A Professional Company With Deep Local Roots
Charleston Stage was founded in 1978 by Julian Wiles, a native Charlestonian who believed the Lowcountry deserved theatre of the highest caliber. What began as a small company staging A Christmas Carol has grown into South Carolina's largest professional theatre company, presenting a full MainStage season and a Family Series every year on the historic Dock Street stage.
Today we produce more than 100 performances a season, welcome more than 55,000 patrons and students each year, and train the next generation of theatre artists through one of the region's most respected education programs. Every production is made here, by a resident company of professional actors, designers, and educators who call Charleston home.
Great theatre should feel like it belongs to the whole city, not just the people already in the seats.The Charleston Stage Mission
As a nonprofit, we exist to entertain, to educate, and to bring the community together. From opening night galas to school matinees, our stage is a gathering place for the Lowcountry.