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The Fight Master, October 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 4, The Society Of American Fight Directors Oct 1982

The Fight Master, October 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 4, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.


A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Alvin Community College Oct 1982

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, Alvin Community College

Season 1982-1983

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.

Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (254–184 BC), specifically Curculio, Pseudolus, Miles Gloriosus, and Mostellaria, the musical tells the bawdy story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The plot displays many classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity (frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one …


Dial M For Murder, Alvin Community College Jul 1982

Dial M For Murder, Alvin Community College

Season 1982-1983

A gripping stage thriller about an ex-tennis star who plots to murder his wife for her fortune. When the plot goes wrong, Tony must think fast to avoid being caught. The story, known for its suspense and twists, was famously adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock, adding to its enduring appeal. Written by Fredrick Knott


The Fight Master, July 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 3, The Society Of American Fight Directors Jul 1982

The Fight Master, July 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 3, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

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The Wizard Of Oz, Alvin Community College Jul 1982

The Wizard Of Oz, Alvin Community College

Season 1981-1982

The Wizard of Oz was first turned into a musical extravaganza by Baum himself. A loose adaptation based on his 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (there is no Wicked Witch or Toto, and there are some new characters) first played in Chicago in 1902, and was a success on Broadway the following year. It then toured for nine years. The 1939 film adaptation bore a closer resemblance to the storyline of Baum's original novel than most previous versions. It was a strong success, winning the Academy Awards for Best Original Song and Original Score, and continues to be …


The Fight Master, April 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors Apr 1982

The Fight Master, April 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.


The Fight Master, April 1983, Vol. 6 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors Apr 1982

The Fight Master, April 1983, Vol. 6 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.


The Fight Master, January 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 1, The Society Of American Fight Directors Jan 1982

The Fight Master, January 1982, Vol. 5 Issue 1, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.


0364: Oretha Morgan Foard Papers, 1855-1979, Marshall University Special Collections Jan 1982

0364: Oretha Morgan Foard Papers, 1855-1979, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

Huntington, West Virginia, resident. Papers consist primarily of printed pamphlets, play programs, and travel brochures. Includes some school papers while a student at West Virginia University in the 1920's. The collection as a whole reflects her interests in drama, especially Shakespeare.