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Dracula (1983), San Jose State University, Theatre Arts

Productions 1980-1989

Playwright: Bram Stoker

Director: Hal J. Todd

Scene: Stephen C. Wathen

Costume: Elizabeth M. Poindexter

Lighting: David Cassidy

Academic Year: 1983-1984

The Shadow Boxer, Dale Greer

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the School of Humanities at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Communications by Dale Greer on September 8, 1983.

1983 - 1984 Season Brochure, Otterbein University Department Of Theatre And Dance

Theatre and Dance Annual Brochures

Annual promotional piece of the upcoming season's shows.

The Fight Master, September 1983, Vol. 6 Issue 3, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.

Rubellite Kawena Johnson's Review Of Elizabeth Tatar's Nineteenth Century Hawaiian Chant, Rubellite Kawena Johnson

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Ten Little Indians, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1983 Summer Theatre

If you love a mystery!—Don’t miss this one! This famous “locked-room” puzzler is Agatha Christie at her best. A wonderful combination of comedy and mystery.

God's Favorite, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1983 Summer Theatre

Neil Simon’s hilarious Broadway play gives us a comic, contemporary look at the Biblical story of Job. There is plenty of comedy with underlying pathos as “God's Favorite” tries to stoically handle his trials and tribulations.

The Elephant Man, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1983 Summer Theatre

This thoughtful, moving, and sensitive play is based on the true story of one John Merrick. Under the care of a famous young doctor, Merrick is transformed from a freak attraction in traveling side shows to a favorite of the Victorian Aristocracy. The play depicts the Elephant Man’s dream to overcome his horrible deformity and become a man like any other.

The Army Of Two Program, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Theatre Programs 1970-1989

A one-act musical about the surprising heroism of two young girls in the war of 1812.

Directed and Choreographed by Jeff Toorish

Musical Direction by Susan M. Stevens

The Fantasticks, Alvin Community College

Season 1982-1983

The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the 1894 play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.

1983 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Program, School Of Theatre And Dance

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

6th Season. The Theatre at Ewing. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. Macbeth by William Shakespeare. The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare.

I Do! I Do!, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1983 Summer Theatre

This cheerful musical is the story of a marriage told in a warm sentimental style. It is brassy and bold, soft and touching, and always entertaining. The tuneful score includes “My Cup Runneth Over,” “All The Dearly Beloved”, and “I Do! I Do!”

A Thurber Carnival, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1983 Summer Theatre

This fun-filled evening is a collection of sketches by the great American humorist James Thurber. Included are such favorites as “The Night The Bed Fell”, “File and Forget”, and of course, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”.

1983 Otterbein Summer Theatre Season Brochure, Otterbein University Department Of Theatre And Dance

Theatre and Dance Annual Brochures

Annual promotional piece of the upcoming season's shows.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: A Season Of Hope Part 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1983 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-193

• A Season of Hope Wright, Sharon. Multi-faceted Beauty
• Sandman, Ellen. Music of the Highlands – Skip Cleavinger, Bagpipes
• Cornett, Susanna. Fashion Forum
• Cornett, Susanna. Tradition & Trends Are Seen in Faculty Dress
• Grace, Lee. An Attitude of Awareness – Alcohol
• Sawyer, Janet. Double Dilemma – Twins
• Sandman, Ellen. Chance to Charm – Miss Western, Miss Black Western
• Thomas, Laura. Aerobicise
• Campbell, Marsha. Topper Trivia (1)
• Burchett, Lorri. Added Dimension – Concerts, Entertainment
• Lyly, Linda. Fine Arts – Entertainment
• Lyly, Linda. Theater
• Lyly, Linda. Childish Direction – Children’s Theatre
• Sandman, Ellen. Classic Reunion – Homecoming
• Cornett, …

Private Lives, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1982-1983 Season

Noel Coward’s superb farce, a unique play with three very successful Broadway runs! Elyot and Amanda, once married and now honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, meet by chance, re-Ignite the old spark and impulsively elope. After some days of being reunited, however, they again find their fiery romance alternating between passions of love and anger. Into this situation come their aggrieved spouses, and the resulting confusion and resolution Is hilarious.

