College of Charleston Theatre and Dance

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TONIGHT is the opening night of Cabaret!
7:30PM at Sottile Theatre
College of Charleston Theatre and Dance
College of Charleston Theatre and Dance is putting on a production of the multi-Tony Award winning musical, “Cabaret.” Todd McNerney, Associate Dean and Professor of Theatre, joined FOX 24 for a discussion about "Cabaret" showing April 14-16 at Sottile Theatre, 7:30PM.
Behind the scenes of College of Charleston Theatre and Dance Cabaret. Showing April 14-16 at Sottile Theatre 7:30PM.
📸: Annie Morraye

More info+ tickets: https://theatre.cofc.edu/about-the-department/now-playing.php
Forget all your troubles at the Cabaret April 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30 at College of Charleston - Sottile Theatre

With the Emcee's b***y songs as wry commentary, College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's production "Cabaret" explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Directed by Todd McNerney with musical direction by Laura Turner and choreography by Nakeisha Daniel;
recommended for ages 16+.

The 4/16 performance will include live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters.

go.cofc.edu/cabaret
Catch the College of Charleston Theatre and Dance show 'Wanderlust' this weekend! March 26 & 27 at Sottile Theatre
go.cofc.edu/wanderlust
Wan·der·lust /ˈwändərˌləst/ - a strong desire to travel….
Directed by Gretchen McLaine and presented by College of Charleston Theatre and Dance, this dance concert explores various aspects of wanderlust as seen through the eyes of our talented student choreographers.

Join us on March 26th and 27th at College of Charleston - Sottile Theatre for a night of dance that asks why some people experience an arch to wander or travel, while others are content to remain where they are.

http://Go.CofC.edu/wanderlust
The official location for EVERYBODY is Stern Center Garden. Join us Thursday for opening night as College of Charleston Theatre and Dance presents this retelling of ‘Everyman’.

College of Charleston Theatre and Dance takes audiences to the College’s lush Stern Center Garden, March 17-20, for its next production, “Everybody” — CofC Stages’ first main-season play presented outdoors in nearly 20 years. This modern riff on a 15th century morality play exploring the meaning of life is a topsy-turvy, madcap examination of the human condition. Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, it is a wildly funny and provocative play, asking us to examine and question why we make the choices we make and how to best live life in our modern world.

“Everybody” is directed by new theatre faculty member Gary Dewitt Marshall, who brings to CofC professional experience in directing as well as acting in television, the silver screen, and Broadway.

Visit https://go.cofc.edu/everybody for more info + tickets.

***“Everybody” is the first full-length play produced by CofC Stages that incorporates live American Sign Language interpreters (March 19th, 2pm performance).

Only two chances to see Mozart's operatic masterwork "Die Zauberflöte" ("The Magic Flute")-- Friday, February 25 at 7:30, and Sunday, February 27 at 2pm. Featuring College of Charleston Theatre and Dance, College of Charleston Department of Music, Charleston Symphony, and College of Charleston Orchestra members with a full cast of student singers and dancers, this fully-produced Mainstage opera is not one to be missed.

Tix: go.cofc.edu/magicflute

Rehearsal Photos: Hälis Rünk
Costume Design: Janine McCabe
Scenic Design: Carrie Ferrelli
Lighting Design: Lauren Duffie
A little peek at rehearsal for THE MAGIC FLUTE!

Join us on Feb. 25 & 27 for this fantastic full-scale opera production. Info at go.cofc.edu/magicflute
College of Charleston Department of Music
College of Charleston Theatre and Dance
Charleston Symphony
A timeless fairytale of darkness, light and finding one’s way in the world, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) opera explores the search for truth and reason, love and enlightenment. This fully staged comedy/romance is presented by College of Charleston Department of Music, College of Charleston Theatre and Dance and the Charleston Symphony.

Director of College of Charleston Opera, Sandy DeAthos-Meers, says, “This collaboration among Charleston’s arts powerhouses showcases a variety of talent for audiences while providing a unique, professional experience for our students."

