Founded in 1974 by a group of theatre artists who believed that Greenville was ready for an alternative, less commercial, more intimate form of theatre, The Warehouse Theatre quickly became an integral institution in the very active arts scene of Greenville, South Carolina.  This is a professional theatre dedicated to the concept of theatre as a serious art form; to high-quality, diverse and challenging productions; to the training of theatre professionals; to community outreach; and to student education.

The Warehouse Theatre's programming consisted originally of what it refers to today as its Main Stage Program.  A typical season consists of five to seven productions ranging from the classics (Shakespeare and such gems as Death of a Salesman, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Seagull) to innovative (Goblin Market, Cloud 9) to regional premieres (An Empty Plate at the Café du Grand Boeuf).  The Theatre later added its Journeyman Apprentice Program to train early career actors.  Many have pursued the profession at such places as Yale, Brown, Julliard, Columbia, New York City and Los Angeles.

In 1995 The Warehouse Theatre began its Upstate Shakespeare Festival, which typically produces three plays in partnership with the City of Greenville.  These are performed in Reedy River Park, just down the hill, with no admissions charge (donations welcome).  The Warehouse Theatre then added its late-night On the Edge series.  The Edge Series presents short runs of shorter 'edgier' plays, performance and script driven plays that wouldn't have the opportunity for a main stage production but need to be presented to our consituents.  The Warehouse eventually grew to five programs when it...