Queen Street Playhouse: Home of the Footlight Players

Queen Street Playhouse: Home of the Footlight Players is an event venue in Charleston, SC. As Charleston’s original theatre company, it provides the Lowcountry with high-quality live entertainment and a platform for local talent and cultural enrichment. The venue holds a 4.80 rating from 238 reviews.

The Footlight Players have a tradition of live theatre in the Lowcountry spanning more than 90 years. The company was launched in 1931 with plays directed at the Charleston Navy Yard and formally incorporated in 1932. In 1934, the organization was gifted an old cotton warehouse from circa 1850, which was eventually converted into a playhouse. The theatre offers various productions, including Grease, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, A Christmas Story, Mean Girls, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and Shear Madness, and provides opportunities for theatre rentals and auditions.

Located on Queen St, the venue is situated near the Dock Street Theatre and the Old Slave Mart museum. It is also within walking distance of the French Quarter and the Slave Trading Complex memorial.

The theatre is known for its long-standing history as a cornerstone of the local arts community and its commitment to providing exceptional live work. The company maintains a reputation for excellence in the Charleston area through its dedication to artistic aspirations and high-quality performances.

The Footlight Players continue to serve as a premier destination for live theatre and cultural enrichment in Charleston.

Services:

• Live Theatre Performances
• Season Subscription
• Theatre Rentals