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Rev. Of "Mccarthy," Play By Jeff Goldsmith With James Pickering As Sen. Joseph Mccarthy, William Grange

Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Faculty Publications and Creative Activity

Review of McCarthy by Jeff Goldsmith, directed by Frank Condon, with James Pickering as Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

King Patch And Mr. Simpkins, 1990/91, Theatre Arts Discipline

Theatre Programs

University of Minnesota, Morris production of King Patch and Mr. Simkins by Alan Cullen, directed by Melissa Nyman.

Synopsis: An unemployed jester, down on his luck, recklessly releases a jinn from captivity, who grants him a wish. Against the advice of his companion, a distinguished English sheepdog named Mr. Simpkins, he wishes to be a king. But this proves complicated, as he first has to pass the Test, and he finds his kingdom impoverished and endangered and protected only by two bumbling baronets who are constantly on the verge of killing each other for love of the Lady Fenella. Bewitched …

Masks: A Viable Option For The Modern Stage, L. Arlene Chapman

Theses

It is the position of this paper that masks have a viable place on the stage today. As we look at the historical usage and at the present views of masks, we will see the mystical effect of masks has not changed. Although our technology has improved, masks still create a mystical illusion for the audience and for the actor. Learning of the many techniques and approaches to mask-making has been a delightful experience. I must thank Niki Juncker for the many times she has cleared my muddled thinking. Without her guidance I am sure this project would not have …

Improvisation For Actor Training And Performance In 20th Century America (With Special Emphasis On The Spolin And Sills Tradition), Jeff David Brone

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

This dissertation explores the methods and value of using improvisation to train actors in their craft and to help them perform scripted material more effectively. The period and place covered is primarily America in the 20th century. The dissertation also analyzes the use of improvisation from a theoretical, historical and practical perspective and discusses the work of various acting teachers and companies who use (or used) improv to create theatre and who have been influenced by the basic teachings of Spolin, Sills or, in some significant instances, Stanislavski.

After a brief introductory chapter on the use of improv in the …

To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday Program, A-State Department Of Theatre

Stage Production Programs

David lost his wife Gillian two years ago, and to deal with his grief, he continues their romance during night walks on the beach with Gillian's ghost.

"For Though It Swam In France, It Might Have Sunk In England": A Comparison Of John Vanbrugh’S The Confederacy With Its French Source, Les Bourgeoises À La Mode, Diane T. Harris

Masters Theses

In the summer of 1705, as Sir John Vanbrugh was casting about for dramatic source material which might play successfully at the new Haymarket theatre, he rediscovered Florent Dancourt's Les Bourgeoises à la Mode and, in the manner of Restoration theatre playwrights, created an adapted version in many respects quite different from the original. This adaptation, known as The Confederacy, is considered by many Vanbrugh scholars to be one of the English author's best works.

This paper is essentially a comparative study of the two plays. It begins with a plot summary of the play Vanbrugh used as the …

Duct 1990, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Duct was an experimental student magazine “for communication.” The 1990 issue features overlaid and partial text, making it difficult to read the contents. The focus of the publication appears to be the Graphic Design department, with an "article" discussing the lack of women professors, another article dealing with whether Barbara Kruger is a graphic designer, an interview with a student named "Maria," and other text.

Scrooge, December 14-17, 1989, Theatre Arts Discipline

Theatre Programs

University of Minnesota Morris production of Scrooge by Leslie Bricusse and directed by Christi Madison.

Synopsis: A musical adaptation of the 1970 musical film Scrooge, based off of Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.

The Ox On The Roof (Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit), Agnieszka Taborska, Aleksander F. Wierzbicki, Malcom Coelho, Lucy Bourgealt, John Donalds, Georgy Harvey, Michael J. Townsend, Rene Dimanche Jr., Mila Hermanovski, Marly J. Rogers, Susan Becker, Treva Offutt, Christopher Watts, Michael A. Tashji, Sol Armada, Mark Borok, George Page, Sean P. Oakes, Edward L. Guttman, Susan Unger, Timothy Mcelreath, Michael Wodkowski, Carsten Stehr, Julie Grass, Andrea Dassow, Julianna Ellman, Lynn Jaworski, Donna Lavalle, Judith Ribicoff, Vivienne Cho, Matthew Mcguire

Programs

Program for the third annual RISD Cabaret held in the Cellar of the Providence Art Club. Design and layout by Treva Offutt. View the Performance Recording.

The Victorians

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1989 performance of The Victorians adapted and arranged by Oliver Hubbard.

The Victorians highlights the work of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Charles Dickens, Henry Mayhew, Benjamin Disraeli, Gilbert and Sullivan, Lewis Carrol, J. M. Barrie, and Oscar Wilde.

The play was presented by the Advanced Oral Interpretation Class.

Romeo And Juliet (1989), William Shakespeare

Season 1989-1990

No abstract provided.

