Town Theatre is the country's oldest community theatre in continuous use. Located a block from the University of South Carolina campus, its playhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1917, the theatre has produced plays and musicals of wide general appeal.

Workshop Theatre opened in 1967 as a place where area directors could practice their craft. Workshop produces musicals and Broadway fare and also brings new theatrical material to Columbia.

Trustus Theatre is Columbia's professional theatre company. Founded 10 years ago, Trustus brought a new dimension to theatre in South Carolina's capital city. Patrons enjoy a relaxed Soho-style setting as they watch new shows directly from the stages of New York as well as classic shows rarely seen in Columbia.

Columbia College sponsors an array of theatrical productions throughout the year. Located a few miles from downtown Columbia, the all women's college hosts various plays and musicals on the stages of Cottingham Theatre.

The University of South Carolina offers a full theatrical season each year. Longstreet Theatre, a theatre-in-the-round on the USC campus, is housed in a Greek Revival style building constructed in 1855..

Columbia Marionette Theatre has the distinction of being the only free standing theatre in the nation devoted entirely to marionette arts. Young and old alike enjoy the one-of-a-kind marionette productions presented at the theatre.

The South Carolina Shakespeare Company performs the plays of Shakespeare and other classical works throughout the state. Audiences are always full, proving the Bard's words remain as delightful today as they did centuries ago.

Patchwork Playhouse provides the Columbia area with original adaptations of classic children's tales. Performances are held at Cottingham Theatre on the Columbia College campus. The theatre is also home to a regional touring troupe.

Chapin Theatre has become known for its original productions during the past 15 years. Located in Lake Murray country, Chapin Theatre's productions and talent have kept pace with year-round lake living.

The Actor's Theatre of South Carolina is one of Columbia's newest theatrical debuts. Original plays and a broad diversity of themes and genres characterize this unique addition to theatre in Columbia.