Hollis (Jesse) Scenic Design Collection, 1976-1988

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Summary

Title:
Jesse Hollis Scenic Design Collection
Dates:
1976-1988
Creators:
Hollis, Jesse
Abstract:
Extent:
10 Boxes. 10 linear feet.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Jesse Hollis Scenic Design Collection. Museum of Performance and Design, Performing Arts Library

Background

Scope and content:

This collection includes sketches and plans for more than 60 productions from Jesse Hollis from companies such as the American Conservatory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, Lamplighters and Magic Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Fortworth Opera and San Fancisco Ballet, as well as 3 set models and a few photographs.

Biographical / historical:

During his thirteen year career, Jesse Hollis designed sets for more than eighty productions, mostly for Bay Area theaters. After receiving his master’s degree in scenic design from Southern Illinois University, he became design assistant at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, a position he held for two years. In 1975, he moved to San Francisco and slowly found employment as a free-lance designer. Mr. Hollis designed sets for plays (including a number of premiers), musicals, operas, and ballets in both large and small theaters. Among the companies he designed for are the American Conservatory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Marin Theatre Company, The Lamplighters, Magic Theatre, and the Berkeley (now California) Shakespeare Festival.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Museum of Performance and Design, Performing Arts Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1976-1988
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Entire Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Reproduction of these materials can occur only if the copying falls within the provisions of the doctrine of fair use. Copyright varies by item.

Preferred citation:

Jesse Hollis Scenic Design Collection. Museum of Performance and Design, Performing Arts Library

Location of this collection:
2200 Jerrold Avenue
Suite T
San Francisco, CA 94124, US
Contact:
4157413531
info@mpdsf.org
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