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About Footlight Players Theatre
Footlight Players Theatre operates from the historic Queen Street Playhouse, a cornerstone of Charleston’s theatre scene. Located at 20 Queen Street, this intimate venue accommodates Footlight’s season productions, special series like Speakeasy events, and seasonal productions such as Around the World in 80 Minutes and Christmas on Queen Street. The space is known for its warm, intimate ambiance with various seating configurations described in rental materials. Whether you’re a longtime patron or a first-time visitor, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.
Getting there is straightforward: street parking on Queen Street plus nearby public lots, including the Queen Street Garage at 93 Queen Street, with typical evening rates. City garages offer discounted evening parking. For arrival, CARTA’s Downtown DASH (free) and other downtown bus routes service the area, with routes converging at the Visitors Center. After the show, you’ll find a suite of nearby hotels and dining options to suit different preferences. Our affiliate partners include Elliott House Inn, Mills House Charleston, and Kings Courtyard Inn among others within easy walking distance. If you’re planning a broader Charleston visit, explore local hotels and eateries to pair with your Footlight experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401 (Footlight Players’ venue).
- Venue type: historic theatre space—home of Footlight Players, Charleston’s original theatre company; rebranded in 2018 as Queen Street Playhouse.
- Capacity: main theatre seats approximately 220 (Footlight’s rental page lists 220 seats).
- Seating chart: no official public seating chart published; capacity is 220 and seating layouts are described in rental and event pages (Speakeasy events use lobby/promenade seating).
- Parking: street parking on Queen Street plus nearby public lots; Queen Street Garage (93 Queen Street) with typical evening rates; city garages offer discounted evening rates.
- Transit: served by CARTA’s Downtown DASH routes (free) and other downtown bus services; routes converge at the Visitors Center.
- Nearby hotels: Elliott House Inn (78 Queen Street); Mills House Charleston (115 Meeting Street); Kings Courtyard Inn (198 King Street) among others within short distance.
- Notable events hosted: Footlight season productions (e.g., The Mousetrap, A Christmas Story, Wait Until Dark) and special series like Speakeasy events; seasonal features such as Around the World in 80 Minutes and Christmas on Queen Street.