advertise during our 2026-27 season - Now save 20% on Program Advertising
Charleston Stage, South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company in residence at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, offers advertising vehicles to deliver your message to a prime demographic group of dynamic, Lowcountry arts patrons. Research shows during our 2025-26 season:
- 80% (28,000+) of Charleston Stage patrons are residents (this includes both full-time and part-time residents)
- 20% (7,000+) of Charleston Stage patrons are non-residents
- 92% of Charleston Stage patrons have an income greater than $60,000, with 48% having incomes of $150,000 or more
- 73% of Charleston Stage patrons are 55+
Show Program Advertising
Now save 20% on program adveritising. Receive 4 months of exposure for one low price. Ads appear in four distinct, high-quality MainStage show programs (34,000+ programs printed). This season (October 2026 through April 2027), reach over 34,000 Charleston Stage patrons traveling to the Historic Dock Street Theatre and downtown Charleston.
Program Ad Reservation Deadline: September 25, 2026 Program Ad Artwork Deadline: September 25, 2026
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print-at-home ticket Advertising
Capture the attention of every Charleston Stage patron by advertising on our Print-at-Home Tickets during our 2026-27 MainStage and Family Series Seasons (8 months of exposure, 34,000+ Print-at-Home Tickets, 100+ performances). Only one advertising space available.
Ticket Ad Reservation Deadline: September 25, 2026 Ticket Ad Artwork Deadline: September 25, 2026
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To Reserve an Advertising location:
Download Advertising Reservation Form by Clicking Here and Submit Digitally
HOW TO SUBMIT:
- ONLINE: You can fill in your information digitally on the Advertising Reservation Form located on Page 2. Then, re-save the document to submit your form via email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Note this will not work on Chrome. You must fill out via Adobe or another PDF program to save your changes.) - SCAN/EMAIL: Print the reservation form after filling in your information digitally, scan and email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (This option works for Chrome users.) - QUESTIONS? Contact Beth Curley, Creative Director and Vice President of Marketing, at 843.647.7366 or
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2026-27 MainStage Productions Featuring Your Program Advertisement:
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| Programs Printed | Oct/Nov 2026 | Nov/Dec 2026 | Jan/Feb 2027 | Mar/Apr 2027 |
How To Prepare Artwork:
Create outlines on all type. Premium Color Program Ads must be CMYK. Inside Program Ads must be submitted as Greyscale. Print File Format: PDF, JPEG (300 dpi or higher). Print-at-Home Ticket Ad must be 367 pixels wide x 264 pixels tall (JPEG, 72 dpi).
Payment Deadline:
Charleston Stage will invoice the advertiser for the balance upon request. Full payment for Program Ads and Print-at-Home Ticket Ad must be received by September 25, 2026.
Past Advertisers:
South Carolina BLUE, Coastal Community Foundation, Domicile Real Estate Brokerage, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, McElveen Automotive, Hall Management Group, Southern Lumber and Millwork, Dunes West Golf and River Club, Appalachian Springs, Salthouse Catering, Smyth Whitley, LLC Lynch Cracraft Wealth Management Group, Tiger Lily Florist, David Clemmons Agency, Franke at Seaside, Carolina One - Magrath Pejeau Team, MUSC Health, Durlach Associates, Diversified Trust, Thomas Funcik, MD Facial Plastic Surgery, Roper St. Francis, Nexsen/Pruet, LLC, Chamber Music Charleston, Publix Super Markets Charities, Wells Fargo, Handsome Properties, Sandpiper Premier Senior Living, The Zoo Health Club, First Citizens Bank, South Carolina Bank & Trust, Katrina Johnson Group, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
2026-27 Advertising Rates:
| Black & White Program Ad |
Original Ad Rate | 20% Off Rate |
| Full Page (Black and White) | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Half Page (Black and White) | $1,500 | $1,200 |
| 1/4 Page (Black and White) | $1,000 | $800 |
| 1/8 Page (Black and White) | $750 | $600 |
| Full Color Program Ad/Premium Positioning |
Original Ad Rate | 20% Off Rate |
| Back Cover (Full Color) | $4,500 - SOLD | |
| Inside Front Cover (Full Color) | $3,500 - SOLD | |
| Inside Back Cover (Full Color) | $3,500 | $2,800 |
| Please Call Beth Curley at 843.647.7366 To Check On Premium Ad Availability. |
| Print-at-Home Ticket Ad |
Ad Rate |
| Print-at-Home Ticket Ad (Full Color) | $4,000 |
| Please Call Beth Curley at 843.647.7366 To Check On Print-at-Home Ticket Ad Availability. |