Myrtle Beach is known for its tourists and its bike week, but if you take a closer look you will see that it has a much softer side. The Grand Strand is filled with art shows, symphony concerts and plays. And no matter your mood there is a play taking stage to entice your each and every emotion.
Coastal Carolina University Theatre
Home to up and coming Alumni Neal Utterback (playwright), Michael Kelly (Carlito’s Way, Dawn of the Dead) and Jason Vail (Guiding Light, As the World Turns) and more, CCU’s theatre department is where you can be entertained by the stars, before they are stars.
Starting September 18, CCU will be performing Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Set 10 years after the famed comic strip Peanuts ends, this parody looks to answer the many questions of life that are presented to CB.
CCU will also play host to POPart: The Musical and The Dead Guy later this year.
For more information, log onto http://www.coastal.edu/theatre/index.html
Theatre of the Republic
Under the direction of Tim McGhee comes the hit classic Cabaret. A sweet combination of comedy, song and dance this play takes place during the Nazi era. This play depicts those who choose to take a blind I to the horrors that were occurring in Germany, via the live entertainment at a local restaurant/nightclub/brothel.
With the guidance of a drag queen emcee, the audience depicts how everyone deals or doesn’t deal with the Nazi movement. From the choreography to the costumes this is one of the must see shows of the year. Best of all, they’ve added a third week of shows which gives you plenty opportunity to be entertained.
The Theatre of Republic will also offer Kiss Me, Kate and Holiday Main Street Joy to the World later this year.
For more information, log onto http://www.theatreoftherepublic.com/
Swamp Fox Players
A favorite among community theatre goers, the Swamp Fox Players have performed everywhere from restaurants to hotels. Now residing in a restored historical building, the Players now have a set place to showcase their talent. This month’s show, Wait Until Dark.
The Swamp Fox Players will also offer Out of Order later this year.
For more information, log onto http://www.swampfoxplayers.com.
