The Players

Players, The

Players, The, New York City club for actors, writers, painters, sculptors, and musicians, was founded by Edwin Booth (1888), who was president until his death, and presented the organization with a building designed by Stanford White. Later presidents included Joseph Jefferson and John Drew. William Tecumseh Sherman was a member.

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Players, The

Players, The. See Theatrical Clubs.

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