Finding Aid for the Center Theatre Group Records

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Center Theatre Group Records
Collection number: 316-M
Creator: Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles 1967-
Extent: In process -- ca. 600 boxes
Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. University of California, Library Special Collections
Los Angeles, California 90095-1490
Abstract: (In process) The collection consists of materials pertaining to theater productions at the Mark Taper Forum, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Kirk Douglas Theatre and assorted Center Theatre Group business papers pertaining to the various programs offered by the organization. The collection is in the midst of being processed. The finding aid will be updated periodically.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Center Theatre Group Records, 316-M, University of California, Library Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to UCLA by Center Theatre Group.

Historical Note

Founded in 1967, Center Theatre Group (CTG) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that comprises the 2,000-seat Ahmanson Theatre and the 745-seat Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles, and the 317-seat Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. In addition to its mainstage productions, CTG's comprehensive arts education program, Performing for Los Angeles Youth (P.L.A.Y.), facilitates two in-school residency programs; tours productions for young people; offers special matinee performances of mainstage productions for students; holds an annual poster contest; creates classroom materials for use in schools; and provides workshops on plays for teachers and students. CTG also maintains a variety of initiatives to increase the accessibility of its productions, including Project D.A.T.E. (Deaf Audiences Theatre Experience), the Audio Description Program, Open Captioning, and discount ticket programs. CTG's New Play Production Program includes the commissioning of new work, partnerships with smaller L.A. theatre companies, artist residencies, and producing and presenting consortiums.

Scope and Content

Professional Copies to Check: Box 1: A-H Box 3: S-T Box 2: I-M Box 4: U-Z

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is organized into the following series:
  • Series 1. Mark Taper Forum
  • Series 2. Ahmanson Theatre
  • Series 3. Ahmanson Renovation
  • Series 4. Doolittle Theatre
  • Series 6. Kirk Douglas Theater
  • Series 10. CTG Administrative Files
  • Series 50. Unprocessed Materials

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects

Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles -- Archives.
Theatrical companies -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources.


Box 20

Bill T. Jones 1996

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers/articles related to Bill T. Jones' adaptation of "The Bacchae" entitled "The Loud Boy"
Box 34

Doolittle 1985/1986 - box office 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

cast information for productions at Doolittle Theatre for 1985-1986; box office reports; copy of correspondence from patron to Gordon Davidson
Box 85

Publicity materials - Mark Taper and Ahmanson productions 1995-1998

Scope and Content Note

brochures, flyers, and ads for "An Inspector Calls," "Three Tall Women," "Psycopathia Sexualis" (also materials for Seattle production), the 1995-96 New Works Festival, "Skylight," and the Amhmanson 1997-98 Season; copy of Denver's Applause program; mock-up of MTF program for "Neat"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

34th Season Opening Gala - event papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to season gala; copies of invitation to gala; development papers

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
 

Series 1. Mark Taper Forum

 

Subseries 1. Publicity 1967-

Scope and Content Note

brochure and advertisement development; copies of publicity materials; articles from media outlets
Box 1

Press Promotion - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 1

Season Brochure #1 - 1967-68 Season 1966-1967

Box 1

Season Brochure #2 - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 1

Sister Corita Poster - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 3

Poster - 1968-69 Season 1968

Box 3

Press - 1968-69 Season 1968 January-February

Box 5

Brochure information - 1968-69 Season 1968

Box 12

Brochure information - 1969-70 Season 1968-1969

Box 12

Press - 1969-70 Season 1968-1969

Box 21

Press - 1971-72 Season 1971

Scope and Content Note

press releases and subscriber correspondence; press releases
Box 21

Tickets/promo - 1971-72 Season 1971

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence re: ticket sales and offers for season
Box 24

Press - 1972-73 Season 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

press releases/articles re: Center Theatre Group
Box 24

Ticket/promos - 1972-73 Season 1972

Scope and Content Note

ticket brochures and advertisements
Box 26

Press - 1974-75 Season 1974

Scope and Content Note

press releases; ad material; internal and business correspondence regarding advertisements (TV and newspaper)
Box 26

Tickets/promo - 1974-75 Season 1973-1974

Scope and Content Note

notes; internal and business correspondence; box office comparison
Box 27

Tickets/promo - 1975-76 Season 1976 May

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: ticket printing for MTF/Ahmanson
Box 29

Press - 1975-76 Season 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

press clippings and news about MTF 1975 season, including Stanley Kaminsky's appointment as press chief for MTF
Box 41

Press - 1976-77 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles; press releases
Box 41

Tickets/promo - 1976-77 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to ticket sales and advertising
Box 40

Press - 1977-78 Season 1977

Scope and Content Note

press release detailing shows for 1977-78 season; photocopies of season announcement poster; press articles about MTF; internal correspondence; photocopies of advertisements; original copy of poster advertisement

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - press"
Box 40

Press reviews - 1977-78 Season 1977 December

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of articles from the "Los Angeles Times" and the "Evening Outlook"

Note

loose in hanging file "1977 Season - press"
Box 40

Tickets/promo - 1977-78 Season 1977

Scope and Content Note

copy of ticket price scale; copy of subscriber letters
Box 50

Brochure - 1978-79 Season 1978

Scope and Content Note

color brochures for season at Mark Taper Forum; advertisement drafts; schedule of plays for 1978-1979 season
Box 50

Press - 1978-79 Season 1978

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to CTG's 12th season
Box 52

Brochure planning - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence re: new brochures; draft of brochure; copies of brochures for season

Note

in hanging file "1979-80 Season - brochures"
Box 52

Brochures - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

originals of season brochures

Note

in hanging file "1979-80 Season - brochures"
Box 52

Press - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

press releases announcing new season from MTF; press articles announcing new season; internal memos
Box 56

Brochures - 1981-1982 Season 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to brochure and development of brochure; draft copies of brochure with notes; original copies of final brochures
Box 56

Press - 1981-1982 Season 1981

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence
Box 58

Brochures - 1982-83 Season 1982

Scope and Content Note

copies of drafts of brochures (subscriber and new patrons); original brochures and renewal materials
Box 58

Press - 1982-83 Season 1982

Scope and Content Note

press releases detailing offerings for 1982-83 season
Box 59

Brochures - 1983-84 Season 1983

Scope and Content Note

original copies of various brochures and subscriber renewal mailers for 1983-84 season and the MTF Repertory Festival
Box 59

Press - 1983-84 Season 1983

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases on MTF's 1983-84 season; internal correspondence; photocopies of various ads and run schedules
Box 61

Brochures - 1984-85 Season 1984

Scope and Content Note

originals of subscription brochures, Project D.A.T.E., Hot-Tix; draft of Davidson's program narrative
Box 61

Press - 1984-85 Season 1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to season; internal memos
Box 61

Subscription campaign - 1984-85 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to mailer numbers, subscription renewals, Hot-Tix program; weekly gross information
Box 63

Press - 1985-86 Season 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to upcoming season, LA theater, and Davidson's contract renewal; internal memos
Box 63

Season brochure - 1985-86 Season 1985

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final versions of season brochures; internal memos
Box 65

Brochures – 1986-87 Season 1986

Scope and Content Note

subscriber mailers and brochures; publicity brochures; season schedule
Box 65

Press – 1986-87 Season 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

press articles; press releases; internal and business correspondence; programs for "Asinamali!"
Box 65

Brochures – 1987-88 Season 1987

Scope and Content Note

draft of subscriber renewal letter
Box 68

Press - 1987-88 Season 1987

Scope and Content Note

press articles about the upcoming season (including budget deficits)
Box 69

Press - 1988-89 Season 1988

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to season offerings
Box 69

Season brochure - 1988-89 Season 1988

Scope and Content Note

final version of brochure
Box 75

Ads - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

drafts of publicity ads for season

Note

in hanging file "1991-92 Season - miscellaneous"
Box 75

Press - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

press article about Taper anniversary
Box 78

Press - 1993-94 Season 1993

Scope and Content Note

press release from MTF

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 84

Brochure - 1997-98 Season 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts and mock-ups of season brochures; subscriber letter

Note

in hanging file "1997-98 Taper Season"
Box 84

Press releases - 1997-98 Season 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts of season press releases

Note

in hanging file "1997-98 Taper Season"
Box 88

Press - 1998-99 Season 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles; brochures; press releases on season offering changes

Note

3 folders
Box 95

Press Release - 2001-02 Season 2001

Scope and Content Note

drafts of season press release

Note

in hanging file "Taper 2001-2002 Season"
Box 99

Brochures - 2004-05 Season 2004

Scope and Content Note

copies of mailer brochures
Box 99

Press - 2004-05 Season 2004

Scope and Content Note

copies and proofs of advertisements/brochures for the 2004-05 season
Box 99

Press releases - 2004-05 Season 2004

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final copies of press releases pertaining to the new season and Davidson's departure as Artistic Director at the end of the season

Note

in hanging file "2004-05 Subscription general"
Box 40

Horizon magazine 1977 October

Scope and Content Note

original copy of "Horizon" magazine

Note

loose in hanging file "1977 Season - press"
Box 52

New Theatre For Now (1979 Season) - ads 1979

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and drafts of ads; copies of ads and run dates

Note

in hanging file "NTFN - press and programs"
 

Subseries 2. Finances 1967-

Scope and Content Note

financial statements from seasons; ticket pricing worksheets; budget worksheets; charitable donation papers
Box 12

General 1969 Season - staff payroll (Folder 4 of 4) 1969

Box 40

Four Year Development Plan (1977/78-81/82) 1977

Scope and Content Note

proposed expense worksheets for MTF productions and artistic development over four year period

Note

loose in hanging file "1977 Season - budget"
Box 43

Ticket sales - 1976 Repertory Season 1976

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale information for repertory performances of "And Where She Stops Nobody Knows," "Three Sisters," and "Ashes"

Note

found in unlabeled hanging file
Box 1

Financial Statements - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 1

Seasonal Contracts - 1967-68 Season 1967-1968

Box 4

Admissions Tax 1967

Box 5

Seasonal Contracts - 1968-69 Season 1968

Box 8

Contracts - 1969-70 Season 1969

Box 12

Box office reports - 1969-70 Season 1969

Box 12

Income comparisons - 1969-70 Season no date

Box 21

Budget - 1971-72 Season 1970-1971

Physical Description: four legal-sized manila folders and one letter-sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

folder "Budget 1971 Season" contains: internal and business correspondences re: budget; letter-sized folder "1971 Budget": season-to-date production expenses (6/11/71), theater info for Phoenix Theatre; folder "1971 Productions Budget": master budget information; folder "1971 Budget": master budget, year-by-year comparison of budget 1967-1970; folder "1971 Season": acting budgets
Box 21

Income Comparison - 1971-72 Season no date

Scope and Content Note

attendance and income comparisons
Box 21

Season Contracts - 1971-72 Season 1971

Box 24

Budget - 1972-73 Season 1972-1973

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "1972 Season budget": correspondence about budget for upcoming season; folder titled "1972 Production budgets": budget sheets and projections for 1972 season, season schedule; folder titled "Findlater Budgets 71-72": business correspondence pertaining to budget, particularly with Findlater
Box 26

Budget - 1974-75 Season 1974-1975

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and reports; internal and business correspondence re: budget for 1974 season and 1975/76 proposed budget
Box 27

Budget - 1975-76 Season 1974-1975

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; projected budget worksheets
Box 41

Budget - 1976-77 Season 1976-1977

Physical Description: one legal-sized manila folder, one letter-sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

budget and gross summaries for past seasons; budget worksheets for MTF; CTG financial statements (includes information for MTF)
Box 40

Budget - 1977-78 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; budget worksheets; summary of 1976 season finances

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - budget"
Box 40

Mark Taper Forum price scale - 1977-78 Season 1977

Scope and Content Note

price scale for MTF shows for 1977-78 season

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - budget"
Box 50

Price scale - 1978-79 Season 1978

Scope and Content Note

price scale information for tickets; cumulative ticket sale information; show schedules
Box 52

Prices/schedules - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

projected ticket prices; 1979/80 projected budget for MTF; internal correspondence
Box 56

Prices/schedules - 1981-82 Season 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

projected and actual budget worksheets; projected prices for new season; season schedule; business correspondence

Note

2 folders: "PAC Budget Meeting - Mrs. Chandler's Home 1/16/80" and "1981-1982 Season - budget"
Box 59

Prices/schedules - 1983-84 Season 1983

Scope and Content Note

ticket price adjustments; ticket gross information; season schedules
Box 61

Prices/schedules - 1984-85 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

price scale for 1984-85 season; season schedule (including month-to-month calendar); weekly gross figures
Box 63

Budget - 1985-86 Season 1985

Scope and Content Note

projected budget and expenses; proposed budget cuts

Note

in hanging file "1985-86 Season planning"
Box 63

Prices/schedules - 1985-86 Season 1984-1986

Scope and Content Note

possible schedules for Repertory Festival; weekly gross information; subscription sale information; expense worksheets for May 1986; copies of renewal mailer for subscribers
Box 65

Prices/schedules – 1986-87 Season 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale information; expense worksheets; draft of season schedule
Box 65

Prices/schedules – 1987-88 Season 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memo; financial information
Box 69

Production Budgets - 1988-89 Season 1989

Scope and Content Note

projected budgets for upcoming productions; operating budget for fiscal year

Note

in hanging file "1988-89 Season planning"
Box 72

Price scale - 1989-90 Season 1989

Scope and Content Note

memo and prices for new season
Box 73

Budget - 1990-91 Season 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; proposed budget for upcoming season; budget worksheets

Note

in hanging file "1990-91 Season planning"
Box 73

Weekly ticket grosses - 1990-91 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

weekly ticket grosses; single ticket sale figures

Note

in unlabeled hanging file behind "1990-91 Season planning"
Box 73

Price scale/ticket sales - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale figures from previous seasons (1986-87 through 1990-91)

Note

unlabeled teal file folder; in hanging file "1990-91 Season planning"
Box 75

Budgets - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and proposals

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 73

Pre-Choice Budget - 1993-94 Season 1993

Scope and Content Note

budget information for first slot in 1993-94 Season at MTF (no play assigned to slot in papers)

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 78

Budgets/schedules - 1993-94 and 1994-95 Seasons 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; plays under consideration and subsequent budget information; drafts of budget worksheets

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 79

Budgets - 1993-94 Season 1993

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and forecasts for MTF (some sheets also include information for other CTG venues)

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 82

Financial planning - 1996-97 Season 1996

Scope and Content Note

financial papers and budget planning for the upcoming season; general and production budget information

Note

in hanging file "1996-97 Taper Season"
Box 84

Budget concerns - 1997-98 Season 1997

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and proposed budgets for 1998-99 Season

Note

in hanging file "1997-98 Taper Season"
Box 88

Budget - 1998-99 Season 1998

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for season offerings; possible replacements for 4th production slot in season
Box 92

Budget - 2000-01 Season 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

drafts of budgets for planned productions

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

Mark Taper Foundation - request papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to grant application to the Mark Taper Foundation for CTG/MTForum

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 109

Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust 1993-1999

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to the Steinberg Trust's financial awards to the Mark Taper Forum (and other companies) for the support of new American plays

Note

in folder "Financial Awards - CTG"
 

Subseries 3. Subscription Information 1966-

Scope and Content Note

subscriber correspondence and information
Box 1

Center Theatre Group Season subscribers 1966

Box 50

Subscriber correspondence - 1978-79 Season 1978

Scope and Content Note

internal and subscriber correspondence
Box 1

Subscribers correspondence - 1967-68 Season 1966-1968

Box 1

Subscription reports - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 3

Subscriber correspondence - 1968-69 Season 1968

Box 5

Subscription campaign - 1968-69 Season 1967-1968

Box 11

Subscription campaign - 1969-70 Season 1969

Box 12

Subscriber correspondence - 1969-70 Season 1969

Box 21

Daily subscription reports - 1971-72 Season 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

Advance season ticket sale reports; legal-sized manila folder: advance single ticket sale reports
Box 21

Subscriber correspondence - 1971-72 Season 1971

Box 21

Subscription campaign - 1971-72 Season 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Subscription - 1971": papers pertaining to campaign expense, form letters, and correspondence; folder titled "PHC - Sampler": copies of the Omnibus brochure and business correspondence re: Performing Arts Council of the Music Center; season ticket sale reports for 1970-1971 season
Box 21

Subscription campaign - 1971-72 Season 1970

Physical Description: one legal-sized manila folder, one letter-sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

subscription renewal letters; 1971 subscription report; advance single ticket sale reports; subscription forms and booklets; season advertisements
Box 24

Subscription campaign - 1972-73 Season 1972

Scope and Content Note

advertisements; subscription figures files
Box 24

Subscription correspondence - 1972-73 Season 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from and with subscribers
Box 26

Subscriber correspondence - 1974-75 Season 1973-1975

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers
Box 26

Subscription campaign - 1974-75 Season 1974

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and promotion materials for 1974 season
Box 27

Subscriber correspondence - 1975-76 Season 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers; subscription materials/brochures
Box 27

Subscription campaign - 1975-76 Season 1975

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and promotion materials for 1975 season; "retrospective" of 1975-1976 from Gordon Davidson
Box 41

Subscriber correspondence - 1976-77 Season 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence, especially pertaining to CTG and MTF subscription reports; correspondence with subscribers and patrons
Box 43

Subscription campaign - 1976-77 Season 1976

Scope and Content Note

brochures; advertisement materials; business and internal correspondence
Box 40

Subscriber correspondence - 1977-78 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

subscriber correspondence, including general subscriber form letters; brochures; proposed 1977-1978 schedule

Note

full title of folder "1977/78 Season: misc."; in hanging file "1977 Season - subcription correspondence"
Box 40

Subscription campaign - 1977-78 Season 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; brochures

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - subscription campaign"
Box 40

Subscription correspondence - 1977-78 Season 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; original copies of season brochures; "Variety" article about record subscription renewals for MTF
Box 50

Subscription information - 1978-79 Season 1978

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to subscriber materials; original copies of subscriber advertisements and subscriber renewal materials; copies of letters from Gordon Davidson to subscribers; full color poster advertisements for subscription packages
Box 52

Subscriber correspondence - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers
Box 52

Subscription campaign - 1979-80 Season 1979

Scope and Content Note

subscriber campaign materials (brochures, mailers, letters); internal correspondence re: renewal rates; campaign schedule

Note

two folders in hanging file
Box 56

Subscription campaign - 1981-82 Season 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence re: the subscription letter; draft and final versions of subscriber letter; photocopies of season advertisements; subscription return figures

Note

2 folders in hanging file
Box 56

Subscription correspondence - 1981-82 Season 1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers; copies of ads and additional brochures
Box 58

Subscription campaign - 1982-83 Season 1982

Scope and Content Note

subscription renewal figures; article from L.A. Times pertaining to theater subscriptions
Box 58

Subscription correspondence - 1982-83 Season 1982

Scope and Content Note

copies of letters sent out to subscribers
Box 59

Subscription campaign - 1983-84 Season 1983

Scope and Content Note

budget analysis packet; subscription analyses; subscriber letter and draft; subscriber mail count worksheet
Box 59

Subscription correspondence - 1983-84 Season 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from subscribers; unused card set with artwork of Mark Taper Forum
Box 61

Subscription correspondence - 1984-85 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers; internal correspondence; draft of subscriber mailer letter
Box 63

Subscription campaign - 1985-86 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

copy of renewal brochure; drafts for subscriber letters and mock-up of brochure; mailer figures and subscription renewal figures
Box 63

Subscription correspondence - 1985-86 Season 1986

Scope and Content Note

copy of drafted subscriber letter with memo
Box 66

Subscription campaign – 1986-87 Season 1987

Scope and Content Note

subscription financial figures; contract reports
Box 66

Subscription correspondence – 1986-87 Season 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers
Box 65

Subscription campaign – 1987-88 Season 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

campaign timetable; daily ticket sales reports
Box 69

Subscription campaign - 1988-89 Season 1988 July

Scope and Content Note

internal memo pertaining to development of subscription campaign for season
Box 72

Subscription correspondence - 1989-90 Season 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to Les Miserables touring production
Box 73

Subscription correspondence - 1990-91 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from subscribers

Note

in hanging file "1990-91 Season Complaints/kudos"
Box 75

Subscription correspondence - 1991-92 Season 1991-92

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers and subscribers

Note

in hanging file "1991-92 Season - complaints/kudos"
Box 75

Subscription information - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

comparison of 1990-91 subscriptions to 1991-92 season
Box 77

Subscription campaign - 1992-93 Season 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to development of subscription campaign

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 77

Subscription correspondence - 1992-93 Season 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers; copies of subscription renewal letters; internal correspondence

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 78

Complaints/kudos - 1993-94 Season 1993

Scope and Content Note

general correspondence from theatergoers

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 80

Subscription campaign - 1994-95 Season 1994

Scope and Content Note

subscriber letters; brochure drafts; ads

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Subscription correspondence - 1994-95 Season 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 82

Subscription campaign - 1996-97 Season 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; subscription campaign schedule; brochures; marketing ideas

Note

in hanging file "1996-97 Taper Season"
Box 88

Subscription campaign - 1998-99/1999-2000 Seasons 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

drafts of renewal letters to subscribers; mid-season mailer discussing changes in season offerings

Note

in folder "Taper Subscriber Letter"
Box 95

Subscription correspondence - 2001-02 Season 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final copies of renewal letter for the MTF season; complaint letter from patron

Note

folder "Taper Renewal Letter 2001-2002"; in hanging file "Taper 2001-2002 Season"
 

Subseries 4. Productions 1967-

Box 35

Blind Stage Play Commission 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; commission agreement; payment information

Note

full title of folder "Philip Kan Gotanda 1989-1990 'Untitled' Commission/Rockefeller"
Box 35

Cynthia Cherbak Commission 1981 August

Scope and Content Note

copy of correspondence Bob Broder re: Cherbak's commissioning; original contract signed by Cherbak and MTF's managing director, William Wingate
Box 36

Unidentified cassette tape no date

Physical Description: black cassette tape

Scope and Content Note

found amongst papers for "La Grande Horizontale"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - reviews 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of plays offered in the Repertory Festival

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - press"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; opening night/press night comp ticket lists

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - cast/opening night"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - programs 1990

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; final copies of program

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - programs"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - complaints/kudos 1990

Scope and Content Note

correspondence; tech schedules

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - complaints/kudos"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - production papers 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

series schedules; internal and business correspondence; casting lists and audition schedules; press articles; projected budget; final copies of study guides for festival

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "The Sandbox" and "Happy Days" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal memos

Note

plays make up Program A of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "Play" and "Krapp's Last Tape" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press articles

Note

plays make up Program B of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "A Slight Ache" and "The American" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press articles

Note

plays make up Program C of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "The Lesson" and "The Zoo Story" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

plays make up Program D of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "Red Cross" and "Dutchman" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

plays make up Program E of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - "Eh Joe" and "The Maids" papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

plays make up Program F of Rep Festival; in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - miscellaneous"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - press releases 1990

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to festival

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - press"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - ads 1990

Scope and Content Note

copy of press with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - press"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - memos 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to festival and its operation

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - press"
Box 73

50/60 Vision Repertory Festival - stage manager's reports 1990

Scope and Content Note

reports for the play

Note

in hanging file "Plays & Playwrights - stage manager's reports"
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - memos 1982-1983

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Accidental Death - press"
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - press releases 1983

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to opening of show

Note

in hanging file "Accidental Death - press"
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - reviews 1983

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Accidental Death - press"
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - programs 1983

Scope and Content Note

program drafting materials; copies of original programs
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - cast/opening night 1982-1983

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitation to opening night party
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - production papers 1982-1983

Scope and Content Note

copies of business correspondence; weekly ticket gross information; rehearsal schedule; copy of script; folder with papers pertaining to "Anarchist Italian Commedia-Carnival" event; press articles on Dario Fo

Note

in hanging file "Accidental Death - miscellaneous"
Box 59

Accidental Death of an Anarchist - stage manager's reports 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 83

Arcadia - complaints/kudos 1997

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 35

Adrienne Kennedy - commission agreement 1983

Scope and Content Note

signed freelance television writer's employment agreement
Box 9

Adventures of the Black Girl - royalties 1968-1969

Box 9

Adventures of the Black Girl - opening night 1969 March

Box 9

Adventures of the Black Girl - miscellaneous 1967-1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - correspondence 1968-1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - program 1969 April

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - complaints and kudos 1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - script 1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - stage manager's report 1969 April-May

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - cast 1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - promotion and tickets 1968-1969

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - press releases no date

Box 10

Adventures of the Black Girl - press reviews 1969 March-April

Box 33

Africa - reading 1987 September

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts for "Africa"
Box 27

Ajax 1974

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to performance of "Ajax"; press releases, correspondence, reviews

Note

part of the "No More Masterpieces" series; in hanging file "NMM"
Box 33

Algerian Romance - reading 1987 September

Scope and Content Note

travel reimbursement papers
Box 33

Algerian Romance - workshop 1988 March

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts for workshop and contract with playwright; includes check requests
Box 61

American Clock (The) - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run dates

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"; in hanging file "The American Clock - press"
Box 57

American Mosaic - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; budget information; press reviews and articles; copy of original program; memos; stage manager's reports

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1982; 2 folders
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - ads 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of various ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "An American Comedy - press"
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - cast/opening night 1983

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - complaints/kudos 1983

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of letters from theatergoers
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - memos 1983

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "An American Comedy - press"
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - press releases 1983

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "An American Comedy - press"
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - programs 1983

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; original copy of program
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - production papers 1983

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and notes; audition sheets/schedules; run-thru notes (likely Davidson's); weekly ticket grosses; correspondence with Davidson (includes an original letter from Harold Prince) re: the production; internal memos
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - reviews 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of media reviews

Note

in hanging file "An American Comedy - press"
Box 60

American Comedy (An) - stage manager's reports 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 61

American Clock - programs 1984

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program content; original copy of program; copy of Miller's original play with annotations (likely Davidson's)

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - cast/opening night 1984

Scope and Content Note

opening night attendee list; invitation to opening night party; internal memos

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - complaints/kudos 1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews, production business, and publicity

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"; in hanging file "The American Clock - press"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to MTF production (some reviews) and other theaters paying homage to Arthur Miller

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"; in hanging file "The American Clock - press"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - production papers 1980-1984

Scope and Content Note

background and research files; press reviews of original production of play in NYC; revisions of script with correspondence to Arthur Miller; rehearsal schedules

Note

3 folders and mailing folder; performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"; in hanging file "The American Clock - miscellaneous"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - reviews 1980-1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews from original production in NYC and restaged version at MTF

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"; in hanging file "The American Clock - press"
Box 61

American Clock (The) - stage manager's reports 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"
Box 12

Andy Williams Feb 24/25 1969 1969 March

Box 77

Angels in America - cast/opening night 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee lists and comp ticket distribution
Box 77

Angels in America - casting 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

casting papers; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Angels in America - cast/opening night"
Box 77

Angels in America - complaints/kudos 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 77

Angels in America - press releases 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

press releases; Drama Desk Award announcements

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America - press"
Box 77

Angels in America - production papers 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

script revisions and notes; production costs and budget worksheets; internal and business correspondence; program from Eureka Theatre company production of "Angels"; casting papers; production schedules; letters of congratulations for Pulitzer Prize win

Note

6 folders; in hanging file "Angels in America - miscellaneous"
Box 77

Angels in America - reviews 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to production; Drama-Logue Critic's Award

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America - press"
Box 77

Angels in America - stage manager's reports 1992

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports and performance wrap sheet
Box 77

Angels in America – Tony Award congratulations 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

notes of congratulations to Gordon Davidson on "Angels in America" win of the Tony

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America – complaints/kudos"
Box 79

Angels in America - film papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

press articles about possible film

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (National Tour) - Denver Center papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence re: possible mounting of production in Denver

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (National Tour) - Chicago reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of Chicago production

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (National Tour) - production papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; sales information and production budgets; press releases

Note

2 folders, both titled "Angels in America - National Tour"; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (National Tour) - recasting 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - financial statements 1994

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; receipts, disbursement, and expense statements; budget information

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - production designs 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

prop sketches and lists; set sketches; internal correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (NY) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - Part II reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of Perestroika (Part II); Playbill for Part I "Millennium Approaches"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - Pulitzer Prize papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

program for ceremony; luncheon invitation; correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - press articles 1993

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews pertaining to NY production (US and international new outlets)

Note

articles in 2 unlabeled hanging files
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and suggestions; internal correspondence
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

letters of congratulations
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; invited press list; invitation to "Angels" dinner

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - miscellaneous"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - ads 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of press ads and run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - New York announcement 1992

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to mounting of NY production

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - program 1993

Scope and Content Note

Playbill from part II of NY production; drafts of program contents; press articles

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - budget 1993

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for Part II "Perestroika"

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"; folder "Perestroika Production budget"
Box 79

Angels in America (New York) - Tony Awards papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

drafts of acceptance speeches; Tony Award ticket and information

Note

in hanging file "Angels in America (New York) - press"; folder "1993 Tony Awards - June 6, 1993"
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - stage manager's reports 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - program 2001

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - production papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures; cast list; program from New Group production of "Another American"(NYC premiere)

Note

in hanging file "Another American: Asking & Telling - miscellaneous"
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - cast/opening night 2001

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheet for production
Box 94

Another American: Asking & Telling - kudos/complaints 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with audience members
Box 83

Arcadia - casting 1996

Scope and Content Note

casting idea and papers; internal and business correspondence; character descriptions

Note

in hanging file "Arcadia - cast/opening night"
Box 83

Arcadia - opening night 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; invitations to Inner Circle dinner event for "Arcadia"; opening night invitee lists and dinner lists
Box 83

Arcadia - production papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

press article; internal and business correspondence; performance schedule

Note

in hanging file "Arcadia - miscellaneous"
Box 83

Arcadia - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of program
Box 83

Arcadia - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to "Arcadia"

Note

in hanging file "Arcadia - press"
Box 83

Arcadia - stage manager's reports 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 73

Aristocrats - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night/press night comp ticket lists
Box 73

Aristocrats - memos 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal memo

Note

in hanging file "Aristocrats - press"
Box 73

Aristocrats - press releases 1990

Scope and Content Note

press releases; brochures

Note

in hanging file "Aristocrats - press"
Box 73

Aristocrats - production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

casting sheets and ideas; rehearsal schedule; mock-up of final program

Note

in hanging file "Aristocrats - miscellaneous"
Box 73

Aristocrats - program 1990 June

Scope and Content Note

copies of final program
Box 73

Aristocrats - reviews 1990

Scope and Content Note

press review of production

Note

in hanging file "Aristocrats - press"
Box 73

Aristocrats - stage manager's reports 1990

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 36

Armistead Maupin - commission papers 1981

Scope and Content Note

signed commission agreement with Armistead Maupin; payment information

Note

loose in box; found after "Crispin Larangeira Project" folder
Box 36

Artist Descending a Staircase - correspondence 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; copy of financial contract

Note

full title of folder "Artist Descend - correspondence 89/90 mainstage"
Box 43

Ashes - cast/opening night 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast list; purchase orders for opening night
Box 43

Ashes - complaints/kudos 1976

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 43

Ashes - correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; original and copy of "Play and Players" magazine article
Box 43

Ashes - press 1976

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of stage productions
Box 43

Ashes - program 1976

Scope and Content Note

original copies of program for "Ashes" (in combination with "Cross Country" and "And Where She Stops Nobody Knows")
Box 43

Ashes - script 1975

Scope and Content Note

script for "Ashes"; internal memos; cast contact list; press article about play
Box 43

Ashes - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

originals and copies of stage manager's reports; box office report worksheets
Box 34

Asinamali - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget sheets and lists; handwritten notes; advertising schedule
Box 34

Asinamali - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to hiring/rights contracts and other payments
Box 34

Asinamali - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

legal documents; royalty remittance reports; "Asinamali" expense worksheets
Box 34

Asinamali - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

scenic shop job cost reports; press reviews of "Asinamali!"

