This fund was formed in 2015 when the theatre’s Board of Directors led a campaign among loyal donors who want to ensure that the Greenwood Community Theatre (GCT) continues to offer quality programming for generations to come.

Greenwood Community Theatre officially began in 1954 with its first production, “Dear Ruth.” Originally named the Greenwood Little Theater, it has a long history of outstanding programming and cultural offerings. Through those many years one aspect has remained intact: a focus on creating theater “for the community and by the community.”

GCT’s present home is 110 Main Street, built in 1934 as the site of the State (movie) Theatre. The floor in the current lobby contains the original terrazzo tile. On close inspection you can see the indentions in the floor where the original doors were in place. You will also notice an outline on the exterior floor where the original box office jutted out. Patrons paid for their ticket on the outside of The Theatre before entering.

In 1978, GCT (then called the Greenwood Little Theatre….the spelling of Theater was officially changed to Theatre in 1962) was housed at the Village Theatre on Kirksey Drive in the Matthews Mill Community, and the Board was looking for a new home. The old State Theatre building had fallen into disrepair and The Board, with then-Artistic Director Donald McKellar, convinced the owners to sell the building and the rest is history. GCT has been housed at 110 Main ever since.

GCT aspires to enrich the community by creating and fostering professionalism and diversity in all its theatrical endeavors and experiences.

Reopened in January 2007 after an extensive 1.2 million dollar renovation project, GCT boasts a healthy offering of theatre, musical theatre, comedy, dramas, classic films, Indie films, music concerts and rentals to local and touring organizations and businesses.

Contributors to this fund share the belief that theatre is a wonderful place for families to work together or to develop a new “theatre family.” GCT believes that inclusiveness and the nurturing of everyone’s creative talents and gifts is critical to a true sense of community.