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Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.

Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.

Interactive Theater  &  Educational Talks


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Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.

Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.Immerse yourself in history. FREE historically accurate shows & talks.

Interactive Theater  &  Educational Talks


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Library Talks - Additional Information

Talks are not costumed performances, but are a chance to engage in discussion with experts on the storied lives of our upcoming season’s cast. Co-sponsored by the Greenville County Library System for 27 seasons! To join us virtually click on the below link at 7pm EST on the day of the Talk:


3/25/25 Babe Ruth TALK led by Tim Fehler


4/22/25 Erma Bombeck TALK led by Kathy Vyrostek


5/13/25 Josephine Baker TALK led by Becky Stone


View Talk Recordings Here

Plan to join us this summer as Chautauqua explores the nature and scope of celebrity in 20th century America. We have all heard of those who are only “famous for being famous,” but the Americans we will meet legitimately achieved their celebrity status through the creativity and excellence of their work.

  • From the blackboards of science: Albert Einstein portrayed by Larry Bounds.
  • From the early days of television: Lucille Ball portrayed by Leslie Goddard.
  • From the spotlights of the Paris stage: Josephine Baker portrayed by Becky Stone.
  • From the cheering crowds of baseball diamonds: Babe Ruth portrayed by Kevin Treu.
  • From the pages of America's newspapers: Erma Bombeck portrayed by Susan Marie Frontczak.

So mark your calendar and plan to join us for the fun of seeing history come to life and to explore the potential promises and problems of public acclaim.

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Campus Maps to Festival Event Locations

Click here for a Map to the Hartness Performing Arts Center on the Christ Church Episcopal School Campus


Click here for a Greenville Tech - Barton Campus Map which shows the auditorium's location (behind the Tent, in building 104)

Our Shows

Chautauqua is Interactive Theater. Our performances take you on an astonishing journey into the past — to laugh with Mark Twain — to dream with Martin Luther King, Jr. — to walk the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee — to wonder with Rachel Carson. You become an “eyewitness” to History. Chautauqua performers are part scholar and part actor. Fascinated by their characters for years, they can answer your questions in the character’s own words. Our programs reflect America’s diversity and feature compelling discussion. And it’s not a Chautauqua performance without audience participation. Prepare to meet some incredible people. Keep the questions coming and the conversation going!

Our Mission

Greenville Chautauqua aims to bring history to life through the use of compelling storytelling and interactive theater where discussion and audience participation stimulates critical thinking.

Our Supporters

We would not exist it it weren't for our wonderful donors and volunteers!

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Our Partners

This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.


This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council with funds received from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, Michelin North America, Inc., SEW Eurodrive and the South Carolina Arts Commission.

Greenville Chautauqua is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

EIN 26-0058066


Greenville Chautauqua

P.O. Box 9571, Greenville, SC 29604

Lara@GreenvilleChautauqua.org

864-244-1499


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