Note

full title of folder "Asinamali: miscellaneous '86-'87 Mainstage"
Box 34

Asinamali - program 1986 August

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Asinamali!"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 34

Asinamali - ticket sales reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Asinamali"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 66

Asinamali! – ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Asinamali! – press"
Box 66

Asinamali! – cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

press article; list of groups chosen to attend opening night; draft of letter to board members from Davidson
Box 66

Asinamali! – City Hall Proclamation papers 1986 July

Scope and Content Note

drafts of Davidson's speech for the proclamation; internal memos about the event

Note

in hanging file "Asinamali! – press"
Box 66

Asinamali! – complaints/kudos 1986 August

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoer
Box 66

Asinamali! – memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to publicity activities

Note

in hanging file "Asinamali! – press"
Box 66

Asinamali! – press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and releases pertaining to production; letter to subscribers

Note

in hanging file "Asinamali! – press"
Box 66

Asinamali! – production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; 1986 Chicago Theatre Festival program; final sales report; research materials; copy of program for another production of "Asinamali!"; advertising schedule; draft of ads; subscriber materials

Note

2 folders
Box 66

Asinamali! – programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

final copies of programs
Box 66

Asinamali! – reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Asinamali! – press"
Box 34

Aunt Dan & Lemon - program 1987 April

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Aunt Dan & Lemon" as part of the fourth season of Taper, Too

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Babbitt: A Marriage - press"
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - cast/opening night 1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal and business correspondence
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - memos 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with press and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Babbitt: A Marriage - press"
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - press releases 1987

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles about production

Note

in hanging file "Babbitt: A Marriage - press"
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - program 1987

Scope and Content Note

final program; drafting materials and program contents
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

script revisions; internal memos; program insert; notes on script revisions; casting audition sheets; tech schedule; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Babbitt: A Marriage - miscellaneous"
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - reviews 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews and articles

Note

in hanging file "Babbitt: A Marriage - press"
Box 68

Babbitt: A Marriage - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports
Box 36

Baby - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets
Box 80

Bandido! - ads 1994

Scope and Content Note

press ad

Note

in hanging file "Bandido! - press"
Box 80

Bandido! - cast/opening night 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; opening night and press night attendee lists with comp ticket distribution; opening night performance invitation
Box 80

Bandido! - complaints/kudos 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 80

Bandido! - press releases 1994

Scope and Content Note

press releases from MTF

Note

in hanging file "Bandido! - press"
Box 80

Bandido! - production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Bandido! - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Bandido! - programs 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of final program; drafts of program contents; brochures and ads
Box 80

Bandido! - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews in Spanish and English

Note

in hanging file "Bandido! - press"
Box 80

Bandido! - stage manager's reports 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of rehearsal reports and performance reports
Box 33

Beautiful Lady (The) - AEA contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

AEA contracts
Box 33

Beautiful Lady (The) - final contracts 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts
Box 33

Beautiful Lady (The) - musician contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

musician contracts; updated cast contact list

Note

full title of folder "Beautiful Lady" (written in black marker)
Box 33

Beautiful Lady (The) - production information 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; cast contact list; recording rights

Note

full title of folder "Beautiful Lady"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "The Beautiful Lady - press"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; information pertaining to opening night (party, attendees, party costs/details); tech schedule
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - complaints/kudos 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - memos 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to press interviews with cast and performance attendees

Note

in hanging file "The Beautiful Lady - press"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - production papers 1970-1985

Scope and Content Note

casting papers/callback sheets; press articles; internal and business correspondence; ticket sale figures; contract for recording for NY Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape collection; unidentified audio cassette labeled "Beautiful Lady Swados"

Note

cassette likely music from the show; in hanging file "The Beautiful Lady - miscellaneous"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - programs 1985

Scope and Content Note

program assembly schedule; drafts of program contents; mock-up of program
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and releases

Note

in hanging file "The Beautiful Lady - press"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

clippings of press reviews and articles; compilations of press quotes for possible use in ads

Note

in hanging file "The Beautiful Lady - press"
Box 64

Beautiful Lady (The) - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 12

Behind the Broken Words March 1/2 1969 1969 February-March

Box 52

Biko Inquest (The) - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; rehearsal schedules; stage manager's reports; internal memos; press reviews;

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Taper"
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - programs 1980

Scope and Content Note

drafting materials for programs; internal memos regarding assembly of program; copy of Playbill for "Billy Bishop"; original copies of program
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - cast/opening night 1980

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party planning information; business and internal correspondence
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - stage manager's reports 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - reviews 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Billy Bishop Goes to War - press"
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads and run schedule

Note

in hanging file "Billy Bishop Goes to War - press"
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and ad campaigns

Note

in hanging file "Billy Bishop Goes to War - press"
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - press releases 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Billy Bishop Goes to War - press"
Box 55

Billy Bishop Goes to War - production papers 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures for 1980-1981 season with mention of "Billy Bishop"; rehearsal schedules

Note

in hanging file "Billy Bishop Goes to War - miscellaneous"
Box 49

Black Angel - casting 1978

Scope and Content Note

casting suggestions and audition sheets; business and internal correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Black Angel - 1977-1978"
Box 49

Black Angel - complaints/kudos 1978

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with audience members; notes of congratulations, "good luck," and "thanks" to Gordon Davidson (including a thank you from cast member Joseph Maher)
Box 49

Black Angel - correspondence 1977-1982

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to production of "Black Angel"
Box 49

Black Angel - opening night/cast 1978

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff contact lists; opening night ticket information and invitation to opening night celebration
Box 49

Black Angel - press 1978

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production (2 folders); drafts of ads; internal memos and business correspondence
Box 49

Black Angel - production papers 1978

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to development of "Black Angel": correspondence, script revisions, photocopies of notes on performances, articles, research, cast lists, ticket sale information

Note

in two hanging files "Black Angel 1977-1978" (performance notes) and "Black Angel - miscellaneous"
Box 49

Black Angel - programs 1978

Scope and Content Note

drafts of cast biographies and cover; original copies of program
Box 50

Black Angel - stage manager's reports 1978

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 80

Black Elk Speaks - cast/opening night 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos; opening night invitee lists
Box 80

Black Elk Speaks - program 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

final programs for MTF production; program from Denver Center Theatre Company production; mock-up of program; internal memos; MTF press release
Box 80

Black Elk Speaks - stage manager's reports 1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 81

Black Elk Speaks - Futures for Children benefit papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press packet with photos and educational material from benefit; programs from event

Note

in hanging file "Black Elk Speaks - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Black Elk Speaks - production papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; contracts; brochures; program from Denver production; budget information; papers pertaining to blessing ceremony; papers and correspondence regarding the opening of "Black Elk" in Denver; production schedules; script for touring version of play to Black Elk schools

Note

6 folders; in hanging file "Black Elk Speaks - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - cast/opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitee lists; opening night invitations
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - casting 1996

Scope and Content Note

casting lists and audition sheets; callback lists

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - cast/opening night"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - Chicago production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of program feature about Apple Tree Theatre production

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - complaints/kudos 1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - George Wolfe correspondence 1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence between Wolfe, Davidson, and CTG literary manager (and "Blade" playwright) Oliver Mayer

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - press 1996

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases; copies of ads with run dates; "script" for radio ad

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - press"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - production papers 1994-1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Playbill from NYC production (1994); press articles; program from production of "Blade" by the Teatro Lirico of Cuba (titled "Navaja Caliente"); Davidson's run-thru notes

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of program; audience preview questionnaire
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Blade"

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - press"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - script 1996

Scope and Content Note

MTF version #2 of script

Note

in hanging file "Blade to the Heat - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Blade to the Heat - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 36

Blood Knot - memo no date

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson memo with note for Stephen Albert
Box 21

Blue Ribbon - "Slam The Door Softly" 1971

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Blue Ribbon 400 Officers production of "Slam the Door Softly" (June 22, 1971)
Box 38

Blue Ribbon Billy the Kid - video recording 1989 April

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

video recording; run time 26:00
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - cast/opening night 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list for workshop and MTF production; opening night cast note from Davidson; Inner Circle opening night invitations and event papers; opening/press night invitee lists

Note

2 folders
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - kudos/complaints 2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from audience members and cast member Clark Middleton
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - program 2001

Scope and Content Note

program from preview performance; production schedule; drafts of program contents; internal correspondence; mock-up and final version of program

Note

2 folders
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - production papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; information and correspondence pertaining to 2001 Richard E. Sherwood Award given to Jay Scheib; papers concerning the ribbon-cutting and event; papers pertaining to Access renovations at MTF (for accommodating audience members with disabilities)

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "The Body of Bourne - miscellaneous"
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to the production; article about and invitation to FDR memorial event

Note

in hanging file "The Body of Bourne - press"
Box 94

Body of Bourne (The) - stage manager's reports 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports and Davidson's notes from preview performance
Box 34

Burn This - program 1987 January

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Burn This"

Note

grouped with other loose programs in box
Box 34

Burn This - ticket sales reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Burn This"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 67

Burn This - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

copy of ad with run schedule

Note

in hanging file "Burn This - press"
Box 67

Burn This - cast/opening night 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee lists
Box 67

Burn This - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 67

Burn This - memos 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast and staff interviews with press

Note

in hanging file "Burn This - press"
Box 67

Burn This - press releases 1987

Scope and Content Note

press articles about the production

Note

in hanging file "Burn This - press"
Box 67

Burn This - production papers 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; development notes; casting notes; press articles pertaining to MTF production and NYC production; portion of script; sales figures

Note

2 folders
Box 67

Burn This - programs 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

original programs; program creation memos
Box 67

Burn This - reviews 1987

Scope and Content Note

clippings and photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Burn This - press"
Box 67

Burn This - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of reports
Box 60

Cakewalk - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles and reviews (including background materials); Davidson's notes on run-thru; casting and audition sheets; photocopies of stage manager's reports; copies of ads and run schedules; rehearsal schedules; original copies of program

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1984
Box 7

Camino Real - script no date

Box 8

Camino Real - cast 1968

Box 8

Camino Real - complaints and kudos 1968 August-September

Box 8

Camino Real - correspondence 1968

Box 8

Camino Real - press and promotion 1968 August

Box 8

Camino Real - press releases 1968 July-September

Box 8

Camino Real - press reviews 1968 August-September

Box 8

Camino Real - program copies 1968 August

Box 8

Camino Real - programs 1968 August

Box 8

Camino Real - stage manager reports 1968 August-September

Box 24

Cancer Ward 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "Cancer Ward"; contracts; script draft

Note

a contract for a 1975 adaptation of "Oedipus Rex" is also included in the file
Box 79

Carpa Clash - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

thank you note from Culture Clash

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Carpa Clash - press releases 1993

Scope and Content Note

MTF press releases

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; in hanging file "Carpa Clash - press"
Box 79

Carpa Clash - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; daily rehearsal reports; production schedule

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; in hanging file "Carpa Clash - miscellaneous"
Box 79

Carpa Clash - programs 1993

Scope and Content Note

final versions of programs

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Carpa Clash - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and clippings pertaining to production

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; in hanging file "Carpa Clash - press"
Box 79

Carpa Clash - stage manager's reports 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's performance and rehearsal reports

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - ads 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of various layouts and run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - press"
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - complaints/kudos 1983 September

Scope and Content Note

copy of Davidson's response to note from Noel Taylor
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - cast/opening night 1983

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; correspondence; invitation to opening night party
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - memos 1983

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and cast conflicts; callback schedule

Note

in hanging file "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - press"
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - programs 1983

Scope and Content Note

copies of original program; internal and business correspondence; correspondence between Kenneth Brecher (Acting artistic director) and those who worked with Tennessee Williams re: notes, letters, etc. from Williams (includes photocopies of any correspondence sent in response to Brecher, including their forwarded notes from Williams)
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - production papers 1983

Scope and Content Note

papers, memos, and program pertaining to AFI's Tennessee Williams tribute; internal and business correspondence pertaining to production; press articles; brochures; tech week schedule

Note

in hanging file "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - miscellaneous"
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - press releases 1982

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles; copy of possible "reminder" mailer to subscribers

Note

in hanging file "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - press"
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - reviews 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - press"
Box 59

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - stage manager's reports 1983

Scope and Content Note

originals of stage manager's reports
Box 82

Changes of Heart - cast/opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night event invitations; opening night cast note
Box 82

Changes of Heart - casting 1996

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition schedules; press articles pertaining to "Seven Guitars"; review of San Francisco production of "Heart"

Note

in hanging file "Changes of Heart - cast/opening night"
Box 82

Changes of Heart - complaints/kudos 1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 82

Changes of Heart - press 1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles of production; internal and business correspondence
Box 82

Changes of Heart - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes from run-thru; mock-up of program; program contents draft; press articles

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Changes of Heart - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Changes of Heart - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of preview program paper and final programs
Box 82

Changes of Heart - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies and clippings of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Changes of Heart - press"
Box 82

Changes of Heart - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports and daily rehearsal schedules
Box 26

Charlatan (The) - press 1974

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to "The Charlatan"
Box 26

Charlatan (The) - programs 1974 May

Scope and Content Note

original programs for "The Charlatan"
Box 28

Charlatan (The) - correspondence 1974

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with "Charlatan" playwright Derek Walcott and rewrites; correspondence with theatergoers about production
Box 28

Charlatan (The) - opening night 1974

Scope and Content Note

cast address list; invoice for cast gifts; correspondence re: L.A. mayor Tom Bradley's visit to performance of "The Charlatan"
Box 28

Charlatan (The) - production papers 1974

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "The Charlatan - miscellaneous": ad for "Charlatan", cast/orchestra address list, tech schedule; folder titled "The Charlatan": script rewrites, contracts, press reviews
Box 28

Charlatan (The) - stage manager's reports 1974

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of reports; handwritten note on specific incident with an actor and his understudy
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - cast/opening night 2003

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening/press night invitee lists; Inner Circle dinner lists
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - kudos/complaints 2001-2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - press 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies press articles discussing "Chavez"

Note

in hanging file "Chavez Ravine - press"
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - production papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; draft of script (dated July 2002); papers pertaining to APAF/LTI gala event; papers pertaining to meet-the-artist event; invitation to opening event; script revisions; press articles

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Chavez Ravine - miscellaneous"
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - program 2003

Scope and Content Note

copy of program
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - reviews 2003

Scope and Content Note

copy of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Chavez Ravine - press"
Box 98

Chavez Ravine - stage manager's reports 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - program 1981

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program and materials; original copies of program
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - production papers 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of letters to subscribers; copies of script portions; rehearsal schedules; ticket grosses; casting ideas and audition schedules; press articles; photocopy of stage sketch for "Yalta" and "Twelfth Night" (dated 3/6/81); contact sheet of candid cast photos (possibly from rehearsals)

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - miscellaneous"
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - stage manager's reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - cast/opening night 1981

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; internal and business correspondence; memos pertaining to opening night parties; rehearsal schedules
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - complaints/kudos 1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers pertaining to both plays
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - ads 1981

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads and run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - press"
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - memos 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to the production and cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - press"
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - press releases 1981

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of press articles and releases on "Chekhov/Twelfth Night"

Note

in hanging file "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - press"
Box 56

Chekhov in Yalta/Twelfth Night - reviews 1981

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Chekhov" and "Twelfth Night"

Note

in hanging file "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - press"
Box 10

Chemin de Fer - arena stage - Washington 1974 March 30

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - cast 1969 May-July

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - complaints and kudos 1969

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - correspondence 1969

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - miscellaneous 1969

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - opening night 1969 June

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - press reviews 1969 June-July

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - press releases no date

Note

Folder is empty
Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - programs 1969 June

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - promotion and tickets 1969 June

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - script 1969

Box 10

Chemmy Circle (The) - stage manager's reports 1969 June-July

Box 35

Child of Dust - commission papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

signed commission agreement; business correspondence; payment information
Box 51

Children of a Lesser God - production papers 1980-1982

Scope and Content Note

folder "Children of a Lesser God - miscellaneous": internal and business correspondence pertaining to production of "Children", notes on readings of play and run-thrus, basic stage sketch (in brown envelope); folder "Children of a Lesser God - general": press articles of subsequent productions, business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Children of Lesser God" with folder titled "Children of a Lesser God - comments, letters, notes..."
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - complaints/kudos 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of correspondence; "thank you" fliers from subscriber Linda Ayers with sign language inscription
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - play development 1979

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of correspondence with Medoff and internal memos re: draft rewrites; copy of revised play (September 10, 1979 version); photocopies of Davidson's notes from play run thrus

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - 1979/1980"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - production papers 1979-1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles about LA production and subsequent productions; ticket sale worksheets; Tony Award nomination certificate for Davidson's nomination for "Outstanding Direction of a Play (Children of a Lesser God)"

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - miscellaneous"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - Governor's Committee Media Award Nomination correspondence 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to the awarding of "Children of a Lesser God" with the Governor's Committee Media Award by the Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - miscellaneous"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - research materials 1979

Scope and Content Note

research materials on American Sign Language, area schools for the deaf, history of discrimination against the deaf; stage sketches; pages from revised scripts; press articles

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; found after hanging file "Lesser God - miscellaneous"; stage sketches removed for separate storage
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - background 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

press articles about deaf communities; copy of "Sign Language Store" magazine; schedule of Davidson's signing classes; copy of Davidson's working script (September 10, 1979); programs from the 25th Festival of Two Worlds in Italy: "Una serata di balletti di Jerome Robbins," "Concerto in Piazza," and "Children of a Lesser God"

Note

the three Italian programs found in unlabeled hanging file just behind the "background" files
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - memos 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos, some pertaining to media interviews

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - press"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - ads 1979

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - press"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - reviews 1979

Scope and Content Note

original and copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - press"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - press releases 1979

Scope and Content Note

originals and copies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - press"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - future life/productions 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos and business correspondence pertaining to further development of the play for other media (television/movies)

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - stage manager's reports"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - future life/productions 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos and business correspondence pertaining to further development of the play for other media (television/movies)

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - stage manager's reports"
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - stage manager's reports 1979

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - cast/opening night 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

New York cast/staff contact list; drafts and copies of opening night party invitations; correspondence inviting members of the community to the opening night performance (includes correspondence from Beverly Sills and Jonas Salk)

Note

in hanging file "Children of a Lesser God - cast list and O.N."
Box 53

Children of a Lesser God - programs 1979

Scope and Content Note

program drafts and materials; copies of original programs
Box 35

China Men - commission papers 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; signed commission agreements for "China Men" and "The Woman Warrior"

Note

full title of folder "China Men/Women Warrioer (sic)"
Box 34

Christmas Memory (A) - audience attendance reports 1986 December

Scope and Content Note

copies of audience attendance reports for "A Christmas Memory"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 34

Christmas Memory (A) - program no date

Scope and Content Note

program for "A Christmas Memory," a part of Mark Taper Forum's Literary Cabaret "Sundays at the Itchey Foot"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - advertisements (1977 production) 1977

Scope and Content Note

copies of advertisements to be run

Note

in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - program (1977 production) 1977

Scope and Content Note

mockup and copies of original program

Note

in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - production papers (1977 production) 1977

Scope and Content Note

production papers for MTF's Improvisational Theatre Project production of "A Christmas Carol"; business and internal corresopndence; budget information

Note

full title of folder "ITP - Christmas Carol - 1977 general"; in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - promotional materials (1977 production) 1977

Scope and Content Note

originals, copies and mockups of brochures and flyers; two promotional buttons; business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - reviews/memos (1977 production) 1977

Scope and Content Note

press reviews for "A Christmas Carol"; memos pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 40

Christmas Carol (A) - Scottsdale production 1977

Scope and Content Note

program and information pertaining to production in Scottsdale Center for the Arts of MTF's ITP production of "A Christmas Carol"

Note

in hanging file "A Christmas Carol/ITP"
Box 54

Christmas Carol (A) – production papers (1979 production) 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; ticket sales information; rehearsal schedules; advertisement mock-ups and run schedules; drafts and original copies of brochures; cast/staff contact list

Note

2 folders
Box 55

Christmas Carol (A) - production papers (1980 production) 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of invitations to special matinee performance; rehearsal schedules; ticket sales and graph of sales; requisition forms; cast/staff contact lists; stage manager's reports; papers pertaining to special matinee performance

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "A Christmas Carol - 1980"
Box 57

Christmas Carol (A)/Holiday Pudding - production papers (1981 season) 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; rehearsal schedules; drafts of program content; mock-ups and final versions of programs; subscriber letters; stage manager's reports; brochures; script for "Holiday Pudding"; press reviews

Note

scripts for "Beauty and Beast" (by Jeremiah Murray) and "The Extinguished Lights" (adapted by Philip Himberg) also in folder;
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - stage manager's reports 1998

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of performance reports for parts I and II; technical notes; rehearsal schedules (daily and general); Davidson's notes from Part I run-thru (7/7/98)
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - reviews 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Cider House Rules - press"
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - press articles 1998

Scope and Content Note

press articles detailing the CTG production and other productions, including Ovation Award nominations for CTG production

Note

in hanging file "Cider House Rules - press"
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - press 1998

Scope and Content Note

NY Times Magazine feature on abortion; press night lists; list of national critics to see "Cider House Rules"
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - program 1998

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program

Note

2 folders
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - production papers 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; subscriber marketing materials; cast/staff workshop contact list; rehearsal schedules; casting ideas; press articles on abortion; script revisions; draft of opening invitation; ticket sale figures; correspondence pertaining to Atlantic Theatre Company production

Note

8 folders; in hanging file "Cider House Rules - miscellaneous"
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - cast/opening night 1998

Scope and Content Note

casting papers with cast/staff contact lists for workshop and final production; brochures; opening night invitee lists; internal and business correspondence; ticket sale figures; opening night cast note

Note

5 folders
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - complaints/kudos 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers; business correspondence
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - casting 1998

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition sheets; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled accordion file
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - budget 1998

Scope and Content Note

budget and production costs; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled accordion file
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - Seattle production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

programs from production; copies of press articles and reviews of Seattle production

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled accordion file
Box 85

Cider House Rules (The) - development papers 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 1997 reading and 1998 workshop of play; cast lists; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled accordion file
Box 92

Closer - cast/opening night 2000

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting papers and ideas; audition sheets; internal and business correspondence; press articles on 1998 production of "Closer"; drafts and final copies of opening night cast note from Davidson

Note

2 folders
Box 92

Closer - kudos/complaints 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with audience members
Box 92

Closer - press 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and reviews
Box 92

Closer - production papers 1997-2000

Scope and Content Note

program from Royal National Theatre production (1997); Davidson's notes from preview performances; internal memo pertaining to UCSB event
Box 92

Closer - program 2000

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final copy of program
Box 92

Closer - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; schedule memo
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - cast/opening night 1988

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; attendee lists; internal correspondence
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - memos 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal memos

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - production papers 1987-1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes on production; internal memos; production travel schedule; program from Center Stage production of "Museum"; program for the 2nd Annual Beverly Hills/Hollywood NAACP Theater Awards; draft of program for MTF production put on at Westwood Playhouse; contract with Lincoln Center NYPLibrary; weekly ticket reports

Note

3 folder; in hanging file "The Colored Museum - miscellaneous"
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - press releases 1988

Scope and Content Note

press releases; original copies of Drama-Logue Critics Awards for Gordon Davidson and the Mark Taper Forum for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre"

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of play

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Colored Museum (The) - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports
Box 40

Comedians - advertisements 1977

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews where show praise drawn from for ads; copies of advertisements, including papers run in and number of days run

Note

in hanging folder "Comedians/Press"
Box 40

Comedians - complaints/kudos no date

Scope and Content Note

note from Larence Turman to Gordon Davidson congratulating him on "Comedians"
Box 40

Comedians - correspondence 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of memos; note from Walter Matthau suggesting "Comedians" would be a good motion picture
Box 40

Comedians - memos 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to show and TV/radio interviews

Note

in hanging folder "Comedians/Press"
Box 40

Comedians - opening night/cast 1977

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff contact sheet; invitations to opening night party
Box 40

Comedians - production papers 1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; gross information; rehearsal schedule; brochure for "Comedians"; original playbill from NYC production of "Comedians"

Note

in hanging folder "Comedians/Miscellaneous"
Box 40

Comedians - programs 1977

Scope and Content Note

program insert information; original copies of "Comedians" program
Box 40

Comedians - reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging folder "Comedians/Press"
Box 40

Comedians - stage manager's reports 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 36

Complications Following a Fall - commission papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; executed commission agreement; payment information
Box 36

Concrete Dreams - license agreement 1978

Scope and Content Note

executed license agreement for "Concrete Dreams"

Note

loose in box; found after "Hugh Wheeler - La Grande Horizontale" folder
Box 36

Crispin Larangeira Project - commission papers 1980

Scope and Content Note

commissioning agreements; payment information; business and internal correspondence
Box 41

Cross Country - complaints/kudo 1976

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from patrons pertaining to "Cross Country" and "Three Sisters"
Box 41

Cross Country - correspondence 1976 July 26

Scope and Content Note

note from The New York Public Library thanking Gordon Davidson and CTG for gift of script of "Cross Country" for the library
Box 41

Cross Country - legal papers 1976

Scope and Content Note

business and legal documents (including a summons) pertaining to claims made by Kathryn Dixon against Susan Miller of Miller wrongly presenting "Cross Country" as her own work

Note

title of folder "Kathryn Dixon vs. Susan Miller"
Box 41

Cross Country - opening night/cast 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list for "Cross Country"; correspondence asking for seat exchanges
Box 41

Cross Country - press 1976

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Cross Country"
Box 41

Cross Country - program 1976

Scope and Content Note

original program of "Cross Country" (also includes information for "Ashes" and "And Where She Stops Nobody Knows")

Note

a second portion of a program is in folder, however there is no cover and no production information in the portion of the program (it does not correspond to full original program in folder)
Box 41

Cross Country - script/correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

staff list for spring plays "Ashes," "Cross Country," "And Where She Stops Nobody Knows," and "Three Sisters"; business and legal correspondence discussing relationship between Kathryn Dixon and Susan Miller (Miller is author of "Cross Country")
Box 41

Cross Country - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies of stage manager's reports for "Cross Country"; also has an original stage manager report for "Three Sisters" (May 11 performance)
Box 33

Day In The Life (A) - workshop 1987 November

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and financial papers for "A Day In The Life" workshop

Note

full title of folder "Joe Chaikin Workshop: 'One Day' Nov. 10-15, 1987"
Box 33

Day That You'll Love Me (The) - English translation contracts 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and contracts for Educardo Machado to translate the play "El Dia Que Me Quieras" into English

Note

full title of folder "MACHADO, Eduardo Hispanic Translation/TCG Commission"
Box 60

Dead End Kids - production papers 1980-1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; drafts of program materials; original copies of program; ticket sale analysis; press articles and reviews; internal and business correspondence; letters from theatergoers; articles pertaining to earlier productions of "Dead End Kids"; photocopy of published script

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1984
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - cast/opening night 1998

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; internal correspondence; opening night invitee lists; notes from cast
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - casting 1998

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and sheets; business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Dealer's Choice - cast/opening night"
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - press 1998

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of production

Note

3 folders
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - production papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

copy of program for MTF's Young Audience's Program performance of "Dealer's Choice"; internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; program for Vaudeville Theatre production of "Dealer's Choice"; copy of play; draft of subscriber letter re: "Choice"

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Dealer's Choice - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - program 1998

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final copies of program; opening night cast note
Box 84

Dealer's Choice - stage manager's reports 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 27

Death and Life of Jesse James (The) 1974

Scope and Content Note

musician list; correspondence with theatergoers; clippings of press reviews of "Jesse James"; stage manager reports of show

Note

part of "In the Works" program; full title of folder: "In the Works '74 - Jesse James"
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - cast/opening night 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos; opening night attendee list
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - complaints/kudos 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - press releases 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

press releases from MTF

Note

in hanging file "Death and the Maiden - press"
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - production papers 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas; internal and business correspondence; letter for subscribers

Note

in hanging file "Death and the Maiden - miscellaneous"
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Death and the Maiden - press"
Box 83

Demonology/The Joy of Going Somewhere Definite - production papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; rehearsal schedules; copies of stage manager's reports; tech week schedules; press articles and reviews

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 2

Devils (The) 1967 February

Scope and Content Note

Material appears to be related to proposed tax increases on performances at the Mark Taper Forum because of controversial content of the production.

Note

Folder does not have title. In the hanging file Complaints, Kudos.
Box 2

Devils (The) - Cast 1967

Box 2

Devils (The) - Censorship 1967

Box 2

Devils (The) - Complaints Congratulations 1967 April-May

Box 2

Devils (The) - Correspondence General 1967

Box 2

Devils (The) - Press Promotion 1967 May

Box 2

Devils (The) - Press Reviews 1967 April

Box 2

Devils (The) - Programs and Playbills 1967

Box 2

Devils (The) - Reviews 1967 April

Box 2

Devils (The) - Stage Management Reports 1967 April-May

Box 2

Devils, The 1967 April-May

Scope and Content Note

material appears to be notes on costs and projected revenues for the production of The Devils

Note

In the hanging file Stage Mgr Reports; Folder does not have title.
Box 35

Devils (The) - Elizabeth Egloff adaptation 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; expense papers; contracts
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - cast/opening night 1999

Scope and Content Note

invitations to opening night performance; lists of opening and press night invitees and RSPVS; internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; casting ideas and lists

Note

3 folders
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - casting 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas, bios, and audition schedules; internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "The Dinner Party - miscellaneous"
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - New York production 2000

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of NYC production; Playbills for "Dinner Party" at the Music Box; correspondence regarding program billing for CTG

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - production papers 1999-2001

Scope and Content Note

notes and questions for Davidson's "interview" event with Neil Simon at the Hammer Museum; internal and business correspondence; budget and weekly gross information on Kennedy Center production; production photo of MTF cast; press articles; poster for MTF production

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Dinner Party - miscellaneous"
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program; internal memo regarding the program contents
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedules; internal memos; copies of performance reports
Box 91

Dinner Party (The) (Kennedy Center) - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "The Dinner Party - miscellaneous"
Box 54

Division Street - cast/opening night 1980

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night/cast party invites; possible invitee list
Box 54

Division Street - complaints/kudos 1980

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 54

Division Street - memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos, some pertaining to cast invterviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Division Street - press"
Box 54

Division Street - press releases 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and original copies of press releases and press articles

Note

in hanging file "Division Street - press"
Box 54

Division Street – production papers 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; rehearsal and tech schedules; press articles; odd script pages (in separate folder); Davidson's notes on run-thrus; ticket sale figures

Note

three folders; in hanging file "Division Street - miscellaneous"
Box 54

Division Street - programs 1980

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; copies of original program
Box 54

Division Street - reviews 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Division Street - press"
Box 54

Division Street - stage manager's reports 1980

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 54

Division Street - ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and copies of ads; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Division Street - press"
Box 24

Don't Bother me, I Can't Cope - cast 1972

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff address lists
Box 24

Don't Bother me, I Can't Cope - stage manager's reports 1972

Scope and Content Note

originals and copies of reports
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - opening night 1972-1973

Scope and Content Note

invoice for opening night; correspondence
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - miscellaneous 1972-1973

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; pre-production budget projections; contract negotiations; programs for "Cope" from Edison Theater and Hartford Theater (a MTF production)
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - correspondence 1972

Scope and Content Note

theatergoer correspondence and business correspondence; review of "Cope"
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - press 1972

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and releases for "Cope"
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - programs 1972

Scope and Content Note

original program for MTF production
Box 25

Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope - script and publicity no date

Scope and Content Note

script; vocal selections; programs; publicity materials
Box 34

Dream Coast (The) - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; cast/staff contact sheets; budget worksheets; business correspondence

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival; full title of folder "NRFN (sic) '85 Dream Coast"
Box 34

Dream Coast (The) - program 1986 November

Scope and Content Note

original program for "The Dream Coast" as part of the fourth season of Taper, Too

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 65

Dream Coast (The) - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; press articles and reviews; callback lists; production schedule; program

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 36

Driving Miss Daisy 1988

Scope and Content Note

personal note about production
Box 29

Duchess of Malfi (The) - opening night/cast 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

cast address list; copies of invitations to post-opening night cast party
Box 29

Duchess of Malfi (The) - press 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Duchess" at MTF; internal correspondence re: publicity materials for "Duchess" and photocopies of advertisements
Box 29

Duchess of Malfi (The) - program 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

original copies of program; study guide for "Duchess"; load-in schedule for "Malfi" also found in folder
Box 29

Duchess of Malfi (The) - cast/staff 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff address lists

Note

title of folder: "Duchess of Malfi - scripts"
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - ads 1978

Scope and Content Note

mockups of ads and worksheet with ad-run information; copies of ads and run information

Note

in hanging file "Dusa Fish - press"
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - cast/opening night 1978

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; thank you note from M.E. Lorange; money requisition for opening night party invites
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - correspondence 1978

Scope and Content Note

copies of internal and business correspondence
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - complaints/kudos 1978

Scope and Content Note

one letter in praise of the play from a theatergoer
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - memos 1978

Scope and Content Note

internal memos and press articles on opening of production

Note

in hanging file "Dusa Fish - press"
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - program 1978

Scope and Content Note

copies of actor and creative team biographies; copy of preview questionnaire; two copies of original program
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - production papers 1978

Scope and Content Note

papers dealing with casting, opening night tickets, costuming notes, review of play from London (UK production), internal memos

Note

two folders, both found in hanging file "Dusa Fish - miscellaneous"
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - reviews 1978

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi"

Note

in hanging file "Dusa Fish - press"
Box 51

Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi - stage manager reports 1978

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - cast/opening night 1989

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; letters from collaborators; opening night party invitations; "Dutch Landscape" workshop cast list; opening night attendee list; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - complaints/kudos 1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - production papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of stage sketches; casting papers; Davidson's notes on play and production; press articles; press packet for "A World Apart"; rehearsal schedules; draft of program

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "Dutch Landscape - miscellaneous"
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - programs 1989

Scope and Content Note

draft of program materials; original copy of program
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - reviews 1989 January - February

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Dutch Landscape - press"
Box 70

Dutch Landscape - scripts 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

several versions of scripts (dated 12/1987 under name of "A Flag of Dust"; 6/30/1988; 10/1988; 11/1988; 12/4/1988)

Note

in unlabeled folder found after "Dutch Landscape - miscellaneous"
Box 36

Dutch Masters - commission papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to Tony Kushner's "Dutch Masters"
Box 27

Dybbuk (The) - press 1975

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "The Dybbuk"
Box 27

Dybbuk (The) - programs 1975

Scope and Content Note

original programs for "The Dybbuk"
Box 40

Emlyn Williams as Dylan Thomas Growing Up - production papers 1976

Physical Description: one legal-sized manila folder, one letter-sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; hiring contracts; performance agreements; brochure; original program

Note

in hanging file "Emlyn Williams"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - cast/opening night 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; draft of opening night cast note; opening night invitation; attendee lists; program from TaperLabs 1998 performance of "Enigma Variations"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

letter from theatergoer
Box 90

Enigma Variations - future production planning 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to moving the LA production to Toronto; program for Toronto production; possible casting ideas for future productions

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - production papers 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to mounting the production in LA and script development; program for French production of "Le Visiteur" by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt; notes on script revisions; budget worksheet

Note

in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - production/lighting designers 1999

Scope and Content Note

resumes and correspondence from designers under consideration

Note

in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final copies of program
Box 90

Enigma Variations - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Enigma Variations - press"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - scripts 1999

Scope and Content Note

four drafts of scripts, two translated by Roeg Jacob, two translated by Roeg Sutherland

Note

loose in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - script development notes 1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence dealing with script revisions and translation negotiations with playwright Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigma Variations - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 90

Enigma Variations (NY) - casting 1999

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and suggestions; possible production schedule for Toronto production

Note

in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Enigmatic Variations (London) - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

copy of press review of London production; brochures

Note

in hanging file "Enigma Variations - miscellaneous"
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - memos 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to interviews with press

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton); in hanging file "Orton Festival - press"
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - press releases 1987

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles about Orton and play

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton); in hanging file "Orton Festival - press"
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - reviews 1987

Scope and Content Note

press reviews, articles, and ads for production; Celebrity of the Day features

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton); in hanging file "Orton Festival - press"
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal, business, and personal correspondence; rehearsal schedules; press articles; ticket sales information; casting papers

Note

2 folders; in hanging folder "Orton Fest. - miscellaneous"; productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton)
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

reports for both productions

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton)
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - cast/opening night 1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton)
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - programs 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of programs

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton)
Box 68

Entertaining Mr. Sloane/Loot - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

productions are part of the 1987 Repertory Festival (nicknamed the "Orton Festival" as both plays written by Orton)
Box 34

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour - program 1986

Scope and Content Note

program for collaborative performance of "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" between MTF and the L.A. Philharmonic; also includes program information for other L.A. Philharmonic performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 39

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; budget revisions; internal correspondence re: budget

Note

title of folder "EGBDF: budget 86/87 Season"
Box 39

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour - correspondence 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and interal correspondence pertaining to production with L.A. Philharmonic

Note

full title of folder "E.G.B.D.A.F. co/production with L.A. Philharmonic"
Box 39

Every Good Boy Deserves Favor - legal documents 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

payment information for creative team; hiring contracts; reimbursement from L.A. Philharmonic

Note

full title of folder "EGBDF: Legal Documents 86/87 Mainstage"
Box 66

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour - production papers 1977-1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes; stage sketch; rehearsal schedules; cast/staff contact lists; casting lists; copy of script; press articles; audio cassette of interview with Tom Stoppard; internal memos; copy of fact sheet for Kennedy Center performance of "Good Boy"

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file, found behind materials for "Ghetto"
Box 35

Exiles - commission papers 1980-1982

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; play license agreement; screenplay agreement; certificate of authorship; literary purchase agreement; purchase orders
Box 92

Expecting Isabel - cast/opening night 2000

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and papers; audition sheets; internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; possible artistic collaborators; cast/staff contact sheet; press and opening night invitee information; Inner Circle opening dinner information

Note

3 folders
Box 92

Expecting Isabel - production papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to an incident involving Jane Galloway and the Ovation Award nomination process; papers pertaining to Arena Stage production of "Isabel": includes business correspondence, program and production guide, reviews, and publicity materials

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Expecting Isabel - miscellaneous"
Box 92

Expecting Isabel - program 2000

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and drafts of program contents; final copies of program
Box 92

Expecting Isabel - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 92

Expecting Isabel - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; a few rehearsal schedules
Box 81

Family Business (The) - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program
Box 81

Family Business (The) - production papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to NY production; business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Family Business - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Family Business (The) - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "The Family Business - press"
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - other productions 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to San Francisco production; Playbills from NYC production

Note

in hanging file "Fire in the Rain - San Francisco"
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - complaints/kudos 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers

Note

in hanging file "Holly Near - complaints/kudos" (Holly Near is the writer and performer in show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - reviews 1992 August

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Holly Near - press" (Holly Near is the writer and performer of show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - press releases 1992

Scope and Content Note

press releases

Note

in hanging file "Holly Near - press" (Holly Near is the writer and performer of show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - stage manager's reports 1992

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports

Note

in hanging file "Holly Near - stage manager's reports" (Holly Near is the writer and performer in show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - cast/opening night 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; opening night attendee lists and comp ticket distribution; cast/staff contact list

Note

in hanging file "Holly Near - cast/opening night" (Holly Near is the writer and performer in show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - program 1992

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of program; internal memos

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Holly Near - program" (Holly Near is the writer and performer in show)
Box 77

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - production papers 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; programs from other presentations of "Fire in the Rain"; brochures; invitation to opening night performance

Note

in hanging file "Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - miscellaneous"
Box 78

Fire in the Rain...Singer in the Storm - New York 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; various ads and artwork; press articles

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) - cast/opening night 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitation; note to Davidson from Ellen Greene; opening night attendee lists and dinner attendees; unidentified pictures (likely cast photo); casting suggestions; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of rehearsal and performance reports; rehearsal schedules; production notes and rehearsal information from the American Conservatory Theater production
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final version of program
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles on the production

Note

in hanging file "First Picture Show - press"
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) (San Francisco) - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

reviews for the American Conservatory Theater production

Note

in hanging file "First Picture Show - press"
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) (San Francisco) - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

opening night Stagebill for the A.C.T. production; preliminary cast/staff contact sheet; photocopy of program

Note

in hanging file "First Picture Show - miscellaneous"
Box 90

First Picture Show (The) - production papers 1997-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to fund-raising, show development, workshops, and budget concerns; papers pertaining to "Violet" and "Who's Anne First?"; budget worksheets for MTF and ACT productions; rehearsal notes from run-thrus; brochure for MTF; program for "Women in the Director's Chair Film & Video" 1999 Festival

Note

8 folders; in hanging file "First Picture Show - miscellaneous"
Box 35

Fish Head Soup - production papers 1990-1993

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; executed contract; drafts of contract agreement; correspondence from Tony Kushner

Note

performed in collaboration with Berkely Repertory Theatre; full title of folder "Philip Kan Gotanda 'Fish Head Soup' w/ Berkeley Repertory"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - cast/opening night 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; invitation to opening night party; letter from "Flea" director Tom Moore; opening night attendee list; internal and business correspondence

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - complaints/kudos 1982

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - press 1982

Scope and Content Note

press reviews, article, and releases; memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - programs 1982

Scope and Content Note

original copies of programs

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

run schedule; box office gross; internal and business correspondence; press articles; copy of second act of script (does not appear to be complete)

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope";folder title "A Flea in Her Ear - miscellaneous"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 58

Flea in Her Ear (A) - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

performed in repertory with "The Misanthrope"; in hanging file "A Flea in Her Ear"
Box 80

Floating Islands - budget 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; revised budgets

Note

in hanging file "Floating Islands - cast/opening night"
Box 80

Floating Islands - cast/opening night 1994

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendees report and invitee lists

Note

2 folders
Box 80

Floating Islands - casting 1994

Scope and Content Note

casting papers and ideas; internal memos pertaining to casting options

Note

in hanging file "Floating Islands - cast/opening night"
Box 80

Floating Islands - press 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; internal memos pertaining to press interviews; articles
Box 80

Floating Islands - production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; run-thru notes; drafts of program contents; production and rehearsal schedules

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Floating Islands - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Floating Islands - program 1994

Scope and Content Note

final program; internal memos
Box 80

Floating Islands - stage manager's reports 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - cast/opening night 2001

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; opening night cast note from Davidson; casting information and audition sheets; internal and business correspondence; papers pertaining to Inner Circle opening luncheon, invitee lists, and invitation to event; opening night invitee lists; ticket requests and transactions; draft of opening night invitation

Note

3 folders
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - kudos/complaints 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from patrons; color copies of a certificate of recognition from the California State Assembly to the cast in honor of community reception
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - press 2001

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to the production; official press release to patrons about ticket sales and release about the extension of the run; official press photographs
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - production papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to MTF production development and Broadway transfer; audience development survey compilation; copy of webguide for the production; copy of set blueprint; drafts of expense forecasts for production; budget drafts; papers pertaining to fund-raising "Meet-the-Artist" event for "Flower"; papers pertaining to extending the run of "Flower," the transfer of the next MTF production to the Doolittle, and actor negotiations; papers pertaining to the Asian Business League Luncheon (8/6/01); press packet for "Flower" for MTF production; budget papers with early fund-raising figures and weekly sales reports

Note

in hanging file "Flower Drum Song - miscellaneous"
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - program 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

drafts of essay by David Hwang for souvenir program; drafts and mock-ups of final program for MTF; copies of program for original and extended run; Playbill from NYC production (2002)

Note

2 folders
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Flower Drum Song - press"
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - script 2001

Scope and Content Note

draft of script (last dated October 12, 2001); notes on script and preview performance

Note

in hanging file "Flower Drum Song - miscellaneous"
Box 95

Flower Drum Song - stage manager's reports 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports; production schedules (weekly and monthly)
Box 95

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - stage manager's reports 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports from Broadway production

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 95

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - production papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; brochures; financial statements; copy of audience survey reports

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 95

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - cast/opening night 2002

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night notes; letters of congratulations

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song - press/reviews 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and review re: the NYC production

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - casting 2002

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition sheets; correspondence

Note

in green accordion file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - workshop papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence, cast/staff contact lists for the 2000 workshop in NYC; Davidson's notes on possible NYC production; press articles

Note

in green accordion file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - financial papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; script and program for group sales presentation; investor figures and breakdown; marketing plans; drafts of production budget

Note

3 folders: "FDS Special Presentation 5/21/02," "FDS Investor Overview," and "FDS - NY Budget"; in green accordion file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - contract agreements 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of contract agreements for Jujamcyn Theaters and production investments; papers dealing with contract negotiations with theaters and information for investors/producers

Note

3 folders: "FDS letter of agreement (NY)," "FDS - NY negotiations," "FDS - co-producer's deal"; in green accordion file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - production papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes from development meetings; press articles; advertisement brochures; opening night cast note; Davidson's notes on preview performances and rehearsals; production calendars; photos of Times Square ad; marketing memos re: website development and marketing; advertising figures; copies of various ads to be used; casting memos; original copy of certificate to the cast from the California Legislature (color copies in box 95)

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - financial report 2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business reports; financial reports of run and budget concerns

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - development papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; production calendars; Davidson's notes from developmental meetings; plot summary

Note

folder: "Notes for Charles"; in green accordion folder
Box 96

Flower Drum Song (NYC) - marketing 2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; possible marketing campaigns; copies of ads; pictures of possible ad space in Times Square; marketing reports from the preparation to move "FDS" to NYC

Note

marketing reports are loose in box; the marketing folder is in the green accordion file
Box 40

For Colored Girls - memos 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to "For Colored Girls..."

