Our mission is to provide the LGBTQIA+ community, minorities, and everyone who has been made to feel "different" a safe space through art and comedy.
Above photo by: Charleston City Paper and Ashley Stanol
Mission
Who We Are & What We Do
Charleston’s Absent Friends (CAF) is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit! We have been performing shadow casts since 2002. We are the only non-profit shadowcast troupe in Charleston, SC.
Our specialty is performing Shadow Casts of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS), however, we have recently been branching out into Shadow Casts of The Princess Bride with more on the horizon!
We have regular performances of our RHPS shadowcast on the first Friday of every month. Check out our event calendar for so many other great events! Hope to see you at a show!
Meet the Board
Jules
President
Email:
JulesE@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
"Give yourself over to absolute pleasure” - Frank n Furter
Rich
Vice President
Email:
RichO@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
“Don’t Dream it, Be it” - Frank n Furter
Jane Shelby
Secretary
Email:
JaneShelbyP@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
“Rose tint my world. Keeps me safe from my trouble and pain” - Frank n Furter
Athena
Treasurer
Email:
Athena’s@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
“It’s astounding; Time is fleeting; Madness takes its toll; But listen closely…” - Riff Raff
Katie
Director of Visual Arts and Safety
Email:
KatieL@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Callback:
“Sing it asshole, this is a musical!” - Unknown Audience Member
Nikki
Director of Human Resources (HR)
Email:
NikkiA@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
“What was that BANG?!” - Janet
Codi
Director of Education
Email:
CodiE@charlestonsabsentfriends.org
Favorite RHPS Quote:
“In another dimension, with voyeristic intentions, well secluded I see all.”
- Magenta