Drama

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http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85039316

Scope note(s)

  • Here are entered works on drama as a literary form. Works on drama as acted on the stage are entered under [Theater.] Works on facilities used to stage drama are entered under [Theaters.]

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Drama

Drama

Equivalent terms

Drama

  • UF Drama--Philosophy
  • UF Drama, Modern
  • UF Dramas
  • UF Dramatic works
  • UF Plays
  • UF Playscripts
  • UF Stage

Associated terms

Drama

140 Archival description results for Drama

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The Crest Theatre programs

File consists of 8 theatre programs published by The Crest Theatre in the years 1961 and 1962. The Crest Theatre was founded in 1953, and was located in a renovated movie house on Mount Pleasant Road. The Mount Pleasant Road Theatre was a cinema that opened in 1928 as The Hudson, becoming The Crest in 1950. In 1953 The Crest changed into a live theatre, and stayed that way until 1966 when it returned to screening motion pictures. It was later renamed The Regent in 1988 by new owners.

Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre programs

File consists of 21 theatre programs from the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, a 2 story theatre complex built in 1913. The programs are from the years 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2007.

The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres

Factory Theatre programs

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Factory Theatre from 1992 and 2001. The company was founded in 1970 and was the first Canadian theatre company to only produce Canadian plays. They operated out of a number of different venues accross Toronto, until purchasing a heritage building in 1999 to use as their company theatre.

Ford Centre for the Performing Arts programs

File consists of 14 theatre programs published by the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts in the years 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2008. The centre opened in 1993 as the North York Performing Arts Centre. It is now known as the Toronto Centre for the Arts.

Toronto Centre for the Arts

Hart House Theatre programs

File consists of 50 theatre programs published by the Hart House Theatre from the years 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1978. The theatre is located on the University of Toronto campus in the Hart House Student Centre. It opened in 1919 and was funded by the Massey Foundation.

Hart House Theatre

Miscellaneous Toronto programs

File consists of 90 theatre programs from the following Toronto venues: 3 Art Gallery of Ontario (1968, 1980), 1 Atlantis Theatre, 4 Bathurst Street Theatre (1988, 1994, 1997), 3 The Betty Oliphant Theatre (1995, 1996), 1 Black Theatre in Canada, 6 Central Library Theatre, 1 Civic Square Theatre, 1 Contrast Magazine (1962), 1 The Courthouse Theatre, 1 The Curtain Club (1981), 3 Dancap at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (2010, 2011), 1 David Dunlap Observatory of the University of Toronto (1960), 1 Distillery District (2003), 1 Eaton Auditorium, 1 Etobicoke Musical Productions (1984), 2 Fairview Library Theatre (2004), 2 Harbourfront (1987, 1988), 1 House of Hambourg Theatre (1960), 1 Hummingbird Centre (2000), 1 Janus Productions, 2 Leah Polsons Theatre (1987), 1 The Limelight Dinner Theatre, 1 Living Arts Centre (1998), 2 Maple Leaf Gardens (1959), 1 NDWT Theatre, 2 The New Yorker Theatre (1996, 2003), 1 Onstage (1981), 1 Ontario College of Art, 1 Ontario Place (1995), 1 Open Circle Theatre, 1 Pampero Productions, 1 Pantages Theatre (1991), 1 The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills (2009), 1 Phantom of the Opera Company (1991), 1 Playhouse Theatre, 1 The Poor Alex Theatre (1964), 2 Queen's Quay Terminal (1984, 1985), 1 Runnymede Collegiate (1964), 1 Second City, 1 Skydome (1989), 1 Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (2007), 1 Soulpepper Theatre Company (2001), 1 Stables Theatre, 2 Theatre in the Dell, 1 Theatre passé Muraille, 1 Theatre Plus Toronto, 1 Theatre du p'tit Bonheur, 1 Todmorden Mills Theatre, 2 Toronto Arts Productions Theatre, 1 Toronto Irish Players, 1 Toronto Theatre Organ Society, 1 Toronto Workshop Productions, 2 University of Toronto Faculty of Music (1998), 1 Victoria College Dramatic Society (1962), 2 The Yorkminstrels and 1 Young People's Theatre (1991).

Phoenix Theatre programs

File consists of 4 theatre programs published by Phoenix Theatre in 1978. Phoenix Theatre was a small arts theatre located at 390 Dupont Street. It was founded in 1974. In 1981 when the company's lease ended they moved into a space in Adelaide Court, but had to close by 1983 due to substantial debt.

Princess of Wales Theatre programs

File consists of 16 theatre programs published by the Princess of Wales Theatre in the years 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010. The theatre opened in 1993 and was the first privately owned and financed theatre built in Canada since the Royal Alexandra in 1907. It was built by Ed and David Mirvish as a facility for the staging of long-running, large-scale musicals.

