SC New Play Festival

The SC New Play Festival is 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Greenville. Since 2022, downtown Greenville’s major theatrical venues and outdoor spaces have partnered with SCNPF to present readings of new plays, musicals and shows for young audiences, as well as outdoor street performances, masterclasses, workshops, and cabarets from Broadway stars. For over four years we have filled spaces across the city with bold new voices and unforgettable performances, quite literally setting the stage for the future of American theater. The revitalization of the city, coupled with the closure of prominent new play festivals nationwide during COVID, illuminated a unique opportunity. With nationally recognized institutions dedicated to new play development ceasing operations, a void emerged in the development of new works.