Theater -- Production and direction -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Lawrence Langner papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 688
Abstract:
The papers include writings, correspondence, subject files, photographs and other materials relating to Lawrence Langner's work as an author, theater producer, and patent attorney. Writings include plays (Suzanna and the Elders and The Pursuit of Happiness, among others); articles on various aspects of theatre and patent law; and books, including his autobiography, The Magic Curtain; The Importance of Wearing Clothes; and G.B.S. and the Lunatic. Correspondence, subject files, and financial...
Dates:
1913-1983, bulk 1920-1962
Phoenix Theatre records
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 421
Abstract:
The Phoenix Theatre Records consist of production files, administrative and financial records, correspondence, photographs, music, audiovisual material, production programs and posters, and other materials that document the organization, administration, financial activities, and productions of the Phoenix Theatre from its creation in 1953 to the closing of the company in 1982.
Dates:
circa 1932-1984, bulk 1953-1982
Philip Rose papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 438
Abstract:
The Philip Rose Papers consist of correspondence, notes, contracts, photographs, drawings, printed material, and audiovisual recordings documenting the work of theatre producer Philip Rose. Rose's production files comprise the bulk of the collection, documenting the shows he produced in varying degrees of detail; the productions Purlie Victorious, Purlie, A Raisin in the Sun, Shenandoah, and Split Second are particularly well documented. Files for most productions include legal and financial...
Dates:
1944-2007
George Sklar and Miriam Blecher papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 1446
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence, writings, photographs, printed material, personal papers, and other papers by or relating to George Sklar and Miriam Blecher.
Dates:
1898-2001
Theatre Guild archive
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 436
Abstract:
The Theatre Guild Archive consists of a variety of materials that document the history of the Theatre Guild from its earliest productions in 1919 through theatre and film projects in the 1980s and 1990s. Material includes correspondence and subject files relating to individuals, organizations, productions, and projects with which the company was involved; administrative and financial records; scripts and records of stage, radio, television, and film projects; scrapbooks, press books and...
Dates:
1896-1996, bulk 1930-1965
John C. Wilson Papers
Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 1127
Abstract:
The John C. Wilson papers consist of scrapbooks, photographs, and other material documenting the life and work of American producer and director John C. Wilson.
Dates:
1898-1978