Speaking of ... College of Charleston
Produced by the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, “Speaking of… College of Charleston” features conversations with faculty, students, staff, alumni and supporters who bring prestige and positive recognition to the university across a wide array of academic endeavors, professional interests and creative passions.
Speaking of ... College of Charleston
Charleston’s Artistic Heartbeat: Inside the School of the Arts’ 2025–26 Season
What makes Charleston one of the most vibrant arts cities in the South? The College of Charleston’s School of the Arts (SOTA) might just be the answer. From Agatha Christie mysteries to Broadway classics, from world-class pianists to cutting-edge contemporary art, this season is packed with creativity that pulses through the city like a heartbeat.
In the latest episode of Speaking Of… College of Charleston, host Amy Stockwell sits down with three dynamic leaders from SOTA:
- Gretchen McLaine, Chair of Theatre and Dance
- Michael O’Brien, Chair of Music
- Michael Dickins, Director and Chief Curator of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art
Together, they share insider details on the 2025–26 season and why SOTA is truly the artistic heartbeat of Charleston.