Princess of Wales Theatre

Royal Alexandra Theatre programs

File consists of 42 theatre programs published by the Royal Alexandra Theatre in the years 1959-1963, 1968, 1979-1988, 1990-1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011 and 2012. It was built in 1907 and is now the sister theatre to the Princess of Wales Theatre, built in 1993. It is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America, and has been owned by Ed Mirvish Enterproses since 1963. The theatre received letters patent from Edward VII entitling it to the royal designation and it is now believed to be the only remaining legally "royal theatre" in North America.

Royal Alexandra Theatre (Toronto, Ont.)

Ryerson Theatre programs

File consists of 19 theatre programs published by the Ryerson Theatre in the years 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004.

Ryerson Theatre

St. Lawrence Theatre for the Arts programs

File consists of 14 theatre programs published by St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in the years 1975, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1999 and 2002. The centre opened in 1970 as a performing arts theatre complex for Toronto's official centennial project. It was operated by CentreStage Company from 1983 until 1987, at which point it became a rental house.

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Tarragon Theatre programs

File consists of 3 theatre programs published by Tarragon Theatre in the years 1979, 1986 and 1987. Tarragon theatre is one of the main centers for contemporary playwriting in the country. It first opened in 1970, and moved into it's present building in 1987 at 30 Bridgman Avenue.

Tarragon Theatre

Toronto FreeTheatre programs

File consists of 5 theatre programs published by Toronto Free Theatre in the years 1973, 1979, 1982 and 1983. The company was founded in 1971, and later merged with CentreStage to form Canadian Stage Company in 1988.

Toronto Operetta Theatre programs

File consists of 54 theatre programs published by the Toronto Operetta Theatre in the years 1994 through 2000 and the year 2004. Operetta is a form of humorous music theatre, typically including spoken dialogue. The TOT is Canada's only professional operetta company and was launched in 1985.

Toronto Operetta Theatre

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

File consists of 54 theatre programs published by the Toronto Operetta Theatre in the years 1994 through 2000 and the year 2004. Operetta is a form of humorous music theatre, typically including spoken dialogue. The TOT is Canada's only professional operetta company and was launched in 1985.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Shaw Festival Theatre theatre programs

File consists of 39 theatre programs published by Shaw Festival Theatre in the years 1967, 1977, 1984-1989, and 1991-2012. The Festival produces the work of Bernard Shaw and plays from and about his era, as well as contemporary plays that share Shaw's vision. It started in 1962 and continues annually in the Niagara-on-the-Lake region.

Shaw Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.)

Golders Green Hippodrome theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by the Golders Green Hippodrome. Productions include: Cranks, The Diary of Anne Frank, Paris Not So Gay, Bell Book and Candle, Moscow State Variety Theatre.

Lyric Theatre (London, England)

Her Majesty's theatre programs

File consists of 6 theatre programs published by Her Majesty's Theatre. Productions include: The Teahouse of the August Moon, West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera.

Lyric Theatre (London, England)

Lyric Theatre theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by Lyric Theatre in London. Publications include; Da, Filumena, Swansong, Weir, Emerald City, Robert and Elizabeth.

Lyric Theatre (London, England)

Miscellaneous London theatre programs

File consists of 60 theatre programs published by these London theatres and theatre companies: 1 The Arts Theatre Club (1958), 1 Central Hall (1956), 1 Collins Music Hall (1957), 1 Dominion Theatre (1958), 2 Duchess Theatre (1943), 2 Fortune Theatre (1961), 5 Golders Green Hippodrome (1945), 1 Harringay Arena (1956), 3 Her Majesty's Theatre (1954, 1958, 1988), 1 The London Palladium (1998), 3 London Theatre Guide (1971, 1973), 1 Ministry of Works, 5 The Old Vic Company (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959), 8 Palace Theatre/Princes Theatre (1957, 1959, 1984), 1 Prince of Wales Theatre (1982), 2 Royal Albert Hall (1958), 5 The Royal Festival Hall (1955, 1956, 1958), 3 Royal Opera House Covent Garden (1956, 1957, 1982), 5 Saville Theatre (1956, 1959), 1 Peacock Theatre was Stoll Theatre (1955, 1956), 2 St. Martin's Theatre (1971), 1 Theatre Royal, 1 Wembley Arena (1958), 2 Westminster Theatre (1957, 1973), and 1 Winter Garden Theatre (1958).

The National Theatre theatre programs

File consists of 7 theatre programs published by The National Theatre in London. Productions include; Jumpers. The School for Scandal, The Front Page, A Small Family Business, Three Sisters, Mrs. Warren's Profession, A Long Day's Journey Into Night, Tripple Bill, The Idiot, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, A Flea in Her Ear, The Captain of Kopenick, The Cherry Orchard, Amphitryon 38, A Woman Killed with Kindness, MacBeth.

The New Theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by the New Theatre in London. Productions include; Under Milk Wood. Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Anne of Green Gables, Oliver!, The Winslow Boy.

The Old Vic Company Theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published for the Old Vic Theatre Company, London. Productions include, The Winter's Tale, King Henry V, Antony and Cleopatra, King Henry VIII, Mary Stuart.

Palace Theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published for the Palace Theatre, London. Productions include, Classical Theatre of China, On Your Toes, The Entertainer, Le Misanthrope.