More info + tickets: go.cofc.edu/magicflute
It's time for the last Giveaway Monday of the Strong Foundations Build Strong Futures end of year giving campaign 🎉

TODAY ONLY! You can enter our raffle for two tickets to a performance this spring. Three winners will be drawn to receive tickets to one of these shows:
- Tig Notaro at the Charleston Music Hall on January 26 at 7:00 PM
- Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), produced by the College of Charleston Opera, for the opening night on February 25 at 7:30 PM
- Cabaret, produced by the Department of Theatre & Dance at the College of Charleston, for the opening night on April 14 at 7:30 PM
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY
Every Monday in December we've been holding flash raffles! Donate at least $10, join as a member, or renew your membership for a chance to win great prizes and experiences. Three names will be drawn from all eligible entries for each Giveaway Monday.
Thank you to Charleston Music Hall for donating the Tig Notaro tickets!
Thank you to College of Charleston Opera for donating the Die Zauberflöte tickets!
Thank you to College of Charleston Theatre and Dance for donating the Cabaret tickets!
Learn more and donate at bit.ly/halsey_EOY . . . .

College of Charleston College of Charleston - School of the Arts

College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance

http://theatre.cofc.edu/
Phone: 843.953.6306

The College's Department of Theatre and Dance operates on the premise that there exists a healthy balance between coursework and production experience. Theatre and Dance majors are expected to supplement their theatre or dance specialization with education in the humanities, sciences and languages.

Operating as usual

08/24/2023

Tomorrow! Join us for our departmental welcome meeting in the Chapel Theatre at 3pm! We’ll discuss upcoming events and auditions, welcome new students, hear from the George Street Box Office, and more! Swing by for a soda, snacks, swag, and giveaways!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 08/07/2023

We’re thrilled to announce our CofC Stages 2023-2024 Mainstage Season: Expectations and Explorations!

🎭 This season features eight compelling productions that each highlight the season theme of Expectations and Explorations—challenging what we think we know as we discover the world around us, as well as ourselves. 📖🔎

🎟️ Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 8th! Check the 🔗 in our bio to read more about the shows + get your tickets today!

07/08/2023

Going to be downtown this weekend? Be sure to stop by Center Stage’s Closet Clean Out this Saturday & Sunday from 1-4pm. Come support our student led theatre organization as they raise funds for their upcoming season. See you there!

06/27/2023

👑 Queen Behavior! 👑

Join us in wishing our very own Ngaarumbidzwe—known by many as Ngaa or Rue—the very best of luck as she competes for Miss Collegiate America this weekend! As the current reigning Miss South Carolina Collegiate America, she has already made us so proud! 🤩🫶

Read more about Ngaa in The College Today using the link in our bio!

06/06/2023

We are happy to close our 2023 Stelle di Domani festival with, There’s Always Tomorrow a play by Sonya Hayden. This student directed show is a great exploration into what makes us the people we are today and how our actions can impact those around us. Tickets can be purchased through or by visiting the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!!

06/05/2023

Ready for the last week of Spoleto Stelle di Domani?? We have two more shows coming up this week, Under the Lights staged readings and There’s Always Tomorrow!! Tickets for these events can be purchased with or by using the link in our bio.

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 06/02/2023

Are you ready for another amazing weekend of theatre and dance?! This Sunday is our Alumni Dance Concert at 3pm and our Under the Lights staged readings begin June 6th at 6pm. Both of these events will take place in the Chapel Theatre and tickets can be purchased by visiting or using the link in our bio! Don’t miss out on these incredible shows!!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 05/25/2023

The Stelle di Domani series starts tomorrow!!!! We cannot wait for you to see the work of our amazing students. There’s still time to get tickets for our two opening shows, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” and “A Musical Theatre Review with Clyde Moser”! Tickets can be purchased through or by visiting the link in our bio!

📸 - .berry24

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 05/20/2023

We are only one week away till the start of our Stelle di Domani festival!!! Swipe to take a more in-depth look into our series lineup. Titcets are available for purchase by visiting the or by clicking the link in our bio. See you there!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 05/12/2023

We are happy to announce that tickets for Stelle di Domani 2023 season are on sale now! The Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to produce seven amazing production running through May 26th and June 10th. Tickets are available for purchase at the George Street Box office or via the link in our bio.

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 05/11/2023

We are happy to celebrate our amazing student and their hard work this year as we quickly approach graduation!! Congratulations to all of our students that received departmental awards!

04/28/2023

Join us next Wednesday for our end-of-semester Design and Musical Theatre showcases!

