Events Calendar
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Join us at 10 pm @ Pelham Road Baptist Church for a UCS Christmas Eve service. It will be a wonderful time. See you then! Merry Christmas to all!
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
It’s the ultimate trivia mashup: Quiz by Geeks Who Drink, fun & games by Dave & Buster’s. The ultimate trivia party is finally here. Geeks Who Drink and Dave & Buster’s have teamed up to bring you the Dave & Buster’s Trivai Show. It’s a whole new format that combinest he super-social Geeks Who Drink trivia night with all the frenetic game-show action you’d expect from Dave & Buster’s. Get ready for pop culture-centric trivia where winners receive Power Cards. In between rounds, join in on the physical challenge fun for bonus prizes – or just gawk at the people who do. All in all, it’s two hours and it’s free to play. No reservations needed, just show up! Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team!
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Oct 3, 2023 to Dec 26, 2023 and happens every:
Tuesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm EDT
Come out to New Groove and enjoy dinner and beer – then test your mental mettle with Fischer’s Trivia Extravaganza! General trivia with a Stupid Hard Question.
Weekly Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – Quarterly Tournaments with Overall Winners and a Booby Prize for the frequent flier non-winner. 🍻
Make your Wednesday plan for Trivia with Fischer at New Groove in Boiling Springs, SC!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD
Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm
Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm
DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD
Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley
Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm
Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm
THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD
Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm
Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm
GENERAL AUDITION INFO
CASTING POLICIES: Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above. No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice. Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
ETIQUETTE:
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Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.
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Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.
PREPARATION:
Plays:
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Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition.
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Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.
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Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.
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If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.
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Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!
Musicals:
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Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.
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Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.
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Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.
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Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.
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Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.
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If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.
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A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.
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For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).
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Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!
REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.
WHERE: All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.
WHEN: Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.
Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.
CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.
If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.
A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.
Join us Tuesday for a fun night of trivia at Group Therapy. Whether you’re a trivia expert, or just want to get out of the house on a Tuesday, you’re welcome on our team! Trivia is 7:00 – 9:00pm. We will meet at 6:30pm, to make sure we get a table. Happy hour is 4:00 – 7:00pm if you want to arrive early. Make sure to RSVP as we have a limited number. We comment how to find us 30 minutes before the event.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD
Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm
Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm
DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD
Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley
Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm
Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm
THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD
Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm
Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm
Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm
GENERAL AUDITION INFO
CASTING POLICIES: Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above. No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice. Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
ETIQUETTE:
-
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.
-
Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.
PREPARATION:
Plays:
-
Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition.
-
Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.
-
Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.
-
If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.
-
Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!
Musicals:
-
Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.
-
Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.
-
Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.
-
Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.
-
Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.
-
If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.
-
A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.
-
For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).
-
Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!
REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.
WHERE: All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.
WHEN: Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.
Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.
CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.
If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.
A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.
It’s Bookish Game Night at M. Judson! Join us and our friends at the Greenville County Library for a night of Literary Bingo, complete with prizes. Look for this event once a month, for a regular dose of fun.
This is a free event.
“The Commissioning” featuring
Christian Hip Hop Artist KB “Kevin Burgess”
This. Will. Be. Transformative! Come and experience a Jesus Movement that will impact the upstate in a historic way. This event exists to gather, mobilize, and empower our generation into their purpose! We believe this monumental event coming Jan 27th of 2024 will be a catalyst to reach not only the upstate but the world with the gospel. No matter where you’re in life, we want you here!
If you’re reading this, we want you to know that this event is not just a one-night moment. We’re inviting your generation into an extraordinary journey that we think will surprise you and compel you. People from all around the upstate and the world will be attending this night for many reasons.
– KB, Evangelist Jacob Ebersole, World Harvest Inc, Jesus Youth, and many other ministries, churches, missions organizations will be represented here. This is a collaboration and a gathering to respond to the need of the Upstate, the Nation, and the World.
– We believe thousands will literally be set on mission right there at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. Not simply because this will be an amazing event, but because of what we will be offering you after. Young people and old will have an opportunity to partner with us on a global scale. Get your tickets fast!
– After the event in the lobby, you will have an opportunity to meet the leaders of this initiative. More importantly there will be a team present to greet you, speak with you about details, what your heart cry is, and to pray with you. Right there in the lobby you will have the opportunity to partner with World Harvest initiatives going on not just in the Upstate, but globally.
About World Harvest Inc.
World Harvest is a global missions movement set to reach every continent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded by Evangelist Jacob Ebersole, who is actually from the upstate of SC – World Harvest has witnessed hundreds of thousands attend their crusades around the world. A few years ago the Herald Journey did a full story on Ebersole’s ministry which ended up on the front page of Sunday’s paper. This year, due to the impact of their campaigns, the story continues and his crusades have went viral on CBN, Christian Post, Charisma, and many more. Jacob’s heart cry has never been about social media, but about global impact. With that said, people are beginning to hear and wonder how they can be a part of this Jesus Movement as this is just the beginning.
About KB
KB for His Glory Alone! “To me, resistance carries with it a certain posture,” KB says. “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”Three studio releases in and KB is at his creative zenith. For years, the Tampa native has been something of an outlier in hip-hop, firmly placing a thumb print on the game while invoking the power of spiritual conviction. His lyricism is impassioned and astute, and he won’t be bent against his will. Given his commanding presence and consistent output, it comes as no surprise that the world has taken notice. The track “100” from the EP of the same name, took home the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year in 2014. And his last LP, 2015’s Tomorrow We Live, garnered both critical and commercial acclaim, earning a Stellar Award nomination for Rap/Hip-Hop Gospel CD of the Year and debuting on the Billboard charts as the No.1 Christian Album and the No. 4 Rap Album overall.
