South Carolina New Play Festival
Website: scnpf.org
Address: P.O. Box 1205, Greenville, SC 29602
Phone: 828-440-0175
Facebook Handle: facebook.com/southcarolinanewplayfestival
Instagram Handle: @southcarolinanewplayfest
Established: 2022
Number of Employees and Volunteers: 3-80 employees and 10-20 volunteers
Geographic Service Area: Upstate South Carolina and wider U.S.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to illuminate new theatrical works that entertain and challenge conventions while inviting
audiences to be a part of the process. Furthermore, we aim to support industry professionals by providing a
unique experience for the cultivation, production and launch of their work.
Impact
2025 Impact:
- 107 local artists were employed for 2025 festival.
- 6,619 audience members have seen a performance.
- 12 local venues have been featured.
- 363 hotel room nights.
- 624 out-of-town visitors.
- $260K revenue to Greenville.
Leadership
- West Hyler, executive director
- Shelley Butler, artistic director
Fundraisers and Events
- New Musical: “The House I Live in: Josh White’s America”: July 29-Aug. 9.
- Next Broadway Star Scholarship Competition: Aug. 3.
- Festival of new play readings: Aug. 7-9.
- Spinx Live Arts Market: Aug. 8.
- Late Night Variety Show: Aug. 8.
- Drew Gehling Broadway Cabaret: Aug. 9.
- VIP Tickets on Sale Now.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for volunteer ushers, ticket scanners, greeters, merch vendors, guest-artist drivers and more. Email Morgan.patterson@scnpf.org
Giving Opportunities
- VIP tickets are on sale now.
- Show sponsorships are still open.
- Sponsor a scholarship for a musical high school student in S.C.