Design students will present their work from the spring semester in the Calhoun Street Annex.

Our Musical Theatre students have prepared a fantastic showcase featuring songs and scenes from Grease, Mamma Mia, Into the Woods, Footloose, and more!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 04/16/2023

Happy closing to the cast and crew of Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet! Here’s a quick look into this amazing story of black q***r identity.

Performances are April 14th-16th in the Sottile Theatre. Tickets can be purchased through using the link in our bio.

📸 - .berry24

Design team:
Scenic/props design - Jonathan Wentz
Lighting design -
Costume design -
Sound design -

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 04/14/2023

Happy opening to the cast and crew of Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet!! Take a moment to meet our fantastic performers! We can't wait to share this beautiful story with you all.

Come join us for our last production of the season! Performances are April 14th-16th in the Sottile Theatre. Tickets can be purchased through using the link in our bio.

📸 - .berry24

04/13/2023

Just one more day till Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet opens!! Performances are April 14th-16th in the Sottile Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased through using the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

📸 - .berry24

Design team:
Scenic/props design - Jonathan Wentz
Lighting design -
Costume design -
Sound design -

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 04/12/2023

We have been quite busy over the past couple weeks!! Our last show of the season, Marcus; or The Secret of Sweet, is in it's final stages of tech rehearsals! Swipe to see the many faces hard at work behind the scenes.
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Performances are April 14th-16th in the Sottile Theatre. Tickets can be purchased through using the link in our bio.

📸 - .berry24

04/07/2023

Join us for our season finale, “Marcus:or the Secret of Sweet” by Tarell Alvin McCraney, April 14-16.

A provocative, poignant and fiercely humorous coming-of-age story of a young gay man in the South, Marcus is 16 and “sweet.” Days before Hurricane Katrina strikes the housing projects of Louisiana, the currents of his life converge, overflowing into his close-knit community and launching the search for his sexual and personal identity on a cultural landscape infused with mysterious family creeds.

More info: https://go.cofc.edu/marcus

College of Charleston Theatre and Dance presents "Marcus; or the Secret o Sweet" by Tarell Alvin McCraney, April 14-16.

A provocative, poignant and fiercely humorous coming-of-age story of a young gay man in the South, Marcus is 16 and “sweet.” Days before Hurricane Katrina strikes the housing projects of Louisiana, the currents of his life converge, overflowing into his close-knit community and launching the search for his sexual and personal identity on a cultural landscape infused with mysterious family creeds.

More info: https://go.cofc.edu/marcus

04/02/2023

Happy closing to the cast and crew of, The Late Wedding! There’s still one more chance to see this amazing staged reading tonight at 7:30 in the chapel theatre. Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats using the link in our bio. Don’t miss it!!

📸 - .berry24

03/31/2023

The Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents our next production, The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen!! This show is the first addition of staged readings to our MainStage season since Covid-19! Performances are April 1st and 2nd at 7:30pm in the chapel theatre. There will also be a chance to talk to the actors about to piece after the show. Tickets are free, but please reserve your seats using the link in our bio. We’ll see you there!!!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 03/25/2023

Happy opening to the cast and crew of Becoming We, a student-choreographed dance concert!!! Join us tonight, March 25th at
7:30 and tomorrow, March 26th at 2pm in the Sottile Theatre. Get your tickets using the link in our bio. See you there!!!

📸 - .berry24

Lighting design:




Heaven Egan

Costume Design:
rob01

03/24/2023

The CofC Stages 2022-2023 Season continues this weekend with Becoming We, a student-choreographed dance concert! Performances will be March 25th at
7:30 and march 26th at 2pm in the Sottile Theatre. Completely choreographed by our students, "Becoming We" dance concert continues the department's "Constructing Identity" season theme, offering a variety of styles. Click the link in our Bio to get your tickets
today!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 03/23/2023

The Department of Theatre and Dance would like to highlight the entirety student-choreographed dance concert, Becoming We. Performances will be held in the Sottile Theatre this Saturday, March 25th at 7:30pm and this Sunday, March 26th at 2pm. Swipe to take an inside look into our choreographers and their pieces!

Tickets can be purchased online using the like in our bio!!

03/22/2023

Tomorrow and Friday! Join us in the Chapel Theatre for a staged reading of TIME SENSITIVE, a new play by Sheridan Hough directed by our very own Todd McNerney!

