THIS book is a record of the activities of the Theatre Guild
during its first ten years. Mr. Eaton has acted in the role
of historian, and we thank him for his generosity towards
our faults. We have always wished our work to speak for
itself, and are still reluctant to speak about it ourselves.
The chapters which we of the Guild's directorate have
contributed are based upon our actual experiences with
the Guild, and are offered in the sincere belief that these
experiences may be helpful to others interested in the art
of the theatre.

It is not the province of this book to record our own
estimate of those who have assisted us in our work. It is
clear, however, that, whatever may have been the value
of our own contribution, our work would have gone
for nothing had we been unable to secure the coöperation
of distinguished actors and actresses. These, fortunately
for us, came forward and joined with us from our
earliest days, often at a sacrifice to themselves. To them,
our collaborators, who have made our efforts possible, we
tender our affectionate appreciation. We cannot neglect
the opportunity which this book affords to recite the names
of the members of our present Acting Company and