MISSION

PURE Theatre is a professional regional theatre in Charleston that creates consequential theatre experiences by and for a diverse gathering of artists and audiences. PURE produces work that inspires thought, ignites dialogue, and heightens consciousness, and contributes to the urgent exchange of ideas, viewpoints, aspirations, and inspirations of our community.

For almost two decades, PURE has radically adhered to a consistent vision for success, focusing foremost on our drive for increased relevance and deep connection. PURE has established itself as a gathering place of collective action where our community grapples with our divisive issues, mines our collective purposes, and seeks out common ground.

Using drama as a catalyst for inclusion, awareness, acceptance, action, and change, PURE’s community of patrons and artists reflect diversity in race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identification, socioeconomics, and sociopolitical preference.

VISION

PURE Theatre seeks to be a model for excellence in small professional theatre. We strive to lead in the creation and production of new work, and the interpretation of established plays. PURE Theatre is a company that draws upon our love of story, history, and the energy of the human spirit, where diverse theatre artists and audiences come together to experience their world through exceptional theatrical performance.

Board of Directors

Michael Culler – President
Peter Calcagno, PhD – Treasurer
Christopher Burgess – Secretary
Amy Gaffney
Bridget Durkan Laird
Drew Childers
David Smalls
Brad Erickson
Liza Elsner
Stephanie Hunt

Emeritus Board of Directors

Dr. David Albenberg, MD
Cameron Jane Blazer, Esq.
Catherine Burton
Terry Fox
Harvey Friedman
Vince Graham
Marty Klaper
Scott Lane
James Marino
Mark McMahon
Susan Meloy
Jennifer Owens, Esq.
David Waldron
Stephen C. Warner
Robert Wood
Nese O. Zinn