Providing young people

of all abilities

endless opportunities

in the performing arts.

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The Inclusive Theatre Company of South Carolina empowers young people and families to create both original and well-known theatrical productions that celebrate artists of all abilities. Each year, we produce two to three fully staged shows featuring inclusive casts made up of both able-bodied performers and performers with special needs.

Current and Past Events

Struggle Bus

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM

at Washington Street United Methodist Church

You are invited to a Staged Reading of the world premiere of a new play.

Struggle Bus is an inspiring new play with music which dives deep into the unfiltered challenges and joys of parenting a special-needs child… 

a raw yet uplifting story which balances honesty and inspiration, touched by the humor that life often provides.

Based on the book Dream Changer by Jamila Phillips.

Play written by Larry Hembree and Jamila Phillips.

Original music by Brianna Grant, Mary Grace Trobaugh, and Joel Weiss.

With Natasha Good, Nick Good, Brianna Grant, Andrew Phillips, Jamila Phillips, Mason Rogers-Baqui, Kerry Stubbs, and Ruby Tuttle.

Produced and presented by Inclusive Theatre Company of South Carolina.  

Please note: This play is intended for adult audiences.

A staged reading offers a scaled-down preview of the full-length production, which is set to  launch in 2027. Following the performance, the audience is invited to stay for an interactive post-show discussion to share feedback and shape the future of the play.

Admission is $10.00 per ticket, limited seating. Advance tickets recommended.

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Finding Nemo Kids

May 2026

Aesop’s Singing Friends: Blowin’ in the Wind

December 2025

Annie Kids

May 2026

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Inclusive Theatre Company of South Carolina is a small arts organization with an important mission—to deliver the life-changing joy of the arts to our community’s youth.

No other arts organization in the Midlands is 100% committed to staging inclusive, sensory-friendly productions performed by young people of all abilities.

It’s only possible with your support!

Checks can be mailed to

Inclusive Theatre Company of SC

PO Box 2583

Columbia, SC 29202

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