Market Theatre Earns Statewide Awards for "The 39 Steps"

Observer Reports

The Market Theatre Company was recently a big winner in the Community Theatre Festival at the 53rd Annual South Carolina Theatre Association Annual Convention, taking home nine awards for the play "The 39 Steps."

The Market Theatre team traveled to Francis Marion University in Florence to peform the play. The theatre received the following awards: Drew Whitley, Best Director; Savvy Thompson, Best Actor; Matt Groves, Best Actor; Alex Bennett, Best Supporting Actor; Kaithley Fuller, Best Costume Design; Cameron Woodson; Best Scenic Design; Stehanie Ibbotson, Best Sound Design; John Keenan; Best Lighting Design; as well as the State Award and the Best Ensemble Award.

As the State Winner, "The 39 Steps" will go on to participate in the regional community theatre festival at the Southeastern Theatre Conference in Louisville, against productions from 10 other states in February 2020.