2014–2015 S E A S O N
“...a mainstay of the
South Carolina theater scene...” —The New York Times
SEASON SHOWs The Nance
Sept. 18–20, 25–27, 29, Oct. 2–4 at 7:30pm and Sept. 21 & 28 at 3pm by Douglas Carter Beane Welcome to the naughty, raucous world of burlesque’s heyday and the backstage story of Chauncey Miles and his fellow performers. At a time when it is easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay, Chauncey’s uproarious antics on the stage stand out in marked contrast to his offstage life.
Fences
Oct. 16–18, 23–25, 27, Oct. 30–Nov 1 at 7:30pm and Oct. 19 & 26 at 3pm by August Wilson Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tony Award for Best Play, and The New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Fences is the story of a responsible yet otherwise flawed black garbage collector in pre-Civil Rights America who, in August Wilson’s hands, rises to the level of an epic hero.
It’s time to bring back charlie
Jan. 8–10, 15–17 at 7:30pm and Jan. 11 & 18 at 3pm by Erin Danly Erin Danly’s quirky wit and piercing insight come together in the World Premiere of her latest work. A writer is called back from the dead to guide the production of his most popular theatrical work before it careens into chaos. The result of which inspires his brilliant new play.
Translations
Mar 12–14, 19–21, 23, 26–28 at 7:30pm and Mar 15 & 22 at 3pm by Brian Friel Charles Isherwood of The New York Times writes “A basic fluency in the workings of the human heart is all that’s necessary to absorb the beauties of Mr. Friel’s tender, sad and funny play about the difficulty of finding a home in the world, a person to share it with, and a name to call it by.”
PlayFest 2015
May 8 and 9 at 7:30pm This extraordinary theatre event showcases a weekend of new plays, celebrating local talent of the Charleston Theatre Community and offering laughs, drama and touching moments.
YOUTH SHOWs Legally Blonde Jr.
Nov. 15 at 7pm, Nov. 16 at 3pm >> My Ticket to the Arts Exclusive Performances
Nov. 20 & 21 at 5:30pm
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach A fabulously fun musical based on the popular movie. Follow Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Shrek Jr.
Apr. 25 at 7pm and Apr. 26 at 3pm >> My Ticket to the Arts Exclusive Performances
Apr. 30 & May 1 at 5:30pm
Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the Dreamworks animated film. Join Shrek and Fiona on a quest to confront Farquaad with their wisecracking donkey friend. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale Shrek Jr. is an irreverently fun show for the whole family.
★ MEMBERSHIP
Join us for our 2014–2015 Season at $65 per membership Your Subscription Membership includes a seat to The Raucous Musical Comedy, The Nance Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama, Fences, World Premier of Ghost Writer Irish Classic, Translations, and a bonus evening at PlayFest! Purchase your subscription and select the performance dates online at www.SouthofBroadway.com or call (843)745–0317. We look forward to sharing the Season with you!
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South of Broadway Theatre Company and The Flowertown Players present a unique theatre experience.
Oleanna February 2015
by David Mamet For more information please visit www.SouthofBroadway.com or FlowertownPlayers.org
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South of Broadway Theatre Company is an intimate 99 seat black box theatre. It is located in the trendy Olde Village of historic North Charleston.
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