Theatre Charleston Awards Voter Application

Theatre Charleston has a fantastic new opportunity for supporters of the Charleston theatre community.  We hope you will consider participating in this exciting new program.  

Theatre Charleston is thrilled to announce the creation of the “Theatre Charleston Awards”.  These awards will work to recognize excellence in theatrical performance, production, and design in the Charleston area.  Our community boasts some of the most talented actors, directors, and designers in the Southeast.  The Theatre Charleston Awards give us the opportunity to highlight and thank them for their excellent work and, more importantly, create awareness and visibility for Charleston’s outstanding and diverse theatre community.

Theatre Charleston is seeking patrons, artists, educators, and journalists with the critical thinking skills to effectively rate all areas of a production.  If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the first “Theatre Charleston Awards” voting body, please download the “Theatre Charleston Award Voter Application” here .  Details on the requirements and responsibilities of voters can be found within the application.  All questions should be directed to Emily Wilhoit at (843) 813-8578 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Applications can be submitted directly Emily at the email address above or PO Box 279, Charleston, SC 29402, or to any of our Member Theatres.  All voter applications must be received by January 31^st.   <The deadline for applications has been extended to March 1st!>

We hope you will join us in this exciting new endeavor by applying to be an official member of the Theatre Charleston Awards voting body.  Together we can promote live theatre and increase awareness of the richness of the local performing arts community.  Selected judges will be notified once the review committee and board of directors have met and reviewed all applications.

IMPORTANT CHANGE: We understand that some applicants are hesitant to write a sample assessment of a recent local production for reasons of confidentiality.  In order to alleviate this concern and expedite the application process, we have eliminated Question #5 from the application.  Applicants will not be asked to write a critical analysis of any local production.  Once applicants have passed the first phase of the application process, they may be asked to provide answers to a critical analysis form for a non-related production or scene.  

THEATRE CHARLESTON AWARDS MISSION STATEMENT:

Theatre Charleston Awards are the Lowcountry’s comprehensive theatre awards created by The League of Charleston Theatres to recognize excellence in theatrical performance, production and design. The Theatre Charleston Awards strive to promote live theatre and increase awareness of the richness of the local performing arts community in the Charleston area.

FAQs
-Who will see my votes?
     Voting will be done online and will be kept strictly confidential.  Final review and tally of the votes will be done by an outside firm or group.
-If I am selected as a voter, will I still be elligable to win a Theatre Charleston Award?
     Yes!  Voters may participate in as many eligable productions as they like.  Voters cannot vote on productions they have participated in.  This includes acting, directing, producing, designing, building or volunteering to assist with a production in any way.
-I will be out of town for part of the year next season.  Am I still eligible to be a voter?
     Yes.  As it states in the voter application, voters must see a minimum of 8 shows at a minimum of 5 different theatres.  Voters are in no way expected to see every eligible production, but are encouraged to see as many as possible.

 Theatre Charleston Awards Voter Application.pdf