Theatre Royal Haymarket theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by Theatre Royal Haymarket. Productions include: The Chalk Garden, Hadrian VII, Waters of the Moon, Hobson's Choice, Crown Matrimonial, Flowreing Cherry, You Never Can Tell, The Merchant of Venice, The Importance of Being Earnest.

St. Martins theatre

File consists of 1 theatre programs published by playbill for the St. Martins theatre in London. Productions include: Sleuth!, The Killing of Sister George.

Wyndham's Theatre programs

File consists of theatre programs published by Whyndham's Theatre. Productions include: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Boy Friend, A Taste of Honey, Abelard and Heloise.

Saville theatre programs

File consists of theatre programspublished by playbill for the Saville theatre. Productions include: On the Level, The Wild Duck, Valmouth, The Way of the World, The Rivals.

Stereographs, Art

File includes stereographs depicting a variety of artworks, including statues, glassware, monuments, the ballet, posters, architecture, and paintings.

12 Stereoscopic photographs by W. England
6 Stereoscopic photographs by London Stereoscopic Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Keystone View Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Underwood & Underwood
3 Stereoscopic photographs by H. H. Bennett
2 Stereoscopic photograph by Kilburn Brothers, 1 in association with James M. Davis
2 Stereoscopic photographs by C. E. Goodman
4 Stereoscopic photographs by C. Bierstadt
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. Vimard
5 Stereoscopic photographs by J. W. & J. S. Moulton
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Griffith & Griffith
1 Stereoscopic photograph by H. C. White Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Webster & Albee
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. M. Plant
1 Stereoscopic photograph by G. F. Sproule
1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. P. Drew
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Salanson & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Hancock
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. F. Jarvis
1 Stereoscopic photograph by B. K.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. J. Wardwell & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Alex Fay
1 Stereoscopic photograph by Joseph L. Bates
1 Stereoscopic photograph by James Cremer
2 Stereoscopic photographs by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.
1 Stereoscopic photograph by C. W. Woodward
1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. G. Royce
62 Stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers
1 series called "Fine Art Series through the Stereoscope" by Underwood & Underwood

Reel-To-Reel recordings - ROW

File contains reel to reel audio recordings related to the Ryerson Opera Workshop:

  1. "The Wizard Of Oz", performed Nov. 23-25. (A black and white photograph of Ron Taber, conducting the orchestra, has been pasted on the front of the tape case.)
  2. The Boys From Syracuse Record
  3. The Boys From Syracuse Part 1
  4. The Sound of Storowski and Wagner - Side 2 (complete) Tannhauser: Overture + Venusberg Music - Symphony of the Air
    and Chorus
  5. Once Upon A Mattress

ROW News Clippings

This file contains newspapers clippings about ROW productions; however, there are also reviews on performances from the Drama Workshop and RIOT.

"Peter Pan" ROW production

The file consists of the original 16 mm film re. the 1969 ROW production of 'Peter Pan'. The film rolls were screened on equipment available in the School of Image Arts technical department.

FILMS :
For identification purposes the film cans were labelled A and B. Based on the technician’s evaluation and expertise, only the A film was transferred onto two videocassettes. The B film requires more specialized equipment not available in the School of Image Arts.

VIDEOCASSETTES :
Two videocassettes, copies of the 16 mm film, can A.

1 of 2 : A 15 minute video made by the faculty and students of RPI Photographic Arts and RTA departments recording segments of the 1969 ROW production, "Peter Pan".
The scenes include :

  • Rehearsal
  • Behind the scenes/preparations
  • Production performance scenes
  • Audience.

2 of 2 : A 15 minute video similar to #1 above with a different introduction.
Scenes include :

  • Rehearsal
  • Behind the scenes/preparations
  • Jack McAllister
  • Production performance scenes.

Both cassettes have the occasional black (blank) segments.

Jack Livesley fonds

  • F 596
  • Fonds
  • 1970

Fonds consists of a book edited by Livesley.

Livesley, Jack

Miscellaneous New York City theatre programs

File consists of 11 theatre programs published by the following theatres in New York City: 2 The American Film Theatre (1974), 1 ANTA Washington Square Theatre (1964), 1 Artpark (1981), 1 Carnegie Hall (1965), 1 Irish Repertory Theatre (2005), 1 Provincetown Playhouse (1960), 2 Radio City Music Hall (1984, 1995), 1 68th Street Playhouse (1970), 1 Sullivan Street Playhouse (1960), and 2 Miscellaneous.

Stratford theatre programs

Series consists of 77 theatre programs published by the Stratford Shakespearean Festival in the years 1960, 1961, 1963-1967, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993-1997, 2001-2012. The Stratford Festival is a festival that has occured annually from April to November since 1953 in Stratford, Ontario. The festival was originally devoted to producing soley the works of William Shakespeare, but since has expanded to focus primarily on classical repertoire.

Massey and Roy Thompson Hall programs

File consists of programs published by Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall. Primarily music venues. these programes are for symphonies, ensembles, and soloists from jazz, classical and contemoprary genres.

Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall

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