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Mission & Values

 

Glow’s Vision

Glow strives to be the country’s most innovative leader in the fusion of opera, operetta and musical theatre. Glow seeks to produce nationally recognized work that is socially relevant, and serve as a unique example of utilizing theatre for social change.

 

 

Glow’s Programming

 

Performance

Glow annually provides a wide array of opera, operetta and musical theatre performances each season. Glow ’s Summer Festival features three fully produced performances and one to three cabaret performances. Glow ’s Raising Voices Series consists of three to five concerts or chamber operas each year. Glow strives to partner with regional and international artists to bring diverse, innovative and challenging programming to South Carolina.

 

Education

The Glow School of Music and Drama instills an appreciation of theatre, musical theatre and operetta within the community’s youth by offering workshops, classes and an annual summer camp to children ages 3- 18. Additionally, Glow is partnered with several educational institutions to give technical and artistic apprenticeships to their students

 

Outreach

Outreach initiatives include 800+ free tickets given to organizations helping children and families deal with hardship, over 20 scholarships given to underserved children to attend the Glow Summer Camp, benefit performances for local non-profits serving youth, Pay-What- You-Can community performances, and $5 family matinee performances.

 

 

Glow’s Mission

 

Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Christian Elser and Jenna Tamisiea, Glow Lyric Theatre is a professional, non-profit organization whose mission is to produce fiscally responsible opera, operetta and musical theatre that is in direct response to the social and political climate of South Carolina.

 

 

Glow’s Values

Access

We provide audiences of all backgrounds the opportunity to participate in the arts

Advocacy

We use the power of the arts as a tool for promoting empathy and cultural understanding

Professionalism

We hold high artistic standards and produce quality programming

Prudence

We maintain realistic budgets, and focus on fiscal responsibility

Diversity

We seek out artists and audience members from all backgrounds, ethnicities and produce works celebrating the diversity of our community

Collaboration

We are committed to working with others to bring artists, patrons, organizations and communities together

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