Note

in hanging folder "Colored Girls/Press"
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - advertisements 1977

Scope and Content Note

copies of advertisements and run date information

Note

in hanging folder "Colored Girls/Press"
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - correspondence 1977

Scope and Content Note

business and patron correspondence
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - opening night/cast 1977

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact information; understudy contact list; opening night guest lists; tentative rehearsal schedule
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - programs 1977

Scope and Content Note

program drafts and mockup; program content information; original copies of program in hanging file
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - production papers 1977

Scope and Content Note

review of "For Colored Girls..."; business correspondence; season brochures; weekly and cumulative gross information; original program for production

Note

title of folder "Colored Girls/Miscellaneous"
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of various press reviews of "For Colored Girls..."

Note

in hanging folder "Colored Girls/Press"
Box 40

For Colored Girls... - stage manager's reports 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune- press releases 1988 December

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Frankie and Johnny - press"
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Frankie and Johnny" and additional productions; two original Drama-Logue Critics Awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre" for Davidson and MTF for "Frankie and Johnny"

Note

in hanging file "Frankie and Johnny - press"
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

original programs
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - cast/opening night 1988

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; party invoice
Box 70

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business notes; photocopies of stage sketches; Davidson's notes

Note

in hanging file "Frankie and Johnny - miscellaneous"
Box 35

Friends - commission papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; unsigned copy of commission agreement
Box 34

Game of Love and Chance (The) - program 1987 January-February

Scope and Content Note

original program for "The Game of Love and Chance" as part of the fourth season of Taper, Too

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - cast/opening night 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists (for final production and reading); opening/press night invitee lists; invitations and papers for the Inner Circle opening night dinner; papers related to a luncheon honoring August Wilson; opening night cast notes from Davidson; casting papers

Note

4 folders
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - press articles 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles pertaining to "Gem of the Ocean" and actors
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - production papers 2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; papers and reviews pertaining to Wilson's one-man show "How I Learned What I Learned"; Davidson's notes from run-thru performance; program from Los Angeles Public Library Awards Dinner honoring Wilson; financial information from Davidson's work with "Q.E.D." in NYC

Note

in hanging file "Gem of the Ocean - miscellaneous"
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - program 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of program contents; program for MTF and Goodman Theatre productions
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - reviews 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of the MTF and NYC (at the American Airlines Theater) productions
Box 98

Gem of the Ocean - stage manager's reports 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports
Box 60

Genius (The) - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles; photocopies of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "The Genius - press"
Box 60

Genius (The) - cast/opening night 1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; casting suggestions; invitation to opening night party
Box 60

Genius (The) - complaints/kudos 1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers; internal memo
Box 60

Genius (The) - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos and correspondence pertaining to cast interviews

Note

in hanging file "The Genius - press"
Box 60

Genius (The) - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases pertaining to "The Genius"

Note

in hanging file "The Genius - press"
Box 60

Genius (The) - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; newspaper clippings pertaining to "The Genius"

Note

in hanging file "The Genius - miscellaneous"
Box 60

Genius (The) - programs 1984

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program and original copy
Box 60

Genius (The) - reviews 1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of play

Note

in hanging file "The Genius - press"
Box 60

Genius (The) - stage manager's reports 1984

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - ads 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ad mock ups for "Gethsemane Springs"

Note

in hanging file "Gethsemane Springs - press"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - cast/opening night 1977

Scope and Content Note

invitation to opening night celebration; cast/staff contact sheets

Note

in hanging file "Gethsemane Springs - opening night"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - complaints/kudos 1977

Scope and Content Note

copy of letter from William Wright; thank you note from ushering staff
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - correspondence 1977

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers; legal/business correspondence pertaining to use of Cole Porter song in play
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - memos 1977 August - September

Scope and Content Note

internal memos regarding press interviews for Harvey Perr and Joyce van Patten

Note

in hanging file "Gethsemane Springs - press"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - production papers 1977

Scope and Content Note

audition schedules; rehearsal schedules; notes on rehearsals; internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Gethsemane Springs - miscellaneous"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - program 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copy of program for "Gethsemane Springs"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Gethsemane Springs"

Note

in hanging file "Gethsemane Springs - press"
Box 50

Gethsemane Springs - stage manager's reports 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 49

Getting Out - casting 1977

Scope and Content Note

casting information, casting notes/suggestions, audition sheets, actor headshot

Note

in hanging file "Getting Out - 1977-1978"
Box 49

Getting Out - complaints/kudos 1978

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with audience members
Box 49

Getting Out - correspondence 1978-1980

Scope and Content Note

business and personal correspondence
Box 49

Getting Out - opening night/cast 1978

Scope and Content Note

congratulatory notes to Davidson for opening night; copies of opening night party invitations; cast contact list; ticket lists for opening night
Box 49

Getting Out - press 1978

Scope and Content Note

press memos; drafts of ads and the run schedule of the ads; press reviews and articles about "Getting Out"
Box 49

Getting Out - production papers 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondences; CTG internal script report on "Getting Out"; notes on preview performances; sketches; script verions (from Actors Theatre of Louisville and CTG); brochures; ticket sale income reports

Note

found in two hanging files "Getting Out - 1977-1978" and "Getting Out - miscellaneous"
Box 49

Getting Out - programs 1978 February

Scope and Content Note

drafts of cast biographies for program; copies of original program
Box 49

Getting Out - stage manager reports 1978

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports; original report from a dress rehearsal performance
Box 34

Ghetto - AEA contracts 1986

Scope and Content Note

complete AEA contracts for cast; financial papers
Box 34

Ghetto - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and statements
Box 34

Ghetto - correspondence 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to play and other performances (domestic and international); press reviews of play
Box 34

Ghetto - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; rights contracts; production and royalty payments
Box 34

Ghetto - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

weekly and final sales reports; scenic shop cost reports; press reviews of production

Note

full title of folder "Ghetto: miscellaneous '86-'87 Mainstage"
Box 34

Ghetto - program 1986 December

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Ghetto"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 34

Ghetto - royalty statements 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence about and statements of royalty payments

Note

no title found on folder
Box 34

Ghetto - ticket sales reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Ghetto"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 66

Ghetto – ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Ghetto – press"
Box 66

Ghetto – cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; congratulatory letters from the staff; press articles
Box 66

Ghetto – complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers and well-wishers; original copy of the Drama-Logue Critics Award for Larry Hyman's choreography for "Ghetto"

Note

2 folders
Box 66

Ghetto – memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

press memos pertaining to cast publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Ghetto – press"
Box 66

Ghetto – press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases and articles; press packet with copy of program and articles

Note

in hanging file "Ghetto – press"
Box 66

Ghetto – production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; multiple copies of programs from other productions of "Ghetto"; background materials; revised script (10/16/86); unidentified sheet music; German and Hebrew versions of the script; packet pertaining to "Partisans of Vilna"; press articles; publicity photo from the MTF production; copies of sheet music for songs to be used for production; unidentified sheet music; English translation of "Ghetto" script; script for "The Soul of a Jew"
Box 66

Ghetto – programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; final copies of program; program assembly schedule
Box 66

Ghetto – reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of reviews

Note

in hanging file "Ghetto – press"
Box 67

Ghetto - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; translations of press reviews of "Ghetto"; book of songs of the Holocaust "We Are Here"; prop lists; musician resumes; copy of excerpts from "The Pavement of Hell" and unidentified book; press articles
Box 67

Ghetto - scripts 1986

Physical Description: black leather bound book

Scope and Content Note

fourth version of the script with inserted pages; binder clipped version with correspondence attached

Note

loose in box
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine – production papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes from first preview performance

Note

in hanging file "Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine – miscellaneous"
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine (NYC) - production papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Playbills from the Manhattan Theatre Club production of "Shine"

Note

in hanging file "Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine - miscellaneous"
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine – stage manager's reports 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports, production schedule, and rehearsal notes
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine – reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine – press"
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and shine – program 2001

Scope and Content Note

draft, mock-up, and final copies of program
Box 93

Glimmer, Glimmer and Shine - cast/opening night 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night cast note from Davidson; Inner Circle opening dinner list and event timeline; casting ideas and auditions schedules; internal and business correspondence

Note

3 folders
Box 23

Godspell - advance sale report 1971

Scope and Content Note

advance single ticket sale reports
Box 23

Godspell - cast 1971

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff address/contact lists
Box 23

Godspell - complaints/kudos 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with patrons
Box 23

Godspell - contracts 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "Godspell"; includes corrsepondence with creators Tebelak and Schwartz
Box 23

Godspell - opening night 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: opening night; invoices for flower arrangements; article from "L.A. Times" about opening night of show (note: not specifically a review of show)
Box 23

Godspell - press reviews 1971

Scope and Content Note

reviews of "Godspell"; commentary from KIIS on "The Trial of Catonsville Nine"
Box 23

Godspell - programs 1971

Scope and Content Note

copy and original of regular program; souvenir program for "Godspell"; program for performance at Pasadena church ("All Saints Church")
Box 23

Godspell - script 1971

Scope and Content Note

script for show and souvenir program
Box 23

Godspell - sound recording/budget 1971

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Godspell - miscellaneous": gross information, press release information, budget information; folder titled "Godspell Records & Books": invoices and correspondence re: record sales; publicity materials for "Godspell" found in hanging file
Box 23

Godspell - stage manager reports 1971

Scope and Content Note

some copies and originals of stage manager reports
Box 33

Good War (The) - KCRW taping 1987

Scope and Content Note

contracts pertaining to KCRW taping of "The Good War"
Box 33

Good War (The) - production papers 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to production rights, hiring contracts; photocopy of play script; box office information
Box 34

Good War (The) - audience attendance reports 1987 May

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "The Good War"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 34

Good War (The) - program no date

Scope and Content Note

program for "The Good War," a part of Mark Taper Forum's Literary Cabaret "Sundays at the Itchey Foot"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 24

Goodbye People (The) 1971 November

Scope and Content Note

show production budget worksheets

Note

full title of folder: "1972 The Goodbye People"
Box 27

Grande Carpa de los Rasquachis (La) 1974

Scope and Content Note

press review of Teatro Campesino's touring production of "La Grande Carpa de los Rasquachis (The Great Tent of the Underdog" at MTF; correspondence with theatergoer; business correspondence

Note

part of "In the Works" program; full title of folder: "Teatro Campesino Oct. 12-18, 1974"
Box 35

Grande Horizontale (La) - commission papers 1984-1986

Scope and Content Note

completed license agreement; business correspondence
Box 36

Grande Horizontale (La) - Richard Pearlman commission papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

blank commission agreement; payment information; business correspondence

Note

full title of folder "Richard Pearlman"
Box 36

Grande Horizontale (La) - Hugh Wheeler 1982-1984

Scope and Content Note

executed copy of Richard Pearlman commission; internal correspondence about Hugh Wheeler's involvment with "La Grande Horizontale"
Box 36

Grande Horizontale (La) - script 1986

Scope and Content Note

script for musical (originally entitled "O De Paris")

Note

loose in box; found after "Liberties Taken" folder
Box 36

Grande Horizontale (La) - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; payment information; contract agreements

Note

title of folder "La Grande Horizontale (legal) Michael Feingold, Author"
Box 36

Grande Horizontale (La) - correspondence 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; summary of "Offenbach Project"

Note

full title of folder "Offenbach Project - correspondence, La Grande Horizontale"
Box 33

Green Card - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets
Box 33

Green Card - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; contracts with production teams; internal correspondence of MTF
Box 33

Green Card - legal documents 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; song rights agreements and payments; production team payment records

Note

more information pertaining to "Green Card" in MTF Productions subseries
Box 33

Green Card - New York International Festival of the Arts 1988

Scope and Content Note

contains press release and background information about NYC production of MTF's production of "Green Card"; also contains photographs from American Repertory Theatre's productions of "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and "Big Time: Scenes From a Service Economy"
Box 33

Green Card - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Green Card"; scenic shop cost reports; actor cover schedules

Note

full title of folder "Green Card: Miscellaneous, Mainstage '85-'86"
Box 33

Green Card - program 1986 June

Scope and Content Note

program for "Green Card"

Note

loose in box; found after "'Night Mother 2/18-5/4/86" folder
Box 34

Green Card - script 1985

Scope and Content Note

copy of script; internal correspondence
Box 64

Green Card - ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

copy of ads

Note

in hanging file "Green Card - press"
Box 64

Green Card - cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; lists of possible dignitaries to attend opening night; opening night attendees and ticket information
Box 64

Green Card - complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 64

Green Card - memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews and publicity events/photo and video shoots

Note

in hanging file "Green Card - press"
Box 64

Green Card - press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases pertaining to production; articles about "Green Card" playwright JoAnne Akalaitis

Note

in hanging file "Green Card - press"
Box 64

Green Card - production papers 1980-1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles pertaining to production and immigration issues; script report; audition schedules and casting papers

Note

2 folders
Box 64

Green Card - programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; final programs; copies of "World Premiere" inserts
Box 64

Green Card - reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Green Card - press"
Box 64

Green Card - stage manager's reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 70

Green Card - NYC production 1988

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the production of "Green Card" in NYC for the New York International Festival; includes press kit from AT&T; budget information; scene shop orders; press reviews and articles; NYC gala performance invitation; contact sheets; Playbills

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "The First New York International Festival of the Arts 6/11 - 7/11/1988"
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - program 1998

Scope and Content Note

revisions of program contents; final versions of program
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - production papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; various brochures of production; set design copies

Note

in hanging file "Gross Indecency - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - stage manager's reports 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports; rehearsal schedules; memos
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - set designs 1998

Scope and Content Note

memos and copies of set designs

Note

in hanging file "Gross Indecency - stage manager's reports"
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - press 1998

Scope and Content Note

press articles, releases, and reviews of production

Note

3 folders
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - complaints/kudos 1998

Scope and Content Note

letter of congratulations
Box 84

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde - cast/opening night 1998

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal and business correspondence; opening night cast note; opening night invitee list; casting list
Box 59

Grown Ups - cast/opening night 1983

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitation to opening night reception
Box 59

Grown Ups - memos 1983

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Grown Ups - press"
Box 59

Grown Ups - press releases 1983

Scope and Content Note

brochures; press article about playwright Jules Feiffer

Note

in hanging file "Grown Ups - press"
Box 59

Grown Ups - production papers 1982-1983

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; weekly ticket gross information

Note

in hanging file "Grown Ups - miscellaneous"
Box 59

Grown Ups - reviews 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews of "Grown Ups"

Note

in hanging file "Grown Ups - press"
Box 59

Grown Ups - stage manager's reports 1983

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 35

Guilt Canyon - commission papers 1980

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; license agreements; includes correspondence pertaining to license agreement negotiations for Lee Kalcheim's "Friends"
Box 38

Haggadah (The) - PBS Live Performance 1981

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

video recording

Note

full title "The Haggadah, Liz Swados, PBS-Live Performance, 4/25/81"
Box 26

Hamlet - budget/box office statements 1973

Scope and Content Note

estimated production budget for "Hamlet"; budget summary for repertory/non-repertory performances of "Hamlet"; program for "Hamlet"
Box 26

Hamlet - complaints/kudos 1974

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers re: "Hamlet"
Box 26

Hamlet - press 1974

Scope and Content Note

press releases for "Hamlet"; memorandum re: press for "The Charlatan"
Box 26

Hamlet - programs 1974

Scope and Content Note

original copies of "Hamlet" program
Box 26

Hamlet - stage manager's reports 1974 February - May

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports for "Hamlet"
Box 28

Hamlet - cast/opening night 1974

Scope and Content Note

cast address list; invoices; correspondence re: opening night
Box 28

Hamlet - correspondence 1974-1975

Box 28

Hamlet - opening night 1974

Scope and Content Note

cast address list; invoices; correspondence re: opening night
Box 28

Hamlet - production papers 1974

Scope and Content Note

correspondence; study guide for MTF production of "Hamlet"; cast/staff contact sheets; "Hamlet" rehearsal schedules
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy - complaints/kudos 1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - reviews 1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF-transferred production

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy (Hartford) - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run dates; radio ad schedule and cost

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy (Hartford) - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews and publicity events for the Huntington production

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy (Hartford) - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to production and California theater productions

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy (Hartford) - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - programs 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups of programs; memos; copies from the Huntington run
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - complaints/kudos 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers and colleagues
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - production papers 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale figures; press articles; audience questionnaires; ticket gross information; run schedule; seating chart for the Hartford Theatre; Davidson's notes from a rehearsal and correspondence with some cast; script with stage manager's notes and blocking indications (with stage diagrams)
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (Huntington Hartford Theatre) - stage manager's report 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports for MTF production of "Hands" at the Huntington Hartford
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

script revisions; internal and business correspondence; audition schedules; casting ideas; ticket gross information; press articles; preview questionnaires; materials/correspondence pertaining to "Making Of" documentary of "Hands"

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy - miscellaneous"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - stage manager's reports 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports; includes notes of cuts of script
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - programs 1984

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program components; mock-ups of programs; copies of MTF programs and a program from New Mexico State University's production of "Hands"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of various ads with run dates; memos pertaining to ads

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to press interviews with cast and publicity

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to opening of play

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - reviews 1984 October - December

Scope and Content Note

press reviews for the MTF production

Note

in hanging file "The Hands of Its Enemy - press"
Box 62

Hands of Its Enemy (The) - cast/opening night 1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; internal memos; seating chart
Box 36

Hathaway Heights - commission papers 1980

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; executed copies of television writer's employment, screenplay employment, and option agreements; master copies of agreements (unsigned)
Box 82

Having Our Say - cast/opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact list; casting ideas; opening night cast note
Box 82

Having Our Say - complaints/kudos 1996

Scope and Content Note

letter to Davidson from Dorthea Petrie
Box 82

Having Our Say - press 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases
Box 82

Having Our Say - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochure; promotional preferred customer cards; press releases; meeting notes; papers pertaining to pre-show dinner event (9/19/1996)

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Having Our Say - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Having Our Say - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to development of program; final mock-up of program; copies of final program
Box 82

Having Our Say - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Having Our Say - press"
Box 82

Having Our Say - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 75

Henceforward - ads 1991

Scope and Content Note

press ads and brochures

Note

in hanging file "Henceforward - press"
Box 75

Henceforward - memos 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to production development

Note

in hanging file "Henceforward - press"
Box 75

Henceforward - press packet 1991

Scope and Content Note

press packet with program and reviews for production

Note

in hanging file "Henceforward - press"
Box 75

Henceforward - press releases 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Henceforward - press"
Box 75

Henceforward - production papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of published "Henceforward" script; photocopies of stage sketches; casting papers; ticket sales reports

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Henceforward - miscellaneous"
Box 75

Henceforward - reviews 1991

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Henceforward - press"
Box 75

Henceforward - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 76

Henceforward - cast/opening night 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact list; opening night and press night comp ticket lists
Box 76

Henceforward - complaints/kudos 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers for MTF production; correspondence pertaining to canceled run of "Henceforward" at the Doolittle and ticket refunds
Box 76

Henceforward - contracts 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

production contracts; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 76

Henceforward - production papers 1989-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting papers; contracts; photo of set mock-up with sketches; press articles

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file; papers pertain to both the MTF production and canceled Ahmanson at the Doolittle production
Box 76

Henceforward - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of programs

Note

2 folders
Box 25

Henry IV - cast 1972

Scope and Content Note

cast address list; correspondence from auditionees
Box 25

Henry IV - correspondence 1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers and business correspondence re: production
Box 25

Henry IV - opening night 1972

Scope and Content Note

invoices for cast gifts; correspondence; articles
Box 25

Henry IV - press 1972

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles
Box 25

Henry IV - production notes 1972

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedules; production run information; notes/research on Henry IV

Note

full title of folder: "Henry IV, Part 1 - 1972"
Box 25

Henry IV - production papers 1972

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; press articles; budget information; rehearsal schedules; production "study guide" for students
Box 25

Henry IV - programs 1972

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopy of program
Box 26

Henry IV - stage manager's reports 1972 October - Decemeber

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports for "Henry IV"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - stage manger's reports 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports for "A History of the American Film" and "Angel City"; cast/staff contact sheets
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - production papers 1973-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; staff contact list; casting sheets and lists; ticket brochures

Note

in hanging file "History Amer. Film/Angel City - miscellaneous"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - ads 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads for productions and their run dates

Note

in hanging file "History/Angel City - press"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - memos 1977 April

Scope and Content Note

memo pertaining to advertising

Note

in hanging file "History/Angel City - press"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - reviews 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to "A History of the American Film" and "Angel City" (includes NYC reviews)

Note

in hanging file "History/Angel City - press"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - complaints/kudos 1977

Scope and Content Note

patron correspondence; commentary from "Los Angeles Times"
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - correspondence 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

business, patron, and internal correspondence
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - cast/opening night 1977

Scope and Content Note

cast contact lists; purchase orders
Box 42

History of the American Film (A)/Angel City - program 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of program for MTF productions of "A History of the American Film" and "Angel City"; Playbill for Anta Theatre production of "A History of the American Film" (NYC)
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - reviews 1979-1981

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Hoagy"

Note

in hanging file "Hoagy, Bix and W. Beethoven - press"
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Hoagy, Bix and W. Beethoven - press"
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - press releases 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Hoagy, Bix and W. Beethoven - press"
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - stage manager's reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - program 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to program; drafts of program materials; original programs
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - cast/opening night 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night party invites; opening night attendee lists; internal memos
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - complaints/kudos 1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - production papers 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence; rehearsal and tech schedules; brochures; press reviews; notes from playwright and meeting re: "Hoagy"

Note

some buttons with the image of a pig silhouette found in folder - could be part of a publicity campaign; 4 folders in hanging file "Hoagy, Bix and W. Beethoven - miscellaneous"
Box 56

Hoagy, Bix, and Wolfgang Beethoven Bunkhaus - memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and the production

Note

in hanging file "Hoagy, Bix and W. Beethoven - press"
Box 73

Hope of the Heart - memo 1990 August

Scope and Content Note

internal memo

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 73

Hope of the Heart - reviews 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; internal correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night note
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - casting 1990

Scope and Content Note

casting papers; audition schedules; internal correspondence
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - Gordon Davidson's file 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact list; run-thru notes; press packet from Dallas Theater Center; tech schedules
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles

Note

in hanging file "Hope of the Heart - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - programs 1990

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program; brochures
Box 74

Hope of the Heart - stage manager's reports 1990

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - cast 1969 February

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - ticket promotion 1968 November

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - press releases 1968 November

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - stage manager's reports no date

Note

Folder is empty
Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - programs 1968 December

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - scripts 1968 November 5

Note

File contains a business letter
Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - opening night 1968 December

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - complaints and kudos 1969 February

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - miscellaneous 1968-1969

Box 9

House of Atreus/Arturo UI - press reviews 1969 January-February

Box 89

House Arrest - Act II event papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; meeting schedules for moderators; press articles; lists of celebrity moderators under consideration

Note

4 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 89

House Arrest - cast/opening night 1997-1999

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists for 1997 Arena Stage production and 1999 MTF production; internal and business correspondence; opening night/press night attendee lists
Box 89

House Arrest - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theater goers
Box 89

House Arrest - development papers 1996-1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; information on Deavere Smith's progress in interviewing figures for the work; production schedules for the workshops and development of Arena Stage production; press articles; performance guide for the Arena Stage production (spiral bound booklet)

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 89

House Arrest - press 1997-1999

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of the Arena Stage and MTF productions; articles on "House Arrest" playwright Anna Deavere Smith
Box 89

House Arrest - production papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes on the development of the production and subsequent evaluation of the value of the piece; budget worksheets for workshops and final production; invitation to special performance of "House Arrest" for the Fraternity of Friends; lists of celebrity guests

Note

5 folders; in hanging file "House Arrest - miscellaneous"
Box 89

House Arrest - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of program; program for Young Audiences Program performance
Box 89

House Arrest - script 1999

Scope and Content Note

partial script; production revisions and comments from Deavere Smith

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 89

House Arrest - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal and performance reports
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - cast/opening night 2002

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting papers, actor headshots, auditions schedules; opening night invitee lists; Inner Circle dinner event schedule and invitation; Davidson's remarks announcing the year's Sherwood Award winner; opening night cast note from Davidson

Note

2 folders
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - stage manager's reports 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; internal memo; daily rehearsal schedules
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - program 2002

Scope and Content Note

draft of Davidson's message; brochure
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - production papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

notes on the performance; list of invitees to Sherwood Award dinner; packet from board of directors meeting

Note

in hanging file "The House of Bernarda Alba - miscellaneous"
Box 97

House of Bernarda Alba (The) - kudos/complaints 2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from audience members
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - cast/opening night 1999

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list for production; opening and press night attendee lists; opening night dinner attendees; information on winners of Skipper Awards; copy of opening invitation

Note

3 folders
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedules; rehearsal and performance reports
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - production papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal, personal (Molly Ringwald), and business correspondence; reviews from the Seattle production; brochure from NYC production

Note

in hanging file "How I Learned to Drive - miscellaneous"
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; drafts of program contents; mock-ups and final versions of program; production brochure
Box 89

How I Learned to Drive - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of the production
Box 90

Hughie - cast/opening night 1999

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; list of opening night invitees
Box 90

Hughie - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

letter from subscriber
Box 90

Hughie - production papers 1996-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copy of script; Playbill for NYC Circle in the Square Theatre production (1996); press releases; production schedule; correspondence pertaining to Walter Kerr Theatre production; papers regarding other possible productions

Note

5 folders; in hanging file "Hughie - miscellaneous"
Box 90

Hughie - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

draft of program contents; mock-up and final copies of program; business correspondence
Box 90

Hughie - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Hughie - press/reviews"
Box 90

Hughie - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

possible production calendar and schedules; some rehearsal reports; copies of performance reports
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

drafts of text for ads

Note

in hanging file "Hunting Cockroaches - press"
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - cast/opening night 1987

Scope and Content Note

opening night attendee lists; internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists

Note

2 folders
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; correspondence from audience member
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - memos 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews and publicity activities

Note

in hanging file "Hunting Cockroaches - press"
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - press releases 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases and articles about production and actors

Note

in hanging file "Hunting Cockroaches - press"
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - programs 1987

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and final version of program
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

copy of script; press articles; production notes; opening night materials; production photos; internal and business correspondence

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Hunting Cockroaches - miscellaneous"
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - reviews 1987 November

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Hunting Cockroaches - press"
Box 68

Hunting Cockroaches - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 81

Hysteria - cast/opening night 1995

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition schedules; cast/staff contact list for production; opening night invitee list
Box 81

Hysteria - complaints/kudos 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 81

Hysteria - production papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; set renderings; Davidson's run-thru notes

Note

in hanging file "Hysteria - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Hysteria - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program
Box 81

Hysteria - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Hysteria - press"
Box 81

Hysteria - stage manager's reports 1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports; daily rehearsal schedules
Box 24

I Got A Song - budget 1970 December 27

Scope and Content Note

show production budget worksheets
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – reviews 1980

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - press"
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – production papers 1979-1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; subscriber letters; press articles; audition lists; casting sheets

Note

two folders ("miscellaneous" and "GD files") in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - miscellaneous"
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – NYC production 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the NY production in conjunction with MTF production; press reviews; press articles about the production

Note

in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - miscellaneous"
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – complaints/kudos 1980

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers pertaining to the production
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – cast list/opening night 1980

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night party invitations and cost information; correspondence
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – programs 1980

Scope and Content Note

drafting materials of program; internal correspondence; original copies of program
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – stage manager's reports 1980

Scope and Content Note

originals of stage manager's reports for run
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - press"
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

drafts of ad material; run information of ads

Note

in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - press"
Box 54

I Oughta Be In Pictures – press releases 1980

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "I Oughta Be In... - press"
Box 41

Ice - ads 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads and run dates

Note

in hanging file "Ice - press"
Box 41

Ice - complaints/kudos 1976

Scope and Content Note

patron correspondence about reaction to "Ice"
Box 41

Ice - correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

business and patron correspondence
Box 41

Ice - memos 1976

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to radio and TV interviews

Note

in hanging file "Ice - press"
Box 41

Ice - opening night/cast 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast and understudy contact sheet; purchase orders for opening night gifts
Box 41

Ice - production papers 1976

Scope and Content Note

press release; correspondence; publicity materials (ads/brochures); excerpts from script; "Showbill" from Manhattan Theatre Club production of "Ice"

Note

title of folder "Ice - miscellaneous"
Box 41

Ice - program 1976 October

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Ice"
Box 41

Ice - reviews 1976

Scope and Content Note

copies of reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Ice - press"
Box 41

Ice - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

production sched; cast and staff list; original copies of stage manager reports
Box 52

Idol Makers - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; run schedule; originals and photocopies of stage manager's reports; internal memos; press reviews; theatergoer correspondence

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Second Space"
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - box office 1986

Scope and Content Note

weekly and final sales reports
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; scenic shop job cost reports
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - correspondence 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence about "The Immigrant"; cast/staff contact sheet
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

royalty remittance reports; hiring contracts; payment information
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports; advertisement drafts; press reviews of "The Immigrant"; scenic shop cost reports; internal correspondence

Note

full title of folder "The Immigrant: miscellaneous '86-'87 Mainstage"
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - program 1986 October

Scope and Content Note

original program for "The Immigrant: a Hamilton County Album"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 34

Immigrant (The) - ticket sales report 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "The Immigrant"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 35

Green Card - workshop 1985

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; expenses papers; copies of contracts; correspondence citing the change in title from "The Immigrant Play" to "Green Card"

Note

full title of folder "JoAnne Akalaitis 'The Immigrant Play'"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "The Immigrant – press"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee list
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers and staff
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

copies of internal memos pertaining to publicity activities

Note

in hanging file "The Immigrant – press"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "The Immigrant – press"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

program for the Denver Center Theatre Company's production of "The Immigrant"; internal and business correspondence; press articles about MTF production; script revisions; photocopy of set and stage sketches; casting suggestions

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Immigrant – miscellaneous"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; brochure
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reviews of play

Note

in hanging file "The Immigrant – press"
Box 66

Immigrant (The) – stage manager's reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 24

In A Fine Castle 1971

Scope and Content Note

cast list, show production budget worksheets

Note

full title of folder: "1972 In A Fine Castle"
Box 52

In Camera - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; stage manager's reports; internal memos; theatergoer correspondence; press reviews

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Second Space"
Box 94

In Real Life - cast/opening night 2001

Scope and Content Note

draft of opening night cast note from Davidson; Inner Circle attendee list and event schedule; preview performance questionnaire
Box 94

In Real Life - production papers 1999-2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; program from workshop reading of "Life" (called "Stories" in first incarnation); cast list; production schedule

Note

in hanging file "In Real Life - miscellaneous"
Box 94

In Real Life - program 2001

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program
Box 94

In Real Life - reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "In Real Life - press"
Box 94

In Real Life - stage manager's reports 2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "In the Belly of the Beast - press"
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures; ticket sales figures; performance schedule; program for the 1985 Festival of Sydney

Note

in hanging file "In the Belly of the Beast - miscellaneous"
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "In the Belly of the Beast - press"
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of the reports
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitation
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - programs 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; draft of materials; original program
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - complaints/kudos 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoer
Box 63

In the Belly of the Beast - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

various ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "In the Belly of the Beast - press"
Box 63

In the Belly of the Best - memos 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "In the Belly of the Beast - press"
Box 64

In the Belly of the Beast - NYC production 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to staging of MTF production of "Belly" in NYC for the American Theater Exchange festival (August 1985); copies of brochures, ads, and programs; press articles and reviews

Note

2 folders
Box 26

It's The Willingness - script 1978

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopy of "It's The Willingness" script

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; in between "Hamlet - programs" and "Hamlet - stage manager reports"
Box 24

Jay Silverheels - recording 1972

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; notes from recording session; copies of stories recorded

Note

full title of folder: "Jay Silverheels recording for Caedmon Records"
Box 52

Jazz Set - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; stage manager's reports; press reviews; internal memos; rehearsal schedules

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Taper"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - ads 1991

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of ad with run schedule

Note

in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - press"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - budget 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets and figures for production
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - cast/opening night 1991

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee lists
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - casting papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and papers

Note

in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - cast/opening night"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - complaints/kudos 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - correspondence 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - complaints/kudos"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - fundraiser papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to gala event; attendee lists; gala invitation
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - memos 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - press"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - press releases 1991

Scope and Content Note

Great Performances press release for "The Colored Museum"

Note

in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - press"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - production papers 1991-1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles and reviews; Playbills and brochures from NYC production; production schedules

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

final versions of MTF program; Playbill from NYC production; draft of Davidson's program piece
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - reviews 1991

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF and NYC productions

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Jelly's Last Jam - press"
Box 74

Jelly's Last Jam - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 36

Jim Richardson Project - commission papers 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; executed commission agreement; payment information
Box 91

Jitney - cast/opening night 1996-2000

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; program from 1996 production of "Jitney" by Pittsburgh Public Theater; press articles; opening/press night invitees; Inner Circle dinner information

Note

3 folders
Box 91

Jitney - complaints/kudos 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

notes from Narda Alcorn (production stage manager) and Sageworks; letter of congratulations from Outer Critics Circle (to Davidson for "producer of the outstanding off-Broadway play of the 2000-01 season")
Box 91

Jitney - press release 2001

Scope and Content Note

official press release from MTF about the 2001 London production of "Jitney"

Note

in hanging file "Jitney - press/reviews"
Box 91

Jitney - production papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; production schedule; packet of press reviews; papers pertaining to CTG Inner Circle Dialogue event with August Wilson; certificate of nomination of "Jitney" for Best Play (larger theatre) in the 2000 Ovation Awards

Note

in hanging file "Jitney - miscellaneous"
Box 91

Jitney - program 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and drafts of program contents; copies of MTF and National Theatre (UK) programs; preview performance program; schedules for Young Audiences Program performances
Box 91

Jitney - review response letters 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of correspondence with theatergoers and others supporting the production against the mediocre critical response; copies of audience letters to the editor

Note

in hanging file "Jitney - press/reviews"
Box 91

Jitney - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Jitney - press/reviews"
Box 91

Jitney - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal and performance reports
Box 91

Jitney (NYC) - production papers 1999-2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to development of the NYC production at the Second Stage and Union Square Theatres; budget and ticket sale information; production and rehearsal schedules; performance reports for the runs at Second Stage and Union Square; brochures; Playbills for the Second Stage production; investor information

Note

2 folders; performance reports loose in hanging file; in hanging file "Jitney - miscellaneous"
Box 36

