Live Arts Market, and a closing night cabaret featuring a Broadway star.
Cast and creative team members include TONY-Nominees, Drama-Desk winners, and other well-known Broadway actors, as well as beloved performers from the local community, and are helmed by established and experienced directors with a national profile.
This is a destination event for theater lovers and a unique opportunity for Southeastern audiences to meet the artists and shape the future of American theater.
Are all of the SC New Play Festival events free?
The readings of new plays and the Spinx Live Arts Market are free. All events in the Cristal Palace, including The House That I Live In: Josh White’s America, The Late Night Variety Show, South Carolina’s Next Broadway Star, and The Broadway Cabaret starring Drew Gehling are paid tickets. Patrons and sponsors of the festival can reserve their seats to all festival events with early access.
How do I support the SC New Play Festival?
You can make a tax-deductible donation online by clicking HERE, or you can mail a check to our PO Box (listed below). Checks should be made out to “SC New Play Festival” in the memo line and mailed to:
SC New Play Festival
Are all events family friendly?
We always schedule at least one show for Young Audiences, and we will announce the full season at the end of April.
The Spinx Live Arts Market is also family friendly, with rotating acts from 10am until 1pm, on Saturday, August 8.