Greenville Theatre receives $50,000 grant from Greenville Women Giving to renovate historic stage
May 14, 2025
Greenville Theatre was awarded $50,000 by Greenville Women Giving to install a new stage in its nearly 60-year-old building, allowing the theatre to complete a decade-long revitalization effort that included improving the building’s lighting and HVAC system.
As the theatre approaches its 100th anniversary, this funding will support a total replacement of the original 1967 stage floor, including the installation of a sprung floor designed to reduce the risk of performer injuries. The renovation project also features a major upgrade to the orchestra pit, allowing the stage to convert smoothly between an open pit for live music and a fully extended performance surface.
“Thanks to Greenville Women Giving, this is more than a renovation—it’s a renewal of purpose, potential and our stage,” said Max Quinlan, producing artistic director for Greenville Theatre. “We are grateful for this opportunity as it empowers us to use the theatre to its fullest potential in our next century of performance.”
Greenville Women Giving announced the grants during its annual meeting at The Annex at Judson Mill. Each year, the organization awards grants in five focus areas – arts, education, environment, health and human services – and receives funding through member donations.
Greenville Theatre creates and produces all its shows with local talent and will celebrate its 100th season this year with a lineup of Broadway shows including Clue: On Stage, Fiddler on the Roof and Steel Magnolias.
About Greenville Theatre
Greenville Theatre is the Upstate’s oldest and largest locally producing professional theatre company. Greenville Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving South Carolina through performance and arts education.
About Greenville Women Giving
Greenville Women Giving is a local philanthropic women’s collective giving organization with more than 500 members which has awarded more than $9 million to 92 Greenville County non-profit organizations since its founding in 2006. Greenville Women Giving is a special initiative of the Community Foundation of Greenville and a member of Philanos, a national women’s giving circle network.
