Founded in 1946, Greenwood Performing Arts (GPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
Inspiring. Connecting. Enriching. Through the Arts. For 80 years, GPA has brought high-quality
performing arts experiences to Greenwood and the surrounding community while expanding
access through educational and community outreach. Today, GPA continues its legacy by
presenting engaging performances and providing meaningful arts experiences for students,
seniors, adults with special needs, and other underserved populations throughout our
community.
Meet our Director
Lisa Sanders graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Business/Marketing. She worked over 33 years in the banking industry for Bank of America and First Citizens Bank. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of Greenwood Performing Arts in October 2020, she served on the Board for over 10 years. Lisa has been married to Robbie Sanders of McCormick for over 31 years and has two grown sons, Robinson and Weston. In her spare time, she enjoys college sports, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and my two fur babies, Belle and Mink. She loves Greenwood and considers it an honor to serve in our community and First Presbyterian Church.
“The performing arts really crosses all barriers, and we want it to be available for everyone.”
-Lisa Sanders, Executive Director of Greenwood Performing Arts
Meet our Board of Directors
Stacey Gantt, President
Casey Tompkins, Vice President
Lewis Masters, Secretary
Helen Brockenbrough, Treasurer
Katie Stoddard, Ex-officio/member
Margaret Adams Conrad
Kellar Rogers
Dr. Lindsay Fuqua
Madison Herig
Keith Polatty
Chris Pope
Leigh Self
Daniel Howell
Presenting Sponsor
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Lakelands Plastic Surgery for their $10,000 donation to this years’ season at the Greenwood Performing Arts. Your tremendous generosity supports our shows, special events and outreach programs — thank you!
Event Sponsors
Emerald ($10,000)
Janice & Barrett Green
Lakelands Plastic Surgery
Platinum ($ 5,000)
Cambridge Dental Associates
Davis and Floyd, Inc.
Deale’s Heating & Cooling
Wesley Commons
Gold ($ 2500)
First Citizens Bank
Satterfield Construction
Gerry and Avary Doubleday
Silver ($1000 and up)
Cullum Electric and Mechanical
Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries
Olde Eight
The Countybank
Pollard’s Towing
Joseph Corley, Realtor
Courtney Hite, Realtor
Grey Marketing
Season Ticket Holders
We are so thankful for the support of our 2026-2027 VIP guests!
Michael and Nancy Sherard
Jacki and John King
Sharon and Mark Mulkey
Margaret and Reid Conrad
Keith and Jean Ann Polatty
Stacey and Steve Gantt
Anne Eller
Brandon & Tara Smith
Drs. Kevin and Linda Fuqua
Mary Vann Ellenberg
Dixie and Matt Self
Carolyn Fish
Sue Moore
Becky Bryson
Dean Faden
Avary and Gerry Doubleday
Eric and Pam Taylor
Bubba and Leigh Self
Casey and David Tompkins
Karen and Mark Stokes
Gloria Walker
Ellesor and Lee Holder
Roseann Hill
Madison Herig
Sandi McClain
Chelsae Lloyd
Daniel Howell
Joseph Corley
Kellar Rogers and Brian Green
Elizabeth Bowman
Ann Bishop
Helen Brockenbrough
Carole Hill
Elizabeth Wilson Stamper
Libba Deery
Brent Rowland
Courtney Hite
Debra Case
Funding
We are so thankful for our state and local funding!
National Endowment of Arts
SC Arts Commission
Greater Greenwood County Foundation
Self Family Foundation
Greenwood Women Care
City of Greenwood
Greenwood County
Thank You!
It’s those who believe in the power of the arts and its influence that continue to make our community thrive! We appreciate your continued support!
