How is that even possible??
Actor/Writers Stephen Wayne and Jeff Querin with Becca Anderson, Tabitha Ottiwell, Nakeisha Daniel and Nick Fancher.
An average of 4 shows a week. We opened in 2014. Started selling out in 2015. By the end of 2016, we were always full.
But there’s only three actors, you say. There’s barely a set, says they. No one has ever heard of these shows!
And that’s exactly why it works.
Actor writers Stephen Wayne and Jeff Querin with John Black, 2017.
The short answer: Audiences want to see whatever is next.
They know it’ll be entertaining, compelling and completely hand-crafted from scratch just weeks before.
It helps that the owners are also the actors and the ones who seat you. They might even serve you a drink beforehand.
Where’s Stephen Wayne?
But there may also be a few key ingredients to selling out every show…
1) We treat each night like it’s our last.
2) Our actors care about the audience (i.e no divas aloud!).
3) The shows aren’t cynical. Life’s about redemption and second chances.
4) Story is key. The set may fall down but if the story is there, we can do anything.
5) We’re in downtown freakin’ Charleston. I mean, come on, y’all!
Maybe our streak will continue. Maybe not. That’s never been the priority.
All we care about is presenting an incredible show just for you. Hope to see you soon!
Actors/writers/Owners Jeff Querin and Stephen Wayne with Becca Anderson, Tabitha Ottiwell, Rebecca René Kelley, Dylan Menges on confetti duty