SCCT FAQs
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Performances & Tickets
Q. Where do SCCT performances take place?
A. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center 300 South Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Q. When is the Box Office open?
A. Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm and Two hours prior to all events
Q. What times are the performances?
A. Traditionally our productions are scheduled for a two week run with performances held on Friday at 7pm, Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and possibly an additional early morning or evening performance, and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Q. How much are tickets, where do I buy them, & what forms of payment are accepted?
A. Tickets are $26 for Adults and $17 for Children or Students 18 & under. Tickets may be purchased through the Peace Center by visiting the Box Office, by phone (864.467.3000 or 1.800.888.7768) or online at peacecenter.org . The Peace Center accepts Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Q. Can I redeem Gift Certificates or Vouchers Online?
A. Sorry, Gift Certificates and Vouchers must be redeemed in person at the Peace Center Box Office.
Q. Can I exchange my tickets for another performance of the same show?
A. Ticket exchanges are allowable for the same show with 48 hour Box Office notification for an exchange fee of $4 per ticket. When exchanging tickets the Peace Center requires originals be returned or torn in half, photo copied, and faxed to the Box Office.
Q. What happens when I miss a performance or do not use my tickets?
A. Ticket sales are non refundable.
Q. May I donate my tickets?
A. Yes! To do so please contact Debbie Bell
Q. Are your shows appropriate for children under the age of 3 years?
A. While SCCT Productions are designed for family entertainment; children under 3 may not enjoy particular shows. Please contact Vanessa Weber if you have further questions regarding any one show. Please note it is not recommended that infants be brought to performances.
Q. Do I have to purchase a ticket for a production or an event for my child if they are under a year old and can sit in my lap?
A. While it is not recommended that infants be brought to performances, our venues require all patrons regardless of age have a ticket for admission.
Q. Does SCCT have school day morning shows?
A. Yes, we do offer school day performances. Please contact Debbie Bell for further information.
Q. Does SCCT offer discounts on Group Sales if so, how many people do I need to have in my group to qualify for Group Sales rate?
A. Yes, we do have Group Sales. For groups of 20 or more we offer a 10% discount. To purchase theatre tickets for a group, contact Debbie Bell
Q. How much are season ticket packages and how many shows does that include? Can I purchase a season subscription after the season has already begun?
A. Season tickets are available in Five Show and Four Show Packages. You may purchase season tickets after the season has begun with the option to put a previously purchased ticket (within the same season) towards the price. Please call Vanessa Weber at 864.235.2885 ext. 10 for information on pricing.
Q. Do you sell gift certificates? How do I purchase one?
A. Yes, gift certificates are available, you may purchase them online or by calling Vanessa Weber at 864.235.2885 ext 10.
Q. Do you have handicap facilities?
A. Yes, the Peace Center has wheelchair access.
Q. Can we bring a stroller into the theatre?
A. No, strollers are not allowed in the performance hall.
Q. How long are performances and are there intermissions?
A. Run times and intermissions vary based on the production, please contact Vanessa Weber for questions regarding a specific production.
Q. When should we arrive at the theatre?
A. Arriving ten to fifteen minutes before curtain is always a good rule of thumb. The lobby doors will be open an hour before curtain and the theatre doors will open 30 minutes prior to curtain, if you arrive earlier.
Q. Where should I park?
A. There are plenty of places to park, some are free and some are not. Please visit The City of Greenville's web site for more details on parking downtown.
Q. Are there restaurants in the area?
A. Downtown Greenville is a great place to find a bite to eat before or after the show. There are over 50 possibilities to choose from, many of which are child friendly.
Q. Is there a gift shop or a place where I can purchase show memorabilia?
A. Of course! Look for the SCCT Novelty Table in the lobby; here you can purchase shirts, posters and much more!
Q. What should I wear to the theatre?
A. Casual to Business Casual. It is perfectly acceptable for children to attend in costume. A word to the cold natured please consider bringing a sweater or jacket.
