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Hartworks Theatrics (affectionately known as “Hartworks”) is a nonprofit arts organization based in the Upstate of South Carolina. We focus on producing intimate, high-quality performances—primarily cabarets and concerts—creating a creative space where local talent can thrive and the community can experience the arts in new and exciting ways.Our productions currently take place at The Simpsonville Arts Center in Downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina. While we plan to grow into small-scale theatrical productions, we’ve become best known for our annual Christmas cabarets, complete with a live band and plenty of holiday spirit.

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How can I help Hartworks in its beginning stages?
Click here for Sponsorship and Donation opportunities! Thank you for your interest!Where are you located?
Currently, all of our performances take place at The Simpsonville Arts Center (110 Academy St.) in beautiful Downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina. Hartworks does not have a permanent office or rehearsal space (yet). We partner with venues on a production to production basis.How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets are available for purchase by clicking the "Box Office" link on or by visiting hartworks.ludus.com.What is Ludus Protect?
Ludus Protect is an optional refund protection add-on offered through our Box Office provider, Ludus. For a small fee at checkout, you can request a refund if you cannot attend due to covered reasons, such as illness, injury, or travel disruptions. Please note that Hartworks, as an organization, does not offer refunds directly. This service benefits us as a theatre because while you receive a refund, our organization retains the ticket revenue, ensuring no financial loss for us. Learn more here.Can I buy an ad for the digital Playbill?
Absolutely! Click here for more info.How can I get in touch with the Box Office?
The easiest way to contact the Box Office is by emailing [email protected]. (You can also contact us through the CONTACT section of this site. We are very quick to respond! Currently, we are NOT available by phone unless a call-back is scheduled through email.

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If you’re looking to support Hartworks but prefer not to become a sponsor or advertise, consider making a one-time (or regular) contribution as one of our HARTful Patrons through our Box Office! Thank you for your support!

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, Hartworks Theatrics relies on the generosity of donors, sponsors, and advertisers to bring quality artistic events to our community. We offer a variety of ways for individuals and businesses to support our mission:

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Your sponsorship not only helps us create amazing productions but also offers you meaningful visibility among our dedicated audience. With tax-deductible contributions and various sponsorship levels, you can find an opportunity that suits your needs. Learn more about our sponsorship levels and benefits by clicking below.

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Your sponsorship not only helps us create amazing productions but also offers you meaningful visibility among our dedicated audience. With tax-deductible contributions and various sponsorship levels, you can find an opportunity that suits your needs. Learn more about our sponsorship levels and benefits by clicking below.

We are transitioning to an exciting new digital Playbill format, bringing a fresh approach to how we offer and sell ad space. Our updated pricing structures and options will be more accessible and interactive than ever before. While we finalize these changes, we invite you to email us for inquiries about currently available ad opportunities.

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"There is a very real relationship, both quantitatively and qualitatively, between what you contribute and what you get out of this world."
- Oscar Hammerstein II

From the moment someone hears the name of our newly formed "Hartworks," two questions invariably arise: 1) What do they do?, and 2) How did they get that name? Don't they know 'heart' is misspelled?Well, the short answer to the second question is: no, it's not a typo. More importantly, the name pays homage to a great artist— David Earl Hart.Ever since there was an inkling that my dream of establishing a theatre organization might be materializing in some way, I knew precisely whom I wanted to honor in our organization's namesake.The name "Hart" in Hartworks pays tribute to my mentor and friend, David Earl Hart. I had the good fortune to be one of the many young people who had the opportunity to work with Dave during his time at the Flat Rock Playhouse, where he proudly served as Education Director over Studio 52. I had the pleasure of meeting Dave and becoming friends with him in 2017 while participating in "The Little Mermaid" followed by "Seussical" at the now-gone Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown.Within seconds of meeting Dave, he enveloped you in an embrace. You immediately sensed that this wonderful, sweet man cared deeply about you and the art you would collaboratively create together.Dave's approach to directing and collaborating was unlike anything I had ever witnessed before (and honestly, not like anything I have seen since). There were times when I would enter a rehearsal solely to watch him work, as he captivated everyone around him. It didn't matter who you were; Dave treated you as a colleague, a friend, and most importantly, a partner. Whether you were a Broadway powerhouse like Hal Prince or Elaine Stritch, or a little southern boy who climbed up the mountain because he heard they were putting on "The Little Mermaid," you received the same level of respect and camaraderie.Dave's directing style was like attending a masterclass in theatre. Listening to him discuss art and emphasize the significance of live performances are memories I will cherish forever. I have never encountered anyone who loved the theatre as passionately as he did. Watching him watch a show was as enjoyable as watching the show itself. Dave was passionate, charismatic, and, above all, loving to everyone he encountered and to art itself.As Hartworks embarks on its creative journey—a journey of which I am not entirely certain of the destination or the pathways—I hold onto and cherish three things that Dave treasured dearly: a love for theatre, unwavering collaboration, and- most of all- play.- Neel Patrick

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