Abigail Dover Thomas

Abigail Dover Thomas

Upstate South Carolina

(864) 775-1394

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I’m a theatrical director based in South Carolina.

I earned a Bachelors of Art in Theatre with a concentration in both Musical Theatre and Applied Theatre from North Greenville University in 2023. Throughout my college years, I discovered a love of directing and worked to develop my directorial skills.

Since graduation, I have had the pleasure of working all over Upstate South Carolina and in Hendersonville, North Carolina. I’m willing to travel anywhere for theatre!

As a director, I focus on consent-first practices. I always work to create a safe rehearsal space where actors feel comfortable to be vulnerable and silly. When actors feel safe to fail and allowed to say “no,” they are free to create and explore.

To ensure a cohesive show, my prep always includes a central concept, or spine phrase, to guide the create vision. My goal is always to leave the audience with a meaningful takeaway from each of my productions.

In addition to directing, I teach drama at Crestview Christian Academy Homeschool Cooperative and various drama camps throughout the summer. I also teach harp and perform with my studio, Nightingale Harp Studio.

I live in Spartanburg with my husband, Michael, a poet, lyricist, and composer. Together we have three cats, Freya, Eurydice, and Jove.

Relevant Experience

Unreal City [2026]

Unreal City Y

SETC Fringe Festival
March 2026

Dashing through the Snow [2025]

Dashing through the Snow Y

Hendersonville Theatre
December 2025

Bright Star [2025]

Bright Star Y

Clemson Little Theatre
September 2025

On Golden Pond [2025]

On Golden Pond Y

Clemson Little Theatre
April 2025

Unreal City

Unreal City Y

North Greenville University Theatre
September 2024

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon Y

Electric City Playhouse
December 2024

On Golden Pond [2024]

On Golden Pond: Reader’s Theatre Y

Hendersonville Theatre
April 2024

Ms. Delivered

Ms. Delivered Y

FBCWS Productions
February 2024

Related Experience

Drama Instructor
Crestview Christian Academy
August 2023-Present

Teaching Artist
Clemson Area Youth Theatre Camp
July 2025

Drama Instructor
iNGenUity Theatre Camp
June 2023, 2024, 2025

Barefoot in the Park – Assistant Director
Milltown Players
June 2024

Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) – Assistant Director
Hendersonville Theatre
December 2023

The Handmaid’s Tale – Assistant Director
GLOW Lyric Theatre
Summer 2023

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Theatre
North Geenville University
2023

Member

South Carolina Theatre Association (SCTA)

Alpha Psi Omega (APO)

Certifications

CPR/AED & First Aid
ProTrainings

Sexual Abuse Awareness Training
Clear Investigative Advantage

Skills

N

Works well with children

N

Harp performance

N

Reads sheet music

N

Audacity

N

Qlab

N

Propsmaster experience

Awards

General Excellence
North Greenville University
2023

Excellence in Theatre
NGU Theatre Department
2023

Rehearsal Expectations