Q. Are cameras or video cameras allowed in the theatre?
A. No. Cameras of any kind can be distracting to the actors onstage and may interfere with the performance, not to mention it is illegal to record or photograph performances.
Q. Do children perform in your plays?
A. We cast age appropriately so yes we do cast children in our productions. Look closely you may see one of your classmates on stage!
Education
Q. Where are SCCT classes held?
A. SCCT Headquarters located at 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Q. How do I register for classes? Can I register Online?
A. You may register by calling Jill Wolf at 864.238.2885 ext. 21, mailing in your registration form to the attention of Jill Wolf, PO Box 9340, Greenville, SC 29604, or online.
Q. Does SCCT offer financial aid opportunities?
A. Yes, SCCT has a Scholarship Program. You may download the form online or contact Jill Wolf for further information.
Q. Do I have to pay now? Can I set up a payment plan?
A. Payment may be split in two installments, half is owed on day of registration and the balance is due the first day of class. This option is not applicable for online registration and Early Enrollment Discounts.
Q. What happens if I want to cancel the class? Do I get a refund?
A. Tuition refunds may be made no later than 10 days prior to the first day of camp. All refunds will be less a $30 class cancellation fee.
Q. Are parents allowed to stay during class time?
A. Parents are welcome to stay in the Green Room or in the Studio during class time. We also are very happy to have parents volunteer during this time. Check with Michelle Ward to make arrangements.
Q. My child has done a lot of theatre with school & other programs, but this is our first SCCT class, can we register for upper level classes?
A. Consideration for placement in upper level classes is solely at the teacher’s discretion. The student may be required to take a test to establish their working knowledge as well as perform a monologue and go through an interview. Advanced level classes tend to be too analytical for all but very focused students. Earlier SCCT classes build the vocabulary and work process expected to be ingrained in upper level students.
Q. Who teaches the SCCT Theatre Arts Conservatory classes?
A. All of our instructors are theatre professionals experienced working on stage as performers, back stage in varied technical theatre positions, and years of experience working specifically with youth. For more information on SCCT Faculty please visit our Faculty page.
Q. What types of classes do you offer?
A. The format includes Intensive Training, Production and Process Classes, and Workshops. Each format offers unique games, activities and challenges for the theatre student.
Q. What ages does SCCT teach and do you strictly adhere to age policy for classes?
A. We make every effort to adhere to the age policy for classes. The exception would be a returning student for the same teacher and the specific ages enrolled in the class in question. Each teacher can best assess the needs of the individual student.
Q. How many children are in a class?
A. Class enrollment minimums and maximums are specific to the type of class. Please see the information provided in each class description.
Q. Can I observe my child in class?
A. Most teachers will gladly let you observe a class when asked in advance. Often times, a parent’s presence can inhibit a child’s performance. Small children, telephones, pets, etc. are very distracting to all the students and every effort should be made to limit distractions when inside the building. We also are very happy to have parents volunteer during this time check with Michelle Ward to make arrangements.
Q. When are your classes?
A. Our classes run year round, with a Fall and Spring semester and Summer Camp courses.
Q. How long do classes run?
A. A typical session is 10 weeks for Exploration and Process classes and 12 weeks for Production and upper level classes.
Q. Will taking classes help my child get cast in one of your plays?
A. Yes and no. Enrollment in no way guarantees casting, but honing acting skills through classes certainly helps children prepare for the expectations of auditions and the demands of rehearsals.
Q. Will there be a performance at the end of the class?
A. All classes end in some kind of informal “sharing” for the parents (unless otherwise specified). Depending on the type of class, some sharings may present a rehearsed performance and some may be a sample class. Most Exploration and Process classes actually include two mini-sharings over the course of the session. The first occurs mid-way through the session and helps prepare the students for an audience and the final (more extensive) sharing occurs in the final class.
Q. Does my child need experience to take classes?
A. No. We have classes for beginners at every age as well as classes for those with experience.
Q. Do you have an intern program?
A. We have college-age semester-long unpaid internships available through Upstate colleges in Marketing, Production, Education and Outreach (this one is Fall Semester only). For more information please visit our Intern Opportunities.
