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And Then They Came For Me: Remembering The World Of Anne Frank

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2002 performance of And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank by James Still.

Arsenic And Old Lace

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2003 performance of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring.

Arsenic and Old Lace is the story about the Brewsters, an insane homicidal family, and the one sane member, Mortimer Brewster, who must decide whether or not to go through with his promise to marry the woman he loves, Elaine Harper, who lives next door.

Arsenic And Old Lace

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2003 performance of Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring.

The Miracle Worker

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The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2002 performance of The Miracle Worker by William Gibson.

The Miracle Worker is based on the autobiography of Helen Keller.

Commencement Address, Frankie R. Faison '71

Commencement Ceremonies

Frankie R. Faison '71 earned the M.F.A. in theatre from New York University and has performed in theatre, television and films. At IWU, performed in many School of Theatre Arts productions, was an All-State tight end on IWU's football team, played tennis, was active in the Black Student Association and a member of Theta Chi fraternity. Faison received the IWU Minority Alumni Network Award in 1996.

The Royal Family

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2002 performance of The Royal Family by _George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber

Peter Pan

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The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2002 performance of Peter Pan.

Peter Pan

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2002 performance of Peter Pan based on the play by J. M. Barrie with music by Jule Styne, Mark Charlap, and Trude Rittmann, and lyrics by Betty Comden, Adolph Green, and Carolyn Leigh.

Peter Pan tells the story of the Darling children, Wendy, John, and Michael, and their adventures with Peter Pan, the boy who never grows older and lives in the fantastical land of Neverland.

And It Came To Pass

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The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 2001 performance of “And It Came to Pass”. Text by Dr. Ralph A. Wilson, adapted and directed by Dr. Oliver Hubbard.

“And It Came to Pass” is an ensemble presentation of the Nativity story.

The Boys Next Door

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The poster for Taylor University’s Spring 2001 performance of The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin.

Set in the Boston Area, The Boys Next Door tells the story of four men with various mental disabilities living in a group home by sharing brief vignettes about their lives.

She Stoops To Conquer

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The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2000 performance of She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith.

Marvin’S Room

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 2000 performance of Marvin’s Room by Scott McPherson.

“…And A Child Shall Lead Them”

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1999 performance of “…And a Child Shall Lead Them”.

Alice In Wonderland

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1999 performance of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

The Last Night Of Ballyhoo

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1999 performance of The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry.

Into The Woods

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1999 performance of Into the Woods music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.

“The Butler Did It”

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1998 performance of “The Butler Did It” by Tim Kelly.

A Midsummer Night’S Dream

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1998 performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare.

All My Sons

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1998 performance of All My Sons by Arthur Miller.

To Narnia And Beyond

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1997 Advanced Oral Interpretation Class’s performance of To Narnia and Beyond adapted by Oliver Hubbard.

Shadowlands

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1997 performance of Shadowlands by William Nicholson.

The Great All-American Disaster Musical

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1997 performance of The Great All-American Disaster Musical book by Tim Kelly and music and lyrics by Jack Sharkey.

Antigone

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1997 performance of Antigone by Jean Anouilh.

0657: Maureen B. Milicia Papers, 1960-1996, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of a scrapbook, newspaper clippings, correspondence, play programs, West Virginia Theatre Conference materials, technical notes for staging an unidentified play, tests for theatre courses, a resume/CV, and other items related to Maureen B. Milicia’s years as director of University Theater. The scrapbook includes programs, clippings, some correspondence, and several signed copies of a photograph of Milicia for her birthday.

Stefanie Hero

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1996 performance of Stefanie Hero by Mark Medoff.

Stefanie Hero is the story of a princess who is suddenly forced to take charge of her kingdom and family and battle the evil facing her.

The Imaginary Invalid

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1996 performance of The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1996 performance of The Hoosier Schoolmaster by Pauline Phelps adapted from the novel by Edward Eggleston.

The Hoosier Schoolmaster tells the story of a man named Ralph Hartsook who travels to a rural town in Indiana as its new schoolmaster. Set after the Civil War, the story is know for its accurate and specific use of the rural Indiana dialect at the time.

The World Of Carl Sandburg

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1995 Advanced Oral Interpretation Class’s performance of The World of Carl Sandburg by Norman Corwin.

A Lincoln In Illinois

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University’s Fall 1995 performance of A Lincoln in Illinois by Robert Sherwood.

Lost In Yonkers

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The playbill for Taylor University’s Spring 1995 performance of Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon.

Lost in Yonkers tells the story of brothers Jay and Arty who are sent to live in Brooklyn with their relatives while their father goes off to work to pay off the medical bills of their recently deceased mother. Set in 1942, the play follows their new life and their attempt to acquire (through various means) the money their father needs to bring him back.