South Carolina's Haunted Theaters & Playhouses, Where Big Scares Take Center Stage
It's no surprise that ##Region## is home to numerous local theaters with haunted history - a night at the theater has been an American pastime for centuries! Theaters are seemingly always abuzz with foot traffic, excitement, and of course, drama, which is why many theaters are believed to be haunted by the spirits of actors, actresses, and theatergoers that frequented their favorite theater before their departure. If you've got a love for the stage in addition to your enthusiasm for ##Region##'s Haunted History and Ghost Hunting, then you'll want to check out one of the local haunted theaters next time you're looking for real scares!
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A woman's spirit is said to linger this opera house. Her apparition has been spotted applauding in the balcony, wearing a period dress. The theater is now said to keep the seat open for her. She is believed to be an actress who got sick on a train ride and died in town. Apparitions have also been seen on stage. Legends say if anyone touchers her seat, something will happen during the... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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Formerly a civil war hospital, this theater is located on the University of South Carolina campus and is known to be a hot spot for paranormal activity. The ghosts of former patients and staff members are said to wander the theater, believing they are still in the hospital. Cold spots, strange noises and full apparitions are common occurrences at this theater. Visitors often report... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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The Chester Little Theatre was also known as the Dreamland Theatre as early as 1913. With such a long history, the theater has become a hot spot for paranormal activity. Witnesses have reported apparitions and eerie noises. Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Theaters
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The Dock Street Theatre in Charleston is known to be home to a few ghosts. The first is that of a lady in red and the second is a man who wears 19th-century clothing. Ghostly shadow actors and audience members are seen on the regular as well. One of the two regular apparitions is believed to be an actor who doesn't want to leave the stage behind. He is sometimes called the ghost of... Read MoreCategories: Real Haunted Places | Real Haunted Theaters