South Coast Repertory | 3,011 followers on LinkedIn. Orange County's Tony Award-winning theatre. | Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Ivers and Managing Director Suzanne Appel, is widely recognized as one of the leading professional theaters in the United States. Founded in 1964, SCR is committed to theater that illuminates the compelling personal and social issues of our time, not only on its stages but through its education and outreach programs. While its productions represent a balance of classic and modern theater, SCR is renowned for its extensive new play development program, including the Pacific Playwrights Festival.