Now — with the world in a social and political frenzy—KB is redefining what rebellion truly means. Today We Rebel, his third full-length album with Reach Records, is an exercise in zeal and imagination. No-frills, no filler. Just raw, uncut transparency through and through. KB follows his artistic impulses to great effect, lending his take on terms that are dominating the cultural conversation.
About Jesus Youth
From small beginnings, Jesus Youth has been focused on building an army! Established in 2022, many of the youth in Spartanburg came together to be the youth of this generation! Joining forces, putting aside differences, and uniting under the name of Jesus, with strategic development, counsel, and leadership, what has been built up, will forever continue to affect the youth and generations to come!! What we see here is a move of God that cannot be stopped, the transformation of lives that cannot be denied, and the call to Christ that sounds to every age, race, and ethnicity. With Love in the center, Jesus Youth is pressing forward to win many souls for the kingdom of God! Not only do we focus on saving the lost, a revival is needed for the saved! Come join us for this night of being commissioned into the harvest that has been worked on for so long!
For more information and all other general inquiries about this event, please follow the link below to contact a member of World Harvest Inc.
World Harvest Global Inc. is an international Christian mission organization focused on fulfilling the Great Commission. We do this through large scale, city wide Gospel campaigns that have resulted in hundreds of thousands of people responding to Jesus Christ.
We are embarking on something important, historic, and thrilling – and you are seeing it right from the beginning. God is transforming the lives of people across the globe and entire city populations are encountering the Gospel through our events. Right now, the Holy Spirit has revealed a plan and infrastructure to take the gospel to every continent at large scale.
ShalomFest ’24 is a cultural festival of Jewish music, arts, history, customs, and food. Returning for its 12th year following a 4-year hiatus, this favorite community event will feature choir performances; folk dancing demos; exhibits on Jewish history and customs; movies; and much more. Admission is FREE, traditional Jewish food is available for purchase. ShalomFest is family-friendly and appropriate for all people of all religions.
Costume Contest, lots of prizes, themed concessions and adult beverages for sale
Trivia with Andrew Fischer
Ready to rock?! At Rock Trivia?!
Prove it at Music Trivia at Rockers Brewing Co, every other Thursday night 6:30-9 PM! Gather your crew, test your music knowledge, and compete for $10, $20, or $30 Rockers gift cards. Feb. 27, Mar. 13 & 27 this month.
Good beer, great vibes, and even better bragging rights await. Are you ready to ROCK? #RockersBrewingCo
Come On Out! Wholesome Family Entertainment While Enjoying Great Food!
(Spartanburg, SC) … TRIVIA NIGHT at the Beacon Drive-In! Tue Mar 4th: 6:30 – 8 p.m. 1x Monthly Event! FREE to Play or Spectate! Individual & Team Competitions!
Official release date of emcee & Guinness World Record holder Wilson Casey’s 8th Biblical & 57th book overall! Autographed copies of “QUEST for BIBLE KNOWLEDGE” available at event with 1,206 brand-new multiple choice questions. Other works available, too, including the true crime story of America’s last train robber who lived out his life in Spartanburg, also 2025 Golf Trivia daily box calendars.
Though not required you can reserve your lucky table or booth. Email Wilson: [email protected]
Psst … Insiders know they can practice up their trivia with a FREE TRIAL at https://www.patreon.com/triviaguy
“The Thorn,” a powerful and popular live theatrical event, seen live by over one million people, will bring the passion of Jesus to life this spring at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
The Thorn offers audiences a unique theatrical experience in a show that has been hailed as “Cirque meets ‘The Passion’” thanks to its compelling mix of drama, music, dance, martial arts, aerial acrobatics, emotionally evocative performances, and timeless spiritual perspectives. The story spans from creation to the formation of the early church. Watch the trailer here. For more information, please visit TheThorn.com
Author John Bolin created the show over 25 years ago to convey the meaning of Christ’s sacrificial death to a group of young people who knew little about the story of Jesus’ suffering but were familiar with pain through their own practice of cutting and self-harm.
The show has evolved ever since, with the current live version returning to the original format featuring St. John, “the beloved disciple,” recalling his many amazing encounters with Jesus.
“It’s a story full of love, sacrifice, spiritual warfare, and redemption,” said Bolin.
Laughing Stock Improv and has put together an hour of FAST & FUNNY improv comedy games! We have been performing around Greenville since 2007 and we’re excited to play another full hour of shortform improv comedy for you guys. HOPPIN’ GVL, March 30th, 7:30-8:30pm, $5.00 at door (cash or card)
The Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 146 years in the Greenville County community on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 10 AM. This Year’s anniversary will be marked by inspiring worship, thanksgiving and fellowship, as we celebrate “Missions” through community service, charitable outreach, and programs to sustain families and children.
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for ABA Ministries No Youth No Church Conference on November 7-8,2025. Engage in transformative sessions, practical workshops, and vibrant discussions designed to equip you in nurturing confident, courageous, and unshakable young believers. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge sessions, innovative AI training, and electrifying discussions that sculpt a generation of fearless disciples, ensuring your legacy remains strong and impactful.
Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for The Hurt Behind The Smile Productions for If Grace Had a Face Concert with Jekayln Carr on November 15, 2025 5:30 – 11pm.
Come join us for a night of beauty and elegance as we explore the concept of grace through art, music, and storytelling!