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The Mousetrap, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1998 Summer Theatre

The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The Mousetrap opened in the West End of London in 1952, and has been running continuously since then. It has the longest initial run of any play in history, with over 24,500 performances so far. It is the longest running show (of any type) of the modern era. The play is also known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. http://agathachristie.wikia.com/wiki/The_Mousetrap

Thirst, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1997-1998 Season

Thirst was inspired by an early Henry James novel titled Roderick Hudson, first published in 1875.

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.

Crazy For You, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1997-1998 Season

Crazy for You is a romantic comedy musical with a book by Ken Ludwig, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as "The New Gershwin Musical Comedy", it is largely based on the songwriting team’s 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but incorporates songs from several other productions as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_for_You_(musical)

Cruel And Unusual Punishment Poster, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

A Play by Jeff Shaw

Directed by Jason Bannister

Dimensions: 11" x 17"

Original One-Act Plays: Brady & Family Values Program [1998], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

By Sam Carner

By Carolyn Padula

Directed by William Steele and Thomas Power

This production was a Participating entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ACTF).

The Danube Poster, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

By Maria Irene Fornes

Directed by Assunta Kent

Dimensions: 11" x 17"

Postcard included, dimensions 4" x 6"

The Danube Program [1998], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

by Maria Irene Fornes

directed by Assunta Kent

This production was a Participating entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ACTF).

The Cutting Edge, April/May 1998, Vol. 9 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors

The Cutting Edge

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Gamma Rays On Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds Program [1998], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

by Paul Zindel

Directed by Wendy Getchell

The Cabaret Of Dead Souls: Harvesting Russian History, Agnieszka Taborska, Jake Mahaffy, Szymon Bojko, Gella Alhassid, So-Hee Cheong, Matthew Cottam, Dawn Danby, Lorreine Fedor, Andrew Gardner, Carl Henschel, Michael Hoard, Kevin Lang, Eric Leichner, Michael Libby, April Lin, Pia Restina, Markus Reyes, James Sanders, Nicholas Scappaticci, Brett Shagen, Michael Shih, Aika Tong, Araby Williams

Programs

Program for the eleventh annual RISD Cabaret held in the Cellar at the top of the Waterman Building. Graphic design: Mia Moran, Matt Murphy, James Wynn and Katia Popova.View the Performance Recording.

Program For The Stage Production Mother Courage And Her Children, Protheatre Club

Theater Production Programs

This two-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Mother Courage and Her Children", held February 25 to 28, 1998, in the Ritter Center. It includes detailed information about the cast and production crew.

All My Sons

Taylor Theatre Playbills

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

Dance Usm! Poster [1998], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

Directed by Emily Ojala

Dimensions: 11" x 17"

Dance Usm! Program [1998], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

directed by Emily Ojala

The Cutting Edge, February/March 1998, Vol. 9 Issue 1, The Society Of American Fight Directors

The Cutting Edge

No abstract provided.

The Miser, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1997-1998 Season

The plot concerns the classic conflict of love and money. The miser Harpagon wishes his daughter Elise to marry a wealthy old man, Anselme, who will accept her without a dowry, but she loves the penniless Valère. www.britannica.com

The Cutting Edge, June/Jule 1998, Vol. 9 Issue 3, The Society Of American Fight Directors

The Cutting Edge

No abstract provided.

The Fight Master, Fall/Winter 1998, Vol. 21 Issue 2, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.

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.

Original One-Acts: Brady & Family Values Poster, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

By Sam Carner

By Carolyn R. Padula

Directed by William Steele and Thomas Power

Dimensions 11" x 17"

Postcard included, dimensions 4" x 6"

Program For The Stage Production Oedipus!: A New Musical Comedy, Protheatre Club

Theater Production Programs

This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Oedipus!", held November 12 to 15, 1997, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as musical numbers and a story synopsis.

Shadowlands

Taylor Theatre Playbills

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

As You Like It Poster [1997], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

By William Shakespeare

Staged by Minor Rootes

Dimensions: 11" x 17"

Postcard included, dimensions 4" x 6"

Jothi Raghavan Flyer, University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

Indian bharata natyam Dancer

Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"

As You Like It Program [1997], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

by William Shakespeare

Staged by Minor Rootes

This production was a Participating entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ACTF).

Emperor's New Clothes, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1997-1998 Season

A vain emperor who cares about nothing except wearing and displaying clothes hires weavers who promise him they will make him the best suit of clothes. The weavers are con-men who convince the emperor they are using a fine fabric invisible to anyone who is either unfit for his position or "hopelessly stupid". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor%27s_New_Clothes

1776, Otterbein University Theatre And Dance Department

1997-1998 Season

In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, Continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and slave holders in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single "nay" vote will forever end the question of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the …

The Boys Next Door Poster [1997], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Posters 1997-1998 Season

By Tom Griffin

Directed by Wil Kilroy

Dimensions: 11" x 17"

Also included:

The Boys Next Door Audition Flyer

Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"

The Boys Next Door Program [1997], University Of Southern Maine Department Of Theatre

Programs 1997-1998 Season

by Tom Griffin

Directed by Wil Kilroy

This production was a Participating entry in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KC/ACTF).