Upcoming Productions At The Footlight Players
The Footlight Players presents six plays in a regular season, stage productions which mark them as one of the leading community theatres in the South. Generations of plays presented by and for the community have consolidated the aims of the Footlight Players:
To provide the best in theatre entertainment for the Lowcountry: to provide an outlet for the talent, energies and cultural aspirations of the community; and to create and establish for the future, a theatre rooted in the traditions, needs and dreams of the community. Here are some of the upcoming productions:
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams| directed by Greg Tavares
- March 18, 25 at 3 p.m.
- March 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 8 p.m.
- Tickets $25 adults; $22 seniors; $15 Students
The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)
by Adam Long, Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor, directed by Erica Rowley
- March 29, 30, 31, April 5, 6, 7 @ 9pm
- Tickets: $10 on Thursday; $15 on Friday & Saturday. Seating is General Admission.
A Funny Thing Happend on the Way to the Forum
book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart | music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | directed by Don Brandenburg | musical director Marsha Goldsmith
- May 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 p.m.
- May 6, 13, 20 at 3 p.m.
Other Upcoming Events:
Charleston Food and Wine Festival, March 1-4 2012
The Charleston Food and Wine Festival is a great festival that takes place every year in March. It is truly a celebration of all things food and wine. It gives guests a chance to witness what makes Charleston a renowned place for cuisine and culture. This is a celebration you will not want to miss. You can purchase tickets online.
Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens, March 22 – April 21, 2012
If you get excited about spring, then you will definitely want to see Charleston blossom by taking part in the annual Festival of Houses and Gardens that runs from March 22 to April 21. The event is put on by the Historic Charleston Foundation, and here is what you can expect:
Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century.
Tickets are now available! Events vary daily for guests to enjoy the diversity of this unique historic city which traces its origins to 1670.
- House and Garden Tours
- Morning History Walks
- Plantation Picnic and Oyster Roast
- Luncheon Lecture Series
- History Boat Cruise
- Wine & Spirits
- Musical Concerts
Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America and was named Top City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Visit Charleston to see why it has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season. Tours feature seven to 10 properties each day in one of 11 neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century.
Most events that are a part of the festival will sell out well in advance. Make sure you make reservations, so you don’t miss this opportunity. You can find more information on ticket sales and events by calling the ticket office: 843-722-3405. (Historic Charleston Foundation)
Cooper River Bridge Run, March 31, 2012
This is an annual 10-K race that has drawn more than 30,000 participants over the past several years. It is a great course that takes you across the Cooper River bridge coming from Mount Pleasant, and then takes you into scenic downtown. You can expect to continue the fun after you complete the run with music, food, and drinks! Here’s where you can go to get more information: Cooper River Bridge Run.
Family Circle Cup, March 31 -April 12, 2012
This is a fantastic tennis tournament that takes place annually on Daniel Island. You will have a chance to watch an unbelievable tournament during one of the best times to see and experience Charleston. Check out FamilyCircleCup.com for more information.
