[5] The organization began with a membership of 15 regional and community theatres, and nine university drama departments under the leadership of Pat Brown.

[6] In its first decade of operation, other leaders included Michael Mabry, Joseph Zeigler and Hartney Arthur.

[10] TCG was named the United States Center for the International Theater Institute in 1999[11] and Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre in 2005.

[15] Founded in 1984, TCG Books is considered the largest independent publisher of dramatic literature in North America.

[17] American Theatre is published 10 times a year and distributed to TCG members free of charge.