Newberry Community Players
The Newberry Community Players is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing the opportunity to attend and participate in live theater for the citizens of Newberry County.
NCP believes that live theater is a key component to the quality of life of a vibrant community. The organization was founded in 1970 by a group of theater lovers led by teacher Steve McCutcheon. The group’s first production was "Winnie the Pooh" at the old Drayton St. School. Wanting a permanent home, the group purchased The Ritz Theater, a 1936 Art Deco movie house on Main St. They held their first production "Life With Father" there in 1975.
Newberry Arts Center
The Newberry Arts Center is Newberry's visual arts program for all ages and levels of experience. NAC opened in the summer of 2014 and offers classes and workshops in addition to painting parties for children and adults. NAC hosted the first official South Carolina Clay Conference for professional potters in February 2015.
The Newberry Arts Center is located in the historic Newberry Hotel at 1200 Main Street, Newberry. NAC is open by appointment only, however, you can contact the Newberry Parks, Recreation, and Tourism office between 8:30 a.m. - 5 p-m. on weekdays by calling 803-321-1015 with any questions. Also be sure to visit our website, www.newberryartscenter.com, as well as our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/CityofNewberryARTS.
Newberry Opera House
The restored Newberry Opera House is the catalyst for an artistic and economic rebirth in Newberry, helping to showcase talented area artists and fostering a creative environment which draws regional artists and creative people and visitors from throughout the South, who create, perform, enjoy and display the arts in Newberry. The 426-seat theater is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The Bayreuth orchestra pit easily accommodates Broadway and operatic productions.
The facility offers exhibition spaces for area artists and large public spaces that accommodate a variety of events and catered gatherings.
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