Get to Know Us
The Clemson Little Theatre has been serving the Upstate of South Carolina with live, community theatre productions for over 90 years! Whether you're coming for the first time or for the 100th time, we hope that you enjoy your visit to our "little" theatre!
Mission Statement
The Clemson Little Theatre has been serving the UpState of South Carolina with live, community lead, and produced productions for over 90 years! Whether you're coming for the first time or for the 100th time, we hope that you enjoy your visit to our "little" theatre!
The Clemson Little Theatre fosters an inclusive and vibrant theatre community through diverse, high-quality theatrical productions that inspire creativity, connection, and dialogue. We are committed to providing a supportive and safe environment where every participant—onstage, backstage, and in the audience—feels valued and included.
Our Values
Community Focused
We are committed to engaging the
community to partner with us in our mission
to produce high-quality live theatre, whether
that’s on stage, back stage, or in the
audience.
Youth Envolvement
Students play an important role in our
theatre, and we focus on the youth in our
community by producing at least two CAYT
shows each season, in which students in
grades 5-12 have substantial involvement.
Theatre Appreciation
We desire to cultivate appreciation for
live theatre in our patrons and
participants through a variety of show
offerings, season membership, and a
welcoming atmosphere.
Our History
For over 90 years The Clemson Little Theatre has called the Pickens and Anderson County Area home!
1931
The Clemson Little Theatre began in 1931, as a small reading group in Clemson, SC.
That group quickly evolved to performing plays wherever it could find space around
town or on the Clemson University campus.
1967
CLT Becomes a non-profit
1989
300 friends of The Clemson Little Theatre helped purchase the old movie theatre on Mechanic Street in Pendleton. With the dedicated work of many volunteers and generous patrons, the facilities were renovated into the Pendleton Playhouse and Cox Hall.
1990
Further refurbishments and expansion of the Pendleton Playhouse
2025-2026 Board of
Directors
Mike Shipley (President), Kristian Pierce (Vice President), Kris Hersom (Secretary), Ireland Pfeiffer (Treasurer)
Cathy Applequist, Shelley Holbrooks, Darren Linvill, Marissa McFarland, Lindsey Norris, Phillip Rast, Evan Sand, Latoya Young
Office Manager: Linda Lavold