History

Murrells Inlet Community Theatre

The Murrells Inlet Community Theatre took root in April 1998 at the Murrells Inlet Community Center (formerly a schoolhouse), where it blossoms anew each season. A nonprofit troupe, MICT is managed by an 11-member board of directors, with support from members, regulars, newcomers, snowbirds, local businesses and the community at large.

MICT's "season" runs from fall until spring and includes three plays. Besides that (and rolling over into summer), we offer stagecraft workshops, a Readers Theatre, and a Season Kickoff that's a must-do for troupe members, theater lovers and people who like free refreshments.

Our most ardent supporters pay $10 annual dues and become MICT Members. This entitles them to vote and, if they're willing and able, run for the board of directors. The "running" takes place at the MICT Annual Meeting, held the second Wednesday of May -- and again featuring free refreshments, along with the unveiling of the next season's plays. Members also receive a nifty MICT Member card to carry in their wallet. (See Membership page and join today!)

Murrells Inlet Community Theatre has presented the following plays:

Plaza Suite	Crimes Of The Heart
Send Me No Flowers	Second Time Around
Love Letters	The Champagne Charlie's Stakes
Steel Magnolias	To Whom It May Concern
Lovers and Other Strangers	The Gingerbread Lady
Other Peoples Money	Old Wine In A New Bottle
First Night	Any Wednesday
Broadway At The Inlet	Bus Stop
Night Of January 16th	Dr. Cook's Garden
Grand Strand Ghosts, Inc.	Einstein and the Polar Bear
Killjoy	Cemetery Club
Proof	Saving Grace
Inlet Follies	Waiting Room
Catfish Moon	California Suite
Opal's Husband	The Cocktail Hour
Later Life	A Hotel on Marvin Gardens
Visiting Mr. Green	Drowning Sorrows
Sylvia	Art of Murder

History

April 3, 1998 - First organizational meeting held at Murrells Inlet Community Center. Thirty-two people attended.

May 1998 - Group has a booth at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church's Blessing of the Inlet, allowing visitors to vote on a name for the new organization. "Murrells Inlet Community Theatre" gets the most votes.

August 1998 - Adopted Constitution and Bylaws.

November 1998 - MICT's first production, Plaza Suite, opens at Murrells Inlet Community Center. Linda Hopkins directs and Jim Hopkins constructs set. Hank Alexander designs MICT's first lighting system, utilizing handmade console (built by Hank and Lynn Hollinger) and lights made from No. 10 vegetable cans donated by area restaurants.

August 7-9, 2000 - MICT conducts Youth Theater Workshop. Twenty-six young people participate. Program directors are Rita Walsh, Nancy Kolman, Holley Aufdemorte, and Caroline Aufdemorte. Guest artist is Bill Oberst.

2000 - MICT sponsors Lowcountry Playwriting Competition. Greg Paxton of Pawleys Island wins with his one-act play Grand Strand Ghosts, Inc., which is produced in 2001 by MICT as a summer production.

November 2003 - MICT's 5th Anniversary Gala held at Murrells Inlet Community Center.

September 2007 - Celebrated launch of 10th Anniversary Season with an open house, music by Phyllis Tannerfrye and Q&A with professional actor, director and producer TL Kolman of Los Angeles.

4450 Murrells Inlet Road
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone: (843) 651-4152