Joe Turner's Come and Gone - budget papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for play
Box 34

John Houseman - ticket sales report 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "John Houseman"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 11

Journeymen 1968-1969

Box 11

Journeymen Contracts 1969 March

Box 11

Journeymen Program 1967

Box 36

Juan Darien - proposed budget 1988 January

Scope and Content Note

production budget for "Juan Darien"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - ads 1991

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Julius Caesar - press"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - ads 1991

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Julius Caesar - press"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - cast/opening night 1991

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee lists
Box 74

Julius Caesar - casting 1991

Scope and Content Note

casting papers

Note

in hanging file "Julius Caesar - casting"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - complaints/kudos 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 74

Julius Caesar - production papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; casting ideas; press articles

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Julius Caesar - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

programs for production

Note

in hanging file "Julius Caesar - complaints/kudos"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - reviews 1991

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Julius Caesar - press"
Box 74

Julius Caesar - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 27

Juno and the Paycock - press 1974

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; articles on Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in "Juno"
Box 27

Juno and the Paycock - programs 1974

Scope and Content Note

original program of "June and the Paycock"; original opening night program
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - ads 1992

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "The Kentucky Cycle - press"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - budgets 1992

Scope and Content Note

budgets for various productions of "Cycle"

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - miscellaneous"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - cast/opening night 1991-1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night and press night comp ticket lists; opening night reception contract
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - complaints/kudos 1990-1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from well-wishers, theatergoers, and actors; internal and business correspondence; Pulitzer congratulations letters

Note

2 folders
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - memos 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal memos

Note

in hanging file "The Kentucky Cycle - press"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - other venues considerations 1991-1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; programs

Note

production companies include HBO, Seattle Rep, UCLA, Cornell University
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - papers from other productions 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget information; notes pertaining to Kennedy Center and NYC production

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY production"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - press releases 1992

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "The Kentucky Cycle - press"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up of program
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - production papers 1991-1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; photocopy of Pulitzer Prize certificate for "Cycle" playwright Robert Schenkkan; program and attendee lists for Pulitzer Prizes; contracts; programs from other production; souvenir pins

Note

2 folders; some souvenir pins broken;in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - miscellaneous"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - reviews 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews for MTF production and later Washington, D.C. production

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Kentucky Cycle - press"
Box 76

Kentucky Cycle (The) - stage manager's reports 1992

Scope and Content Note

stage manager's performance and daily reports
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - prologue no date

Scope and Content Note

copies of prologue for show and other script portions

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY miscellaneous"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - university proposals 1992

Scope and Content Note

comparisons of university proposals; budget information

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY miscellaneous"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - Washington/NY press packet 1993

Physical Description: black pocket folder

Scope and Content Note

Playbills from NY production; production photos; press articles

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY press"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - Washington/NY production papers 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Stagebill from Lincoln Center production; photocopy of Pulitzer Prize Award certificate

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY miscellaneous"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - Washington/NY program 1993

Scope and Content Note

Playbill for NY production

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY press"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - Washington/NY reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and clippings

Note

in hanging file "Kentucky Cycle - Washington/NY press"
Box 79

Kentucky Cycle (The) - Washington/NY cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

invitees to opening night; internal correspondence
Box 52

Kid Twist - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

stage manager's reports; run schedule; internal memos; press reviews; cast/staff contact list

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Second Space"
Box 92

King Hedley II - cast/opening night 2000

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night note to the Kennedy Center cast from Gordon Davidson; opening night dinner party timeline and invitee list; casting papers and audition sheets; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders
Box 92

King Hedley II - production papers 1998-2001

Scope and Content Note

notes and correspondence on script revisions; Davidson's notes from first complete run; business correspondence; copy of Kennedy Center News magazine; invitation to CTG special event with August Wilson

Note

in hanging file "King Hedley II - miscellaneous"
Box 92

King Hedley II - program 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-ups and final copies of program; Playbill from the Virginia Theatre production
Box 92

King Hedley II - reviews 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews for regional productions, including NYC, Seattle, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "King Hedley II - press"
Box 92

King Hedley II - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports and rehearsal reports
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - memos 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with press and Renaissance Theatre Company production details

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - press releases 1989 December

Scope and Content Note

newspaper clipping of article

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - reviews 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles pertaining to Renaissance Theatre Company repertory productions of "Lear" and "Dream" at the Mark Taper Forum

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - stage manager's reports 1990

Scope and Content Note

copies and originals of stage manager's reports

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

invitation to opening night party; opening nights attendee lists

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - programs 1990

Scope and Content Note

programs for the MTF hosted portion of Renaissance Theatre Company and a souvenir program for the Renaissance Theatre Company tour

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - complaints/kudos 1990

Scope and Content Note

audience correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

King Lear/A Midsummer Night's Dream - production papers 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Equity correspondence; press kits for Renaissance Theatre Company and "Our Country's Good"; press articles pertaining production and Branagh; magazines featuring Branagh; rehearsal schedules; programs from Renaissance tour; Davidson's notes from rehearsal; run schedule; draft of Davidson's program notes

Note

3 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 72

Renaissance Theatre Company - press materials no date

Scope and Content Note

press materials for Henry V

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 12

Kurt Weill Cabaret (A) 1969 May

Box 38

"L.A. Theater" American Express - video recording

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

video recording; run time :30
Box 38

L.A.W.O.M.A.N. - video recording 1973

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

video recording for "L.A.W.O.M.A.N." for the New Theatre for Now festival; run time 58:19
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - program 1980

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program materials and internal correspondence pertaining to assembly of program; two copies of original program
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - production papers 1980-1983

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of incidental music for MTF production; copy of MTF script (possibly stage manager's); script rewrites; copy of script, lists of props/set pieces for scenes, and programs from Long Wharf production (directed by Davidson); Showbill from NY production (directed by Davidson); unidentified negative of photograph (possibly for program)

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "The Lady and the Clarinet - miscellaneous"; stage sketch for Long Wharf production removed for separate storage
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

ad mock-ups and final versions of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "The Lady and the Clarinet - press"
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos regarding cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "The Lady and the Clarinet - press"
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - complaints/kudos 1980

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - stage manager's reports 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - press releases 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and original copies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "The Lady and the Clarinet - press"
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - reviews 1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "The Lady and the Clarinet - press"
Box 55

Lady and the Clarinet (The) - cast/opening night 1980

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos; invites to opening night party
Box 34

Largo Desolato - program 1987 February-March

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Largo Desolato" as part of the fourth season of Taper, Too

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of reviews of the three plays

Note

in hanging file "Leander/Bugs/Guns - press"
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - memos 1977 June

Scope and Content Note

internal memos about media interviews

Note

in hanging file "Leander/Bugs/Guns - press"
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - ads 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads and run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Leander/Bugs/Guns - press"
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - correspondence 1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to productions

Note

another letter to Robert Calhoun, technical director, found in folder "Leander/Bugs/Guns - program" (which does not have any programs in it, just a copy of the mentioned letter)
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - production papers 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; photocopy of ads; papers pertaining to "Guns" for KCET (in folder "Guns MTF/KCET")

Note

two folders in hanging folder "Leander/Bugs/Guns miscellaneous"
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - cast/opening nights 1977

Scope and Content Note

cast lists for "Leander Stillwell," "Bugs," and "Guns; internal correspondence
Box 42

Leander Stillwell/Bugs/Guns - complaints/kudos 1977 June 2

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from patron angered over portrayal of drunkenness on stage
Box 34

Legends - contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts (non-AEA and AEA); rehearsal schedule for week of 11/17/85

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival
Box 65

Legends - production papers 1985 October-December

Scope and Content Note

callback lists; program draft and final program; schedules; copy of script; press reviews and articles; internal and business correspondence

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - ads 1981

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of ad and run schedule

Note

in hanging file "A Lesson From Aloes - press"
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - complaints/kudos 1981

Scope and Content Note

letter of praise from employee at KJLH
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - cast/opening night 1981

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; cast/creative staff payment worksheets; invitee and attendee lists for opening night performance
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - memos 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and post-play discussions

Note

in hanging file "A Lesson From Aloes - press"
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - press releases 1981

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "A Lesson From Aloes - press"
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - production papers 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; rehearsal schedule; press releases pertaining to casting change mid-run of show; articles with background information on playwright and NY production of "Lesson"; two versions of the script (one in "Theater" publication)

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "A Lesson From Aloes - miscellaneous"
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - programs 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of program from August and September
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - reviews 1981

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies of press reviews of "Lesson"

Note

in hanging file "A Lesson From Aloes - press"
Box 57

Lesson From Aloes (A) - stage manager's reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports; rehearsal/tech schedules
Box 36

Liaisons Dangereuses (Les) - Royal Shakespeare Company correspondence 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Royal Shakespeare Company pertaining to their production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"
Box 68

Lie of the Mind (A) - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of ad

Note

in hanging file "A Lie of the Mind - press"
Box 68

Lie of the Mind (A) - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 69

Lie of the Mind - programs 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

program planning papers; mock-up and final version of program
Box 69

Lie of the Mind (A) - cast/opening night 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitation
Box 69

Lie of the Mind (A) - memos 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews and publicity activities

Note

in hanging file "A Lie of the Mind - press"
Box 69

Lie of the Mind (A) - press releases 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases

Note

in hanging file "A Lie of the Mind - press"
Box 69

Lie of the Mind (A) - production papers 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

casting papers and audition sheets; production notes; press articles; scene descriptions

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "A Lie of the Mind - miscellaneous"
Box 69

Lie of the Mind (A) - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "A Lie of the Mind - press"
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - press releases 1993

Scope and Content Note

press releases by CTG

Note

in hanging file "Lips Together, Teeth Apart - press"
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - ads 1993

Scope and Content Note

ads for various MTF productions, including "Lips"

Note

in hanging file "Lips Together, Teeth Apart - press"
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - reviews 1991-1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of original production and MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Lips Together, Teeth Apart - press"
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting papers and ideas; opening night and press night attendees and comp ticket distribution

Note

2 folders
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - stage manager's reports 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

letter from Herb Rogers
Box 78

Lips Together, Teeth Apart - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence dealing with contract negotiations for director John Tillinger; color copy of set sketch

Note

in hanging file "Lips Together, Teeth Apart - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night/press night comp ticket lists
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - complaints/kudos 1990

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoer
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; production schedule; program for San Francisco production; brochures; internal memos

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Lisbon Traviata - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - programs 1990

Scope and Content Note

programs for LA and San Francisco productions
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - reviews 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews from previous "Traviata" productions as well as MTF production; ad for San Francisco production

Note

in hanging file "Lisbon Traviata - press"
Box 74

Lisbon Traviata (The) - stage manager's reports 1990

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 98

Living Out - cast/opening night 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; audition sheets; invitation and invitee lists to Inner Circle opening night dinner; opening night performance invitee list; draft and final copies of opening night cast note from Davidson; copies of audience survey re: closed captioning system

Note

2 folders
Box 98

Living Out - kudos/complaints 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence wishing for a great opening; copies of student papers from a "Seminar in the Arts" course where they wrote reaction papers about the play
Box 98

Living Out - press 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles featuring the production (not reviews)

Note

in hanging file "Living Out - press"
Box 98

Living Out - production papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; notes on script revisions; copy of script (dated 10/31/02); computerized set design; papers from the forum on childcare held by CTG; design portfolio for Christopher Acebo

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Living Out - miscellaneous"
Box 98

Living Out - program 2003

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of program
Box 98

Living Out - reviews 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews; internal correspondence pertaining to sales

Note

in hanging file "Living Out - press"
Box 98

Living Out - stage manager's reports 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports and a tech week schedule
Box 33

Los Alamos Revisited - KCRW taping 1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence about radio taping of "Los Alamos Revisited"; broadcasting rights payment

Note

full title of folder "'Los Alamos Revisited' (Radio show) co-production with KCRW Radio 6/87"
Box 33

Lost Highway - box office 1988 June-August

Scope and Content Note

ticket and gross information
Box 33

Lost Highway - budget 1988 August

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and listings for production
Box 33

Lost Highway - correspondence 1988-1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence about production, including possible TV/movie deal for musical and original production licensing from Nashville company
Box 33

Lost Highway - invoices 1988

Scope and Content Note

invoices for various production costs, materials, and transportation
Box 33

Lost Highway - legal documents 1988

Scope and Content Note

documents pertaining to copyright agreement for songs and production rights; actor/tech crew contracts; check orders with accompanying legal documents
Box 33

Lost Highway - program 1988 June 15

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with draft of billing and credits page for program

Note

full title of folder "Lost Highway - miscellaneous"
Box 33

Lost Highway - set transfer 1988 August

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with Kennedy Center in NYC regarding storage of "Lost Highway" set; copies of financial papers and bills of storage costs

Note

full title of folder "Lost Highway - transfer"
Box 69

Lost Highway - ads 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press ads

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Lost Highway - cast/opening night 1988

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos; note to cast from Davidson and MTF; invitations to opening night party
Box 69

Lost Highway - complaints/kudos 1988 July 5

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 69

Lost Highway - memos 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to production and cast interviews with press

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Lost Highway - production papers 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; personal correspondence; tech schedule; press reviews; Davidson's notes from run-thrus; casting papers; pre-production meeting notes; prop lists; production schedule

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Lost Highway - miscellaneous"
Box 69

Lost Highway - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of final program
Box 69

Lost Highway - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "The Colored Museum - press"
Box 69

Lost Highway - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 52

Lucky Lindy/Maude Gonne - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists for the two plays; reviews; stage managers reports

Note

part of MTF Lab "Playworks" festival; in folder "Lucky Lindy" found in hanging file "LAB"
Box 35

M. Butterfly - commission papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

unsigned file copy of commission agreement; business correspondence
Box 36

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence about "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

Note

title of folder "Ma Rainys Blackbottom (sic) - Woodie King"
Box 36

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - production information 1984

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; agreement between CTG and Shubert theatre in NYC; original Playbill for "Ma Rainey's"

Note

full title of folder "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Box 52

Lost Ones (The) - production papers 1979 March

Scope and Content Note

program, reviews, and correspondence for "The Lost Ones," a play put on by performing troupe Mabou Mines

Note

part of MTF's "New Theatre For Now" 1979 festival; in folder "Marbou Mines" found in hanging file "Lab"
Box 33

Made In Bangkok - reading 1987 December

Scope and Content Note

cast list; hiring contracts

Note

full title of folder "Reading: 'Made In Bangkok', 12/19/87"
Box 60

Made in America - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; originals of programs; originals and photocopies of stage manager's reports; memos pertaining to cast interviews; press articles and reviews; theatergoer correspondence; photocopies of ads with run schedules

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1984
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - ads 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press ads

Note

in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - press"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - ads 1988

Scope and Content Note

copy of ad

Note

in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - press"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - cast/opening night 1988

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; casting sheets; internal memos
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - complaints/kudos 1988

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - memos 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of memos pertaining to cast interviews with press

Note

in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - press"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - press releases 1988

Scope and Content Note

press article on play

Note

in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - press"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; casting sheets and audition schedules; tech schedule

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - miscellaneous"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; mock-up and final programs
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Made in Bangkok - press"
Box 69

Made in Bangkok - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of the reports
Box 23

Major Barbara - advance sale 1971

Scope and Content Note

advance single ticket sale reports
Box 23

Major Barbara - cast 1971

Scope and Content Note

cast list for "Major Barbara"
Box 23

Major Barbara - complaints/kudos no date

Scope and Content Note

one "kudos" letter re: production
Box 23

Major Barbara - correspondence 1971

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence
Box 23

Major Barbara - opening night 1971

Scope and Content Note

invoices for opening night celebration; cast list for opening night
Box 23

Major Barbara - press reviews 1971

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Major Barbara" from college and city newspapers/magazines
Box 23

Major Barbara - production papers 1971

Scope and Content Note

show gross comparison sheets; notes from director to actor re: performances; rehearsal schedules for tech week; review of 1970 production of "Major Barbara" by Plays & Players
Box 23

Major Barbara - programs 1971

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program; copy and original of final program; brochures advertising "Major Barbara"
Box 23

Major Barbara - stage manager's reports 1971

Scope and Content Note

copies and originals of stage manager's reports
Box 38

Mark Taper Forum - video 1977 September

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

Mark Taper Forum with narration; run time :60 sec
Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - contracts 1967

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - budget and financial 1967-1968

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - press and promotion 1967 August

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - cast no date

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - programs and playbills 1967 August

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - script no date

Box 3

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - stage manager reports 1967 August

Box 4

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - general correspondence 1967-1970

Box 4

Marriage of Mr. Mississippi (The) - complaints and congratulations 1967-1968

Box 25

Mass - correspondence 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Bernstein 'Mass' correspondence": congratulatory notes and business correspondence about production; folder titled "Gordon Davidson - 'Mass' casting": casting information correspondence; folder titled "Bernstein Mass": rehearsal information, stage sketches, production correspondence
Box 25

Mass - press 1972-1973

Scope and Content Note

press releases re: Davidson as director of "Mass" at Lincoln Center and West Coast premiere of "Mass" on MTF; press reviews of productions; program for MTF 1973 production; ASCAP issue with Bernstein interview
Box 25

Mass - rewrites and program information no date

Scope and Content Note

script rewrites; information on performers and artistic personnel for program and notes/articles for program
Box 25

Mass - script 1971

Scope and Content Note

original copy and rewrites of script for Bernstein's "Mass"
Box 25

Mass - text no date

Scope and Content Note

notes on rewrites to script; information/notes on Catholic mass; rewrites for script
Box 26

Mass - 1973 1971-1973

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Mass Chamber Version": correspondence, photocopies of parts of the score; folder titled "Mass - casting": casting information and notes
Box 26

Mass - production papers 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Leonard Bernstein Project": correspondence regarding Davidson's interview for PBS American Master's program on Bernstein; unlabeled folder containing press reviews and articles pertaining to "Mass"; unlabeled folder with production notes; unlabeled folder has staff/cast information and address lists
Box 81

Master Class - cast/opening night 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitee lists
Box 81

Master Class - complaints/kudos 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 81

Master Class - Inner Circle event 1995

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to CTG Inner Circle evening event with star of "Master Class" and Davidson; includes invitation and invitee list

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Master Class - marketing 1995

Scope and Content Note

marketing ideas and schedules for "Master Class"; press releases

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Master Class - production papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting ideas and lists; Playbill for Philadelphia production; press articles

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Master Class - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program; internal memos
Box 81

Master Class - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production; press articles and releases

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Master Class - press"
Box 81

Master Class - set design 1995

Scope and Content Note

memo and renderings of set design

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Master Class - stage manager's reports 1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports; audience questionnaires
Box 81

Master Class - Tony Awards taping materials 1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; taping schedule; script cuts for taped segments

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - press"
Box 81

Master Class - Tony Awards taping materials 1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; taping schedule; script cuts for taped segments

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - press"
Box 81

Master Class (Philadelphia) - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; cast/staff contact list for Philadelphia production

Note

in hanging file "Master Class - miscellaneous"
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - correspondence 1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with patrons; business correspondence
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - miscellaneous 1971

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; program for "Jack MacGowran in the works of Samuel Beckett"; article re: MacGrowan's death
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - opening nights 1972

Scope and Content Note

invoice for opening night purchases; "L.A. Times" article
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - press 1972

Scope and Content Note

press reviews
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - programs 1972

Scope and Content Note

original program and photocopy
Box 24

McKenna/MacGowran - scripts no date

Scope and Content Note

scripts for McKenna and MacGowran shows "Here are Ladies" and "Beginning to End"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run schedules

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"; in hanging file "Measure for Measure - press"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting ideas for "Measure"

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - memos 1985

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews with media; memos pertaining to expected audience attendees

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"; in hanging file "Measure for Measure - press"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

press article mentioning "Measure for Measure"

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"; in hanging file "Measure for Measure - press"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - program 1985

Scope and Content Note

final program

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedule; ticket gross figures for various weeks

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews of production

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"; in hanging file "Measure for Measure - press"
Box 63

Measure for Measure - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports

Note

performed in repertory with "Undiscovered Country"
Box 36

Mephisto - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; copy of English adaptation of "Mephisto"

Note

full title of folder "Mephisto (Theatre Du Soleil) (Ariane Mnouchkine)"
Box 92

Metamorphoses - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF production

Note

1 folder; in hanging file "Metamorphoses - press/reviews"
Box 38

Metamorphosis - interview & review 1982

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

Nancy Gould and Brad Davis interview 10/19/82; Gary Franklin review 10/21/82
Box 58

Metamorphosis - cast/opening night 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitation to opening night party
Box 58

Metamorphosis - memos 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphosis - press"
Box 58

Metamorphosis - press releases 1982

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews; photocopy of newspaper ad and run schedule; original and reproductions of Drama-Logue's Critic's Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre" for "Metamorphosis"

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphosis - press"
Box 58

Metamorphosis - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; MTF season brochures; copy of Steven Berkoff's adaptations of Kafka's "The Trial" and "Metamorphosis"; weekly ticket gross sheets; photocopy of London's National Theatre production of "Metamorphosis"; copy of a script of Berkoff's "Greek"

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphosis - miscellaneous"
Box 58

Metamorphosis - programs 1982

Scope and Content Note

copies of programs
Box 58

Metamorphosis - reviews 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphosis - press"
Box 58

Metamorphosis - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 92

Metamorphoses - cast/opening night 2000

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; draft of opening cast note; copy of Inner Circle opening performance invitation; opening night invitee list and seating arrangement
Box 92

Metamorphoses - kudos/complaints 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 92

Metamorphoses - press article 2002

Scope and Content Note

press article from Playbill magazine

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphoses - press/reviews"
Box 92

Metamorphoses - production papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

program for Seattle Repertory Theatre's production; stage layout; budget worksheets; thank you notes from cast members to Davidson' letter from Davidson to the cast of "Metamorphoses" at the Second Stage Theatre; 2000 Ovation Awards nomination certificate for "Best Play (Larger Theatre)" for "Metamorphoses"

Note

in hanging file "Metamorphoses - miscellaneous"
Box 92

Metamorphoses - program 2000

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; draft and copy of Davidson's program letter; copy of preview program with questionnaire; copies of final program
Box 92

Metamorphoses - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager reports and technical notes
Box 92

Metamorphoses (Berkeley Rep.) - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of Berkeley production ; program for Berkeley production; cast/staff contact list

Note

1 folder; in hanging file "Metamorphoses - press/reviews"
Box 36

MGMT - license agreement 1977

Scope and Content Note

executed license agreement for "MGMT"

Note

loose in box; found after "Hugh Wheeler - Le Grande Horizontale" folder
Box 34

Micro Operas - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; financial papers/reimbursements

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival
Box 65

Micro-Operas 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; three audio cassettes (Paul Dresher Ensemble, Morton Subotnick pieces, "For Under the Volcano"); original programs; press articles and reviews; internal memos; correspondence with theatergoers; performance and rehearsal schedules; budget information; NEA grant applications; folders for New Music America Festival held in LA (1985)

Note

3 folders; part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 58

Misanthrope (The) - cast/opening night 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list and opening night attendee list

Note

performed in repertory with "A Flea in Her Ear"; in hanging file "The Misanthrope"
Box 58

Misanthrope (The) - press 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media; press reviews and articles

Note

performed in repertory with "A Flea in Her Ear"; in hanging file "The Misanthrope"
Box 58

Misanthrope (The) - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; draft of program companion; final copies of brochures, program companion, ads; ads with run schedule; rehearsal schedules; weekly ticket gross figures

Note

performed in repertory with "A Flea in Her Ear"; folder title "The Misanthrope - miscellaneous"; in hanging file "The Misanthrope"
Box 58

Misanthrope (The) - program 1982

Scope and Content Note

original copies of programs

Note

performed in repertory with "A Flea in Her Ear"; in hanging file "The Misanthrope"
Box 58

Misanthrope (The) - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

performed in repertory with "A Flea in Her Ear"; in hanging file "The Misanthrope"
Box 6

Miser (The) - cast 1968

Box 6

Miser (The) - complaints and kudos 1968 March-April

Box 6

Miser (The) - correspondence 1968

Box 6

Miser (The) - press and promotion 1968

Box 6

Miser (The) - programs 1968 February

Box 6

Miser (The) - script no date

Box 6

Miser (The) - stage manager reports 1968 February

Box 73

Miss Evers' Boys - cast/opening night 1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; opening night comp ticket lists
Box 73

Miss Evers' Boys - complaints/kudos 1990 July

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 73

Miss Evers' Boys - press 1990

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production
Box 73

Miss Evers' Boys - production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes on play; study guides; casting/audition sheets and schedules; production schedule; program for Center Stage production of "Boys"; press articles

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Miss Evers' Boys - miscellaneous"
Box 73

Miss Evers' Boys - programs 1990

Scope and Content Note

draft of program contents; study guide for production; final programs
Box 61

Moby Dick-Rehearsed - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

numerous script revisions (namely prologue revisions); photocopies of stage manager's reports; copy of program; press reviews and articles; two copies of Orson Welles' original version of the play; internal and business correspondence; copies of programs and reviews from other productions of play

Note

performed in repertory with "Wild Oats" and "The American Clock"
Box 96

Moliere Comedies (The) - kudos/complaints 2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from patrons
Box 96

Moliere Comedies (The) - cast/opening night 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; casting papers and ideas; Inner Circle dinner invitation; opening night invitee lists; notes to Davidson;

Note

2 folders
Box 96

Moliere Comedies (The) - stage manager's reports 2002

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedules; copies of performance reports
Box 96

Moliere Comedies (The) - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 97

Moliere Comedies (The) - production papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; opening night invitations and opening/press night invitee lists; production schedules; budget sheets; rehearsal notes; essay by Frank Dwyer

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Moliere Comedies - miscellaneous"
Box 97

Moliere Comedies (The) - program 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; mock-up and final versions of program
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - casting 1996

Scope and Content Note

casting suggestions and sheets; internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists

Note

in hanging file "Molly Sweeney - cast/opening night"
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - NY reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and clippings pertaining to NYC production

Note

in hanging file "Molly Sweeney - press"
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

drafts of opening night cast note; opening night invitee lists
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures and preferred customer cards; ticket sales reports; Playbills (January and May 1996) for NYC production; press articles and copies of ads; production and rehearsal schedules

Note

in hanging file "Molly Sweeney - miscellaneous"
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; mock-up of program; final copies of program
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Molly Sweeney - press"
Box 83

Molly Sweeney - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 59

Month in the Country (A) - press 1983

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads; press articles and reviews

Note

performed in repertory with "Richard III"; in hanging file "A Month in the Country"
Box 59

Month in the Country (A) - programs 1983

Scope and Content Note

original copies of programs

Note

performed in repertory with "Richard III"; in hanging file "A Month in the Country"
Box 59

Month in the Country (A) - stage manager's reports 1983

Note

performed in repertory with "Richard III"; in hanging file "A Month in the Country"
Box 59

Month in the Country (A) - production papers 1983

Scope and Content Note

internal memo; repertory calendar

Note

performed in repertory with "Richard III"; folder title "A Month in the Country - miscellaneous"; in hanging file "A Month in the Country"
Box 65

Mrs. California – production papers 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers; press reviews and articles; cast/staff contact list; internal memos; papers pertaining to production of "Mrs. California" by LA Public Theatre at the Coronet (includes internal memos, press reviews and articles, program, and business correspondence)

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 34

Mrs. California - contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; budget information

Note

full title of folder "NTFN 85 Mrs. California"
Box 34

Mrs. California - New Theatre for Now papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to CTG's New Theatre For Now production of "Mrs. California"; photocopy of script; financial information

Note

full title of folder "NTFN: Mrs. California"
Box 34

Mrs. California - production papers 1986-1988

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to production of "Mrs. California" in collaboration with other theaters; copy of draft of program

Note

theaters listed as part of various productions of "Mrs. California": The Pasadena Playhouse, L.A. Public Theatre, L.A. Stage Co., MTF; full title of folder "Mrs. California 1986"
Box 83

Mules - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; incomplete copies of stage manager's reports; copies of production ads; tech notes; casting sheets; rehearsal schedules

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 83

Mules - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 8

Museeka/Fleece - complaints and kudos 1968 December

Box 8

Museeka/Fleece - press and promotion 1968 September-October

Box 8

Museeka/Fleece - scripts no date

Box 8

Museeka/Fleece - stage manager reports 1968 October-December

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - cast 1968

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - correspondence 1968-1971

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - press reviews 1968 October-November

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - press releases 1968 November

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - program copies 1968 September-October

Box 9

Museeka/Fleece - programs 1968

Box 96

My Old Lady - cast/opening night 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; invitee list to opening night; opening night cast note from Davidson (adhesive backing); casting ideas, audition sheets, and internal memos dealing with the casting process and actor negotiations

Note

2 folders; presented at the Doolittle Theatre due to the extended run of "Flower Drum Song" at MTF
Box 96

My Old Lady - production papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; travel information and correspondence with "My Old Lady" playwright Israel Horovitz; Davidson's and Kappy's notes from run-thrus and performances; copy of letter sent to subscribers re: the change in venue; cast/staff contact list; production schedule; draft of "Performances" magazine

Note

5 folders; in hanging file "My Old Lady - miscellaneous"
Box 96

My Old Lady - program 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

program for MTF production; Playbill from NYC production at the Promenade Theatre

Note

presented at the Doolittle Theatre due to the extended run of "Flower Drum Song" at MTF
Box 96

My Old Lady - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

presented at the Doolittle Theatre due to the extended run of "Flower Drum Song" at MTF
Box 96

My Old Lady - script 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

two revised scripts (December 2001 and March 2002); script revisions and notes; correspondence re: revisions

Note

1 folder, scripts separate; in unlabeled brown accordion folder
Box 96

My Old Lady - stage manager's reports 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; rehearsal schedules

Note

presented at the Doolittle Theatre due to the extended run of "Flower Drum Song" at MTF
Box 96

My Old Lady (NYC) - production papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

ticket sales information; producer packets with budget information for the run; advertising budget sheets; marketing papers; production schedule; press packets with reviews of NYC production

Note

in unlabeled brown accordion folder
Box 72

Mystery of the Bouquet (The) - production papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; script of play; budget and ticket information

Note

in hanging file "The Mystery of the Bouquet - miscellaneous"
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet (The) - reviews 1989

Scope and Content Note

press review and articles

Note

in hanging file "The Mystery of the Rose Bouquet - press"
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet (The) - stage manger's reports 1989

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet - cast/opening night 1989

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night party invitations
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet - programs 1989

Scope and Content Note

final programs for production
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet (The) - complaints/kudos 1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Davidson
Box 72

Mystery of the Rose Bouquet (The) - memos 1989

Scope and Content Note

memo for reading of play

Note

in hanging file "The Mystery of the Rose Bouquet - press"
Box 5

National Theater of the Deaf 1968 1968 April

Box 5

National Theater of the Deaf 1968

Box 24

National Health 1970 December 27

Scope and Content Note

show production budget worksheets
Box 84

Neat - cast/opening night 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitee lists
Box 84

Neat - complaints/kudos 1998

Scope and Content Note

letters from theatergoers
Box 84

Neat - production papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; Playbill for NYC production; copy of stage sketch

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Neat - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Neat - program 1998

Scope and Content Note

revisions of credit page; copies of final program
Box 84

Neat - reviews 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

2 folders
Box 84

Neat - stage manager's reports 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports; partial rehearsal schedule lists; production calendar
Box 5

New Theatre for Now on Tour (Folder 1 of 3) 1970

Box 6

New Theatre for Now on Tour (Folder 2 of 3) 1969-1971

Box 6

New Theatre for Now on Tour (Folder 3 of 3) 1969-1972

Box 52

New Theatre For Now '79 - reviews 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews of NTFN festival

Note

in hanging file "NTFN - press and programs"
Box 52

New Theatre For Now '79 - memos 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; copies of press releases; invitation to festival opening night party

Note

in hanging file "NTFN - press and programs"
Box 52

New Theatre For Now '79 - cast lists 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists for festival plays

Note

in folder "New Play Festival - cast lists/phone numbers"; in hanging file "NTFN - press and programs"
Box 52

New Theatre For Now '79 - programs 1979

Scope and Content Note

programs for following plays: "The Lost Ones," "Kid Twist," "The Taking Away of Little Willie," "In Camera," "The Trouble with Europe," "The Idol Makers," "The Biko Inquest," "The Vienna Notes," "Ormer Locklear," "A Life in a Day: Lucky Lindy/Maud Gonne Says No to the Poet"; draft of basic program outlay; yellow folder with run dates of shows

Note

in hanging file "NTFN - press and programs"
Box 83

New Theatre For Now 1997 - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of series

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 83

New Theatre For Now 1997 - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program and program contents; internal memos; copies of credit pages from previous NTFN programs (1967-1986) and lists of previously produced plays for series; final copies of program

Note

2 folders and programs loose in unlabeled hanging file
Box 83

New Theatre For Now 1997 - opening night 1997

Scope and Content Note

press articles; copies of Performing Arts Bulletin; opening night invitee lists

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 33

'Night Mother - box office reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

reports and worksheets of box office revenue
Box 33

'Night Mother - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

cost reports from scenic shop
Box 33

'Night Mother - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; actor contract correspondence; cast and production team contact list

Note

full title of folder "'Night Mother: Correspondence Mainstage '85-'86"
Box 33

'Night Mother - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

legal agreements; business correspondence; check payments
Box 33

'Night Mother - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

LA Times review of play; cast and production team contact sheet; actor cover schedule

Note

full title of folder "'Night Mother: Miscellaneous"; a second folder with other production papers (including a photocopy of published script) found in box 64
Box 33

'Night Mother - review and invoices 1986

Scope and Content Note

review of "'Night Mother" from KCBS-TV; invoice for studio rental; hiring information for Alfre Woodard

Note

full title of folder "'Night Mother 2/18-5/4/86"
Box 64

'Night Mother - ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run schedule

Note

in hanging file "'Night Mother - press"
Box 64

'Night Mother - cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitation; rehearsal schedule; internal memos
Box 64

'Night Mother - complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 64

'Night Mother - memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with press and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "'Night Mother - press"
Box 64

'Night Mother - press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

"Celebrity of the Day" features of Kathy Bates and Anne Pitoniak for Celebrity Service Bulletin

Note

in hanging file "'Night Mother - press"
Box 64

'Night Mother - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

press articles; box office figures; copy of published script; internal correspondence

Note

in hanging file "'Night Mother - miscellaneous"
Box 64

'Night Mother - programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

schedule of program assembly; mock-up; final copies of program
Box 64

'Night Mother - reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production; copy of Drama-Logue Critic's Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre" for "Mother"

Note

in hanging file "'Night Mother - press"
Box 64

'Night Mother - stage manager's reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of stage manager's reports
Box 85

Nine Armenians - cast/opening night 1997

Scope and Content Note

casting papers and audition sheets; opening night Inner Circle dinner invitations and invitee list; draft of opening night cast note; press articles; opening night invitee lists

Note

4 folders
Box 85

Nine Armenians - complaints/kudos 1997

Scope and Content Note

audience and business correspondence
Box 85

Nine Armenians - production papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; legal papers pertaining to Brenda Vaccaro; brochures for "KlezFest"; press articles; press packet for "Anne Frank in the World" exhibition; Stagebill for "Singer's Boy"; "Armenians" marketing materials; photos of set design; five 3.5" floppy disks of unknown content; papers pertaining to Denver Theatre production (cast list, reviews, business correspondence)

Note

4 folders; disks are loose in folder
Box 85

Nine Armenians - program 1995-1997

Scope and Content Note

draft of program contents; mock-ups and final copies of program; programs from Manhattan Theatre Club and Intiman Theatre Company productions

Note

2 folders
Box 85

Nine Armenians (NYC and LA)- reviews 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles of Manhattan Theatre Club and MTF productions

Note

in hanging file "Nine Armenians - press"
Box 85

Nine Armenians (Seattle) - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and press packet for Seattle production

Note

in hanging file "Nine Armenians - press"
Box 86

Nine Armenians - Armenian community luncheon 1997

Scope and Content Note

invitee and attendee lists; glossary of common Armenian words; internal and business correspondence
Box 86

Nine Armenians - casting 1997

Scope and Content Note

casting schedules; auditions sheets; casting ideas; business correspondence
Box 86

Nine Armenians - cultural research 1997

Scope and Content Note

booklets and cultural festival programs; Armenian 1997 yellow pages
Box 86

Nine Armenians - marketing 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; notes from marketing meetings
Box 86

Nine Armenians - possible collaborators 1997

Scope and Content Note

folders containing resumes of and correspondence with possible choreographers, costume designers, and assistant directors for MTF's production of "Nine Armenians"; list of artists under consideration (one per folder): Matt August, Michele Assaf, Sheree Bozigian, Anna Djanbazian, Tina Haatainen, Denise Hagopian, Edik Kachatrian, Lisa Kirazian, Mimi Maxmen, and Anne Vardanian

Note

10 folders
Box 86

Nine Armenians - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; materials on Armenian culture; rehearsal schedules; costume photos; budget from Intiman production; possible set designs; photo call lists; drafts of questions for preview questionnaires; press and opening night inivitee lists; European maps; correspondence from Sherry and Annette Terzian re: "Nine Armenians" and Armenian culture

Note

5 folders: "Nine Armenians - miscellaneous" (3 folders) and "Nine Armenians - production (sets/costumes/light etc.)" (2 folders); manila mailing folder with Terzian correspondence
Box 86

