Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sherman Little Theater
The Sherman Community Players
The Sherman Little Theater's first production, Old Man Minick, debuted in early 1926 with a cast of local citizens. The same year, the group won first place in Texas' first Little Theater competition in Dallas with the play Moontide. Producing several plays each year, other than during World War II, and enjoying broad community support, the theater group incorporated in 1950 as the Sherman Community Players. To provide the players with a permanent rehearsal and performance facility, the Finley Playhouse (later the Finley Cultural Center) was built at this site in 1954. By 2000 the Finley Complex included the Honey McGee Playhouse.
With a permanent venue for its presentations and facilities for a children's program, together with an experienced professional staff, the Sherman Community Players have continued to serve as an integral part of Sherman's cultural life and history.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12513.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 33° 38.374′ N, 96° 36.805′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elm Street and West Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north on North Elm Street. The marker is located on the south side of the theater building on Mulberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 N Elm Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church of Sherman, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Kidd-Key College and Music Conservatory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Sherman Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Binkley Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lyon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Building (United States Courthouse) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merchants and Planters National Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.