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Market Theatre’s ten awards from the SC Community Theatre Festival.

On November 16, 2019, The Market Theatre Company participated in Community Theatre Festival at the 53rd Annual South Carolina Theatre Association Annual Convention.

After ending their original run on the Market stage in October, The 39 Steps team traveled to Francis Marion University in Florence, SC to perform in the beautiful FMU Performing Arts Center (pictured below). On Sunday, November 17, Market Theatre received the following awards:

Awards:

State Winner
Best Director – Drew Whitley
Best Actor – Savvy Thompson
Best Actor – Matt Groves
Best Supporting Actor – Alex Bennett
Best Costume Design – Kaitlyn Fuller
Best Scenic Design – Cameron Woodson
Best Sound Design – Stephanie Ibbotson
Best Lighting Design – John Keenan
Best Ensemble

Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence, SC SC Theatre Association Community Theatre Festival Venue — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, Florence, SC
SC Theatre Association Community Theatre Festival Venue

As the State Winner, The 39 Steps will go on to participate in the regional community theatre festival at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Louisville, KY. Market Theatre will compete against productions from 10 other states in February 2020!

Photos from the 39 steps:

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Production Photos ©2019 Escobar Photography

About Market Theatre:

Now concluding its fourth season, Market Theatre is located in downtown Anderson, SC, at the Anderson Arts Center. Founded in 2015, The Market Theatre Company connects and inspires our community by creating quality art, educational opportunities, and a vibrant community arts hub.

The Market Theatre Company is home to exceptional theatrical experiences created by and for our community. We use the arts to help people understand and be understood; we believe that no one is alone. Market Theatre impacts thousands each year with our quality, affordable performances, education programs, and outreach events that inspire connection and understanding.