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Coastal Carolina's Department of Theater honored for 'The Black Pearl' portraying Atlantic Beach history

Horry County Historic Preservation Commission · May 19, 2025
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Summary

The Horry County commission presented a plaque on May 19 to Coastal Carolina University's Department of Theater for The Black Pearl, a sold-out production that dramatized Atlantic Beach history and involved faculty, students and community collaboration.

The commission presented a plaque to Coastal Carolina University's Department of Theater, recognizing the department's production The Black Pearl for preserving and celebrating Atlantic Beach history. The presenter praised the dean, department head, cast and creative team and thanked donors Nancy and Bill Cave for support.

"On behalf of the Horry County Historic Preservation Commission, in recognition of their outstanding commitment the historic preservation in Horry County, this plaque is presented ... to Coastal Carolina University's Department of Theater presents The Black Pearl," the presenter said. Coastal representatives accepted the honor and thanked the commission, faculty (Steven Higginbotham) and students for bringing local stories to life through performance.