School Performances
Q. Is there a place for my class to eat lunch after the show?
A. The performance is at the Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre at the corner of Main and Broad Streets in downtown Greenville, so there are downtown restaurants nearby. We are also within easy walking distance to Falls Park with picnic opportunities.
Q. How much are school performance tickets?
A. $8.00 a piece
Q.Do chaperones/teachers/bus drivers have to pay for their tickets?
A. Yes, a ticket for admission is required by all in attendance.
Q. Do you have sign language interpreters?
A. No.
Q. I home-school my child, can we come to a School Show?
A. Yes.
Q. How do I purchase School Show tickets?
A. Please contact Jill Wolf to purchase School Performance Tickets.
Touring
Q. Is touring the same as a School Performance?
A. No. We have shows that tour to Upstate schools and organizations. Please see details on our Touring page.
Q. What is the touring company? Where does it tour?
A. We have material appropriate for tours to Upstate Middle and Elementary schools. Please see details on our For Teachers page.
Q. For which grade/age level are touring productions appropriate?
A. Please see details on our Touring page.
Q. Do you only tour to schools?
A. Primarily schools, but we can also bring paid performances to organizations or groups, if there is a performance space.
Q. How do I book the touring company and how much does it cost?
A. Please contact Betsy Bisson.
Q. What is KNOW WAY?
A. KNOW WAY real life drama is part of our outreach component bringing social issue programming to Upstate Elementary and Middle schools.
Q. How do I register for a KNOW WAY program?
A. Contact Betsy Bisson, Know Way Administrator, at 864.235.2885, ext 17.
Birthday Parties
Q. What is included in a SCCT Birthday party and how much does it cost?
A. Birthday Parties include the following:
- Dramatic instruction through a story
- Costumes, props and set for the story
- A pre-set performance space in our Theatre Arts Conservatory classroom
- A performance starring the birthday person and their friends
- A gift for the birthday person as a souvenir from SCCT
- 5% discount coupons to SCCT’s Theatre Arts Conservatory for acting classes for each guest!
A party with 12 guests (all children other than actual birthday person) is $225. $10 will be added for each additional participating guest.
Q. Who do I contact to schedule a Birthday party?
A. To schedule a Birthday Party please contact Jill Wolf by email or call 864.235.2885 ext. 21.
Q. Where are SCCT Birthday parties held?
A. SCCT Headquarters located at 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Q. Can you send a character to my home for my child’s birthday and how much does it cost?
A. Yes! We can send a character to your home for a birthday. Our characters include:
- Cinderella in a beautiful blue ball gown
- The Little Mermaid in her mermaid form—movement will be limited
- Beauty in a beautiful yellow gown
- Sleeping Beauty in a beautiful pink gown
- Snow White complete with her apple
- Jasmine with long black hair
- Pooh, Tigger or Eeyore (these are full head costumes and hence the character cannot talk)
- Alice in Wonderland
- Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz
- Peter Pan
- The Blue Fairy
- Aladdin in his regal prince attire
Characters are subject to availabilty. $100 for up to one hour per character. PLEASE NOTE: We send an adult chaperone with our characters as many of our characters are teenagers.
Q. Who do I contact to schedule a Character Visit?
A. To schedule a Character Visit please contact Jill Wolf by email or call 864.235.2885 ext. 21.
Auditions
Q. Where do I audition?
A. SCCT Headquarters located at 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Q. How do I prepare for an audition?
A. Each audition will be a bit different based on the type of show, the cast needed, and the director's requirements. Therefore, you will need to check the specific Audition Call for each specific production you are interested in. Audition requirements will be posted on our website. You may want to consider taking our Audition Prep Workshop offered before every audition. If you have further questions regarding audition please contact Vanessa Weber.