Risd Voice May 18, 1983, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD Voice was a long-running student newspaper that ran through the 1980s. This issue, dated May 18, 1983, includes articles on RISD Apparel students' Collection '83, a new jewelry scholarship, a conversation between two RISD students, challenges the RISD Performing Arts Group faces, the comic strip "Nancy," an interview with comic strip duo Rat Factory, a retrospective exhibition at the museum on Professor Gilbert Franklin, and resignations around RISD, along with editorials, comics, notices, and advertisements.

Blackfriars Theatre Spring Clean-Up And Theatre Picnic, Providence College

Promotional Materials

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Siena

Blackfriars Theatre Spring Clean-Up and Theatre Picnic poster

Spring Clean-up, Sunday, May 8th, 1983, 10AM

Theatre Picnic, Saturday, May 14, 1983

Faculty And Staff: Family Entertainment At The Blackfriars Theatre, First Annual Rhode Island Storytelling Festival, Presented By The Providence College Theatre Program, Providence College

Promotional Materials

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

First Annual Rhode Island Storytelling Festival press release

Saturday, May 7, 1983, 2-5PM and 7:30-9:30PM

Rhode Island's 1st Storytelling Festival, Providence College

Promotional Materials

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Rhode Island's 1st Storytelling Festival featuring nationally acclaimed storyteller Jay O'Callahan

May 7, 1983, 7:30PM

Irene, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1982-1983 Season

The Department of Music and dance area join us in presenting the smash musical comedy hit that brought Debbie Reynolds to Broadway! This gay, light-hearted, romantic and charming show contains some of the best music in the American musical theatre, including “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows,” “You Made Me Love You,” “Alice Blue Gown,” and “They Go Wild, Simply Wild Over Me.” Irene has a particularly contemporary charm with its Cinderella-type story of a delightful Irish lass who believed in women’s lib before the term was invented.

Story Theatre Playbill, Alicia Roy, Mary Ellen Baxter, Mark Enright, Lisa Gould, Jane Dillon

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Story Theatre

Thursday - Sunday, April 28 - May 1, 1983, 8PM

Cast: Little Peasant, Cock, Parson, Foxy Woxy, Old Man, Eldest Son - Tony Alix; Peasant's Wife, Cat, Miller's Daughter, Mother - Mary Ellen Baxter; Miller, Master Thief, Fisherman, Second Son - Ralph Brancaccio; Cowherd, Hound, Milton, Wife, Venus, Narrator - Patty Carver; Old Woman, Henny Penny, Soldier, Crow, Sexton - Maureen Cox; Farmer's Wife, Morris, Turkey Lurkey, Cat, Simpleton - Mary Donovan; Parson, Robber, Robber Bridegroom, Soldier, Man, Crow, Parson - John Healy; Farmer, Ass, Sexton, Cocky Locky, …

Summer And Smoke

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1983 performance of Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams.

Summer and Smoke is the story of a high strung young woman named Alma Winemiller, and the spiritual/sexual romance that nearly develops between her and John Buchanan Jr. who grew up next door.

The music used to accompany the performance was used in the original production.

Risd Voice April 20, 1983, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD Voice was a long-running student newspaper that ran through the 1980s. This issue, dated April 20, 1983, includes articles on the anniversary of the faculty strike and faculty member Mahler Ryder, along with editorials, comics, notices, and advertisements.

Letter From John Garrity, John Garrity

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Letter from John Garrity about Story Theatre.

April 11, 1983

Story Theatre Flyer, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Story Theatre Special Group Performance

Friday, April 29, 1983, 10AM

Story Theatre Opening Night Flyer, John Garrity

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Story Theatre opening night

April 28, 1983

Story Theatre "Put - In" Flyer, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Story Theatre "Put - in"

Saturday, April 16, 1983, 10AM-4PM

Story Theatre Strike! Flyer, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Story Theatre Strike!

Sunday, May 1, 1983

Story Theatre Flyer, Providence College

Playbill and Promotion

Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film

Blackfriars Theatre

Story Theatre by Paul Sills adapted from the famous fables of the Grimm Brothers & Aesop

Thursday - Sunday, April 28 - May 1, 1983, 8PM