marybeth clark
Artistic Director
Marybeth is in her twenty-fifth season with Charleston Stage. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and grew up in Tolland, CT. Marybeth has a degree in theatre/performance from the University of South Florida and was cast in her first show at an Equity theatre at 18 years of age in Tampa. She worked as an actor in professional theatres throughout the Southeast for ten years before settling in Charleston in 1994 with her husband, actor Victor Clark. She was a member of the theatre faculty at Charleston County’s School of the Arts for middle and high school students. Though she moved to Charleston planning on ‘retiring’ from theatre and starting a family, she taught and directed for Charleston Stage part-time beginning in 1997, before joining the company full-time the following year.
She and Vic are the proud parents of 2 daughters, Lila and Prentice. Lila recently graduated from Drew University and is preparing for the Doctorate program at MUSC and Prentice teaches special needs students at the Washington Center in Greenville, SC. Marybeth and Vic do not have an empty nest but share their home with Marybeth's mother and many adopted dogs and cats.
In her time at Charleston Stage she has directed over 70 shows, favorites include; Kinky Boots, Of Mice and Men, Mamma Mia! and Elf The Musical. She began the Resident Professional Acting program her second year with the company and continues to hire, train, and supervise our young professional actors.
As an actor for Charleston Stage, Marybeth has appeared in Shakespeare in Love, Helium, You Can’t Take It With You, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Steel Magnolias, A Christmas Carol and most recently as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit.
Timothy Rogers
Managing Director
Tim's professional background spans over two decades, with a track record of success across multiple industries. Throughout his career, Tim has held prominent executive roles where he has forged trusted partnerships, propelled revenue growth, and facilitated organizational advancement. As Managing Director, Tim is responsible for overseeing all operational facets of Charleston Stage, including financial stewardship, fundraising endeavors, audience cultivation, and strategic planning initiatives. In his role, he collaborates closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, and artists to uphold Charleston Stage's legacy of artistic distinction and community integration.
Prior to joining Charleston Stage, Tim served as the Vice President of Engagement at Floyd Lee Locums, a services corporation headquartered in Charleston, SC, where he oversaw organization-wide brand positioning and managed go-to-market engagement strategies with clients and partners. Tim also served as the Senior Vice President of Membership and Investment at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2015 to 2022. In his role, he was responsible for nurturing, building and leading programs to support the Greater Charleston business community. Overseeing the membership teams, corporate sponsorships, and strategic partnerships, Tim's focus was on thought leadership and community engagement to ensure the organization was delivering an exceptional experience for members, and connecting on a deeper level with the business community. Tim's career began in Washington, D.C. where he spent 16 years working in fundraising, philanthropy, and civic engagement.
Tim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University and has garnered recognition for his leadership and community contributions. Notably, he was honored as one of Washingtonian Magazine's "40 under 40", received the esteemed "Best Chamber in America" award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), and is a graduate of Leadership Charleston. Tim was born in NYC and grew up in the New Jersey suburbs and is well-acquainted with the stage, having been heavily involved in performing arts throughout his high school and college years. Tim and his husband Jeff moved to Charleston, SC, in 2015 and reside in West Ashley along with Maddi, their 15 year old cocker/beagle.