What If? Productions

02/09/2022

LIVE THEATRE THIS WEEKEND!

‘It’s been 14 years ince the film version, and almost as long since the last Charleston production of Doubt. That means there’s a whole new audience that has the opportunity to see this masterpiece.'

Footlight Players acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize winning drama DOUBT (directed by What If?'s Kyle Barnette) continues its run this weekend and through Feb. 20th. You can get your tickets now online at footlightplayers.net.

Check out this wonderful preview of the show from Charleston City Paper

Doubt: A Parable has been flooring audiences for almost two decades and stands as an essential modern classic in the theatrical canon. The 2004 play claimed the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and its 2008 film adaptation was nominated for four Academy Awards. Now the venerated classic....

10/28/2021

One of the hallmarks of What If? has always been our penchant for horror on stage. As Halloween comes around this weekend, we celebrate some of our scariest on stage moments.

From the gas-lighting of Feathers and Teeth, the zombie madness of Evil Dead to the murderous hunger of The Cannibals, some of What If?'s finest moments have been steeped in absolute terror. Tell us below what is your favorite scary What If? show or moment and...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/15/2021

Wait Until Dark directed by WIP's Kyle Barnette playing at the QSP💀 - https://mailchi.mp/whatifproductions/wip-live-entertainment-is-back-with-an-80s-twist-10917786

09/17/2021

FINAL CHANCE TO SEE RUTHLESS!

The outrageous and campy revenge comedy Ruthless! The Musical ends its successful run this weekend with shows tonight and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3:00pm at the historic Queen Street Playhouse at 20 Queen St.

Come out and see some of Charleston finest comedic actors with some very big voices send up such classic films as The Bad Seed, Children of the Damned and Gypsy in this wild ride about ambition and the lengths ruthless people will go to for a bit of fame and fortune!

Tickets at footlightplayers.net or 843.722.4487

09/03/2021

While you’re waiting….get your theatre fix as LIVE performances return tonight at the at 7:30pm with the musical comedy insanity of Ruthless! The Musical, directed by What If’s Artistic Director Kyle Barnette.

If you like high camp and need so desolately to laugh, this is definitely the remedy!

Tickets on sale at footlightplayers.net or call 843.722.4487

08/23/2021

Meet the cast of Footlight Players' Season 90 opening show, the insanely campy and hilarious revenge musical comedy Ruthless! The Musical at the Queen Street Playhouse. You may recognize a familiar What If? face or two for the show which is directed by WIP's Kyle Barnette.

Check out the video, that showcases some of the theatre's beautiful lobby at the QSP, and then let us know what you think!

It's time to laugh again, so get your tickets online now at footlightplayers.net.

Meet the cast of Footlight's 2021 Season 90 opening show, the outrageous musical comedy Ruthless! The Musical. Tickets online at footlightplayers.net

06/10/2021

AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY!

Don't forget to sign up for audition slots this Saturday for Footlight Players 90th season productions of Ruthless! and Wait Until Dark.

Ruthless! requires a short comedic song only and callbacks will be held immediately after. Wait Until Dark is cold readings from the script only.

All roles are available and newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have worked with Footlight before and are interested, please still sign up for a slot.

Ruthless! will be directed by Kyle Barnette

Wait Until Dark will be directed by Footilght Exec. Director Brian Porter

See full character descriptions, audition requirements and sign up through the link below!

June 12, 2021 // Ruthless! the Musical & Wait Until DarkClick here for audition information for Matilda The Musical & A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

05/27/2021

WIP: Live Entertainment is Back with an 80's twist - https://mailchi.mp/whatifproductions/wip-live-entertainment-is-back-with-an-80s-twist

03/30/2021

Three years ago today, during our 8th season, we were closing out one of our most beloved and acclaimed productions to date, Aaron Posner's Stupid F**king Bird, a wild and harrowing modern adaptation of Chekhov's The Seagull with an all-star cast of WIP favorites and directed by Erin Wilson.

We cannot wait to get back to the stage to share more of these incredible works of modern American theatre with you all!