Cole (1989), San Jose State University, Theatre Arts

Productions 1990-1999

Music and Lyrics: Cole Porter

Director/Choreographer: Janie Scott

Musical Director: Dwight Cannon

Set Design: Dusty Reeds

Costumes: Elizabeth M. Poindexter

Academic Year: 1989-1990

Risd Voice November 21, 1989, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD Voice was a long-running student newspaper that ran through the 1980s. This issue, dated November 21, 1989, includes articles on a student who was hit by a car, registration complaints, student experience in the European Honors Program, a controversy involving the National Endowment for the Arts pulling funding for an AIDS-related art show, colds in winter, issues with spaces and buildings around campus, RISD students participating in a pro-choice rally, and a student response to a recent presidential forum, along with editorials, comics, notices, and advertisements.

Christmas Carol: Scrooge And Marley (November 20-21, 27-28, 30, December 1-3, 8, 1989), Israel Horowitz

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (November 20-21, 27-28, 30, December 1-3, 8, 1989).

Pc Dancers: Student Choreography Fall Dance Concert, An Informal Presentation In The Dance Studio, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

PC Dancers: Student Choreography Fall Dance Concert, an Informal Presentation in the Dance Studio

November 17 & 18, 1989 (1990 misprint), 2pm

Fall Dance Concert 1989 Press Night Flyer, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Fall Dance Concert 1989 press night

Friday, November 17, 1989, 8pm

Fall Dance Concert 1989 Poster, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Fall Dance Concert 1989

November 17 & 18, 1989, 8pm

Cinderella, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1989-1990 Season

One of the most universal and beloved fairy tales of all time. The story of a beautiful young girl forced by her stepmother and jealous stepsisters to keep house and sleep in the cinders. She finally marries a handsome prince and lives happily ever after with the help of some friendly mice, a fairy godmother and a glass slipper. To be presented in a fully staged version with music.

Program For The Stage Production Museum, Protheatre Club

Theater Production Programs

This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Museum", held November 9 to 11, 1989, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.

The Crucible (1989), San Jose State University, Theatre Arts

Productions 1990-1999

Playwright: Arthur Miller

Director: Hal J. Todd

Set Design: Donamarie Reeds

Costumes: Diane Winesburg

Academic Year: 1989-1990

The Barretts

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1989 performance of The Barretts by Marjorie Carleton.

The Barretts is based on the romance between Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett, and her father’s overbearing control over his family and refusal to allow them to marry.

A later production by Taylor Theatre, The Victorians, was produced later that year as a reader’s theatre featuring various Victorian poets and writers including Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Risd Voice October 25, 1989, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD Voice was a long-running student newspaper that ran through the 1980s. This issue, dated October 25, 1989, includes the text of a speech by Frank Chow on RISD identity and community, profiles of staff associated with Residence Life, articles on racism, personal safety around campus and Providence, a harsh critique from a department head, and a controversial decision to determine which music is played at the Tap Room, along with book reviews, editorials, comics, notices, and advertisements.

Blood And Ice Poster, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Blood and Ice by Liz Lochead

October 20-22 & 27-29, 1989

Blood And Ice Playbill, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Blood and Ice by Liz Lochead

October 20-22 & 27-29, 1989

Director, Mary G. Farrell

Scenic Design, Nancy Pontius

Lighting Design, Kathleen Giebler

Costume Design, David Costa-Cabral

Wig, Makeup & Creature Design, Joe Rossi

Cast: Kate Marks - Mary Shelly; Bob Pulick - Shelly; Anne Marie Higgins - Claire Clairmont; Brendan Byrnes - Lord Byron; Beth Drury - Elise; Pete Mayer - The Creature

Blood And Ice Poster, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Blood and Ice by Liz Lochead

October 20-22 & 27-29, 1989

Letter From David M. Cabral To Faculty And Staff, David M. Cabral

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Letter from David Cabral (TDF Managing Director) to faculty and staff inviting them to a production of Blood and Ice.

October 13, 1989

Where Do We Draw The Line Between Threat & Lunacy, Pittsburg State University

Communication and Theater Programs

No abstract provided.

Mary, Mary (October 5-7, 12-14, 1989), Jean Kerr

Student Theatre Programs

Program for Mary, Mary (October 5-7, 12-14, 1989).

Present Laughter, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1989-1990 Season

The plot follows a few days in the life of the successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment in Africa. Amid a series of events bordering on farce, Garry has to deal with women who want to seduce him, placate both his long-suffering secretary and his estranged wife, cope with a crazed young playwright, and overcome his impending mid-life crisis (since he has recently turned forty). The story was described by Coward as "a series of semi-autobiographical pyrotechnics".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Present_Laughter

Idioglossia (1989), Mark Handley

Season 1989-1990

No abstract provided.