Live shows and musicals for upstate South Carolina
The Division of Fine Arts at SWU is proud to produce annual musicals and stage shows for a variety of audiences in the upstate of South Carolina. Past productions include Broadway favorites such as Beauty and the Beast and The Sound of Music. Student productions take place in the 1,000-seat Newton Hobson Chapel Auditorium.
The next production is Disney's Newsies, March 25-26, 2021. Ticket sales will be made available in 2021.
If you would like to give a gift to Student Productions, simply text "performance" to 41444.
Fall 2020 Virtual Theater Workshops
Everyone is invited to participate in our fall workshop series sponsored by Student Productions at Southern Wesleyan University. Workshops will take place 10am to 11am EST on each of the dates listed below. Please contact Dr. Amber James, Director of Student Productions, at with any questions.
September 12: Movement for the Stage with Cullen Finley and Sam Calcutt
September 19: Acting 101 with Zach Wheeler and Ainsley Pruitt
October 10: The Singing Actor with Dr. Amber James and Heather Haithcock
October 24: Auditioning Techniques with Dr. Amber James and Dr. Michael Fulford
November 7: Fun Theater Games for Kids of All Ages with Katie Cook and Vivian Ewart