About SCTA
Connecting theatre for youth, high school, college and university, community, and professional theatre across South Carolina since 1967.
Mission
Search artist profiles and list your own, with resume, reel, and contact details.
Vision
Our vision is to transform the lives of all South Carolinians through theatre.
Purpose
To bring together every kind of theatre in SC and grow the theatrical arts through mutual support and public interest.
Our History
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Founded September 23 in Greenwood by 30 delegates from community and educational theatres, as part of the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Donald McKellar is the first president.
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The first convention meets January 20 at Town Theatre in Columbia and adopts the constitution and bylaws.
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The convention moves to the fall.
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The board creates the South Carolina Theatre Hall of Fame. Dr. Phillip Hill is the first inductee.
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SCTA turns 50. Its history archive is held in Special Collections at Furman University’s James B. Duke Library.
Governance
Members vote on officers and bylaw changes at the annual business meeting during convention. SCTA files an IRS Form 990 each year, available on request.