CofC Dance Concert 'Becoming We' to Explore Insightful Theme Through Multiple Genres - Holy City Sinner 03/09/2023

Can you believe it's the 10th anniversary of our Dance Program? Our upcoming concert reflects the growth of diversity of genres represented on stage and the artistic strength of our students. Join us at the Sottile Theatre on March 25 & 26!

CofC Dance Concert 'Becoming We' to Explore Insightful Theme Through Multiple Genres - Holy City Sinner By: CofC Media Presented by the College of Charleston Department of Theatre and Dance, the “Becoming We” dance concert features works by eight student choreographers exploring the theme of ‘me’ becoming ‘we.’ As the department continues to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the establi...

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 03/02/2023

The renovation to the Simons Center is coming along! It won’t be long now!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 02/27/2023

Only three more chances to see Two Gentlemen of Verona!!! Tickets are selling fast, make sure to get yours before they’re gone. Tickets can be purchased with George Street Box Office using the link in our bio!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 02/21/2023

Just one more day till Two Gentlemen of Verona opens!!! The show opens February 22nd and runs through March 2nd in the Calhoun Annex Chapel Theatre. Swipe to catch a peak of some of our amazing cast!

Use the link in our bio to purchase your tickets before they’re gone!! See you there!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 02/15/2023

This past week our students had the opportunity to show off their work at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival!! We would like to acknowledge a few of our students who received special recognition and awards! Some of these bright young designers will be traveling to compete in the National Competitions in the following months! Congratulations students!!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 02/11/2023

Congratulations to Savannah Blake and Madison Berry, who are both National design finalists!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 02/09/2023

Six of our students have been selected to move onto the semi-finals of KCACTF’s acting competitions!! They will perform tomorrow alongside 34 other actors throughout the south east. We wish them the best and break a leg!

02/07/2023

The department would like to take a moment to recognize the successes of our students in ventures outside of the school by honoring our first student spotlight Madelyn LaBarge!

Photos from College of Charleston Theatre and Dance's post 01/27/2023

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work of our students! Center Stage at the College of Charleston proudly presents its 2023 season opener, David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Proof.
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Performances are January 27th and 28th at 7:30pm and January 29th at 2pm in the Calhoun Annex Chapel Theatre. Admission is free, but seats should be reserved in advanced. You can visit the link in our bio to reserve your seats! We hope you will join us in supporting this amazing work.

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01/26/2023

Let’s wrap up CofC day in style! 🤸‍♀️😎💃 We’re thankful to everyone who made today a success! If you haven’t made a donation yet, it’s not too late! Click here to give now: https://give.cofc.edu/cofcstages

01/26/2023

Let’s keep the celebration going! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been invited to present VIOLET at the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival ! We’ll be hitting the road to Statesboro next month to share the talents of student performers, designers, and technicians!

Want to help us cover the costs of this road trip? Make a contribution to Theatre and Dance today as part of CofC Day by clicking here: https://give.cofc.edu/cofcstages

01/26/2023

Happy CofC Day! Join us in celebrating the College’s 253rd anniversary by supporting Theatre and Dance!

Our donors allow us to provide enriching experiences to our students and our audiences. Show your support by making a donation here: https://give.cofc.edu/cofcstages

01/13/2023

Auditions for our spring dance concert Becoming We are this coming Tuesday! Learn more at the link in our bio.

Can’t make it Tuesday? That’s OK! We can arrange an alternative audition time for you! Find Professor Alexander’s contact info at the link in our bio (click on Upcoming Auditions) and email her by Sunday to arrange an alternative audition time.

12/09/2022

Join us TODAY from 11am-3pm in the Calhoun Street Annex for our end of semester showcase! We’ll be celebrating student work in various forms—hope to see you there!

12/03/2022

Join us this Monday, December 5th for our Senior Dance Capstone Presentations! Our dancers have been hard at work this past semester and can’t wait to share their pieces!! See you there!

11/29/2022

Join us on Monday December 5th for our Broadway Ensemble’s holiday r***e! Admission is free! Our ensemble has been prepping all semester long and they’re excited to celebrate the holiday season with some classic tunes. Hope to see you there!

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Charleston, SC
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