Home of the Swamp Fox Players & Strand Cinema

About The Swamp Fox Players

The Swamp Fox Players, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization has become an integral part of the cultural life of Georgetown County over the past 50 years. Managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and Production Board representing the entire service area with all production personnel and artists contributing their time and talents in support of live community theater, the Swamp Fox Players is truly a unique representation of community involvement.

The major objective of these dedicated individuals is to continue to bring quality entertainment to this historic area of the state. In addition to producing four full theater productions each season, The Swamp Fox Players continue to fund renovations to the theater; purchase scripts and costumes; design sets; provide continuous liaison with the audiences; and produce the kind of entertainment anticipated by the community. To continue meeting these objectives requires the local support of the area residents through their attendance, volunteer efforts and annual Season Ticket subscriptions along with the ongoing, important support of area businesses through performance sponsorships.

Theater Manager

Foy Ford

Production board

Joe Ford, Chairperson
Lee Padgett, Secretary

Kathy Anderson
Herb Anderson
Jo Camlin
Tracy Crane
Pat Dunning
Inge Ebert
Roger Goedtel
Robin Heart
Julia Hooks
Ron Howard
Richard Hudak
Robbie O’Donnell
Pookie Oates
Stacy Rabon
Vanessa Rollins
Benjamin Barton Smith
Stephen Stewart
Josie Thames
Foy Ford, Theater Manager

Board of Directors

Jo Camlin, President
Stephen Stewart, Treasurer
Joe Ford, Production Board Chair
Foy Ford, Theater Manager
Karen Yaniga, Strand Cinema Chair
Jeff Siegrist

Mission Statement

The mission of The Swamp Fox Players, Inc. is to provide facilities and personnel for the production and promotion of dramatic arts and to provide the community and visitors with outstanding quality presentations.

The Dream of a Community Theater

The idea to establish a community theater in Georgetown, South Carolina was that of James and Ann Israel in January 1971. They met with other interested local citizens to plan such a theater group. The enthusiasm shown by those who attended the first organizational meetings resulted in the formation of The Swamp Fox Players, which presented two plays in 1971 at the old Winyah High School Auditorium.

The Dream Becomes Reality...

In ensuing years, performances were held in area hotels, restaurants, state parks, country clubs, and area high school auditoriums.

In 1982, the fledgling theater group purchased the old Strand Theater on Front Street in Georgetown. The Strand Theater was originally a movie theater built in 1941. It was closed as a movie theater in the early 1970’s. The Strand Theater and its marquee are icons of historic downtown Front Street.

It took more than a year to convert the old historic building into a place suitable for live theatrical performances. Since 1982, the Strand Theater as been the permanent home of the Swamp Fox Players. Prior to obtaining the Strand Theater, the Swamp Fox Players traveled to many area venues to perform.

Our slogan was “Have Stage Will Travel.” There has been much growth over the past 47 years.

Over the years, renovations and restoration have been done to the marquee. In 2005, a 1600 square foot addition was added to the rear of theater. The addition included a green room, several more dressing rooms, a rehearsal room and a workshop. In 2009, the lobby and balcony were redecorated, and carpet was installed in the theater. Also in 2009, a new main curtain and wall curtains were added.

In 2016 we unveiled our new theater seats and floor. We continue to improve and upgrade this wonderful old theater.