Q. Do I have to take SCCT Theatre Arts Conservatory classes in order to audition?
A. Contrary to popular belief, you are not required to take SCCT classes in order to audition or be cast in a production. We do however encourage participating theatre arts’ training. It like any other form of training takes practice to hone the craft - the more you do it, the better you get, the more likely you are to succeed in your goal.
Q. What do I wear to auditions?
A. Always dress neatly and comfortably for auditions. Typically the Audition Call will offer further instructions based on the type of production. For instance a musical will almost certainly have dancing and part of auditioning for a musical will include learning a short dance and performing, in this case you would want to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes that will allow you to move.
Q. How do I know if I am cast for a SCCT production after an audition?
A. The Cast List will be posted both on the front door of SCCT Headquarters and online under the production’s page. The date and time will be specified on the Audition Notes handout you received at auditions. Every one that auditioned should check the Cast List, just because you were not “Called Back” does not necessarily mean you did not get cast.
Q. How does my child get involved in SCCT?
A. Auditioning is a great introduction to South Carolina Children's Theatre but the best ways to get involved in SCCT are participating the Theatre Arts Conservatory or to volunteer; both provide the opportunity to learn the basics and essentials of bring a production to life.
Q. Does SCCT use talent agents/agencies for casting?
A. As a volunteer theatre we do not seek out talent agents/agencies for casting but rely on dedicated members of the community who enjoy participating in the Theatre Arts.
Q. Where can I find information on upcoming auditions?
A. Audition Calls will be posted on our website under the specific production’s page. We also run ads in local newspapers. If you would like further information on a upcoming audition please contact Vanessa Weber
Q. What kind of time commitment for rehearsals is required if I or my child is cast in a SCCT Main Stage Production?
A. Rehearsal times vary based on type of production, directors, and individual roles. Most are scheduled Monday through Thursday 6:30 pm- 8:30 or later beginning as early as three to four months from opening night. Rehearsal schedules are subject to change.
Donations
Q. What is SCCT’s non-profit status? Will my donation be tax deductible?
A. South Carolina Children's Theatre is a non-profit 501c3 so monetary and in-kind donations are tax deductible. All donors will receive written acknowledgement of their gift with our tax identification number for their records.
Q. How do I make a donation?
A. Making a donation to South Carolina Children's Theatre can be done through many avenues. We offer corporate sponsorship opportunities, accept foundation grants, and Wish List fulfillment (in-kind) to mention a few. To give a Wish List item please contact Debbie Bell, and to donate on an indiviual, corporate or foundation level please contact Ame Holcombe.
Q. Do you accept non-monetary (in-kind) donations?
A. Yes, we accept in-kind donations. The Wish List posted on our website includes equipment we need. We also have accepted donations of materials that will aid in production such as paint, clothing, and furniture. To donate Wish List items please contact Debbie Bell, for all other in-kind donations please contact Vanessa Weber
Q. How do I volunteer?
A. Contact Michelle Ward 864.235.8558 ext.12
Special Events
Q. What Special Events do you have planned this year?
A. We have the following Special Events scheduled:
- 15th Annual Character Breakfast, Saturday, March 13, 2010
- 3rd Annual Caribbean Crush, Saturday, May 1, 2010
- Timbre Tales- occurs three times during the year please visit the Timber Tales page for dates
Q. What is the Character Breakfast?
A. The Character Breakfast is a magical annual event hosted by SCCT. It’s a grand breakfast with the ultimate Parade of the Stars! Your children will have the opportunity to get the coveted autographs of many character greats like Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Winnie the Pooh. If your little one likes to dress up, costumes are welcomed! Remember to bring your camera!
Q. What is the Caribbean Crush?
A. Caribbean Crush is SCCT’s official welcome to summer. Venture Aviation, at the Downtown Airport sets just the right kind of mood for a tempting summer get away and we arranged a band, food, margaritas, not to mention a fantastic auction. This is an Adult event so hire a sitter, get your beach bag and meet us there!
Q. Are all of your events for children?
A. No. The Caribbean Crush is an adult only event (21 and over).
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