Greenville hosts South Carolina New Play Festival

GREENVILLE, S.C. – This year, Greenville had the honor of hosting the eagerly anticipated South Carolina New Play Festival from August 8 to 11. Attendees were treated to an array of events including musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and a Broadway Cabaret.

Festival Highlights

The festival’s stage was shared by multiple city-wide venues, such as The Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, CentreStage, The Warehouse Theatre, Greenville Theatre, South Carolina Children’s Theatre, Falls Park, and the Greenville One Center.

Local Broadway star and TONY nominee Phillip Boykin captivated the audience with his tale of theatrical triumph on August 11 at the Greenville One Center. Stirring musical performances from notable shows like Hadestown and Music Man further added to the charm of the evening.

Outdoor Circus Extravaganza

Keeping up the Festival’s tradition of surprises, attendees were entertained by several free outdoor circus shows performed at Falls Park on August 11. Combining storytelling, comedy, and acrobatics, these shows were arranged from 3 p.m. onwards as detailed below:

• Real McCoy at 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Street Circus at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• NYC YoYo Show at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Community Engagement

Hosting the South Carolina New Play Festival was an excellent way for Greenville to celebrate local talent and promote community engagement. Providing a platform for both artists and the public to interact, share their love for performing arts and encourage cultural exchange.

The festival united the diverse communities that make up Greenville, proving once again that art, in all its forms, has a unique power to inspire conversation, foster understanding, and create lasting connections between people.

Community members are eagerly looking forward to future celebrations of performing arts and are grateful for festivals like these, which enrich the cultural fabric of Greenville and South Carolina.

Future of the Festival

Based on this year’s successful rollout of the event, it is expected that Greenville will continue to be a hub for cultural events like the South Carolina New Play Festival. By fostering a vibrant arts scene, the city is encouraging the growth of local talents and promising a fantastic cultural experience for residents and visitors alike.