NGU Theatre to Present ‘Decision Height’ at Billingsley Theatre
Posted on: November 11, 2026
Tigerville, SC—North Greenville University (NGU) Theatre will present ‘Decision Height’ at Billingsley Theatre beginning Nov. 12.
Set during World War II, the play follows six ordinary women who arrive at Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Texas with different backgrounds and various reasons to fly.
Their shared experiences form a sisterhood and begin to reshape their understanding of themselves and one another.
“As a director-storyteller, I have an affinity for stories that remind us of our responsibility to one another,” said Josh Scott, associate professor of theatre and director for ‘Decision Height.
“‘Decision Height’ gives our theatre family a beautiful opportunity to explore what happens when individual ambition encounters the transformative power of community through sisterhood,” he continued.
The production is an all-female cast, and the storyline is based on historical events.
“The play creatively unfolds across twenty scenes, moving from November 1943 to May 1944,” said Scott. “We’re watching these ladies build relationships over months rather than hours. That presents a fun challenge for our actresses.”
During rehearsals, Scott said they have been challenging the actresses to recognize themselves in the characters and pondering questions that are foundational to the story.
“Just as we are finding out in rehearsals for the show, I think our students will recognize themselves in these characters. These ladies have insecurities just like us, and they struggle to determine what comes next in life – just like us,” he said.
“I hope when our patrons walk out of Billingsley Theatre, they recognize the power of sacrificial love and the courage required to put another person’s needs alongside, or sometimes ahead of, our own,” said Scott. “The women in this story don’t always get it right, and neither do we. For the cast, production team, and me, this is exactly what makes their journey so beautifully human.”
The cast of ‘Decision Height’ include Grace Turner (Virginia Hascall), Anslee Johnson (Edith ‘Eddie’ Harknell), Kara Sicko (Norma Jean Harris), Rebecca Panagiotacos (Rosalie Hartson), Cara Neil (Alice Hawkins), Aviya Baluch (Carol Henderson), Ryleigh Ann Guyton (Mildred Simmons), Rachel Forester (Mrs. Deaton), Payten Anderson (Ziggie Lewis), Clarissa Rhoden (Gigi Welch and Eddie Harknell understudy), Ana Corbin (Jayma Proctor and Norma Jean Harris understudy), Elizabeth Flook (Anna Clark and Mildred Simmons understudy), Morgan Madden (Zelva Nunn and Mrs. Deaton understudy), Blaire Coursen (Louise Nunn and Rosaline Hartson understudy), Bri Kent (Linda Sue and Carol Hederson understudy), Asher Getz (Weverly Edwards), Caroline Barber (Corporal Leah Hamilton), Malachi Gibson (Male Lieutenant).
The crew includes Joshua Scott (artistic director and sound designer), Dylan Thompson (stage manager), Eliana Kelly (assistant stage manager), Bess Park (set designer and lighting director), David Viewrow (technical director), Daniel Johnson (associate technical director), Kennedy Roberts (costume designer), Emma Walton (associate costume designer), Rebecca Smart (assistant costume designer), Michelle Higginbotham (wardrobe supervisor), Annie Call (wardrobe assistant), Lydia Cogdill (wardrobe assistant), Malachi Gibson (light board operator), Maddux Schmitt (master electrician), Kayden DeBruhl (master electrician), Cheryl Greene (music director), Cara Neil (associate sound designer), Morgan Benson (hair/makeup), Kara Sicko (props).
‘Decision Height’ will run Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21 nightly at 7:30 p.m. in Billingsley Theatre.
Tickets are free for NGU students, faculty and staff and can be picked up at the box office. Student tickets are available the Monday of the week the show opens.
For the general public, tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 864.977.7085 or online.
