South Carolina Children's Theatre

SCCT is the largest children’s theatre in South Carolina and serves over 30,000 children and their families annually through performances and special events, theatre classes, on-site residencies, school tours, and outreach programs. SCCT recently opened its brand-new theatre facility in downtown Greenville.

SCCT produces five (5) MainStage productions per year. They hope you and your family will join them for their 22-23 season!

This year’s productions are:
-Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! (Sept 23 – Oct 9, 2022) (Ages K5-3rd)
-Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Nov 18 – Dec 11, 2022) (All ages)
-The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (Jan 27, 2023 – Feb 5, 2023) (Ages 3rd-8th grade)
-The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (March 3 – 12, 2023) (Ages Pre-K-3rd grade)
-Once on This Island (May 5 – 21, 2023) (Ages 3rd-adult)

SCCT also offers FREE Tell-Me-A-Story Theatre performances for little ones (pre-K to early elementary) in their lobby throughout the year. At these lobby shows, favorite children’s books are acted out for their youngest audiences, and they encourage audience participation! Check their website for dates.

SCCT’s Theatre Arts Conservatory offers year-round drama classes for students ages 3-18, including summer camps. Be sure to check their website throughout the year for current class listings!

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SCCT creates high-quality theatre experiences for children of every age! Celebrating over 35 years, this little-theatre-that-could stands ready to once again...

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General Information
  • Days Open: See website for show schedule
  • ADA Compliant:
  • 100% Smoke Free:
  • Free Wifi:
  • Payment Methods Accepted:
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  • Discounts Offered:
    • Group Discounts
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  • Minutes To GSP Airport: 18
  • Miles to Greenville Convention Center: 4
  • Miles to Bon Secours Wellness Arena: 2
  • Bus Parking Available:
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  • Parking Fee: Hourly parking available on-site and nearby.
  • On-Site Restaurant/Food Service:
Restaurant
  • Cuisine: Light concessions menu
Venue Information
  • Indoor Venue:
  • Audience Seating: Indoor: 299
  • A/V Equipment Available:
  • Outside Catering Allowed:
Facility Info
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  • Exhibits Space
  • Description Built in 2018, The Bell Mainstage is a beautiful new, state of the art theater that provides a perfect marriage of intimacy and grand spectacle expected in any great hall. The Prisma Health Lobby is one of the most comfortable and inviting spaces at South Carolina Children’s Theatre. With beautiful natural lighting, tall lofted ceilings, and engaging architecture, this space is sure to inspire any gathering or event. The Younts 2nd Stage is a true multipurpose venue that can be configured in any number of ways. This space provides a large open floorplan for tables and chairs, or can be configured as a theater in any number of arrangements.
  • Floorplan File Floorplan File
  • Largest Room 3360
  • Total Sq. Ft. 8416
  • Space Notes The stage vaunts a full LED lighting system, a digital audio system, and select automated hoists for flying scenery in and out. These modern systems are sure to accommodate any technical need. The lobby has facilities for caterers to utilize, a concessions booth, plenty of space for tables, dimmable lighting to help create mood and easy access to both theatre spaces. The 2nd Stage is outfitted with a simple lighting system, an audio system and a structural grid that can be purposed for decorations or scenery in support of presentations, creating mood, or producing your own show.
  • Theatre Capacity 300
  • Number of Rooms 3
Bell Mainstage
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 3360
  • Theater Capacity: 300
Prisma Health Lobby
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2800
  • Width: 87
  • Length: 33
  • Reception Capacity: 225
Younts 2nd Stage
  • Total Sq. Ft.: 2256
  • Width: 48
  • Length: 47
  • Reception Capacity: 150

March

28

Mar 28 2023 - Mar 28 2023

March 28

Mar. 28

Traysie Amick, SCCT’s Principal Teaching Artist, shares her high energy and child-friendly interpretation of favorite children’s stories with audiences at the SCCT downtown...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

April

11

Apr 11 2023 - Apr 11 2023

April 11

Apr. 11

Traysie Amick, SCCT’s Principal Teaching Artist, shares her high energy and child-friendly interpretation of favorite children’s stories with audiences at the SCCT downtown...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

April

18

Apr 18 2023 - Apr 18 2023

April 18

Apr. 18

Come interact with music and storytelling based on The Gruffalo , featuring actress Traysie Amick from the South Carolina Children's Theatre and music from a woodwind...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

May

05

May 05 2023 - May 21 2023

May 05

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until May. 21 2023

Book by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Directed by Ahsha Daniels Production dates: May 5 – May 21 From the Tony Award-winning songwriting...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

May

09

May 09 2023 - May 09 2023

May 09

May. 09

Come interact with music and storytelling based on The Grumpy Monkey , featuring percussion and actress Traysie Amick from the South Carolina Children's Theatre. Part of the...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

June

03

Jun 03 2023 - Jun 03 2023

June 03

Jun. 03

SCCT's End of Season Block Party - A celebration of literacy and the arts! When: Saturday, June 3, 2023 Where: South Carolina Children's Theatre Event Overview: For 35 years,...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

July

08

Jul 08 2023 - Jul 08 2023

July 08

Jul. 08

The Miss Collegiate USA & Miss High School USA National Pageant will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST at the South Carolina Children's Theatre. All...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

September

22

Sep 22 2023 - Oct 08 2023

September 22

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until Oct. 08 2023

Adapted by Joseph Robinette Based on the book by E.B. White Directed by Connor Vetter Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission) Age Recommendation: 3rd grade and up Bell Stage A...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

October

20

Oct 20 2023 - Oct 29 2023

October 20

Dates vary between October 20, 2023 - October 29, 2023

By Kevin Kling Based on the books by Kevin Henkes Run Time: 50 minutes (no intermission) Younts Stage Age Recommendation: K4 and up Lilly likes EVERYTHING… until her new baby...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

November

17

Nov 17 2023 - Dec 10 2023

November 17

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until Dec. 10 2023

A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film Directed by Matt Giles Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes (with an intermission) Bell Stage Age...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

January

19

Jan 19 2024 - Feb 04 2024

January 19

Dates vary between January 19, 2024 - February 4, 2024

Based on the book “The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963” by Christopher Paul Curtis Adapted by Cheryl L. West Directed by Ahsha Daniels Run Time: 70 minutes (no...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

January

26

Jan 26 2024 - Feb 04 2024

January 26

Dates vary between January 26, 2024 - February 4, 2024

By Kerry Ferguson Run Time: 50 minutes (no intermission) Younts Stage Age recommendation: K4 and up Following the structure of the alphabet but filled with the creative chaos...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

February

23

Feb 23 2024 - Mar 10 2024

February 23

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until Mar. 10 2024

Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann Music by John Gregor Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann Based on the book “Pinkalicious” by Victoria Kann...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

April

05

Apr 05 2024 - Apr 21 2024

April 05

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until Apr. 21 2024

By Ernie Nolan Based on the book by Adam Rubin with illustrations by Daniel Salmieri Published by Penguin Group Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences...

South Carolina Children's Theatre

April

26

Apr 26 2024 - May 19 2024

April 26

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until May. 19 2024

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg Book by Kyle Jarrow Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex...

South Carolina Children's Theatre