Nine Armenians - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents
Box 86

Nine Armenians - research 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; press articles and NPR transcripts; historical research on Armenia

Note

2 folders
Box 86

Nine Armenians - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of MTF production
Box 86

Nine Armenians - scene breakdowns 1997

Scope and Content Note

papers with lists of characters onstage per scene, costume changes, props; script excerpts
Box 86

Nine Armenians - schedules/calendars 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; rehearsal/production calendars

Note

2 folders
Box 86

Nine Armenians - scripts 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

revised scripts from October 1996 and January, February, and March 1997

Note

loose in box
Box 86

Nine Armenians - stage manager's reports 1997

Scope and Content Note

partial collection of performance reports
Box 86

Nine Armenians - taped media 1995-1997

Scope and Content Note

audio cassettes and compact discs containing Armenian music and an NPR tape of Morning Edition (4/7/97)

Note

loose in box
Box 86

Nine Armenians - text 1997

Scope and Content Note

script revisions and notes on script

Note

2 folders
Box 86

Nine Armenians (Denver) - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; run schedules; press articles and reviews of Denver production; production contract between Denver Center Theatre Company and MTF; press packet; program

Note

5 folders: "Nine Armenians - Denver," "Nine Armenians - Denver reviews," "Nine Armenians - GD's Denver Center Contract," "Nine Armenians - Denver Spring '97 (office)," and press packet
Box 86

Nine Armenians (NY/Manhattan Theatre Club) - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews of NY production
Box 86

Nine Armenians (Seattle) - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of Intiman production
Box 87

Nine Armenians - research materials 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

research materials on Armenian culture

Note

3 black three-ring binders; material appears to be similar in each of the binders
Box 87

Nine Armenians - script 1997

Scope and Content Note

script with music cues written in; prop lists; production notes

Note

possibly another Davidson working script; gray three-ring binder
Box 87

Nine Armenians - scripts 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of script drafts from August and September 1994 and November 1995

Note

loose in box
Box 87

Nine Armenians - working script 1997

Scope and Content Note

script organized by scene with revisions written in; sound and light information for each scene found after the script; actor blocking information and prop lists; Denver production information and script

Note

black three-ring binder with colored tabs; possibly Davidson's working script
Box 27

No More Masterpieces - "Thank you" letters 1974

Physical Description: manila folder

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

in hanging file "NMM"
Box 27

No More Masterpieces - advisory committee 1974

Physical Description: manila folder

Scope and Content Note

list of College Program Advisory Committee (Spring 1974); notes from meeting with committee

Note

in hanging file "NMM"
Box 27

No More Masterpieces - current booking 1974

Physical Description: manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to "NMM" continued productions

Note

in hanging file "NMM"
Box 27

No More Masterpieces - grants 1974

Physical Description: manila folder

Scope and Content Note

contains information on "No More Masterpieces" program

Note

in hanging file "NMM"
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - ads 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run schedules and notes; draft of program insert

Note

in hanging file "Nothing Sacred - press"
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - cast/opening night 1988

Scope and Content Note

invitation to opening night part; cast/staff contact lists
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - complaints/kudos 1988

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - memos 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast photo call

Note

in hanging file "Nothing Sacred - press"
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

casting papers; Davidson's notes from run-thrus; press reviews of other productions; working budget; tech schedule; opening night ticket lists

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Nothing Sacred - miscellaneous"
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

final versions of program
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - reviews 1988

Scope and Content Note

clippings and photocopies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Nothing Sacred - press"
Box 69

Nothing Sacred - stage manager's reports 1988

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - cast/opening night 2004

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; invitation to opening night event; opening night cast notes from Davdison
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - kudos/complaints 2004

Scope and Content Note

congratulatory letter from the National Corporate Theatre Fund
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - production papers 2003-2004

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting suggestions; script report with play summary; copy of program from African Bank Market Theatre production; stage sketch on beige mailing folder; copy of script; press articles

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Nothing but the Truth - miscellaneous"
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - press 2004

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and reviews; color proof of advertisement; advertisement mailers
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - program 2004

Scope and Content Note

drafts of Davidson's program remarks; copy of final program
Box 99

Nothing but the Truth - stage manager's reports 2004

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; some rehearsal schedules
Box 57

Number Our Days - ads 1982

Scope and Content Note

copies of newspaper ads with run schedule

Note

in hanging file "Number Our Days - press"
Box 57

Number Our Days - cast/opening night 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitations; opening night purchase order for cast gifts
Box 57

Number Our Days - complaints/kudos 1982

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 57

Number Our Days - memos 1982

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews with press and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Number Our Days - press"
Box 57

Number Our Days - press releases 1982

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Number Our Days - press"
Box 57

Number Our Days - production papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; theatergoer correspondence; portions of script revisions; ticket sale figures/weekly gross worksheets; cast/staff contact lists; casting ideas; copies of completed preview questionnaires

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Number Our Days - miscellaneous"
Box 57

Number Our Days - programs 1982

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program and final copies of program
Box 57

Number Our Days - reviews 1982

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of play

Note

in hanging file "Number Our Days - press"
Box 57

Number Our Days - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies/transfer copies of stage manager's reports
Box 23

Old Times - correspondence 1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with patrons; business correspondence; production budget sheet
Box 23

Old Times - opening night 1972

Scope and Content Note

invoices for opening night celebration
Box 23

Old Times - stage manager reports 1972

Scope and Content Note

some copies and original set of reports
Box 24

Old Times - cast 1972

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff address lists
Box 24

Old Times - miscellaneous 1972

Scope and Content Note

advertisement for "Old Times"; rehearsal schedules; production budget information
Box 24

Old Times - press 1972

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles on Faye Dunaway in "Old Times"
Box 24

Old Times - program 1972

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopy of program
Box 29

Once in a Lifetime - press 1975 July-October

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Once in a Lifetime"
Box 29

Once in a Lifetime - production papers 1975

Scope and Content Note

casting/audition sheets; rehearsal/run notes by Gordon Davidson; rehearsal schedules; cast/staff address sheets; press articles about East Coast productions of "Once in a Lifetime"; press reviews of MTF production

Note

full title of folder: "Once in a Lifetime"; in hanging file "Once in a Lifetime programs"
Box 29

Once in a Lifetime - programs 1975

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence re: run of "Once" and finances; original copies of program

Note

in hanging file "Once in a Lifetime programs"
Box 36

One Hundred Years of Solitude - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

worksheets for budget for workshop; internal correspondence
Box 34

One Thousand Cranes - ticket sales report 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "One Thousand Cranes"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 6

Oppenheimer - correspondence (Folder 1 of 2) 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - book (Hill & Wang) 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - cast 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - complaints and kudos 1968 June-July

Box 7

Oppenheimer - correspondence (Folder 2 of 2) 1968 June-July

Box 7

Oppenheimer - general 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - legal and clearances 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - panel 1968 June

Box 7

Oppenheimer - press and promotion 1968 May-June

Box 7

Oppenheimer - press releases 1968 June

Box 7

Oppenheimer - press reviews 1968 May-August

Box 7

Oppenheimer - programs 1968 July

Box 7

Oppenheimer - reviews 1968 June

Box 7

Oppenheimer - script 1968

Box 7

Oppenheimer - stage manager reports 1968 June-July

Box 27

Orestes - budget 1974

Scope and Content Note

proposed budget for "Orestes"

Note

part of "No More Masterpieces" series; in hanging file "NMM"
Box 52

Ormer Locklear - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; program; original copies of stage manager's reports; reviews of play; business correspondence; rehearsal notes; copy of script

Note

part of MTF's Lab "New Theatre For Now" 1979 festival; in folder "Ormer Locklear" in hanging file "LAB"
Box 21

Othello - advance sale report 1971 February-April

Scope and Content Note

advance single ticket sale report
Box 21

Othello - B.O. Statements 1971

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Othello Stagehands Cost": stagehand budget worksheets; folder titled "Othello": production budget information and profit worksheet
Box 21

Othello - Complaints/Kudos 1971 April

Box 21

Othello - contracts 1971

Scope and Content Note

contract for James Earl Jones
Box 21

Othello - correspondence 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: Othello - includes a note from Davidson to James Earl Jones and one to Lucy Kroll
Box 21

Othello - miscellaneous 1971

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Othello (GD's file): personal notes, production notes, press clippings re: production; folder titled "Othello Miscellaneous": production papers, understudy reports, James Earl Jones press schedule
Box 21

Othello - press releases no date

Scope and Content Note

press release re: announcement of James Earl Jones as Othello
Box 21

Othello - press reviews 1971

Box 21

Othello - programs 1971

Box 21

Othello - script no date

Scope and Content Note

cut script; most cuts and rewrites appear to be written in by hand
Box 21

Othello - stage manager's reports 1971 March-April

Box 72

Our Country's Good - cast/opening night 1989

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; correspondence for Davidson; opening night note
Box 72

Our Country's Good - memos 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Our Country's Good - press"
Box 72

Our Country's Good - production papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

casting papers; production photos; Davidson's run-thru notes

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Our Country's Good - miscellaneous"
Box 72

Our Country's Good - programs 1989

Scope and Content Note

final copies of program
Box 72

Our Country's Good - reviews 1989 September

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Our Country's Good - press"
Box 72

Our Country's Good - stage manager's reports 1989

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of reports; memos; articles
Box 21

Outside Attractions - "Elle Johnson Dance Company" 1971 February-March

Scope and Content Note

advance single ticket sale report
Box 60

Pass/Fail - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles and reviews; copies of original programs; photocopies of ads with run schedules; cast/staff contact list

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1984
Box 35

Passenger - commission papers 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; agreement revisions; copy of executed contract agreement
Box 62

Passion Play - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run schedules; brochure; memos

Note

in hanging file "Passion Play - press"
Box 62

Passion Play - cast/opening night 1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; invitations to opening night party; casting ideas/sheets; article (and copies) on playwright Peter Nichols from "Plays and Players"
Box 62

Passion Play - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Passion Play - press"
Box 62

Passion Play - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "Passion Play - press"
Box 62

Passion Play - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

ticket sales and weekly gross figures; internal and business correspondence; music cues for play; certificate for Drama-Logue's Critic's Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre" for "Passion"

Note

in hanging file "Passion Play - miscellaneous"
Box 62

Passion Play - reviews 1984

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Passion Play - press"
Box 62

Passion Play - stage manager's reports 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports
Box 62

Passion Plays - complaints/kudos 1984

Scope and Content Note

letter from actress who worked with Davidson on workshop for "Passion"
Box 62

Passion Plays - programs 1984

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program for "Passion "Plays"
Box 78

Persians (The) - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

press night invitee lists

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 78

Persians (The) - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

2 folders; part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 78

Persians (The) - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

2 folders; part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 78

Persians (The) - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; photocopies of production photos; tour cast

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; 2 folders in hanging file "The Persians - miscellaneous"
Box 78

Persians (The) - programs 1993

Scope and Content Note

programs for production

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 78

Persians (The) - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; in hanging file "The Persians - press"
Box 67

Piece of My Heart (A) - script 1991

Scope and Content Note

script for play

Note

loose in box
Box 34

Planet Fires - contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; cast contact sheets

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival; in folder titled "NTFN 85 Seelping Doogs (sic)/Planet Fires"
Box 65

Planet Fires – production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; draft of program; press articles and reviews; internal memos; theatergoer correspondence

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 92

Poison Tree (The) - cast/opening night 2000

Scope and Content Note

opening night cast note from Davidson; schedule information for Inner Circle opening night dinner; Sherwood Award notes; dinner invitee list; cast/staff contact list; casting ideas and audition sheets

Note

2 folders
Box 92

Poison Tree (The) - production papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Robert Egan (director for "Tree"); internal memo pertaining to UCSB performance; invitation to opening night performance

Note

in hanging file "Poison Tree - miscellaneous"
Box 92

Poison Tree (The) - program 2000

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program; drafts of program contents
Box 92

Poison Tree (The) - reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of the production
Box 92

Poison Tree (The) - stage manager's reports 2000

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; Davidson's notes from unidentified performance
Box 36

Popular Neurotics - production papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; executed commission agreement; production cost estimates; payment information
Box 35

Pornographer's Daughter (The) - commission/reading papers 1981

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; expense papers; executed contracts; list/signatures of actors for reading
Box 79

Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead - program 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of final programs

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead - stage manager's reports 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

opening night attendee list

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival
Box 79

Pounding Nails in the Floor with my Forehead - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; weekly ticket reports

Note

part of the MTF Fall Festival; in hanging file "Pounding Nails - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - casting 1996

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition schedules; internal memos; cast/staff contact list

Note

in hanging file "Psychopathia Sexualis - cast/opening night"
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - cast/opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; opening night invitee lists; letter to Gordon

Note

2 folders
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

multiple copies of final program
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; seating chart changes; casting possibilities

Note

in hanging file "Psychopathia Sexualis - miscellaneous"
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Psychopathia Sexualis - press"
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

daily schedules; copies of performance reports
Box 88

Putting It Together - budget 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; casting suggestions and actor bios
Box 88

Putting It Together - cast/opening night 1998

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night publicity materials (temporary tattoos, brochures); opening night benefit dinner invitation; draft of opening night note to cast; opening night cards for Davidson; program from gala performance; gala benefit planning materials and attendee lists
Box 88

Putting It Together - casting 1998

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and lists; actor resumes; internal and business correspondence pertaining to casting

Note

2 folders
Box 88

Putting It Together - complaints/kudos 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers; copies of press articles
Box 88

Putting It Together - correspondence 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence
Box 88

Putting It Together - costume drawings 1998

Scope and Content Note

colored costume drawings by Bob Mackie for the cast
Box 88

Putting It Together - Gala Benefit papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; gala invitation and attendee lists; 1999-2000 season phone list; original invitations to gala performance
Box 88

Putting It Together - keyboard score 1998 August

Scope and Content Note

copy of score for Keyboard 1

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 88

Putting It Together - personnel papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; bios of possible collaborators
Box 88

Putting It Together - press releases 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; copies of press releases for the production

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - press"
Box 88

Putting It Together - press 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press releases and articles; faxed copies of posters for London production

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - press"
Box 88

Putting It Together - preview questionnaires 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of preview performance questionnaires

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 88

Putting It Together - production papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes on production meetings and run-thrus; information of first rehearsal; cast memos; production schedules

Note

2 folders: "Putting It Together - GD's files" and "Putting It Together - 1st Rehearsal"; in hanging file "Putting It Together - miscellaneous"
Box 88

Putting It Together - program 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents; copies of MTF program and Playbill from NYC production

Note

2 folders
Box 88

Putting It Together - reviews 1998

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - press"
Box 88

Putting It Together - schedules 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of production schedules and artist schedules

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - miscellaneous"
Box 88

Putting It Together - script 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of script for MTF
Box 88

Putting It Together - script notes 1998

Scope and Content Note

notes and changes to script, as notated by Stephen Sondheim
Box 88

Putting It Together - stage manager's reports 1998

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports; Davidson's notes from run-thru; faxed copies of performance reports from Signature Theatre production; internal and business correspondence; rehearsal schedules
Box 88

Putting It Together - text and music notes 1998

Scope and Content Note

notes on possible songs and text to be used; general concept and character breakdowns; Davidson's notes on run-thru
Box 88

Putting It Together (New York) - production papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes from production meeting; articles and stage manager's reports from LA production

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - press"
Box 88

Putting It Together (New York) - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

personal correspondence; copies of press reviews for NYC production

Note

in hanging file "Putting It Together - press"
Box 82

Psychopathia Sexualis - press 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles; copies of ads; review of NYC production (1997)
Box 93

QED - cast/opening night 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas and audition schedules (for workshop and final company); cast/staff contact sheets for MTF and Lincoln Center productions; Inner Circle opening night dinner papers and invitee lists; remarks for the Fadiman Playwrighting Award

Note

4 folders
Box 93

QED - events 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

papers and internal/business correspondence pertaining to events (discussions with Alda, post-play discussions, etc.) related to the production of QED (at MTF and Lincoln Center); events include discussions for Cal Tech, open forums, symposiums, and Norris Theatre event

Note

5 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 93

QED - kudos/complaints 2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 93

QED - press 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of the MTF and NYC (Lincoln Center) productions; Playbills from NYC production (2002)

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "QED - press/reviews"
Box 93

QED - production papers 2000-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles dealing with space and science topics; copy of Lincoln Center Theater Review (issue 31); ticket sale reports for MTF production; papers pertaining to workshop readings of "QED" and Alan Alda's contract/schedule negotiations; production schedule drafts; house seat order forms and request for Lincoln Center; incomplete performance reports from Lincoln Center production; publicity materials from California Institute of Technology; attendee list for May 10, 2001 performance; invitation for CTG Inner Circle event with Alan Alda; Richard Feynman birthday celebration/memorial event (5/11/01); papers pertaining to return of "QED" to CTG

Note

original title of "QED" appears to have been "Tuva or Bust!", which is used in some correspondence and schedules; papers pertain to MTF and Lincoln Center productions; 8 folders; in hanging file "QED - miscellaneous" and unlabeled hanging file
Box 93

QED - program 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; drafts and mock-ups of program; final copies of program for MTF and NYC productions; brochures
Box 93

QED - scripts 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

copies of Davidson's and reference scripts

Note

taken from respective binders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 93

QED - stage manager's reports 2001

Scope and Content Note

production schedule and rehearsal schedules; tech notes and performance reports
Box 94

QED - contracts/agreements 1996-2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to various contracts and agreements dealing with "QED"

Note

in yellow accordion folder "Feynman Project"
Box 94

QED - development papers 1996-2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; research materials on Feynman's life; articles and correspondence pertaining to background information; correspondence on development of script and play; travel schedules; press articles on the play; file with papers pertaining to a reading of the play; casting papers, notes, and script of second 1999 reading; production dates, memos, and press releases for MTF production; budget worksheet

Note

4 folders; additional loose papers found in front of folders; in yellow accordion folder labeled "Feynman Project"
Box 94

QED (NYC) - production papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; papers pertaining to the transfer of the "QED" production to NYC at the Lincoln Center; incomplete collection of stage manager's reports for the NYC production; patron lists; promotional greeting cards with "QED" artwork

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled brown accordion folder
Box 38

Quarter Century of Service (A) - audio recording no date

Scope and Content Note

audio recording for "A Quarter Century of Service"; run time 10:26; master copy
Box 60

Quilters - ads 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run schedules; original brochure

Note

in hanging file "Quilters - press"
Box 60

Quilters - cast/opening night 1983

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitation to opening night party; internal memos

Note

in unlabeled hanging file after "Quilters - stage manager's reports"
Box 60

Quilters - complaints/kudos 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 60

Quilters - memos 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Quilters - press"
Box 60

Quilters - NY production 1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of Broadway production of "Quilters"
Box 60

Quilters - press releases 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Quilters - press"
Box 60

Quilters - production papers 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence (including consideration of the play); rehearsal schedules; press articles; personal letters to Davidson; gift to Davidson with cast photo on wooden board (possibly from cast; unsigned on back); weekly ticket gross information
Box 60

Quilters - programs 1983 December

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and original copy of program
Box 60

Quilters - reviews 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews of musical

Note

in hanging file "Quilters - press"
Box 60

Quilters - stage manager's reports 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 36

Raisin in the Sun - budget papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for "Raisin in the Sun"
Box 34

Rat in the Skull - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; press reviews of "Rat"; internal correspondence; AEA correspondence
Box 35

Reader - author correspondence 1988 July-September

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with author Ariel Dorfman about staging of "Reader" as part of the 1988 New Work Festival

Note

note in file indicates the signed contract between MTF and Dorfman is in the New Work Festival 88-89 file
Box 33

Various Readings 1987 May-June

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to readings of an untitled John Steppling play, "Artificial Chicken Eaters," "Tips On How To Store Breast Milk," and "Hospitality".
Box 12

Remember Mr. Maugham (Folder 2 of 2)

Box 12

Remember Mr. Maugham (Folder 1 of 2) 1966

Box 34

Repertory '85 - financial information 1985

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; expense sheets; cast contact lists for Repertory '85
Box 34

Repertory '86 - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and information for Taper Repertory '86 productions of "Hedda Gabler" and "The Real Thing"
Box 34

Repertory '86 - contracts 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; AEA contracts; labor check payments
Box 34

Repertory '86 - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to Taper Repertory '86 productions of "Hedda Gabler" and "The Real Thing"; cast/staff contact sheets for Repertory '86
Box 34

Repertory '86 - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "The Real Thing" and "Hedda Gabler"; scenic shop job cost reports; stage manager reports of the two productions
Box 34

Repertory '86 - program 1986 June

Scope and Content Note

original program for Repertory '86; includes program information for "The Real Thing" and "Hedda Gabler"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 34

Repertory '86 (Hedda Gabler) - legal documents 1986

Scope and Content Note

legal documents for "Hedda Gabler"
Box 34

Repertory '86 (The Real Thing) - legal documents 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

legal documents for "The Real Thing"; includes paperwork for song rights
Box 34

Repertory '87 - program 1987 August

Scope and Content Note

original program for 1987 Repertory Festival; program includes information for the two plays performed in the festival, "Loot" and "Entertaining Mr. Sloane"

Note

grouped with other loose programs in box
Box 34

Repertory '87 - ticket sales reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for Repertory '87 ("Loot" and "Entertaining Mr. Sloane")

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 59

Richard III - press 1983

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews

Note

performed in repertory with "A Month in the Country"; in hanging file "Richard III"
Box 59

Richard III - production papers 1983

Scope and Content Note

copy of program contents; internal correspondence

Note

performed in repertory with "A Month in the Country"; in hanging file "Richard III"
Box 59

Richard III - programs 1983

Scope and Content Note

copies of original program and program companion/study guide for "Richard III"

Note

performed in repertory with "A Month in the Country"; in hanging file "Richard III"
Box 59

Richard III - script 1983

Scope and Content Note

copy of script with revisions written in

Note

performed in repertory with "A Month in the Country"; in hanging file "Richard III"
Box 59

Richard III - stage manager's reports 1983

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

performed in repertory with "A Month in the Country"; in hanging file "Richard III"
Box 76

Richard II - cast/opening night 1992

Scope and Content Note

opening night cast note; attendee lists for opening night; internal correspondence
Box 76

Richard II - complaints/kudos 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 76

Richard II - production notes 1992

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes on run-thru; internal correspondence; souvenir pin

Note

in hanging file "Richard II - stage manager's reports"
Box 76

Richard II - programs 1992 April

Scope and Content Note

final copies of program
Box 76

Richard II - reviews 1992

Scope and Content Note

press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Richard II - press"
Box 76

Richard II - stage manager's reports 1992

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - ads 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of various ads for the production and the ad run dates

Note

in hanging file "Robber Bridegroom - press"
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - script no date

Scope and Content Note

scripts with revisions

Note

in hanging file "Robber Bridegroom - miscellaneous"
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - production papers 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

tentative rehearsal scheds; cast/staff contact sheets; reviews of other productions of "The Robber Bridegroom"

Note

in hanging file "Robber Bridegroom - miscellaneous"
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - program 1976

Scope and Content Note

original program for production
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - schedules 1976

Scope and Content Note

season schedule for MTF; colloquies schedule

Note

in folder "Robber Bridegroom - stage manager's reports"
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - opening night/cast 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff list; flower purchase order
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - memos 1976

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to actor/staff interviews for TV and radio; article from The Washington Post about "The Robber Bridegroom"

Note

in hanging file "Robber Bridegroom - press"
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - complaints/kudos 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

correspondence complaining about sexist elements in the play
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - correspondence 1976-1979

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence
Box 41

Robber Bridegroom (The) - reviews 1976

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Robber Bridegroom - press"
Box 34

Rogues' Gallery - advertisement no date

Scope and Content Note

advertisement mailer for "Rogues' Gallery," a part of Mark Taper Forum's Literary Cabaret "Sundays at the Itchey Foot"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 34

Rogues' Gallery - audience attendance reports 1986 November

Scope and Content Note

copies of audience attendance reports for "Rogues' Gallery"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 33

Romance Language - AEA contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

AEA contracts for "Romance Language"
Box 33

Romance Language - budget 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; notes on budget changes
Box 33

Romance Language - correspondence 1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; contracts; box office information
Box 33

Romance Language - daily reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager reports
Box 33

Romance Language - final contracts 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

payment contracts; travel reimbursement documents; contracts with Old Globe Theatre re: production
Box 33

Romance Language - program 1986

Scope and Content Note

program for "Romance Language"; also includes brochure for show

Note

loose in box; behind "Romance Language - daily reports" folder
Box 64

Romance Language - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of press ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Romance Language - press"
Box 64

Romance Language - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists
Box 64

Romance Language - complaints/kudos 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 64

Romance Language - memos 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with press

Note

in hanging file "Romance Language - press"
Box 64

Romance Language - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases on production

Note

in hanging file "Romance Language - press"
Box 64

Romance Language - production papers 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas; internal and business correspondence; ticket gross information; production schedule; press articles pertaining to original production in NYC

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Romance Language - miscellaneous"
Box 64

Romance Language - programs 1985

Scope and Content Note

drafting materials; mock-up of program; final program copy
Box 64

Romance Language - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Romance Language - press"
Box 64

Romance Language - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 36

Room (The) - commission papers 1981

Scope and Content Note

blank and executed commission agreements; business correspondence

Note

master copy of agreements found behind the folder
Box 84

Room Service - cast/opening night 1997

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night and press night invitee lists; opening night cast note

Note

3 folders
Box 84

Room Service - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; notes on script rewrites; brochure

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Room Service - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Room Service - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

copy of program from Arena Stage production; internal and business correspondence; final copies of program
Box 84

Room Service - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF production and Arena Stage production

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Room Service - press"
Box 84

Room Service - stage manager's reports 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 35

Rose is a Rose (A) - commission papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

contract agreements; copy of play in Russian; business correspondence; copy of petition to Immigration and Naturalization Services for playwright Alexander Buravsky to be abke work in the US while working on the play

Note

original title of play was "The Land of the Immigrants" as per the correspondence in files; full title of folder "Alexander Buravsky 'The Land of the Immigrants'"
Box 34

Roza - program 1987 May

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Roza"

Note

grouped with other loose programs in box
Box 34

Roza - ticket sales reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Roza"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 39

Roza - budget 1987

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; notes on budget
Box 39

Roza - correspondence 1987

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; budget information
Box 39

Roza - legal documents 1987

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; contract agreements; reimbursement payment information
Box 67

Roza - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Roza - press"
Box 67

Roza - cast/opening night 1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night articles; correspondence
Box 67

Roza - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with collaborators and theatergoers, including opening night note from "Roza" director Harold Prince
Box 67

Roza - memos 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to press appearances and events with cast

Note

in hanging file "Roza - press"
Box 67

Roza - press releases 1987

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases about production; copies and negative of group photo with Davidson and others

Note

in hanging file "Roza - press"
Box 67

Roza - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; ticket sale information; program from Center Stage production of "Roza"; casting papers; press articles; script revisions and notes

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Roza - miscellaneous"
Box 67

Roza - programs 1987

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program
Box 67

Roza - reviews 1987

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Roza - press"
Box 1987

Roza - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 36

Salinger Project (The) - commission papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

signed commission agreement; business correspondence; payment information
Box 71

Sansei - cast/opening night 1989

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; opening night party invitation; invitee lists
Box 71

Sansei - complaints/kudos 1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 71

Sansei - memos 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal press memos pertaining to cast interviews

Note

in hanging file "Sansei - press"
Box 71

Sansei - production papers 1987-1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; balanced budget information; press releases and articles

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "Sansei - miscellaneous"
Box 71

Sansei - programs 1989

Scope and Content Note

final copies of programs; press releases
Box 71

Sansei - reviews 1989

Scope and Content Note

photocopies press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Sansei - press"
Box 71

Sansei - stage manager's reports 1989

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 27

Savages - Broadway 1977

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Savages/Broadway": correspondence re: Broadway production of "Savages" (unproduced)

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 27

Savages (Hudson Guild/NY) - press, reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

press reviews/articles on "Savages" in NY

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 27

Savages (Hudson Guild/NY) - articles, background 1973-1977

Scope and Content Note

various articles pertaining to "Savages" and historical/political background of production; includes copy of "Theatre Quarterly" (Vol. 3, No. 12) and "Indigena"

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 27

Savages (Hudson Guild/NY) - casting 1977

Scope and Content Note

casting lists/audition lists

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 27

Savages (Hudson Guild/NY) - miscellaneous 1977

Scope and Content Note

promotional material; business correspondence; actor agent lists

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 27

Savages (Hudson Guild/NY) - correspondence 1977

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and "good luck"/congratulatory telegrams

Note

inside hanging file "Savages - Hudson Theatre, NY"
Box 26

Savages - 1974/1975 1974

Scope and Content Note

script and rewrites; correspondence with BBC about possible film version; casting/audition lists and correspondence

Note

full title of folder: "1974-5 Savages"
Box 26

Savages - cast/opening night 1974

Scope and Content Note

cast contact sheets; invoices; internal and business correspondence
Box 26

Savages - miscellaneous 1974-1975

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes from rehearsals; correspondence; papers related to Alan West's capture and assassination (the real life counterpart to the character in "Savages")
Box 26

Savages - press 1974

Scope and Content Note

press reviews/articles on "Savages"
Box 26

Savages - program and photo 1974

Scope and Content Note

program for "Savages"; unlabeled B/W photo of four "Savages" cast members: (from L-R) Martyn Green, Daniel Sullivan, David White, Vito Scotti

Note

hanging file unlabeled; in between "Hamlet - programs" and "Hamlet - stage manager reports"
Box 26

Savages - programs 1974

Scope and Content Note

original copy of program for "Savages"
Box 26

Savages - scripts 1973

Scope and Content Note

script rewrite; script report
Box 26

Savages - stage manager's reports 1974

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports for "Savages"
Box 28

Savages - background information no date

Physical Description: unlabeled manila folder

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on play staging/stage design; press notices of Alan West's capture and assassination; press release on MTF's production of "Savages"
Box 28

Savages - complaints/kudos 1974

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 28

Savages - correspondence 1974-1975

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; correspondence with theatergoers
Box 28

Savages - general 1974

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; estimated production budget worksheet
Box 28

Savages - mail to be answered 1974

Box 28

Savages - miscellaneous 1974

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; articles related to Brazil (background information/research)
Box 28

Savages - miscellaneous papers 1974

Physical Description: loose in hanging file

Scope and Content Note

articles on Brazilian indigenous peoples; program from London production of "Savages"
Box 28

Savages - notes 1974

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to development of "Savages"; articles on London production of "Savages"
Box 36

Says I, Says He - license agreement 1987

Scope and Content Note

executed license agreement; business correspondence
Box 54

Says I, Says He – ads 1980

Scope and Content Note

drafts of ads; photocopy of ads with run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Says I, Says He - press"
Box 54

Says I, Says He – cast list/opening night 1980

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; blank opening night letters; opening night cast party invitations
Box 54

Says I, Says He – complaints/kudos 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of internal letter of praise from Robert Pinger (of CTG)
Box 54

Says I, Says He – memos 1980

Scope and Content Note

internal memos regarding cast interviews with media

Note

in hanging file "Says I, Says He - press"
Box 54

Says I, Says He – press releases 1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of press articles and releases

Note

in hanging file "Says I, Says He - press"
Box 54

Says I, Says He – production papers 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; rehearsal and tech schedules; script changes (in separate, labeled folder)

Note

in hanging file "Says I, Says He - miscellaneous"
Box 54

Says I, Says He – programs 1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of cast bios; original copies of programs
Box 54

Says I, Says He – reviews 1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Says I, Says He - press"
Box 54

Says I, Says He – stage manager's reports 1980

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of stage manager's reports
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of reviews

Note

in hanging file "Scenes from an Execution - press"
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - press releases 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases

Note

in hanging file "Scenes from an Execution - press"
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - stage manager's reports 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night note; opening night invitees
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - casting 1993

Scope and Content Note

casting worksheets and audition schedules; business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Scenes from an Execution - cast/opening night"
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; papers pertaining to "Degenerate Art"; script revisions; Drama-Logue Critic's Award certificate

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Scenes from an Execution - miscellaneous"
Box 78

Scenes from an Execution - budget 1993

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and drafts; final production costs

Note

in hanging file "Scenes from an Execution - miscellaneous"
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - press 2004

Scope and Content Note

color proof of advertisement; copies of advertisement mailers
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - stage manager's reports 2004-2005

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - cast/opening night 2004

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night cast notes from Davidson; invitations to opening night donor dinner and performance; casting papers, correspondence, and suggestions

Note

2 folders
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - program 2004

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - kudos/complaints 2004

Scope and Content Note

note from director of "Scandal," Art Manke; press article about Manke
Box 99

School for Scandal (The) - production papers 2001-2004

Scope and Content Note

production schedule; invitations to Tony voters to attend productions of "Gem of the Ocean" and "Pacific Overtures" in NYC; press articles on 2001 production of "Scandal"; copies of Brian Bedford correspondence; casting notes

Note

in hanging file "School for Scandal - miscellaneous"
Box 36

Sea of Love - commission papers 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

commission papers for John Steppling's "Sea of Love"; business correspondence; payment information
Box 34

See Below Middle Sea - production papers 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; internal correspondence; weekly and final sales reports
Box 29

Shadow Box (The) - press 1975-1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF production of "The Shadow Box"; press articles related to actors from MTF production; press articles related to subsequent productions of "Shadow" elsewhere
Box 29

Shadow Box (The) - program 1975

Scope and Content Note

original copy of program; memo re: "Shadow Box" post-performance discussions; contract from NY public library Theater on Film Archive
Box 29

Shadow Box (The) - script 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

script of "The Shadow Box" revised Dec. 1976; program from Trinity Square Repertory Company's production of "Shadow"; internal correspondence re: "From the City of Hope" (later renamed "The Shadow Box")
Box 78

Shadow Box (The) - Tuscon controversy papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers and articles pertaining to controversy stirred by "Box" in Tuscon; program from "Tuscon Tales" event and Playbill for NY production of "Box"

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 35

Shaky Jake - commission contracts 1980

Scope and Content Note

executed contracts for license agreement, option agreement, screenplay employment agreement, and literature purchase agreement; business correspondence; purchase order
Box 36

Shewing Up of Blanco Posnet (The) - production papers 1987-1989

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; budget information; payment information; American Music Theater Festival information
Box 35

Short Timers (The) - commission papers 1981

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; original and copy of commission agreement
Box 27

Sizwe Banzi is Dead 1978 June 30

Scope and Content Note

press review from "L.A. Times" of Westwood Playhouse production of "Sizwe Banzi"
Box 84

Skylight - cast 1997

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists
Box 84

Skylight - casting 1997

Scope and Content Note

casting idea lists

Note

in hanging file "Skylight - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Skylight - complaints/kudos 1997

Scope and Content Note

letters from theatergoers
Box 84

Skylight - press 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies and clippings of press articles and reviews
Box 84

Skylight - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; papers pertaining to event held for UCSB students; tour schedules

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Skylight - miscellaneous"
Box 84

Skylight - stage manager's reports 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 81

Slavs! - casting 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; casting ideas, appointments, internal memos
Box 81

Slavs! - production papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; articles and press releases pertaining to opening of other regional productions of "Slavs!"; Stagebill for Steppenwolf production

Note

in hanging file "Slavs - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Slavs! - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program; internal memos and drafts of program contents
Box 81

Slavs! - reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Slavs - press"
Box 81

Slavs! - stage manager's reports 1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 34

Sleeping Dogs - contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts; cast contact sheets

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival; in folder titled "NTFN 85 Seelping Doogs (sic)/Planet Fires"
Box 65

Sleeping Dogs – production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal memos; press articles and reviews; script pages

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 84

Skylight - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final copies of program
Box 35

Snapshot - commission papers 1982-1983

Scope and Content Note

executed contract; payment information; business correspondence

Note

full title of folder "Bryan Gordon ("Snapshot")"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - ads 1982

Scope and Content Note

newspaper clipping with ad for "Broadway on Broadway"

Note

in hanging file "A Soldier's Play - press"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - cast/opening night 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night party invitations
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - complaints/kudos 1982

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - memos 1982

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and publicity activities

Note

in hanging file "A Soldier's Play - press"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - press releases 1982

Scope and Content Note

press releases; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "A Soldier's Play - press"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - production papers 1982-1984

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "A Soldier's Play - miscellaneous"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - programs 1982

Scope and Content Note

copies of program materials; original copy of program
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - reviews 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "A Soldier's Play - press"
Box 58

Soldier's Play (A) - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 57

Song for a Nisei Fisherman (A) - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copy of script; tech schedule; memos; press reviews

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1982
Box 2

Sorrows of Frederick - Complaints/Congratulations 1967 July

Box 2

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - Budget Financial 1967

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - script 1966

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - stage manager reports 1967 July

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - press reviews 1967 June

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - cast 1967 April

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - programs and playbills 1967

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - correspondence 1967

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - general correspondence 1967

Box 3

Sorrows of Frederick (The) - technical and ground plans 1967 April-May

Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Sorrows and Rejoicings - press"
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - cast/opening night 2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting ideas, headshots, cast/staff contact lists; proof and final versions of opening night cast note from Davidson; opening night Inner Circle invitations; dinner invitees and Davidson's remarks; opening/press night invitees; black cloth cutout with embroidered show logo

