Institutional history re people and productions associated with the fifty-five year life of this community theatre troupe, which is recognized as the oldest community theatre in continuous operation under professional direction in the nation; volume notes founders, directors, actors, productions, and statistics. Work also includes discussion of live entertainment and proliferation of venues in Columbia ca. 1900-1919, noting the impact of the popularity of films and the decline of live entertainment and traveling road shows in Columbia. Item includes seven appendices listing various activities and members, including: first season at the Opera House; Constitutions of the Columbia Stage Society; list of plays and children's plays produced; presidents, directors and business managers; Players Club annual balls; Presidents; and Lucy Hampton Bostick lecture series.
