History
The Footlight Players launched in 1931 with a series of one-act plays directed by Lieutenant Commander Charles Russell Price at the Charleston Navy Yard. For the next 45 years, The Footlight Players continued to produce a number of regular season productions, both at The Dock Street Theatre and at Footlight. In 1934, the Players purchased an old cotton warehouse (circa 1850) with the idea of eventually converting it into a finished playhouse. In 1986, after another dramatic renovation, The Footlight Players moved into the old cotton warehouse at 20 Queen St., where they have remained ever since. What began as a small group has become a theatrical tradition in Charleston, built and strengthened over many years by hundreds of willing hands, the priceless gifts of time and toil, and by faith, enthusiasm and talent.
Specialties
The Footlight Players provides quality, affordable community theater to residents of the greater Charleston area plus visitors coming to Charleston from around the world. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in theatrical productions, and budding actors can develop their skills in the Footlight Dramatic Academy.