Note

4 folders
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - kudos/complaints 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Davidson
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - stage manager's reports 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; rehearsal schedules
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - program 2002

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents and articles; mock-up and final copies of program
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings - production papers 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence (particularly with playwright/director, Athol Fugard); brochure bookmark; production schedule; copies of weekly schedules; copy of set design sketch

Note

in hanging file "Sorrows and Rejoicings - miscellaneous"
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings (London) - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of London production

Note

in hanging file "Sorrows and Rejoicings - press"
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings (McCarter Theatre) - reviews 2001

Scope and Content Note

copy of program; copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Sorrows and Rejoicings - press"
Box 97

Sorrows and Rejoicings (NYC) - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

Playbills from production; copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Sorrows and Rejoicings - press"
Box 70

Soul of a Jew (The) - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; stage manager's reports for MTF; technical specs for Haifa Theatre production; press articles; original copies of program; production schedule; budget information

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "The Soul of a Jew"
Box 91

Space - cast/opening night 1999

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night cast note from Davidson; production brochure; opening night attendee lists; casting ideas and audition sheets

Note

2 folders
Box 91

Space - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from audience members
Box 91

Space - production papers 1997-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; partial box office gross figures; press articles; play report

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Space - miscellaneous"
Box 91

Space - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

multiple drafts of complete program
Box 91

Space - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of press review

Note

in hanging file "Space - press/reviews"
Box 91

Space - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports and tech rehearsal schedules
Box 91

Space (Chicago) - reviews 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

reviews of the Steppenwolf Theatre production

Note

in hanging file "Space - press/reviews"
Box 34

Spalding Gray - ticket sales report 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Spalding Gray"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 75

Spunk - ads 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to appearance of ads

Note

in hanging file "Spunk - press"
Box 75

Spunk - cast/opening night 1991

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; internal and business correspondence; opening night attendee list; opening night party invitations
Box 75

Spunk - complaints/kudos 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 75

Spunk - memos 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "Spunk - press"
Box 75

Spunk - press releases 1991

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Spunk - press"
Box 75

Spunk - production papers 1989-1991

Scope and Content Note

press packet from Crossroads Theatre Company production of "Spunk"; internal and business correspondence; Playbill from NYC production; proposed rehearsal schedules; sales reports

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Spunk - miscellaneous"
Box 75

Spunk - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

drafts, mock-ups, and final versions of programs

Note

2 folders
Box 75

Spunk - reviews 1991

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Spunk - press"
Box 75

Spunk - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - Arena Stage production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence, program, and articles pertaining to Arena Stage production of "Tragedy"

Note

in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - Washington"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - cast/opening 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invitation; opening night attendee lists
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - complaints/kudos 1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - Hartford Theatre production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining Hartford Theatre production
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - memos 1989

Scope and Content Note

press memos pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - press"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - NYC production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

copy of published script; internal and business correspondence; press articles; mock-up of program
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - press releases 1989

Scope and Content Note

press releases about production

Note

in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - press"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - press packet 1989

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; play description; cast photos; program

Note

in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - press"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - production papers 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; script rewrites; production photos; production schedule; press articles; program from Hartford Theatre production

Note

4 folders; in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - miscellaneous"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - program 1989

Scope and Content Note

final copies of programs and Playbill for NYC production (1990)
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - reviews 1989

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of play

Note

in hanging file "Stand Up Tragedy - press"
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - San Francisco production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

program; production schedule; internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact list; press articles and reviews

Note

2 folders
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - stage manager's reports 1989

Scope and Content Note

copies and originals of reports
Box 71

Stand Up Tragedy - UK Tour papers 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting papers
Box 57

Still Life - production papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press reviews; cast/staff contact lists; mock-up of program

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1982
Box 83

Street of the Sun (The) - production papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; tech and regular rehearsal schedules; copies of stage manager's reports; tech notes

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 83

Street of the Sun (The) - reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 83

Street of the Sun (The) - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 83

Street of the Sun (The) - letters 1997

Scope and Content Note

letters from theatergoers

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1997
Box 52

Strider - press reviews 1979

Physical Description: two folders

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Strider" from NYC; rehearsal draft of play

Note

in hanging file "1979-1980 Season - planning"
Box 35

Struck Dumb - recording agreement 1988 June

Scope and Content Note

copy of recording agreement between MTF and The Moving Center

Note

full title of folder "Recording Agreement: 'War in Heaven' & 'Struck Dumb'"
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - stage manager's reports 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - ads 1993 January

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Substance of Fire - press"
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and clippings

Note

in hanging file "Substance of Fire - press"
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - program 1993

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; drafts of program contents; programs for MTF production and NYC production (Playbill)

Note

2 folders
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - complaints/kudos 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - production papers 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; press articles; Drama-Logue Critic's Award for producing

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Substance of Fire - miscellaneous"
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - cast/opening night 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee lists and comp ticket distributions; internal correspondence; originals and copies of Drama-Logue Critic's Awards for various people involved in production
Box 77

Substance of Fire (The) - press releases 1993

Scope and Content Note

press releases from CTG

Note

in hanging file "Substance of Fire - press"
Box 52

Taking of Little Willy (The) - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; stage manager's reports; press reviews; press release; theatergoer correspondence

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Taper"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - ads 1981

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads and run schedule; press article about playwright Wilson; drafts of materials for development of ads

Note

in hanging file "A Tale Told - press"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - cast/opening night 1981

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night ticket reservations
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - memos 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to interviews with media and other items concerned with the production

Note

in hanging file "A Tale Told - press"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - press releases 1981

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press articles about "A Tale Told"

Note

in hanging file "A Tale Told - press"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - production papers 1981 September-November

Scope and Content Note

weekly ticket gross worksheets; internal and business correspondence; memos pertaining to casting ideas; audition schedules

Note

in hanging file "A Tale Told - miscellaneous"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - programs 1981 October

Scope and Content Note

original copy of program
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - reviews 1981

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews; a second folder contains press reviews of Circle Repertory Company's production of "A Tale Told"

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "A Tale Told - press"
Box 57

Tale Told (A) - stage manager's reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - ads 1982

Scope and Content Note

final copy of ad with run schedule and newspaper clipping with ad

Note

in hanging file "Tales From Hollywood - press"
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - cast/opening night 1982

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night ticket assignments and requests; invitation to opening night party; two black and white prints of unidentified artwork
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - correspondence 1982 May

Scope and Content Note

letter from actress Gwen Van Dam (a cast member in "Tales")
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - complaints/kudos 1982

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - memos 1982

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Tales From Hollywood - press"
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - press releases 1982

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Tales From Hollywood - press"
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - programs 1982

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and drafts of program; drafts of program content; memos; final copies of programs
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - reviews 1982-1992

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews and articles about the MTF production and the National Theatre production in London; program for National Theatre production of "Tales"

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Tales From Hollywood - press"
Box 57

Tales From Hollywood - stage manager's reports 1982

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 58

Tales From Hollywood - acting notes/audience reaction 1982

Scope and Content Note

notes from run-thrus; preview questionnaires with audience response; internal and business correspondence; script revisions

Note

in unlabeled hanging file found after "Tales From Hollywood - background"
Box 58

Tales From Hollywood - background papers 1979-1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copied chapters from books on European artists, biographies, politics, "Hangmen Also Die"; newspaper articles
Box 58

Tales From Hollywood - casting 1982

Scope and Content Note

casting ideas; audition sheets and comments; internal and business correspondence pertaining to possible actors

Note

in unlabeled hanging file found after "Tales From Hollywood - background"
Box 58

Tales From Hollywood - production papers 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews; soundtrack cues; booklet of script; internal and business correspondence; script revisions; background research; program for National Theatre's production of "Tales from the Vienna Woods"; movie poster for "Hangmen Also Die" (1943)

Note

5 folders; in hanging file "Tales From Hollywood - miscellaneous"
Box 52

Talley's Folly/5th of July - program drafts 1979

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups of combined program for "Talley's Folly" and "5th of July"; includes drafts of the supplementary materials (bios, Davidson's comments)

Note

folder title "Program Folder 1979/1980 - first program of season"; in hanging file "1979-80 Seasons - brochures"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - ads 1979

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of ads; run schedule of ads

Note

in hanging file "5th/Talley - press"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

copy of script for "Talley's Folly"; internal and business correspondence; ticket sales information; press articles

Note

in hanging file "5th/Talley - miscellaneous"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - memos 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews

Note

in hanging file "5th/Talley - press"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - stage manager's reports 1979

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports of each play
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - programs 1979

Scope and Content Note

original programs for plays; original Playbill for New Apollo Theatre production of "5th of July"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - press releases 1979

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles re: the two plays

Note

in hanging file "5th/Talley - press"
Box 53

Talley's Folly/5th of July - reviews 1979

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of plays

Note

in hanging file "5th/Talley - press"
Box 56

Talley's Folly/Fifth of July - Circle Repertory Production 1979

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and articles of productions; Showbill for "Talley's Folly"

Note

in unmarked hanging file after "Chekhov in Yalta/12th Night - program" file
Box 56

Talley's Folly/Fifth of July - cast/opening night 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; casting lists and audition schedules; internal and business correspondence; invitations to opening night party
Box 38

Taper at Twenty (The) - video recording 1987 April

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

content unknown
Box 34

Taper, Too - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheet and final sales report for "Aunt Dan & Lemon"; budget sheets; production dates for "See Below Middle Sea" and "Rat in the Skull"

Note

full title of folder "Taper, Too: miscellaneous"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - ads 1979

Scope and Content Note

drafts of ads and copies of final ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "The Tempest - press"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - cast/opening night 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; papers pertaining to opening night party and costs; copy of party invitation
Box 51

Tempest (The) - complaints/kudos 1979

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers about "The Tempest"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - correspondence 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to production
Box 51

Tempest (The) - memos 1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos to staff and actors regarding rehearsals, interviews, etc.

Note

in hanging file "The Tempest - press"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - press releases 1979

Scope and Content Note

press releases re: "The Tempest" starring Anthony Hopkins

Note

in hanging file "The Tempest - press"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

casting folder with actor ideas/character profiles; internal and business correspondence about "The Tempest"; copies of publicity materials; copies of production "study guide"

Note

in hanging file "The Tempest - miscellaneous"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - programs 1979

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program and study guide; copy of preview performance questionnaire; three copies of original program
Box 51

Tempest (The) - reviews 1979

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "The Tempest"

Note

in hanging file "The Tempest - press"
Box 51

Tempest (The) - stage manager's reports 1979

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage managers reports for "The Tempest"
Box 35

Temple - commission papers 1983

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; commission agreements; agreement edits
Box 71

Temptation - cast/opening night 1989

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; correspondence for Gordon
Box 71

Temptation - complaints/kudos 1989

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with newspaper clipping
Box 71

Temptation - memos 1988-1989

Scope and Content Note

internal memos and press articles

Note

in hanging file "Temptation - press"
Box 71

Temptation - production papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of letters to be sent to playwright Vaclav Havel; papers pertaining to support rally to protest the arrest of Havel; correspondence with Havel; press articles pertaining to production and Havel's arrest; casting papers; budget information; Davidson's notes on run-thrus; Playbills from NYC production

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Temptation - miscellaneous"
Box 71

Temptation - program 1989

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program
Box 71

Temptation - reviews 1989

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Temptation - press"
Box 71

Temptation - stage manager's reports 1989

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - cast/opening night 2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting papers and audition sheets; cast/staff contact lists; opening night cast note from Davidson; opening night and Inner Circle dinner invitee lists; invitation to opening night event; press night invitee list

Note

2 folders
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - kudos/complaints 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - production papers 2001-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; opening night invitations; Davidson's notes on preview performance
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - program 2003

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program statement from Davidson; mock-ups and final copies of program
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - reviews 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 98

Ten Unknowns - stage manager's reports 2003

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports; tech week schedules
Box 98

Ten Unknowns (Boston) - reviews 2002

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of the Boston production
Box 51

Terra Nova - ads 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run dates

Note

in hanging file "Terra Nova - press"
Box 51

Terra Nova - cast/opening night 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; papers regarding the opening night party held at the Biltmore Hotel - includes list of celebrity invitees and expenses of event; copies of invitation to opening night party; business correspondence
Box 51

Terra Nova - complaints/kudos 1979

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of correspondence from theatergoers
Box 51

Terra Nova - correspondence 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to "Terra Nova"; copy of Communication Arts' "The Art Annual" (July/August 1979) which includes the promotional art for "Terra Nova"
Box 51

Terra Nova - memos 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to "Terra Nova" production, press interviews, publicity, and post-play discussions

Note

in hanging file "Terra Nova - press"
Box 51

Terra Nova - press releases 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press releases and articles on "Terra Nova" at the Mark Taper

Note

in hanging file "Terra Nova - press"
Box 51

Terra Nova - production papers 1977-1982

Scope and Content Note

research materials on race to the South Pole (between Scott and Amundsen)- includes pictures from South Pole exhibit; news articles on newly discovered information on Scott's journey from 1979; internal and business correspondence pertaining to production; budget figures for production

Note

in two hanging files "Terra Nova - miscellaneous" and "Terra Nova 1978-79"
Box 51

Terra Nova - programs 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

drafts of programs and internal correspondence pertaining to changes to program; three original copies of program
Box 51

Terra Nova - reviews 1977-1984

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews of "Terra Nova"

Note

loose articles discussing the play (not full-out reviews) found in between folders "Terra Nova - press releases" and "Terra Nova - reviews"; in hanging file "Terra Nova - press"
Box 51

Terra Nova - stage manager's reports 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports
Box 68

Terra Nova - Japan Tour 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles pertaining to tour; advertisements for production organized by city; publicity photos of Davidson with others at Japanese airport; budget information; rehearsal schedules; program mock-ups; audio cassette for interview with Davidson

Note

3 folders
Box 81

Three Hotels - cast/opening night 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitee lists; internal correspondence
Box 81

Three Hotels - complaints/kudos 1995

Scope and Content Note

letter from theatergoer
Box 81

Three Hotels - press 1995

Scope and Content Note

press release; copy of ad; press reviews of production
Box 81

Three Hotels - production papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

tech and rehearsal schedules; daily rehearsal reports; internal and business correspondence; invitation to "Meet the Artist" event with "Hotels" star Richard Dreyfuss; "Meet the Artist" papers (includes booklet honoring Dreyfuss)

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Three Hotels - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Three Hotels - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents
Box 81

Three Hotels - stage manager's reports 1995

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 43

Three Sisters - cast/opening night 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night ticket information; opening night cast gift information; purchase orders; press article; map to opening night party
Box 43

Three Sisters - complaints/kudos 1975

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with patrons about "Three Sisters"
Box 43

Three Sisters - correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from Edward Parone, associate director for MTF, blind carbon copied to Gordon Davidson; audition schedules

Note

2 manila folders, one marked as "Three Sisters - correspondence"
Box 43

Three Sisters - press 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of opening night ad for show; press reviews of show; personal correspondence; press release
Box 43

Three Sisters - programs 1976

Scope and Content Note

original copies of programs for "Three Sisters"; business correspondence; reviews of play
Box 43

Three Sisters - schedule 1976

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal and performance schedules; cast list

Note

found in folder "Three Sisters - scripts"
Box 43

Three Sisters - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of stage manager's reports; memo pertaining to performance for University of California, Santa Barbara
Box 81

Three Tall Women - cast/opening night 1996

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night cast note; press night invitees
Box 81

Three Tall Women - complaints/kudos 1996 February

Scope and Content Note

letter from theatergoer
Box 81

Three Tall Women - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles pertaining to new play; production schedules; press releases for Houston production; program from Wyndham Theatre production of "Women"

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Three Tall Women - miscellaneous"
Box 81

Three Tall Women - program 1996

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program; photocopy of "American Theatre" interview with playwright Edward Albee; copies of Davidson's program letter

Note

2 folders
Box 81

Three Tall Women - reviews 1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Three Tall Women - press"
Box 81

Three Tall Women - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 56

Tintypes - ads 1981

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and copies of ads with newspaper run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Tintypes - press"
Box 56

Tintypes - cast/opening night 1981

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night party invites and memos
Box 56

Tintypes - complaints/kudos 1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoers
Box 56

Tintypes - memos 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal memos regarding cast interviews with media; copy of preview performance questionnaire; copies of reviews

Note

in hanging file "Tintypes - press"
Box 56

Tintypes - press releases 1981

Scope and Content Note

press article from "Variety" regarding box office gross of "Tintypes"

Note

in hanging file "Tintypes - press"
Box 56

Tintypes - production papers 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; ticket sales worksheets; program from the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park's production of "Tintypes"

Note

in hanging file "Tintypes - miscellaneous"
Box 56

Tintypes - program 1981

Scope and Content Note

drafting materials and mock-ups of program; original copy of program
Box 56

Tintypes - reviews 1981

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of musical

Note

in hanging file "Tintypes - press"
Box 56

Tintypes - stage manager's reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - cast/opening night 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

opening night dinner and performance attendee lists; press releases; invitation to NYC production; cast/staff contact lists; opening night cast note; casting ideas

Note

2 folders
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - complaints/kudos 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from audience members; reviews of the Seattle production
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - memos 1999

Scope and Content Note

internal memos regarding cast interviews

Note

in hanging file "Tongue of a Bird - press"
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - production papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

production schedule; internal and business correspondence; preview performance questionnaire

Note

in hanging file "Tongue of a Bird - miscellaneous"
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - program 1999

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program; program for preview performance
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of the production

Note

in hanging file "Tongue of a Bird - press"
Box 89

Tongue of a Bird - stage manager's reports 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of daily rehearsal schedules and reports; copies of performance reports; Davidson's notes from a run-thru
Box 29

Too Much Johnson - press 1975 September - October

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Too Much Johnson" at MTF

Note

two folders, both titled "Too Much Johnson - press"; cast/staff address list for "Too Much" also found in hanging file
Box 29

Too Much Johnson - programs 1975

Scope and Content Note

original copies of program
Box 29

Too Much Johnson - script 1975

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of "Too Much Johnson" script
Box 34

Toward the Twenty First Century - ticket sales report 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "Toward the Twenty First Century"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 34

Traveler (The) - program 1987 March

Scope and Content Note

original program for "The Traveler"

Note

grouped with other loose programs in box
Box 34

Traveler (The) - ticket sales reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for "The Traveler"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 39

Traveler (The) - box office 1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; weekly ticket reports
Box 39

Traveler (The) - legal documents 1987

Scope and Content Note

reimbursements information; purchase orders; hiring contracts; license agreements
Box 62

Traveler in the Dark - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitation to opening night party; draft of paragraph for program
Box 62

Traveler in the Dark - complaints/kudos 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 62

Traveler in the Dark - programs 1985

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups, drafts, and final versions of programs; brochures for production; memos pertaining to program
Box 62

Traveler in the Dark - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports
Box 63

Traveler in the Dark - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of various ads with run schedules; memos

Note

in hanging file "Traveler in the Dark - press"
Box 63

Traveler in the Dark - memos 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to production and cast interviews

Note

in hanging file "Traveler in the Dark - press"
Box 63

Traveler in the Dark - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles pertaining to play

Note

in hanging file "Traveler in the Dark - press"
Box 63

Traveler in the Dark - production papers 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence; calendars with schedule; proposed rehearsal schedules; ticket gross information

Note

in hanging file "Traveler in the Dark - miscellaneous"
Box 63

Traveler in the Dark - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of press reviews (one is in Spanish)

Note

in hanging file "Traveler in the Dark - press"
Box 67

Traveler (The) - ads 1987

Scope and Content Note

copy of ads with run schedules and notes

Note

in hanging file "The Traveler - press"
Box 67

Traveler (The) - cast/opening night 1987

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night attendee list
Box 67

Traveler (The) - complaints/kudos 1987

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 67

Traveler (The) - memos 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with press

Note

in hanging file "The Traveler - press"
Box 67

Traveler (The) - production papers 1982-1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; casting papers; internal memos; press articles; weekly ticket reports; poster for European premiere of "The Traveler"; information packet for Nancy Spanier Dance Theatre of Colorado; Davidson's notes from run-thrus; script rewrites

Note

3 folders
Box 67

Traveler (The) - program 1987

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program
Box 67

Traveler (The) - reviews 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "The Traveler - press"
Box 67

Traveler (The) - stage manager's reports 1987

Scope and Content Note

originals and copies of reports
Box 42

Travesites/The Importance of Being Earnest - cast/opening night 1977

Scope and Content Note

copies of opening night celebration invitations; guest ticket requests for opening night; cast contact list
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - correspondence 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - complaints/kudos 1977

Scope and Content Note

patron correspondence
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - stage manager's reports 1977

Scope and Content Note

original copies of reports for "Travesties" and "The Importance of Being Earnest"; cast/staff contact sheets
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - reviews 1977

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Travesties" and "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Note

in hanging file "Travesties/Earnest - press"
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - program 1977

Scope and Content Note

two original programs for combination performance of "Travesites" and "The Importance of Being Earnest"
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - ads 1977

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads and their run schedules

Note

in hanging file "Travesties/Earnest - press"
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - production papers 1974-1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; cast contact sheet; brochures; program from Royal Shakespeare Company production of "Travesties"; Los Angeles and Southern California "Key" from February 3-10, 1977 with information on "Travesties" and "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Note

in hanging file "Travesties - miscellaneous"
Box 42

Travesties/The Importance of Being Earnest - memos 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to radio and TV interviews about productions

Note

in hanging file "Travesties/Earnest - press"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville 9 (The) - advance sale 1971 May-July

Scope and Content Note

advance single ticket sale reports
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - articles on Berrigans 1971

Scope and Content Note

article from "The Los Angeles News Advocate"; manila folder with background information on those involved in Catonsville 9 production

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - articles on Berrigans"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - Fr. Dan Berrigan papers 1971

Scope and Content Note

writings of and articles about Fr. Dan Berrigan
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - furor 1970

Scope and Content Note

articles, legal documents, and correspondence re: community anger over mounting of "Cantonsville Nine"

Note

full title of file: "Catonsville Furor"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - Complaints/Kudos 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondences re: "Cantonsville Nine"

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - Complaints/Kudos"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - opening night 1971

Scope and Content Note

complimentary ticket lists for opening night, personal notes; folder with information for closing night party (catering-related papers)

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - opening night"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - cast 1971

Scope and Content Note

cast lists for LA and NYC; cast and staff addresses

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - cast"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - Los Angeles production 1971

Scope and Content Note

production papers (costumes, rentals); correspondence; news clippings

Note

full title of folder in hanging file: "Cantonsville Nine - LA Prod"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - stage manager's reports 1971 June-August

Scope and Content Note

contains originals and photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - stage manager's reports"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - correspondence 1971

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Father Casey": contains correspondence regarding Fr. Casey; folder titled "Cantonsville - Subscriber Correspondence Sample letters"; folder titled "Cantonsville Nine Correspondence"

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - correspondence"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - script 1971

Scope and Content Note

paperwork for purchasing copies of script and correspondence re: script

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - script"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - programs 1971

Scope and Content Note

programs from MTF production and NYC production

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - programs"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - phono record 1971

Scope and Content Note

papers related to making the recording of the play (contract agreements between theaters, contracts of actors, recording schedule, invoice for record order)

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Record"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - stage manger's reports (NYC production) 1971 February-June

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports from NYC production of "Catonsville Nine" at Phoenix Theatre

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville: NY - stage manager's reports"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - other productions 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, programs, and press clippings from productions of "The Trial of the Catonsville Nine" in Seattle, San Francisco, NYC, Syndey, Australia, and Rome, Italy
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - press releases 1971

Scope and Content Note

article from the L.A. Times re: Vietnam War-era theater; press release re: the show; program for show

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - press releases"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - press reviews 1971 June-August

Scope and Content Note

press reviews for play

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - press reviews"
Box 22

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - contracts 1971 April 9

Scope and Content Note

contract information for Phoenix Theater (NYC) and Mark Taper Forum

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville Nine - contracts"
Box 23

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - tour 1971

Scope and Content Note

budget information and correspondence re: terms of tour of "Catonsville"
Box 23

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - biographies no date

Scope and Content Note

bios of "the (real) Catonsville Nine"

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville - biographies"
Box 23

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - NY casting 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

casting and auditions sheets for NY production of "Catonsville"

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville - NY casting"
Box 23

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - NY text 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

notes and changes to script of "Catonsville" for NY production

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville - NY text"
Box 23

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - NY Production 1971

Scope and Content Note

papers re: production aspects, budget, and news

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville - NY Production"
Box 25

Trial of the Catonsville Nine (The) - NY Production 1972

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; papers pertaining to NYC production of "Trial"

Note

full title of folder: "Catonsville - New York Production"
Box 38

Trial of the Catonsville 9 (The) - video recording 1979 June

Physical Description: U-matic videocasette

Scope and Content Note

video recording of production; 2 video casettes; total run time of 90 minutes
Box 36

Triptych - license agreement 1977

Scope and Content Note

executed copy of license agreement for "Triptych"

Note

loose in box; found after "Hugh Wheeler - Le Grande Horizontale" folder
Box 52

Trouble With Europe (The) - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; stage manager's reports; run schedule; press reviews; theatergoers correspondence

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Taper"
Box 36

True Romances - license agreements 1977

Scope and Content Note

executed license agreement and blank copy of license agreement for "True Romances"

Note

loose in box; found after "Hugh Wheeler - Le Grande Horizontale" folder
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - cast/opening night/closing night 1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; rehearsal reports; internal memos; production screening invitees; closing night ticket figures

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Anna Deavere Smith - cast/opening night" (Smith was head of project)
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - program 1993

Scope and Content Note

drafts of programs; internal correspondence; copies of final program

Note

in hanging file "Anna Deavere Smith - programs" (Smith was head of project)
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

in hanging file "Anna Deavere Smith - complaints/kudos" (Smith was head of project)
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (New York) - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

in hanging file "Twilight - Public Theatre NY"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (New York) - Cort Theatre recording papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to video recording agreement with NY Public Library

Note

in hanging file "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - Cort Theatre, Broadway NY"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (McCarter Theatre) - cast/opening night 1993

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; character list; press articles

Note

presentation of MTF production by McCarter Theatre; in hanging file "Twilight - McCarter Theatre"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (McCarter Theatre) - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence; papers pertaining to possible other productions; Smith's commencement speech for Beaver College

Note

presentation of MTF production by McCarter Theatre; in hanging file "Twilight - McCarter Theatre"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (New York) - program 1994

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; Playbill for production

Note

in hanging file "Twilight - Public Theatre NY"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (New York) - production papers 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

press articles; production schedules; cast lists; budget information

Note

2 folders; main folder "Twilight - NY miscellaneous"; in hanging file "Twilight - Public Theatre NY"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - community reaction/research 1992

Scope and Content Note

press articles about the riots; book "Understanding the Riots" by the LA Times

Note

in hanging file "Anna Deavere Smith - complaints/kudos" (Smith was head of project)
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (McCarter Theatre) - reviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews

Note

presentation of MTF production by McCarter Theatre; in hanging file "Twilight - McCarter Theatre"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (McCarter Theatre) - program 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

program for McCarter Theatre presentation; ads for production; copy of title page for NYC production; business correspondence

Note

presentation of MTF production by McCarter Theatre; in hanging file "Twilight - McCarter Theatre"
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 - production papers 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles and releases; papers pertaining to Young Audiences Program conference; papers about Smith's other project "Fires in the Mirror" and local screening of film

Note

6 folders; in hanging file "Anna Deavere Smith - miscellaneous" (Smith was head of project)
Box 78

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (McCarter Theatre) - complaints/kudos 1993

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence

Note

presentation of MTF production by McCarter Theatre; in hanging file "Twilight - McCarter Theatre"
Box 10

Uncle Vanya - press reviews 1969 September

Box 10

Uncle Vanya - stage manager's report 1969 September-October

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - cast 1969 October

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - complaints and kudos 1969 September

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - correspondence 1969 September

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - miscellaneous 1969-1970

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - opening night 1969 September

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - press releases no date

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - programs 1969 September

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - promotion and tickets 1969 August

Box 11

Uncle Vanya - script 1969 March

Scope and Content Note

Includes the monograph, Four Plays by Chekhov, translated by Alex Szogyi, published by Washington Square Press.
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - ads 1985

Scope and Content Note

copies of ads with run dates

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"; in hanging file "Undiscovered Country - press"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - cast/opening night 1985

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; invitation to opening night party; rehearsal schedule

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - memos 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast interviews with media and photoshoots

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"; in hanging file "Undiscovered Country - press"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - press releases 1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles about production; press reviews

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"; in hanging file "Undiscovered Country - press"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - programs 1985

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups; drafts of program materials; internal correspondence; final program

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; ticket sale figures; cast/role breakdown list; main calendar for Rep Festival run; articles

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"; in hanging file "Undiscovered Country - miscellaneous"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - reviews 1985

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and features on selected actors

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"; in hanging file "Undiscovered Country - press"
Box 63

Undiscovered Country - stage manager's reports 1985

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports

Note

performed in repertory with "Measure for Measure"
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - ads 1992

Scope and Content Note

ad for production

Note

in hanging file "Unfinished Stories - press"
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - cast/opening night 1992

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night invitation; internal correspondence
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - complaints/kudos 1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - production papers 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of contracts; photos of set mock-up

Note

in hanging file "Unfinished Stories - miscellaneous"
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - programs 1992

Scope and Content Note

final copies of program
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - reviews 1992

Scope and Content Note

reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Unfinished Stories - press"
Box 76

Unfinished Stories - script 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

copy of script (photocopy and published copy in "American Theatre" magazine)
Box 77

Unfinished Stories - NYC production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

production photos; press articles and reviews

Note

in unlabeled hanging file in manila mailer folder
Box 77

Unfinished Stories - production papers 1992

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews; internal and business correspondence; rehearsal schedules; cast/staff contact lists; Drama-Logue Critics Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre - Direction" for "Stories"; budget worksheets; opening night attendee lists; drafts of program materials; casting papers; script revisions; set sketches and photos

Note

9 folders; in hanging file "Unfinished Stories - GD files" and unlabeled hanging file behind "GD files"
Box 78

Unfinished Stories - New York Theatre Workshop papers 1993 October

Scope and Content Note

document dealing with arrangements for NYTW production

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 83

Valley Song - cast/opening night 1997

Scope and Content Note

staff contact list; comp ticket lists and opening night invitee lists; internal memos; opening night cast note; invitation to LA premiere of "Miss Evers' Boys" film
Box 83

Valley Song - complaints/kudos 1997

Scope and Content Note

letter from theatergoer
Box 83

Valley Song - press/reviews 1997

Scope and Content Note

press articles and reviews of production
Box 83

Valley Song - production papers 1995-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; program for McCarter Theatre production of "Valley Song" (American premiere); study guide for play; stage manager's reports from Kennedy Center performances (produced by MTF)

Note

2 folders
Box 83

Valley Song - program 1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program contents and full program; preview program sheet and final copies of program
Box 83

Valley Song - stage manager's reports 1997

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance reports
Box 42

Vanities - ads 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of various ads for "Vanities" and the run schedule/dates for the ads

Note

in hanging file "Vanities - press"
Box 42

Vanities - cast/opening night 1976

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff contact sheets; personal and internal correspondence; purchase order
Box 42

Vanities - correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

business and patron correspondence
Box 42

Vanities - memos 1976

Scope and Content Note

copies of internal correspondence about radio and TV interviews (including those for Lucie Arnaz); tech schedule for production

Note

in hanging file "Vanities - press"
Box 42

Vanities - production papers 1976

Scope and Content Note

brochures for American Conservatory Theatre production; reviews for Westwood production of "Vanities"; production planning papers for MTF production

Note

in hanging file "Vanities - miscellaneous"
Box 42

Vanities - program and schedules 1976

Scope and Content Note

original program from MTF production; American Conservatory Theatre program for "Vanities" (MTF cast is pictured toward end); proposed advertising schedule and rehearsal schedules
Box 42

Vanities - reviews 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and originals of press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Vanities - press"
Box 42

Vanities - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

original copies of stage manager's reports; cast contact sheet; rehearsal schedule
Box 42

Vanities - Westwood production 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

production papers, business correspondence, financial information, programs pertaining to Westwood production of "Vanities"
Box 52

Vienna Notes - production papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; stage manager's reports; run schedule; internal memos; press reviews

Note

part of New Theatre For Now 1979; in hanging file "Second Space"
Box 24

Vincent Price - recording 1972

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; photocopies of notes from recording session; photocopy of script

Note

full title of folder: "Vincent Prince recording for Caedmon Records"
Box 80

Virtual Theatre - series papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale information; programs for performances ("The Mad Dancers," "Some People," "Borderama"); brochures; internal and business correspondence; press articles and reviews

Note

in hanging file "1994-95 Season"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - ads 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run dates; magazine clipping with ad

Note

in hanging file "Viva Vittorio - press"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - cast/opening night 1984

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; internal memos; special opening night attendee lists; invitation to opening night party
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - complaints/kudos 1984

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoer
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - memos 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to interviews, audience members, and publicity events

Note

in hanging file "Viva Vittorio - press"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - press releases 1984

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases

Note

in hanging file "Viva Vittorio - press"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

papers (correspondence, script, photos) pertaining to development of project with Vittorio Gassman; weekly gross information; internal and business correspondence; production schedule; folder with information from NYC production, including Showbills, press reviews, and a letter of thanks from Vittorio Gassman

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Viva Vittorio - miscellaneous"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - programs 1984

Scope and Content Note

MTF program for "Viva Vittorio!"; souvenir programs for Gassman's American shows in LA and NYC; a press packet of sorts in Italian with a biography of Gassman and several press articles
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - reviews 1984

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of MTF and NYC productions

Note

in hanging file "Viva Vittorio - press"
Box 61

Viva Vittorio! - stage manager's reports 1984

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports
Box 24

Volpone - cast 1972

Scope and Content Note

cast and staff address lists; cast list for program
Box 24

Volpone - complaints/kudos 1972

Box 24

Volpone - correspondence 1972

Scope and Content Note

business and personal correspondence
Box 24

Volpone - miscellaneous 1972

Scope and Content Note

legal-sized folder: gross information, cast party memo, rehearsal schedules; letter-sized folder: notes on production, letter from Ezra Stone
Box 24

Volpone - opening night 1972

Scope and Content Note

correspondence
Box 24

Volpone - press 1972

Scope and Content Note

press reviews; photocopy of program
Box 24

Volpone - script no date

Scope and Content Note

script for "Volpone"
Box 24

Volpone - stage manager's reports 1972 February- April

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of reports
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - Arena Stage Reviews 1995

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - Arena Stage production 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

press articles; business correspondence; program from production

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - cast/opening night 1994

Scope and Content Note

press night invitee lists; internal correspondence; opening night note to cast
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - complaints/kudos 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoer
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - health fair 1994

Scope and Content Note

plans and panelist arrangements for health wellness weekend

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - Lisa Loomer papers 1992-1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copy of contract between CTG and Loomer; program for Taper Labs reading of "Room"; casting papers and ideas

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - press releases 1994

Scope and Content Note

press releases from MTF

Note

in hanging file "Waiting Room - press"
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Waiting Room - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - program 1994

Scope and Content Note

production questionnaire; notes from the playwright; drafts of program materials; mock-up of program

Note

2 folders
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

in hanging file "Waiting Room - press"
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - stage manager's reports 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports; internal memos
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - task force materials 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; program information pertaining to wellness awareness luncheon and weekend event; research materials dealing with modern medicine

Note

in hanging file "Waiting Room - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Waiting Room (The) - Trinity Repertory Company production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to license agreement with Trinity Rep; copy of agreement; press packet with reviews and articles about production

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 35

War in Heaven - recording agreement 1988 June

Scope and Content Note

copy of recording agreement between MTF and The Moving Center

Note

full title of folder "Recording Agreement: 'War in Heaven' & 'Struck Dumb'"
Box 34

Wash (The) - contracts 1985

Scope and Content Note

hiring contracts for "The Wash"

Note

part of New Theatre for Now 1985 Festival
Box 65

Wash (The) - production papers 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; rehearsal schedules; ticket gross information; press articles; internal memos

Note

part of the New Theatre For Now 1985-86 Season
Box 74

Wash (The) - ad 1991

Scope and Content Note

ad with run information

Note

in hanging file "The Wash - press"
Box 74

Wash (The) - complaints/kudos 1991

Scope and Content Note

letter from Davidson's colleagues
Box 74

Wash (The) - memos 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal memo
Box 74

Wash (The) - press releases 1991

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to production

Note

in hanging file "The Wash - press"
Box 74

Wash (The) - production notes 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; notes on NYC production; partial script; press articles
Box 74

Wash (The) - production papers 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

weekly sales reports; internal and business correspondence; copies of stage manager's reports from NYC; photocopy of stage sketch

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Wash - miscellaneous"
Box 74

Wash (The) - program 1991

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program; draft of program contents; brochure

Note

2 folders
Box 74

Wash (The) - reviews 1991

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "The Wash - press"
Box 74

Wash (The) - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and daily reports; press articles; internal correspondence
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - correspondence 1976

Scope and Content Note

business and personal correspondence; a business letter from Robert Lantz found in "Where She Stops - program" file
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - script report 1975 July

Scope and Content Note

script report by Gordon Davidson for "Where She Stops"; attached correspondence from Oliver Hailey
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - stage manager's reports 1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports; business and internal correspondences
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - opening night 1976

