Town Theatre
About
Oldest Continuously-Operating Community Theatre in the US
Town Theatre is a Columbia community theatre on Sumter Street in a 1924 building that is the oldest community theatre building in continuous use in the United States (listed in the National Register of Historic Places). The organization runs full mainstage seasons alongside a youth education program.
Youth Theatre and Summer Camps
Programming spans full mainstage productions plus youth-specific classes and camps. Programs include:
- Youth Theatre program with classes and production experiences
- Summer camps for rising kindergartners through rising 12th graders
- Improv camp tracks
- Tap dancing classes
- Musical theatre classes
- Year-round mainstage productions with all-ages casts
What's Included
- Stage time at the historic 1924 Town Theatre building
- Wide camp age range (rising K through 12th grade)
- Multi-discipline camps (improv, tap, musical theatre)
- 90+ years of institutional continuity
Experience
The combination of historic-building venue and continuous nine-decade operation gives Town Theatre Columbia-anchor status. Best fit for kids whose families want a heritage community-theatre experience alongside skill-building classes.