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; purchase orders
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - complaints/kudos 1976

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from Dr. Herman Nussbaum
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - production papers 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of Gordon Davidson's notes on rehearsals; logistical worksheets (preview/performance schedules, load-in schedules, copy of Mitchell Dana's schedule (lighting designer for "Where She Stops")); business and internal correspondence; cast/staff contact lists; ground plan for "Where She Stops" stage

Note

in hanging file "And Where She Stops 1975-6"
Box 43

Where She Stops Nobody Knows (And) - press 1976

Scope and Content Note

press reviews, ads, and articles for "And Where She Stops Nobody Knows"

Note

2 manila folders labeled "Press" contain information in hanging file "Where She Stops - press"
Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - cast 1967 November 3

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - correspondence 1967-1968

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - ground plan 1967 October 17

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - press reviews 1967-1969

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - press and promotion 1967 November

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - programs 1967 September-November

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - script (Folder 2 of 2) 1967

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - script (Folder 1 of 2) 1967

Box 4

Who's Happy Now? - stage manager reports 1967 December

Box 5

Who's Happy Now? - complaints and kudos 1967 November

Box 5

Who's Happy Now? - congratulations to be answered 1967 November

Box 5

Who's Happy Now? - regional theatre mailing 1968 January

Box 5

Who's Happy Now? - theater in America 1975

Box 35

Widows - workshop production papers 1985-1988

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; executed contracts; reimbursement papers; hiring contracts for workshop actors

Note

full title of folder "Ariel Dorfman Commission: Widows - workshop '85"
Box 75

Widows - cast/opening night 1991

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night photos; internal correspondence
Box 75

Widows - casting 1991

Scope and Content Note

casting suggestions and lists; internal correspondence

Note

in hanging file "Widows - cast/opening night"
Box 75

Widows - complaints/kudos 1991

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from theatergoer
Box 75

Widows - memos 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Widows - press"
Box 75

Widows - press releases 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Widows - press"
Box 75

Widows - production papers 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; ticket sales figures; cassette tape for "Morning Edition" segment from 8/6/1991; papers pertaining to Ariel Dorfman (in separate folder); tech schedules; Davidson's notes from run-thrus

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Widows - miscellaneous"
Box 75

Widows - programs 1991

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final versions of program; brochure
Box 75

Widows - stage manager's reports 1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 61

Wild Oats - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

partial script; press reviews; ads with run dates; copies of stage manager's reports; internal correspondence; original copy of Drama-Logue's Critic's Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Theatre" for "Wild Oats"

Note

performed in repertory with "The American Clock" and "Moby Dick - Rehearsed"
Box 21

Will Rogers 1970-1971

Scope and Content Note

loose papers in file include run information for "Will Rogers"; program for show; promotional advertisement for "Will Rogers"; folder titled "Will Rogers U.S.A" contains advance single ticket sales reports
Box 50

Winter Dancers - ads 1978

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of ads with run schedules of ads

Note

in hanging file "Winter Dancers - press"; part of New Theatre For Now festival
Box 50

Winter Dancers - cast/opening night 1978

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; copies of invitations to opening night celebration
Box 50

Winter Dancers - complaints/kudos 1978 April 14

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of letter written to "Dancers" playwright David Lan from Lawrence Christon
Box 50

Winter Dancers - correspondence 1978

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence

Note

part of New Theatre For Now festival
Box 50

Winter Dancers - memos 1978

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to press interviews and press related events

Note

in hanging file "Winter Dancers - press"; part of New Theatre For Now festival
Box 50

Winter Dancers - production papers 1978

Scope and Content Note

script for "Winter Dancers"; rehearsal and tech schedules for show; internal correspondence and memos; copies of subscriber letters

Note

in hanging file "Winter Dancers - miscellaneous"
Box 50

Winter Dancers - program 1978

Scope and Content Note

photocopy draft of program; copies of original program
Box 50

Winter Dancers - reviews 1978

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of "Winter Dancers"

Note

in hanging file "Winter Dancers - press"; part of New Theatre For Now festival
Box 50

Winter Dancers - stage manager's reports 1978

Scope and Content Note

original and photocopies of reports for "Winter Dancers"

Note

part of New Theatre For Now festival
Box 34

With Alice in Wonderland - audience attendance reports no date

Scope and Content Note

copies of audience attendance reports for "The Immigrant"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 34

With Alice in Wonderland - program no date

Scope and Content Note

program for "With Alice in Wonderland," a part of Mark Taper Forum's Literary Cabaret "Sundays at the Itchey Foot"

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs
Box 35

Woman Warrior (The) - budget 1986

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets and comparisons for "The Woman Warrior"
Box 35

Woman Warrior (The) - commission papers 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; signed commission agreements for "China Men" and "The Woman Warrior"

Note

full title of folder "China Men/Women Warrioer (sic)"
Box 35

Woman Warrior (The) - correspondence 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence
Box 35

Woman Warrior (The) - legal documents 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

payment information; business correspondence; notes on "The Woman Warrior"; copy of commission agreement
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - Berkeley production 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

folder "The Woman Warrior - Berkeley": business and internal correspondence, program for Berkeley Repertory Theatre production; folder "Woman Warrior - Berkeley Production Mtgs.": production papers, correspondence, notes, program mock-ups; folder "Woman Warrior - Berkeley reviews": media reviews of Berkeley production

Note

found in unmarked hanging file behind the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - casting 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

actor resumes; folder with information on TNR (Theatre for New Repertory); business correspondence

Note

found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - correspondence 1984-1988

Physical Description: two letter-sized file folders; one legal-sized file folder

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to development of "The Woman Warrior"

Note

folders titled "The Woman Warrior," "Woman Warrior - GD folder," and "The Woman Warrior - correspondence"; found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - Gordon Davidson's notes 1984-1986

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes on read-thrus of "The Woman Warrior"

Note

found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - luncheon materials 1986 August-October

Scope and Content Note

agenda for luncheon; list of attendees; business correspondence

Note

folder title "Woman Warrior Luncheon, 10/31/86 12:30-2pm, 4th fl. Pavillion rehearsal rm. 2"; found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - meeting with Lucia Hwong 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with Hwong; articles and resumes for Hwong

Note

found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - production papers 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; budget information for application submission to Fund for New American Plays (with correspondence); cast list for reading of play

Note

folder title "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"; found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Woman Warrior (The) - research material 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, articles, and materials pertaining to research for "The Woman Warrior"; folder from TNR (Theatre for New Repertory) with master class/workshop information

Note

found in the hanging file "The Woman Warrior - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - ads 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of press ads

Note

in hanging file "Wood Demon - press"
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - cast/opening night 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; press night invitee lists
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - complaints/kudos 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - press releases 1994

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles

Note

in hanging file "Wood Demon - press"
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - production papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget information; Young Audiences Program teacher guide

Note

teacher guide in blue file folder; in hanging file "Wood Demon - miscellaneous"
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - programs 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; drafts of program contents; copies of final program
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and clippings

Note

in hanging file "Wood Demon - press"
Box 80

Wood Demon (The) - stage manager's reports 1994

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal reports and original/copies of performance reports
Box 36

Woods (The) - license agreement 1977

Scope and Content Note

unexecuted copy of license agreement for "The Woods"

Note

loose in box; found after "Hugh Wheeler - Le Grande Horizontale" folder
Box 35

World Rushed In (The) - contract papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence
Box 36

You Strike the Woman, You strike the Rock - production information 1990

Scope and Content Note

information pertaining to play; tour dates; production photograph; press release; press review of play
Box 50

Zoot Suit - ads 1978

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and run information for ads; drafting materials

Note

in two separate hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - press"; part of 1978 New Theatre For Now program
Box 50

Zoot Suit - cast/opening night 1978

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; invitations to opening night celebration; invoices for invitation orders

Note

part of 1978 New Theatre For Now program
Box 50

Zoot Suit - casting 1978

Scope and Content Note

copies of casting notes and worksheets; audition schedules; rehearsal notes

Note

no hanging file, found after red "Zoot Suit - miscellaneous" hanging file; part of 1978 New Theatre For Now program
Box 50

Zoot Suit - complaints/kudos 1978

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to "Zoot Suit"

Note

part of 1978 New Theatre For Now program
Box 50

Zoot Suit - correspondence 1978

Scope and Content Note

copies of business and internal correspondence; photocopy of "The Sleepy Lagoon Mystery" by Guy Endore

Note

part of 1978 New Theatre For Now program
Box 50

Zoot Suit - New York Times cover article papers 1979

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's correspondence with those congratulating him on NY Times Magazine article on "Zoot Suit"

Note

in hanging file "Zoot Suit - press"
Box 50

Zoot Suit - press memos 1978

Scope and Content Note

memos pertaining to cast interviews with press

Note

in two hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - press," red label indicates April 1978 production (New Theatre For Now), white label indicates August 1978 production
Box 50

Zoot Suit - press releases 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

press releases and articles; articles related to Zoot Suit riots

Note

in two separate hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - press," red label indicates April 1978 production (New Theatre For Now), white label indicates August 1978 production
Box 50

Zoot Suit - production papers 1978

Physical Description: 2 manila folders

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; newspaper articles; cast list; copies of CTG subscription materials; development/research materials for play

Note

in two hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - miscellaneous", red label indicates April 1978 production (New Theatre For Now), white label indicates August 1978 production
Box 50

Zoot Suit - program 1978

Scope and Content Note

programs for "Zoot Suit" in New Theatre For Now (April 1978) and Mark Taper Forum (August 1978); papers for program notes
Box 50

Zoot Suit - reviews 1978

Physical Description: 2 manila folders

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of and articles about play

Note

in two hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - press", red label indicates April 1978 production (New Theatre For Now), white label indicates August 1978 production
Box 50

Zoot Suit - specific press articles 1978

Scope and Content Note

reviews from "Dramalogue," "Newsweek," "New West" (photocopy of article and originals/copies of full magazine), two different articles by Sylvia Drake, "Variety," "Garcia Editorial," and "Herald Examiner"

Note

folders labeled contain reviews from respective magazine/newspapers listed; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 50

Zoot Suit - stage manager's reports 1978

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of stage manager's reports

Note

two hanging files, both labeled "Zoot Suit - stage manager's reports," red label indicates April 1978 production (New Theatre For Now), white label indicates August 1978 production
Box 51

Zoot Suit - complaints/kudos (August 1978 production) 1978-1982

Scope and Content Note

originals and photocopies of theatergoer correspondence pertaining to August 1978 production
Box 51

Zoot Suit - correspondence (August 1978 production) 1978-1981

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and original business and internal correspondence pertaining to "Zoot Suit"

Note

appears that some correspondence from the April 1978 production has been mixed in with that of the August 1978 production
Box 51

Zoot Suit - opening night (August 1978 production) 1978

Scope and Content Note

opening night party invitations; correspondence pertaining to opening night performance; photocopy of congratulatory letter from Cesar Chavez
Box 51

Zoot Suit - program (August 1978 production) 1978

Scope and Content Note

drafts of program; includes drafts of biographies and notes on play
Box 78

Zoot Suit - school controversy papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence and official papers concerning the suspension of a local teacher due to her wanting to show "Zoot Suit" to her class

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
 

Subseries 5. Special Programs and Events 1967-

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to luncheons, gala events, production workshops/readings, and touring company productions
Box 1

Dedication Week 1967 April

Scope and Content Note

re: Dedication Week, April 9-14, 1967
Box 1

Music Center Dedication Week (The) 1967 April

Box 8

End of Season Party 1968 1968 December

Box 11

Training Program 1968

Box 21

Playwrights Workshop Program 1968-1970

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence between Alfred Rossi (assistant director) and other theaters re: the use of Equity actors in cold stage readings
Box 27

Artists in the Schools - meeting 1971

Physical Description: hanging file

Scope and Content Note

papers pertainig to NEA "Artists in the Schools" program

Note

full title of folder: "Artists in the Schools meeting, Connecticut - 7/74"
Box 33

Derek Walcott - workshop 1985 September 30

Scope and Content Note

list of actors interested in working in Walcott workshop
Box 33

Mark Medoff - workshop 1985-1987

Scope and Content Note

papers and correspondence regarding Mark Medoff's residency at the Mark Taper Forum and UCLA; also includes papers about guest artist Michael Fox
Box 33

USIA Tour 1988

Scope and Content Note

busines correspondence; actor contracts; contact list for cast and production team

Note

full title of folder "USIA Tour/Bratislava, Czechoslovakia Misc., May/June 1988 (Tintypes, Alice & Xmas Memory)"
Box 34

Twentieth Anniversary of Mark Taper Forum 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

planning information for Twentieth Anniversary gala; schedules for anniversary week; payment information; business and internal correspondence; drafts of program
Box 40

Luncheon at the Music Center 1977

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence about the luncheon; original copy of "10 years at the Music Center" program; 1977 season brochures also in folder

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - press"
Box 65

New Music America Festival 1981-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; programs from 1981 and 1984 New Music Festivals; information packet for 1985 Festival in LA; photos of performers

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 90

Affliction of Glory - production papers 1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; invitations to performance and exhibit; event brochure

Note

special production at the Getty Center; in unlabeled hanging file in folder "Affliction of Glory - related activities"
Box 90

Affliction of Glory - reviews 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of reviews

Note

special production at the Getty Center; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 90

Affliction of Glory - stage manager's reports 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of the stage manager's reports; program for production

Note

special production at the Getty Center; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 83

And Wisdom is a Butterfly - event papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures detailing Project Children and Amnesty International, the beneficiaries of the evening; copies of various ads for the event; program for the event; Davidson's notes for opening remarks

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; folder titled "Irish Poetry Evening"
Box 58

August 6, 1945 - Dory Previn event 1982

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to one night event "August 6, 1945" created by Dory Previn (performed at the Taper on August 9, 1982); copy of invitation; internal and business correspondence; press reviews
Box 60

Beckett! Beckett! Beckett! - production papers 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; invitation to gala event; copy of ads and run schedule; press articles and reviews; copy of program

Note

2 folders; Beckett plays performed: "Ohio Impromptu," "Catastrophe," "Rockaby," "Enough," and "Footfalls"; part of the Harold Clurman Benefit (March 15-18, 1984)
Box 51

A Christmas Carol - Improvisational Theatre Project production 1978

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to production of Mark Taper's ITP production of "A Christmas Carol"; papers include program drafts, ticket lists (Natalie Wood was in attendance), and press articles about production; a second folder "A Christmas Carol - Arizona 1978" contains papers for Arizona production completed the same year
Box 84

Come a-Waltzing With Me - event papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; artist schedules; draft copies of event invitations; cast/staff contact sheets; press articles; event invitee list; bio information on Zoe Caldwell (performer in event)

Note

4 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 83

Courage to Stand Alone (The): Letters from Political Prisoner Wei Jingsheng - event papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; program order for event; draft of program script; copy and final versions of program; copy of book "Wei Jingsheng: the Man and His Ideas"; copies of promotional materials

Note

3 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 83

Courage to Stand Alone (The): Letters from Political Prisoner Wei Jingsheng - background materials 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

papers primarily consisting of correspondence and materials from Alan Gleitsman (of the Gleitsman Foundation); press articles; copies of transcripts from Wei Jingsheng's trials in China
Box 34

Daniel and the Towers - screening advertisement no date

Scope and Content Note

advertisement mailer for screening of teleplay at MTF

Note

loose in box; found in between programs loose in box
Box 36

Dario Fo and Miss Rame US/Canada Tour 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Andres Neumann International pertaining to US and Canada Tour of Dario Fo and Miss Rame
Box 52

D.A.T.E. (Deaf Audience Theatre Encounter) 1978-1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to developing work for deaf audience with D.A.T.E.; press release; press articles

Note

in hanging file "1979-80 Season - general"
Box 67

Day in the Life (A) - workshop 1987 March

Scope and Content Note

copy of pseudo-script for "A Day in the Life" (described as a Jean Claude/Joe Chaikin project); correspondence with Jean Claude van Italie

Note

in unlabeled hanging file after "The Traveler - miscellaneous"
Box 33

Day That You'll Love Me (The) - workshop 1987 November

Scope and Content Note

actor contracts; business correspondence; newspaper article about Hispanic playwrights

Note

full title of folder "Machado Workshop: Nov. 16-19, 1987, 'The Day You'll Love Me'"
Box 74

Dragons' Trilogy (The) - production papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; brochures; programs; press releases; mock-up and final version of program; Showbill from Chicago mounting of show

Note

produced by MTF, Los Angeles Festival, and UCLA; show performed by Theatre Repere at the Ralph Freud Playhouse at UCLA
Box 104

Exiles and Émigrés - event papers 1995-2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the "Exiles and Émigrés" exhibition held at LACMA in 1997; includes event program, master text, and event mailers; invitations to LACMA's "Made in California" exhibit

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

For Here or To Go - production papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; drafts of program contents; mock-up and final copies of program; press articles and reviews; production and rehearsal schedules

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Bridge Project"; performed in conjunction with Cornerstone Theater Company
Box 33

Fraternity - reading 1988 June

Scope and Content Note

actor hiring contracts; correspondence with actors about participation in reading and materials required for hiring process; cast list

Note

full title of folder "'Fraternity' Reading 6/4/88"
Box 34

Gala Celebration - ticket sales report 1987

Scope and Content Note

copies of ticket sales reports for Gala Celebration

Note

loose in box; found in between loose programs in box
Box 50

HOSHO School of Noh Theatre 1978

Scope and Content Note

development materials; business and internal correspondence; press reviews of HOSHO School of Noh Theatre's performances at the Mark Taper Forum
Box 64

Imagine There's a Future - Hiroshima Tribute 1985

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases; working script

Note

in hanging file "Hiroshima Tribute at the Taper "Imagine there's a Future" August 5, 1985"
Box 24

ITP Holiday Festival 1972

Scope and Content Note

press reviews/articles; business correspondence; budget information

Note

full title of folder: "ITP Holiday Festival, Easter, 1972"
Box 26

LA J.C.C. Theatre Arts Workshop 1973

Physical Description: hanging file

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: workshop

Note

full title of folder: "LA J.C.C. Theatre Arts Workshop 10/13/1973"
Box 40

Night of the Murdered Poets - production papers 1977

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; "script" for event
Box 78

Noche de Risa y Susto - event papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

programs; correspondence; budget information

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 60

Olympic Arts Festival - programs 1984 June

Scope and Content Note

original copies of programs for Olympic Arts Festival held at the Mark Taper forum

Note

in unlabeled hanging file behind "American Comedy - programs" file
Box 78

Out in Front: Otra Vez - event papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press releases and articles; cast/staff contact lists; ticket sales reports; invitee lists;

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 72

Renaissance Theatre Company - workshop 1990

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to student workshops run by the touring Renaissance Theatre Company
Box 75

Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll - production papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; ticket sales reports; press articles and reviews; list of those invited to opening night

Note

show is Eric Bogorian's one-man show; played 6/25-7/7/1991; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 108

Showtime-Taper Script Development Program 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the creation of the joint program for script development between Showtime (the television company) and the Mark Taper Forum; includes candidate resumes and applications for the project's creative director, project proposals, drafts and final copies of the press release announcing the program

Note

three folders under "Showtime Script Development Project" file
Box 64

Sir Vival Sweepstakes: A Winners' Tale - National Dance Institute 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; partial draft of script; press articles; artist packets; program for NDI's "Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans"; invitation to "Sir Vival" event

Note

2 folders
Box 27

Spring Celebration - Me & Bessie 1975

Physical Description: letter-sized manila folder and legal-sized manila folder inside

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to production; actor contracts; original programs from MTF production; press reviews of MTF production and NYC production; Playbill from NYC production; correspondence with theatergoers

Note

full title of folder: "1975 Spring Celebration - Me & Bessie"
Box 33

Tips On How To Store Breast Milk 1987

Scope and Content Note

contract information with playwright "Velina Houston"; Rockefeller Playwright Fellow grant information

Note

full title of folder "Velena Houston (Rockefeller Playwrighting Fellow 1987) 'Tips On How To Store Breast Milk'"
Box 34

US/USSR Theatre Exchange Group 1987 /April-May

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence about Soviet theatre artists' visit to Los Angeles; schedule for visit; article from "Soviet Life" (April, 1987)

Note

full title of folder "US/USSR Theatre Exchange Group (Visit May 1987)"
Box 33

USIA - touring/visitors/exchange 1988

Scope and Content Note

logistics and traveling information; contracts; touring schedules
Box 49

Visions - "It's the Willingness" scripts 1978 October

Scope and Content Note

two copies of the script for the "Visions" production of "Willingness"; one labeled "shooting script"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; found after hanging file "Visions - 1978 - KCET Marsha Norman"
Box 49

Visions - KCET recording of "It's the Willingness" 1978

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to production of "It's the Willingness" for the KCET/PBS program "Visions"; includes blocking sketches, costume sketches, casting information, notes on the production, research materials; correspondence regarding "Visions" and Davidson found in folder "Visions"

Note

folders titled "Visions" and "Visions - KCET - Norman Play"; in hanging file "Visions - 1978 - KCET Marsha Norman"
Box 75

Voices from the Land of the Missing - event papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; program; brochures; draft of curtain speech; evening schedule; tech information
 

Subseries 6. Unproduced Productions 1971-

Box 22

Acting in Concert - EIPJ 1971 April-May

Scope and Content Note

papers related to the "Acting in Concert" event that was canceled due to its highly political nature; also contains information on the Entertainment Industry for Peace and Justice, the sponsor of the concert

Note

full title of folder: "'Acting in Concert' EIPJ Hollywood Bowl, May 23, 1971"; found in unlabeled hanging file
Box 20

Almost Like Being in Love (The Lerner & Loewe Story) 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "Almost Like Being in Love"
Box 36

Carol's Story - correspondence 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; unexecuted copy of license agreement

Note

title of folder "Amlin Gray - 20th Season possible"
Box 21

Arthur Miller Plays 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with G. Giglio regarding putting on a Miller play

Note

in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"; full title of folder: "A. Miller Plays * G. Giglio"
Box 20

Band in Berlin 1995

Physical Description: white envelope with address label on front

Scope and Content Note

proposal for "Band in Berlin"
Box 36

Bed and Breakfast 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence declining the production of "Bed and Breakfast"

Note

in the folder "Productions Reviewed - dead"
Box 20

Bill T. Jones 1996

Scope and Content Note

papers/articles related to Bill T. Jones' adaptation of "The Bacchae" entitled "The Loud Boy"
Box 20

Black Rider 1997-2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and budget projections for "Black Rider" production for 1999-2000 season

Note

full title of folder: "Black Rider/Robert Wilson"
Box 36

Bloods 1986-1988

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; executed contract agreements; correspondence indicating cancelling of project
Box 21

Borstal Boy 1971

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes

Note

in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 35

Buddies 1981

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; contract; expense papers; note on front of folder says project killed November 5, 1981

Note

full title of folder "'Buddies' (Donald Briggs/Phil & Mac)"
Box 20

Cameri Theatre 1996

Physical Description: blue file folder

Scope and Content Note

production information from Cameri Theatre in Tel Aviv
Box 20

Carnival 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

plans for "Carnival" for 2003-2004 season
Box 20

Carnival - Julian Schlossberg 2002

Scope and Content Note

reviews re: NYC revival of "Carnival"
Box 20

Cheers, Bill 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and budget projections for "Cheers, Bill"; program from TaperLabs 1998 reading of the show
Box 20

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2002 April 18

Scope and Content Note

review from "The Guardian"
Box 71

Cirque Imaginaire (Le) - ads 1988

Scope and Content Note

copy of ad for "Cirque"

Note

in hanging file "Cirque Imaginaire - press"
Box 71

Cirque Imaginaire (Le) - memos 1988-1989

Scope and Content Note

animal import notices; proposed show schedule; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "Cirque Imaginaire - press"
Box 71

Cirque Imaginaire (Le) - programs 1988

Scope and Content Note

brochures from London performances at the Mermaid Theatre
Box 71

Cirque Imaginaire (Le) - production papers 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press packet of reviews of show; possible promotional posters

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Le Cirque Imaginaire"
Box 20

City 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to production of Gesher Theater's production of "City"; includes budgets, business correspondence, and press reviews of "City" from Gesher's production in other cities
Box 20

Constant Star 2002

Scope and Content Note

reviews and script of Tazewell Thompson's "Constant Star"
Box 21

Contractor (The) 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "The Contractor"

Note

loose papers in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 20

Diva 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and criticism re: Howard Gould's play "Diva"
Box 20

A Dream Play 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and press reviews of Robert Wilson's "A Dream Play"
Box 20

Electra 1998

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of David Leveaux's production of "Electra" starring Zoe Wanamaker
Box 20

5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (The) 2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: meeting with Brian Brolly, creator of "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T"

Note

full title of folder: "Brian Brolly, Monday, November 25, 2002 3pm"
Box 20

Friedl 1999

Scope and Content Note

information on performance of Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale concert (6/15/99); information on "Friedl" exhibition
Box 20

Girl of the Golden West (The) 1997-2002

Scope and Content Note

invitation to gala of "The Girl of the Golden West"; copy of "The Girl of the Golden West" from American Melodrama book; correspondence re: Gordon Davidson as possible director of LA Opera's production of "The Girl of the Golden West"

Note

two manila folders
Box 20

Guns 2000

Scope and Content Note

program and script for TaperLab production of "Guns"

Note

full title of folder: "Guns/Doris Baizley, Reading May 1, 2000 2pm"
Box 20

Guns - correspondence/articles 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and articles re: "Guns" and gun control

Note

full title of folder: "New Guns"
Box 20

Hairspray 2002

Scope and Content Note

reviews for Seattle/NYC productions of "Hairspray"; Playbill for NYC production

Note

full title of folder: "Hairspray, The Musical, 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle"
Box 20

Hairspray - souvenir program 2003 May 22

Scope and Content Note

souvenir program sent by producers of "Hairspray" to Tony Award Voters
Box 20

Hamlet - Ninagawa no date

Scope and Content Note

review of Ningawa's Tokyo version of "Hamlet"
Box 20

High Society (Ridin' High) 1996-1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: genesis and premiere of "Ridin' High/High Society"

Note

includes headshot/information of Lauren Mitchell (producer)
Box 20

Homebody/Kabul 2003

Scope and Content Note

papers re: casting for "Homebody/Kabul"

Note

full title of folder: "Homebody/Kabul, Taper/Steppenwolf casting"
Box 20

Hurry! Hurry! Hollywood! 2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: workshop production of "Hurry! Hurry! Hollywood!"
Box 20

I Am My Own Wife 2003-2004

Scope and Content Note

Playbill for NYC production of "Wife"; correspondence re: production possibility at MTF; press reviews of "Wife"

Note

full title of folder: "I Am My Own Wife/Doug Wright"
Box 20

An Ideal Husband 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "An Ideal Husband"; includes press packet for Berkeley Repertory Theatre's production of "Husband" for its 1994-1995 season
Box 20

Insurrection 1998

Scope and Content Note

reviews of American Conservatory Theater's production of "Insurrection"

Note

full title of folder: "Insurrection - A.C.T. Reviews"
Box 20

Knight of the Burning Pestle 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: collaboration between CTG and Cornerstone Theatre for "Knight of the Burning Pestle"
Box 36

L'Histoire du Soldat (Flying Karamazov Brothers) - production papers 1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; proposed budget

Note

listed as "Dead" as of 12/1987 on label of folder
Box 20

Laramie Project (The) 2000

Scope and Content Note

budget projections for production of "The Laramie Project"; reviews; press packet from Denver Center Theatre Company production of "Laramie"
Box 20

Learned Ladies (The) 1997

Scope and Content Note

information on the University of Washington's production of Moliere's "The Learned Ladies"

Note

full title of folder: "Learned Ladies/Univ. of Washington, Corey Madden"
Box 36

Liberties Taken - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; budget worksheets

Note

indicated as "dead" project on the folder label
Box 20

Magic Fire (The) 1999-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "Fire" production in London; reviews of "Fire" in San Francisco
Box 20

Man Who Came to Dinner (The) - reviews 2000 July

Scope and Content Note

reviews from "USA Today" and "N.Y. Times"
Box 21

Me Nobody Knows (The) 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Jeff Britton

Note

in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 20

Morning, Noon and Night 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

negotiations re: expenses/contract for Spalding Gray's show and reviews of the show
Box 20

Movin' Out 2002

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and article in Playbill magazine for "Movin' Out"
Box 20

Mummified Deer 2001

Scope and Content Note

synopsis, analysis, and review of Luis Valdez's "Mummified Deer"
Box 20

Naked 2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: Wiliam Murray's "Naked"
Box 20

Never Gonna Dance 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and press articles re: cancellation of "Never Gonna Dance"; reviews of Broadway production of "Never Gonna Dance"; correspondence re: cancellation

Note

two manila folders
Box 20

New Dialogue: Los Angeles / Prague 2004

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to "New Dialogue: Los Angeles / Prague"

Note

title of folder: "Czech Republic Trip TBA"
Box 20

93 Acres of Barley 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

rewritten script of "93 Acres of Barley" from 2002; correspondence re: readings and production of show from 2001

Note

full title of folder: "93 Acres of Barley LATC Reading 9/12/01"
Box 20

Noel & Gertie 1998

Scope and Content Note

reviews of "Noel & Gertie"
Box 20

Oklahoma! 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, press reviews, and Playbill for Cameron Mackintosh's production of "Oklahoma!" and possible tour production for Ahmanson theater in 2002-2003 season
Box 80

Oleanna - production papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles about casting controversy; theater reviews
Box 20

On Golden Pond 2004

Physical Description: red folder

Scope and Content Note

article about Kennedy Center's production of "On Golden Pond" starring James Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll
Box 20

On Your Toes 2003

Scope and Content Note

program and correspondence re: "On Your Toes"
Box 20

Othello - Royal Shakespeare Company 2001

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: collaboration/alliance with Royal Shakespeare Company and possible production of "Othello"

Note

full title of folder: "Royal Shakespeare Company, Possible Alliance & Othello Project"
Box 20

Pacific Overtures 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

information and reviews for "Pacific Overtures"; correspondence; program for 2002 Lincoln Center production

Note

Manila folder with white folder for "Gorgeous Entertainment" inside
Box 20

Peggy Sue Got Married 2000-2001

Physical Description: souvenir program; folder titled "Peggy Sue Got Married" inside program

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: development of "Married"; script; audio CD with highlights from show
Box 20

A Perfect Wedding 2004 March 9

Scope and Content Note

email correspondence re: taking "A Perfect Wedding" to the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Box 20

Personal Appearance 1998

Scope and Content Note

program for reading of "Personal Appearance" by Lawrence Riley
Box 20

Philadelphia Story 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and casting sheets for "Philadelphia Story"
Box 20

A Picasso 2004 January

Physical Description: loose papers

Scope and Content Note

letter and brief news article about "A Picasso" by Jeff Hatcher

Note

papers in between "Never Gonna Dance" and "On Golden Pond" folders
Box 20

A Picasso - Philip Langner 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Philip Langner re: new production of "A Picasso"
Box 104

Pied Piper - meeting papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to the possibility of including the show in a later season

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 20

Pistolero! 1999

Scope and Content Note

casting information for TaperLab 1999 reading of "Pistolero!"

Note

full title of folder: "Pistolero! Ron Hutchinson"
Box 20

Plenty 1999 April 30

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: meeting about bringing "Plenty" to North America
Box 36

Prince Jack 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence declining the production of "Prince Jack"

Note

in the folder "Productions Reviewed - dead"
Box 20

Qui Est La 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: Peter Brook's "Qui Est La"; article about Brook
Box 20

Radiant Baby - Stuart Ross/Debra Barsha 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

N.Y. Times review of "Radiant Baby"; correspondence re: producing the show at the Ahmanson
Box 20

Red 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and reviews of Chay Yew's "Red"
Box 20

Ricky Jay: On the Stem 2002

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to "Ricky Jay: On the Stem"; includes photocopy of Playbill and newspaper reviews of show
Box 20

Riga 1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: William M. Hoffman's "Riga"; program of Venture West Theatre Company's production of show
Box 21

School for Wives 1971

Scope and Content Note

budget information and estimated costs for show at Phoenix Theatre

Note

in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 20

Selected Shorts - Isaiah Sheffler 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence between Sheffler and Davidson; casting ideas for "Selected Shorts"
Box 20

Señor Discretion Himself - Culture Clash 2003

Scope and Content Note

notes and synopsis of the show, which was unfinished by Frank Loesser at his death; includes script of the musical as finished by Culture Clash
Box 20

Seussical (The) 1999

Scope and Content Note

program and correspondence re: workshop of "The Seussical"
Box 20

Skin of Our Teeth (The) 2003 March 14

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "The Skin of Our Teeth"
Box 36

Spring Awakening - correspondence 1985 October

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with Dramatic Publishing Company
Box 20

Sweet Smell of Success 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

reviews and correspondence re: "Sweet Smell of Success"
Box 20

Tempest (The) 2003

Scope and Content Note

press reviews and programs/brochures for Michael Grandage's production of "The Tempest" starring Derek Jacobi
Box 36

Through the Leaves 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence declining the production of "Through the Leaves"; information packet on play

Note

in the folder "Productions Reviewed - dead"
Box 20

Time and Again 1996-2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: production of "Time and Again"; press reviews of production; projected budget for MTF production of "Time and Again"
Box 36

Tom & Viv 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; information pertaining to area reading of "Tom & Viv"; program from Royal Court Theatre production

Note

indicated as "dead" production on folder label
Box 20

Tragedy of Hamlet (The) 2001

Scope and Content Note

production information for Peter Brook's adaptation of "The Tragedy of Hamlet" at the Seattle Center
Box 20

Uncle Vanya - program 1998

Scope and Content Note

program for TaperLab's 1998 production of "Uncle Vanya" as directed by Robert Egan; press review
Box 20

Under the Syringa Tree 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and information re: open rehearsal of Pamela Gien's "Tree"

Note

full title of folder: "Under the Syringa Tree/Pamela Gien"
Box 20

Veteranos 2003

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and tour information for "Veteranos"
Box 20

A View from the Bridge 1998

Scope and Content Note

Playbill for Roundabout Theatre Company and Criterion Center Stage Right's production of "A View from the Bridge"; correspondence re: possibility of producing "Bridge" at MTF
Box 21

Waiting for Godot 1971

Scope and Content Note

budget prediction

Note

in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 21

What the Butler Saw 1971

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: "What the Butler Saw"

Note

loose papers in hanging file "Possible Projects 1971-1972"
Box 20

Wild Party (The) 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

Playbills for the Manhattan Theatre Club production of "The Wild Party"; correspondence re: "Party"; review from the "N.Y. Times"
Box 20

Wonderful Town 2004

Scope and Content Note

reviews of NYC production of "Wonderful Town"; 2004-2005 touring schedule
 

Subseries 7. Administration 1972-1994

Scope and Content Note

General Manager(s): Stephen Albert Executive Managing Director(s): William Wingate Papers pertaining to development and administrative issues (include general season papers)
Box 1

Season papers - 1967-68 Season 1967

Box 3

Season papers - 1968-69 Season 1968

Box 11

Season papers - 1969-70 Season - Ann Halprin (Folder 1 of 4) 1969

Box 11

Season papers - 1969-70 Season (Folder 2 of 4) 1969

Box 11

Season papers - 1969-70 Season - (Folder 3 of 4) 1969

Note

Found loose in hanging file titled General 1969 Season.
Box 21

Season papers - 1971-72 Season 1971

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondences re: 1971 season; press reviews; ticket sale reports
Box 23

Season papers - 1972-73 Season 1971-1972

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Follies houseseats": correspondence and seat orders for "Follies"; folder titled "1972 Season General": business correspondence; red folder titled "European Trip, May 1972": memos, schedules, and correspondence regarding trip; folder titled "State Department Tour Bill": correspondence and files regarding the visit and bill payment
Box 26

Season papers - 1973-74 Season 1974

Scope and Content Note

budget estimates for 1973-1974 season; internal correspondence; business correspondence; program from 46th Annual Academy Awards
Box 27

Season papers - 1975 Season 1975-1976

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; master calendars for 1975-76 season; contracts for "Improvisational Theatre Projects"
Box 27

Season papers - 1975-76 Season 1975-1976

Physical Description: hanging file

Scope and Content Note

tech rehearsal schedules; business correspondence; press releases
Box 33

1986 Calendar 1986

Scope and Content Note

Steven Albert's 1986 calendar with show and rehearsal listings and meetings

Note

loose in box; found before "Beautiful Lady" folder
Box 35

Commissioned Plays - status reports 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence about commissioned plays for MTF; lists of authors and proposed projects with status of project (including if signed/negotiating/draft number, if applicable); copies of blank contracts
Box 35

License Agreement drafts no date

Scope and Content Note

copies of various contract agreements to act as samples; unexecuted contracts

Note

loose in box; found behind folder "Alexander Buravsky 'The Land of the Immigrants'"
Box 35

License/commission originals 1979

Scope and Content Note

original copies of various agreements with edits and notations
Box 36

Minimum Basic Production Contract - sample copies 1972

Scope and Content Note

sample copies of production contracts (includes earlier version of contract with copyright date of 1961; most recent copyright date on contracts in folder is 1972)

Note

title of folder is "General Manager Applicants"
Box 40

Season papers - 1977-78 Season 1977

Physical Description: one legal-sized manila folder, one letter-sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

folder "1977 Season General": show schedules, total possible of growth, press article about theatre; folder "1977-1978 Season": personal notes, internal correspondence, list of productions for MTF season, New Theatre for Now, and Taper Lab, script reading forms

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season General"
Box 41

Season papers - 1976-77 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

proposed schedule for season; cast lists; actor lists; meeting notes; subscription campaign schedule
Box 41

Season papers - 1976-77 Season 1976-1977

Scope and Content Note

Playbill from 1977 Tony Awards (in which Gordon Davidson won a Tony for Best Director of a Broadway Play and MTF was awarded Regional Award); budget projections/worksheets; CTG financial booklet; folder "1976 Season Ticket Requests/MIDI requests": ticket purchase information; folder "1977 year-end reviews": press reviews about season and productions

Note

in hanging file "1976-1977 Season"
Box 52

Season papers - 1979-80 Season 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

copies of brochures; press articles; internal memos; list of board of directors (1979-1980); season schedule; multiple copies of program for production of "Division Street"

Note

folder title "1979-1980 Season"
Box 56

Season papers - 1981-82 Season 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal and business correspondence; final statement on 1981-1982 season (ticket sales, attendance, number of performances)
Box 58

Season papers - 1982-83 Season 1982-1984

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale analysis sheet; article from The Daily Bruin featuring the Mark Taper Forum
Box 59

Season papers - 1983-84 Season 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; season schedule; list of Equity actors employed at MTF for 1983-84 season; list of actors previously employed by CTG; copies of subscriber mailer letters
Box 61

Season papers - 1984-85 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; mock-ups and final versions of subscriber mailers; brochures (for season and Project D.A.T.E.); press articles; monthly calendars; subscription calendars; papers pertaining to special "Carplays" event to open the season

Note

3 folders
Box 63

Season papers - 1985-86 Season 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; draft of season ads; cast/staff contact lists; expense worksheets for January and Marh 1986
Box 68

Christmas Cards 1986

Scope and Content Note

cards addressed to Davidson

Note

in unlabeled hanging file behind "Orton Festival" papers
Box 68

Season papers - 1987-88 Season 1987

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; sketches for possible awards display cases; list of productions; budget information
Box 69

Playviews proposal 1988 February

Scope and Content Note

memo pertaining to possible application for NEH and CCH to continue Taper Playviews program
Box 72

Season papers - 1989-90 Season 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; ticket sale worksheets; audience surveys
Box 77

Commissions - 1992-93 Season 1991 November-December

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to play commissions

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 78

Fall Festival 1993 Post-Mortum meeting 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to post-mortum meeting re: 1993 Fall Festival

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 80

Curtain speeches 1995

Scope and Content Note

curtain speech schedules; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "1994-95 Season"
Box 101

CAC Challenge Grant 1992

Scope and Content Note

copy of application for the CAC 1992-1993 Challenge Grant for the Mark Taper Forum's project titled PH*reaks
Box 65

Season papers - 1986-87 Season 1986-1987

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; correspondence with patrons; press articles; expense reports
Box 75

Season papers - 1991-92 1991

Scope and Content Note

press articles; internal memos; weekly grosses

Note

in hanging file "1991-92 Season - miscellaneous"
Box 79

Season papers - 1994-95 Season 1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press releases; brochures; subscriber campaign papers and renewal letters; production calendars

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 80

Tony Nomination articles and congratulations 1994

Scope and Content Note

Tony nomination articles and correspondence; letters of congratulations from well-wishers

Note

in hanging file "1994-95 Season"
Box 82

Season papers - 1996-97 Season 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of brochures; photocopies of season booklets; copy of fiscal year master calendar

Note

in hanging file "1996-97 Taper Season"
Box 79

Death and the Maiden - stage manager's reports 1994

Scope and Content Note

copies of reports
Box 103

Great Monologues from Mark Taper Forum - development papers 1989-1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the development and publication of the Great Monologues anthology containing plays presented at MTF; internal and business correspondence; list of table of contents

Note

2 folders
Box 36

Juno - proposed agreement 1986

Scope and Content Note

proposed agreement papers pertaining to production of "Juno"; correspondence with Stephen Albert as a consultant on the contract
Box 52

Media Forum - February 1980 1979-1980

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to Media Forum meeting (2/4/80) held at MTF; copy of Forum program

Note

in hanging file "1979-80 Season - general"
Box 52

National Theatre of the Deaf - Press Conference 1979 September 19

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence re: press conference

Note

in hanging file "1979-80 Season - general"
 

Subseries 8. Season and Production Planning

Scope and Content Note

collection of papers pertaining to the general development of productions, seasons, and play festivals
Box 27

Season planning - 1975-76 Season 1975

Scope and Content Note

notes, correspondence, and projected budgets re: possible productions for 1975-1976 season
Box 40

Season Dates - 1977-78 Season 1977-1978

Scope and Content Note

tentative performance dates; includes schedules for "New Works" and "Taper Lab"

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season - subscription correspondence"
Box 42

Plays under consideration - 1977-78 Season 1977 November

Scope and Content Note

list of plays set or under study for Mark Taper Forum, New Theatre for Now, and TaperLab
Box 52

Plays under consideration - 1979-80 Season 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

copies of script reports on possible plays for the season; lists of scripts under consideration; copies of press reviews of plays under consideration; internal correspondence re: plays for the season

Note

unlabeled folder in hanging file also contains reviews of plays that seemed to be under consideration; folder title "1979-1980 Season - Future plans"; in hanging file "1979-1980 Season - planning"
Box 55

Season planning - 1980-81 Season 1980-1981

Scope and Content Note

press articles pertaining to plays under consideration; internal and business correspondence; MTF season schedule; script reports on possible plays; price schedule for 1980-1981 season; Showbill for "Mass Appeal"

Note

2 folders with planning papers
Box 56

Season planning - 1981-83 Seasons 1981-1982

Scope and Content Note

play schedules for 1981/1982 and 1982/1983 seasons; copies of letter to subscribers for 1981/1982 season; review for "Isn't It Romantic" (in a separate folder)
Box 58

Season planning - 1982-83 Season 1981-1983

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; subscriber mailers; drafts of subscription mailers and subscriber letters; season schedules; budget information; ticket price scale; internal memos; audience development memo; press articles; production cost memos

Note

3 folders
Box 58

Season schedule - 1982-83 Season 1982

Scope and Content Note

general schedules for 1982-83 season (one includes details of load-in and preview start)

Note

in hanging file "1982-1983 Season - prices/schedules"
Box 59

Season planning - 1983-84 Season 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

partial month-to-month calendar with MTF activities marked; season schedule; internal and business correspondence; press articles; internal memos and notes on possible plays; casting ideas; audition schedules

Note

2 folders
Box 61

Season planning - 1984-85 Season 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to plays under consideration for 1984-85 season; script reports; season schedules (rehearsal/tech); press reviews for some plays under consideration

Note

3 folders
Box 63

Season planning - 1985-86 Season 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; draft of season schedule; press articles; programs for Circle Repertory Company Tour - Japan and Regional Theaters Festival; fiscal year forecasts and estimates; possible casting ideas and script reports

Note

2 folders
Box 65

Season planning – 1987-88 Season 1986-1988

Scope and Content Note

season schedules; working drafts of schedules; internal and business correspondence; cast lists for Repertory Company; notes on possible play options for season
Box 68

Season planning - 1987-88 Season 1987-1988

Scope and Content Note

internal memos about ticket price increases; season schedules; press articles; script reports; subscription campaign outlines; proposed season schedule

Note

2 folders
Box 69

Season planning - 1988-89 Season 1988

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; tentative season schedule; press releases pertaining to upcoming season offerings
Box 72

Season planning - 1989-90 Season 1989

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; possible season schedules; list of plays for season; costume shop business plan
Box 73

Season planning - 1990-91 Season 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; performance schedules; ticket price lists; drafts of program contents; group sales reports from 1988-89 and 1989-90 seasons

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "1990-91 Miscellaneous"
Box 73

Season schedules - 1990-91 Season 1990

Physical Description: 2 teal pocket folders

Scope and Content Note

performance schedules for season

Note

in hanging file "1990-91 Season Planning"
Box 73

Season schedules - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

proposed performance schedules for season

Note

in hanging file "1990-91 Season Planning"
Box 75

Season planning - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; budget worksheets; development papers for CTG programs; subscription campaign schedules; performance schedules; ticket sales figures; play ideas and suggestions; audio cassette "Julius Caesar at the Taper and other Shakespeare in LA"

Note

4 folders
Box 75

Stage manager assignments - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

internal memos; assignment lists

Note

in hanging file "1991-92 Season - miscellaneous"
Box 77

Season schedules - 1992-93 Season 1992

Scope and Content Note

possible schedules for 1992-93 season; schedule worksheets

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 77

Spring planning - 1992-93 Season 1992

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to planning of spring plays and events

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 78

Season schedules - 1992-93 Season 1992

Physical Description: teal pocket folder

Scope and Content Note

season schedules for CTG theaters

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 81

Play commissions reports - 1995-96 Season 1995

Scope and Content Note

lists of commissioned works and progress; internal correspondence; workshop developments; play development budget; script reports

Note

in hanging file "1995-96 Taper Season"
Box 81

Season papers - 1995-96 Season 1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; correspondence with subscribers; copy of ads; press articles

Note

in hanging file "1995-96 Taper Season"
Box 81

Season planning - 1995-96 Season 1995

Scope and Content Note

press releases; internal memos; budget information; possible season plans

Note

in hanging file "1995-96 Taper Season"
Box 82

Season planning - 1996-97 Season 1996

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; internal correspondence; season schedules; Davidson's notes

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "1996-97 Taper Season"
Box 84

Season planning - 1997-98 Season 1997

Scope and Content Note

CTG season schedule; budget worksheets for MTF productions; production schedules; planned productions

Note

in hanging file "1997-98 Taper Season"
Box 88

Season planning - 1997-98/1998-99 Seasons 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

proposed season schedules and budgets; business correspondence

Note

in folder "Taper Future Planning"
Box 88

Play Descriptions - 1998-99 Season 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

summaries of plays put on for 1998-99 season as written by Frank Dwyer
Box 88

Season schedule - 1998-99 Season 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

season schedule with show-by-show breakdown of production schedules
Box 88

Season schedule - 1999-2000 Season 1999

Scope and Content Note

general season schedule; season brochure with play list
Box 90

Season planning - 1999-2000 Season

Scope and Content Note

drafts of possible show run configurations and offerings; papers with information on the Inner Circle preview talk; plays under consideration for future seasons; draft and final copies of MTF 2000-01 Season announcement; subscription renewal letters; press releases for 1999-2000 Season announcements; developmental papers for the Tapers' "Millennium Project"

Note

7 folders
Box 92

Season planning - 2000-01 Season 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes on plays under consideration and possible options for the 2000-01 season; season planning deadline memo

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

Season schedules - 2000-01 Season 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets; drafts of season schedules; production schedules

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

Play summaries - 2001-02 Season 2001 June

Scope and Content Note

play summaries written by Frank Dwyer for the plays to be presented in the 2001-02 MTF season

Note

2 copies; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

Season planning - 2001-02 Season 2001 August

Scope and Content Note

draft of season schedule and production dates; copy of Playbill credit page for "Copenhagen"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 95

Season planning - 2001-02 Season 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; drafts of season calendars; budget worksheets for productions; expense reports; notes on plays under consideration

Note

in hanging file "Taper 2001-2002 Season"
Box 99

Season planning - 2004-05 Season 2003-2004

Scope and Content Note

drafts of possible season and production schedules (includes schedules for Kirk Douglas and Ahmanson Theatres); lists of plays under consideration for MTF

Note

in hanging file "2004-05 Subscription general"
Box 20

Deborah Warner - conversations 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Deborah Warner about directing at the Mark Taper Forum
Box 34

New Theatre for Now - 1985 Season papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; hiring contracts; actor lists
Box 52

New Theatre For Now - 1979 Season planning 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

lists of plays under consideration; internal memos; press articles; scheduling calendars

Note

in hanging file "Taper"
Box 52

New Theatre For Now "Playworks" - Spring 1979 1978-1979

Scope and Content Note

planning papers for festival; publication materials; program drafts; internal and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file "NTFN Spring 1979 - general"
Box 56

New Theatre For Now - 1981-82 season planning 1981

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; proposed ticket prices; draft of ad for NTFN

Note

in hanging file "1981-1982 Season - general"
Box 57

New Theatre For Now - 1982 planning papers 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; letters from theatergoers; mock-up of ads; copies of brochures; rehearsal schedules
Box 58

New Theatre For Now - 1982-83 Season planning 1982

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; copies of schedules; calendar with run dates; brochure
Box 60

New Theatre For Now - 1983-84 Season 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes on run-thrus of plays for NTFN; season schedule; patron mailer information; press articles and reviews; audience questionnaire; ticket sales information; mock-up of programs; NTFN budget worksheets; script reports for plays under consideration

Note

3 folders
Box 65

New Theatre For Now - 1985-86 Season 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; draft of ads; script for "Pinocchio"; press releases and articles; production attendance information for NTFN; ticket sales report for NTFN; internal memos; script reports; audition schedules; NTFN schedules; correspondence with theatergoers

Note

2 folders
Box 83

New Theatre For Now - 1996-1997 Season papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; production and season schedules; plays under consideration; brochures; press releases; budget worksheets; opening night dinner invitees lists

Note

3 folders, two labeled "New Theatre For Now 1997," the third "NTFN Opening Dinner Party"; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 59

Repertory Festival - 1982-83 Season 1983

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; theatergoer correspondence; rehearsal schedules; cast/staff contact lists for "Richard III" and "A Month in the Country"; repertory calendar; internal memos
Box 61

Repertory Festival - 1983-84 Season 1984

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of original program; correspondence from actors and theatergoers; weekly ticket sale information; internal memos pertaining to interviews; press reviews and articles; mock-ups of program; photocopies of ads and run dates

Note

in hanging file "Rep. Festival - general"
Box 63

Repertory Festival - 1984-85 Season 1984-1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; lists of play combinations for festival; casting ideas; cast/staff contact lists; press articles; script pages

Note

2 folders
Box 68

Repertory Festival - 1985-86 Season 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

casting papers; play suggestions; internal and business correspondence; schedule drafts

Note

in hanging file "Orton Festival - press"
 

Series 2. Ahmanson Theatre

 

Subseries 1. Publicity

Box 30

Center Theatre Gazette 1995 April

Scope and Content Note

monthly installment of "Center Theatre Gazette"

Note

loose in box; found in front of "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" folder
Box 45

1995/96 Season - brochure 1995

Scope and Content Note

multiple copies of original brochures; special edition of "Performing Arts" with information about the reconfiguration of the Ahmanson Theatre
Box 45

1995/96 Season - press 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

press release announcing 1995/96 season offerings; internal correspondence; press articles about the 1995/96 season
 

Subseries 2. Finances

Box 45

Fiscal Planning - 1996 Season 1994 November-December

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes; budget worksheet revisions

Note

found in hanging file "1995/96 Subscription Campaign"
 

Subseries 3. Subscription Information

Box 45

Subscription Correspondence - 1995-96 Season 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with subscribers
 

Subseries 4. Productions 1996-

Box 30

Smokey Joe's Cafe - Doolittle production information 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff information for "Cafe" production at Ahmanson at the Doolittle

Note

loose in box; found in front of "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" folder
Box 30

Smokey Joe's Cafe - press 1994

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of article from "Star Track" about LA production of "Smokey Joe's Cafe"

Note

loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Reopening Activities" folder
Box 45

1995/96 Season Planning 1995

Scope and Content Note

ticket sale plans and budget projections
Box 45

Cast/Production Team contact sheets 1995-1997

Scope and Content Note

contact sheets for "Carousel," "Seven Guitars," "The Heiress," and "Prosals"

Note

loose in box; found after hanging file for "Seven Guitars - press"
Box 45

General 1995/96 Season 1994-1996

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; schedules for productions offered at the Ahmanson; marked up seating chart for opening night/press night; brochure for 1995/96 season; two press releases for 1996/97 season; display boards with illustrations of the inside of the Ahmanson (unknown production/event)
Box 45

Angels in America - Ahmanson production papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

original Playbill from NYC production of "Angels"; program for Alberta Theatre Projects production of "Angels"; copies of programs from Ahmanson production; drafts of Ahmanson program and mock-ups; copies of reviews; business and internal correspondence

Note

found in hanging file "Angels in America"
Box 44

Carousel - opening night, cast lists, special events 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to "Carousel" Inner Circle Dinner (July 10, 1996); ticket selections from cast; internal correspondence pertaining to "Carousel" creative team schedule in LA with visit dates of personnel visits; copies of production contact sheet; invitation for "Show Boat" preview and performance of "Carousel" (July 9, 1996)
Box 44

Carousel - press 1996

Scope and Content Note

1996 Theatre LA Ovation Awards Nomination certificate for "Best Musical (Larger Theatre)" for "Carousel"; originals and copies of brochures and newspaper ads for "Carousel"; copies of press reviews (local and national) of touring production; copies of road reviews
Box 44

Carousel - production papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

folder "Carousel - schedules": production contact sheets and tour schedule; folder (unlabeled): business and internal memos, Davidson's notes, memo from Columbia Artists Management, Inc. re: "Carousel"; folder "Carousel - budget": memo with estimated budget information; folder "Carousel - miscellaneous": internal and business correspondence pertaining to entire tour as well as specific LA issues; financial statement reports for touring production (found after "Carousel - miscellaneous folder")
Box 44

Carousel - programs 1996

Scope and Content Note

original copies of Ahmanson program for "Carousel" and Playbill for Theatre Under the Stars (Houston, TX) production of "Carousel"; copies of final mock-up of program; Davidson's revisions of program notes
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - complaints/kudos 1996

Scope and Content Note

audience correspondence
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - opening night, cast lists, parties 1996

Scope and Content Note

materials pertaining to the Inner Circle Dialogues and dinner with Stacy Keach (June 24, 1996); contact sheets for National Tour of "An Inspector Calls"; comp ticket lists; internal memos
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - programs 1996

Scope and Content Note

original copies of April/May editions of Performing Arts program for "An Inspector Calls"; draft of Gordon Davidson's program message; final copy of program as sent to copiers
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - press 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of press reviews; proofs of press ads and run information; 1996 Theatre LA Ovation Award nomination certificate for Best Play (Larger Theatre)
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

folder "An Inspector Calls - miscellaneous": internal memoranda pertaining to cast ticket selections, original copies of ads for "Inspector", business correspondence concerned with production quality of tour; folder "An Inspector Calls": information pertaining to national tour, press releases, and reviews; folder "An Inspector Calls - reviews": copies of local press reviews
Box 44

Inspector Calls (An) - stage manager reports May 1996

Scope and Content Note

original report for preview performance on May 14, 1996
Box 44

Kiss of the Spider Woman - press 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of Ahmanson production, includes article about Chita Rivera and her career; "Livent" folder (production company involving Harold Prince) contains press releases about the Ahmanson production of "Kiss of the Spider Woman" as well as press releases for "Show Boat" revival at the Ahmanson
Box 44

Kiss of the Spider Woman - opening night information 1996

Scope and Content Note

opening night ticket distribution internal memo

Note

in folder "Kiss of the Spider Woman - cast list, opening night, events"
Box 44

Kiss of the Spider Woman - programs 1993-1996

Scope and Content Note

program from Ahmanson production of "Kiss" (1996); program from Denver Center for the Performing Arts production of "Kiss" (1995); souvenir program for Broadway production (1993)
Box 44

Kiss of the Spider Woman - production papers 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal schedules; internal and business correspondence; napkin with "Chita" embossed (referring to star Chita Rivera); plastic bag with "Kiss of the Spider Woman" logo

Note

in folder "Kiss of the Spider Woman - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - press 1995

Scope and Content Note

folder "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - press ads/releases": ad examples with run information; folder "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - press reviews": copies of reviews and articles about "Laughter"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - cast list, opening night, parties 1995

Scope and Content Note

cast contact list; tickets list for opening night; business and internal correspondence
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

original program for "Laughter"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - complaints/kudos 1995

Scope and Content Note

letter on behalf of Dorthea Petrie declining invitation to opening night performance of "Laughter"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - writer's luncheon materials 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and papers pertaining to writer's luncheon (May 2, 1995); partial copy of "Laughter" program

Note

folder title "Writers Luncheon: Laughter on 23rd Floor, Tues, May 2, 1995, 1pm"; found in hanging file "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - production papers 1993-1995

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; papers and articles pertaining to 1993 NYC production of "Laughter" (including original Playbill); final layout of Ahmanson program; copy of December 1993 issue of "Theater Week" with article on "Laughter"

Note

folder title "Laughter on the 23rd Floor"; found in hanging file "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - England production 1994 June-July

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence regarding a joint production of "Laughter" that would tour in England after finishing in LA

Note

found in hanging file "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - reviews 1994

Scope and Content Note

national reviews of "Laughter" of various productions across the U.S.

Note

found in hanging file "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - miscellaneous"
Box 45

Laughter on the 23rd Floor - script 1992

Scope and Content Note

bound copy of script for "Laughter"

Note

found in hanging file "Laughter on the 23rd Floor - miscellaneous"
Box 44

Music of the Night - production papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; original invitation to gala performance; reviews of Ahmanson production; original program for "Music of the Night" at the Ahmanson; "Livent" folder with press releases, Andrew Lloyd Webber discography, creative team biographies, and media articles pertaining to Lloyd Webber's work and production of "Night"
Box 44

Seven Guitars - cast/opening night/benefit 1995-1996

Physical Description: one legal-sized manila folder, two letter-sized file folders

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact sheets; business and internal correspondence; production schedules; information about Center Theatre Group's Young Audiences Program (YAP) - attendee information; invitations to special benefit performance of "Seven Guitars"; unidentified pictures; folder "Seven Guitars - benefit" contains information and documents for benefit performance

Note

pictures found in blue file folder - pictures likely from benefit performance
Box 44

Seven Guitars - complaints/kudos 1996

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from patrons
Box 44

Seven Guitars - production papers 1994-1996

Physical Description: one legal-sized folder, two letter-sized folders

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence (including investment repayment information); production contracts; original program from Huntington Theatre Company production of "Seven Guitars"; photocopies of reviews of August Wilson's "Seven Guitars"; memoranda; 1995-1996 schedule for Ahmanson; original program from the Goodman Theatre world premiere of "Seven Guitars"; script re-write; copies of articles about August Wilson

Note

contains information pertaining to Ahmanson production and NYC production; in folder "Seven Guitars - miscellaneous"
Box 44

Seven Guitars - programs 1996

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of program for Ahmanson production; original programs for "Seven Guitars" include two Playbills, the American Conservatory Theater Stagebill, and CTG's Performing Arts program
Box 44

Seven Guitars - stage manager's reports 1996

Scope and Content Note

copies of stage manager's reports; internal memo pertaining to patron medical incident during a performance
Box 45

Seven Guitars - press ads 1996

Scope and Content Note

advertisements for Los Angeles and New York productions of "Seven Guitars"

Note

found in hanging file "Seven Guitars - press"
Box 45

Seven Guitars - press reviews 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of various productions of "Seven Guitars" from across the U.S.; includes reviews from New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles

Note

found in hanging file "Seven Guitars - press"
 

Subseries 5. Special Programs and Events

Box 30

Ahmanson Act II - table lists 1995 January 21

Scope and Content Note

chart with table and seating for Act II event

Note

loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Reopening Activities" folder
Box 30

Ahmanson Act II and Music Center 30th Anniversary 1994

Scope and Content Note

guest list and schedule for Act II event; "LA Times" article about renovations; schedule for Music Center 30th Anniversary

Note

papers loose in box; found after "Corporate Sponsorship - New Ahmanson" folder
Box 31

Ahmanson Act II - program 1995

Scope and Content Note

copy of Gordon Davidson's remarks for Act II event; copy of program pages for Act II event

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Act II Program Pages"
Box 31

Ahmanson Act II and Gala Benefit - correspondence 1995 January

Scope and Content Note

notes re: Gordon Davidson's remarks for Act II event; correspondence re: event logistics; copies of invitation to cocktail from Bud Knapp and to gala performance of "Miss Saigon"

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Act II/Gala Benefit 1/21/95"
Box 45

Ahmanson Theatre Neighborhood Initiative 1996

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to the Ahmanson Theatre Neighborhood Initiative program; sample information packet with memo with meeting scheduling details
Box 30

Festival for Families - advertisement 1994

Scope and Content Note

advertisement and schedule of "Festival for Families" event
Box 30

Festival for Families - brochure 1994

Scope and Content Note

brochure for "Festival for Families" event sponsored by Robinsons-May

Note

loose in box; found in front of "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" folder
Box 31

Other Side of the Curtain (The) - Miss Saigon 1994 October

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with plan for Cameron MacIntosh's "backstage" event for patrons for "Miss Saigon"

Note

full title of folder: "The Other Side of the Curtain Blue Ribbon Event: Miss Saigon"
 

Series 3. Ahmanson Renovation

Box 30

Ahmanson Budget 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

estimated production budget for "The Cocktail Hour"; estimated budget for "Heidi Chronicles"; papers pertaining to "Ahmanson at the Doolittle" (budgets, renovation costs for Doolittle Theater)
Box 30

UK/LA Festival 1994

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; press releases; budget information; press photos; program for UK/LA Festival

Note

full title of folder: "UK/LA 1994"; event held at the Doolittle (part of the "Ahmanson at the Doolittle" series)
 

Subseries 1. Renovation Planning and Progress

Box 29

Ahmanson Reconfiguration 1983-1993

Scope and Content Note

papers primarily pertaining to 1993 phase of renovations; includes spiral-bound presentation copy of redesigned Ahmanson floorplans

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reconfiguration 7/93-11/93"
Box 29

Ahmanson Renovations - artistic renderings no date

Physical Description: brown catalog folder with "Annie" written on front

Scope and Content Note

computer artist renderings of interior of renovated theater
Box 29

Ahmanson Renovations - planning papers 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

papers and proposal re: Ahmanson renovations; floorplan for Doolittle theater from UCLA; reviews of plays for possible production; press releases about Ahmanson renovations
Box 29

Ahmanson Renovations - reconfiguration seating 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

worksheets for suggested seating additions; floorplans
Box 29

Long Range Planning 1991

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 1993-1997 plans for Ahmanson rennovation and revitalization; budget information

Note

full title of folder "Long Range Planning, Ahmanson Theatre-specific"
Box 29

Music Center Operating Company meeting 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining two MCOC meetings; includes article about closing of LA run of "The Phantom of the Opera"

Note

two folders; folders titled "MCOC Meeting re: Ahmanson Reconfiguration, January 29, 1993" and "MCOC Meeting re: Ahmanson Reconfiguration, March 18, 1993"
Box 29

New Ahmanson Theatre Committee - minutes 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

faxes and copies of committee minutes
Box 29

Reconfiguration schedule 1993

Scope and Content Note

proposed reconfiguration schedules
Box 29

Theatre Projects Consultants - memos 1993

Scope and Content Note

memos from Theatre Projects Consultants re: ideas and projected costs for theater renovations (includes information of recently renovated theaters in 1980s-90s)
Box 29

Theatre Projects Consultants - general information 1991

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to temporary move of Ahmanson productions to Doolittle Theater during renovation period; correspondence with theater consultants
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Project Status Reports 1994 January-September

Physical Description: gray bound booklets

Scope and Content Note

executive summary report from Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. and Ellerbe-Becket Architects of status of renovation; booklets from January 24, 1994 and September 27, 1994

Note

loose in box; found in between "Latest Negotiations, Ahmanson Reconfiguration" and "UK/LA 1994" folders
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration re: Design 1993-1994

Physical Description: contains two other manila folders within the main folder

Scope and Content Note

folder titled "Ahmanson Reconfiguration re: Design": papers regarding design of inside of theater (mainly seat arrangements in boxes and line of sight of patrons); folder titled "Ahmanson Theatre Box Seat Designations": correspondence regarding labeling of box seats; folder titled "Design Problems Mtg. (Ahm. Reconfig.) March 14, 1994": correspondence about design problems and possible solutions
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration Naming Opportunities 1994

Scope and Content Note

document listing possible areas in theater to be named after patrons and the suggested donation amounts for naming right
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Ellerbe Becket 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Ellerbe Becket Co. re: specific progress of rennovations and proposed changes
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration Landscape 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with and proposals by Martha Schwartz, Inc. for Ahmanson landscaping; photo slides of Palais Royale courtyard in Paris
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Project Status Report 1994 July 14

Physical Description: gray bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

overview of project, projected costs, and changes in budget listed in booklet

Note

loose in box; found in between "Ahmanson Sound Check 5/95" and "Ahmanson Reconfiguration Committee Meeting" folders
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - construction barricade design 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to development/design of pedestrian barricades for duration of Ahmanson renovation process

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Construction Barricade"
Box 30

Ahmanson Sound Check 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: sound check of renovated Ahmanson theatre; includes statistics of sound readings from different seating positions
Box 30

EDAW - landscaping proposal 1993 October

Scope and Content Note

company brochure and letter to Gordon Davidson about services offered

Note

loose in box; found before "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" folder
Box 30

Landscape Architecture for Ahmanson Interviews 1993

Scope and Content Note

information from Pamela Burton about her firm; copy of correspondence from Ellerbe Becket Co. with Martha Schwartz about presentation for Ahmanson

Note

full title of folder: "Landscape Architecture for Ahmanson Interviews 12/21-22/1993"
Box 30

Landscape models no date

Scope and Content Note

photos of model of proposed landscape layout

Note

loose in box; in between "Ahmanson Reconfiguration Landscape" and "Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Ellerbe Becket" folders
Box 30

Music Center Operating Company - mintues and articles 1992-1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of mintues from 4/23/92 and 9/29/93 meetings; copies of newspaper articles about MCOC's involvement in the Ahmanson renovation

Note

loose papers in box; found in front of unmarked folder containing rededication papers
Box 30

New Ahmanson - correspondence 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: possible donors, New Ahmanson Theatre Committee minutes; MCOC correspondence

Note

full title of folder: "The New Ahmanson"
Box 30

New Ahmanson Reconfiguration Committee - meeting 1994 April

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with members of committee re: April 28, 1994 meeting
Box 30

New Ahmanson Reconfiguration Committee - meeting 1995

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to committee meeting and budget changes

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reconfiguration Committee Meeting, Thursday, July 13, 1995 2:30pm"
Box 30

New Ahmanson Theatre Committee - meeting notes 1993

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's notes from committee meeting (11/22/1993); list of cost of renovations

Note

full title of folder: "New Ahmanson Theatre Committee - GD Notes"
Box 30

Plan for New Ahmanson 1993

Scope and Content Note

notes on history of Ahmanson and reasons for renovation; plans for 1996-1997 season

Note

full title of folder: "Notes on a Plan for the New Ahmanson"
Box 31

Acoustic Enhancement System 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to Ahmanson Acoustical Enhancement; notes re: enhancement

Note

full title of folder: "Acoustic Enhancement System - MCOC, Mahoney & general notes"
Box 31

Acoustic Enhancement System & LARES 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to LARES audio system and contractor
Box 31

Acoustical Survey and Recommendations 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and propsals pertaining to audio problems at Ahmanson Theatre

Note

full title of folder: "Acoustical Survey & Recommendations - Ahmanson Theatre"
Box 31

Ahmanson Equipment Needs 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and lists pertaining to equipment needs/costs
Box 31

Ahmanson Reconfiguration Study - Barton Myers Associates 1989 December 15

Physical Description: silver spiral bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

study and proposal by Barton Mayers Associates
Box 31

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Project Status Reports 1994 September-October

Physical Description: gray bound booklets

Scope and Content Note

overview of project, projected costs, and changes in budget listed in booklet; "Project Summary Reports" from August-September; "Change Estimate Summary" from 8/18/94

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Theatre Reconfiguration - Project Status Report"
Box 31

Ahmanson Sound System Complaint Letters 1996

Scope and Content Note

complaint letters from patrons about issues with sound system

Note

full title of folder: "Complaints letters re: Ahmanson sound"
Box 31

Ahmanson Theatre Renovation - post-opening "fix-it" items 1995

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to items needing attention following re-opening of theater (sightline problem in balcony; sound system); copies of letters from patrons complaining of problems with sound system; Gordong Davidson's written notes about items to fix
Box 31

Ahmanson Theatre Report - Theatre Projects Consultants 1989 December

Physical Description: spiral bound booklet with full color title page

Scope and Content Note

results of Theatre Projects Consultants study; presents multiple renovation options for theatre based off of existing theatre designs; correspondence with Richard Pilbrow of Theatre Projects Consultants included at end of booklet
Box 31

Ahmanson Theatre Report - Wyndham Limited 1989 October 6

Physical Description: beige spiral bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

report by Ian Albergy for Wyndham Ltd. pertaining to a mobilized ceiling of the Ahmanson and seating configurations for different theater functions
Box 31

Dazian fabrics - stage curtain velours no date

Scope and Content Note

fabric swatches for stage curtain
Box 31

Ellerbe Becket booklet no date

Physical Description: spiral bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

presentation booklet of renovation plans by Ellerbe Becket firm
Box 31

Preliminary Space Study - Siti Studio Architects 1994 May

Physical Description: gray bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

study of existing space available and changes that could be made to maximize space usage
Box 31

R.F. McCann & Company - informational materials 1990 October

Scope and Content Note

information on R.F. McCann & Company - Architects
Box 31

SIAP and Acoustic Enhancement System 1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and suggestions about acoustics in Ahmanson Theatre
Box 31

Theatre Projects Consultants - Interim Report 1990 October

Scope and Content Note

report for pre-schematic scheme
Box 31

Theatre Projects Consultants proposal 1989 September

Physical Description: spiral bound booklet - letter size

Scope and Content Note

proposal for remodeling study of Ahmanson Theatre renovation

Note

2 copies of booklet
Box 32

Ahmanson Act II - planning binder 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

contains papers pertaining to planning of Ahmanson Act II event; includes actor lists for Honorary Committee, seating arrangements, blueprints, and invitation/brochure copies
Box 32

Ahmanson Rededication photographs no date

Scope and Content Note

personal photographs of rededication ceremony; from Sandra Ausman, per note before the pictures

Note

in "30 Minute Color Prints" photo sleeve
Box 32

Ahmanson renovation - Los Angeles Times articles 1994

Scope and Content Note

color scans of articles from "Los Angeles Times" on renovation; articles include pictures of renovation process

Note

loose in box; multiple copies of the same article exist
Box 32

Ahmanson Theater Stage Left Reconfiguration Feasibility Study 1993 May

Scope and Content Note

suggestions and budget estimate for stage left reconfiguration of Ahmanson

Note

document as submitted by Architect/Engineer Design Services of Internal Services Department
Box 32

Preliminary renovation blueprints 1991

Scope and Content Note

early renderings of renovation plans; prints by Ellerbe Becket architecture
Box 32

Renovation blueprints 1993 April 30

Scope and Content Note

contains blueprints from Ellerbe Becket architecture for demolition and renovation

Note

front cover title: "Ahmanson Theater Reconfiguration Design Development Package April 30, 1993"; booklet is folded over several times in order to be fit into box
Box 39

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - papers 1990-1991

Physical Description: brown expandable folder

Scope and Content Note

folder "Ahmanson Reconfiguration Memoranda": copies of internal memoranda pertaining to the Ahmanson reconfiguration, photocopies of renovation idea pages, business correspondence; folder "Ahmanson Reconfiguration group, 9am Ellerbe Becket 829-4000": internal correspondence about presentation, minutes from April 22, 1991 meeting, documents from meeting; Theatre Projects consultants correspondence; renovation proposal from Barton Meyers Associates (second copy found loose in box); renovation proposal from Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (second copy found loose in box); plans from Ellerbe Becket

Note

title on expandable folder "Ahmanson Reconfiguration"
Box 39

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - memoranda 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

copies of internal memoranda pertaining to the Ahmanson reconfiguration; photocopies of renovation idea pages; business correspondence
Box 39

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - renovation papers 1991

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; renovation papers

Note

no title on folder; found behind schematic cost projection binders
Box 39

Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates proposal - meeting materials 1990 December

Scope and Content Note

materials for meeting with Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates
Box 39

Interior Reconfiguration - preliminary schematic design cost plan 1991 May 20

Scope and Content Note

preliminary cost plan for proposed interior reconfiguration and ancillary improvements; from Donnell Consultatns Incorporated
Box 39

Interior Reconfiguration - schematic design cost plan 1991 June 24

Scope and Content Note

cost plan for proposed interior reconfiguration and ancillary improvements; from Donnell Consultants Incorporated
Box 39

New Ahmanson Theatre - renovation proposals with Theatre Projects consultants 1990 November 8

Scope and Content Note

proposed changes to Ahmanson; accompanying propsals and meeting papers found behind booklet
 

Subseries 2. Rededication

Box 29

Rededication papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to final stages of Ahmanson renovations

Note

papers loose in file; found between brown catalog folder and "MCOC Meeting re: Ahmanson Reconfiguration March 18, 1993" file folder
Box 30

Ahmanson Act II - gala benefit tickets 1994

Scope and Content Note

invitation to gala benefit for Novemember 9, 1994

Note

full title of folder: "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94"
Box 30

Ahmanson Rededication 1994

Scope and Content Note

drafts of script for ribbon cutting ceremony (December 15, 1994); contact information for actors invited to event; copy of invitation and program for ceremony

Note

folder unmarked; the first folder in one of the expandable file folders in box - found before "Ahmanson Logo" folder
Box 30

Ahmanson Rededication - meeting 1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 11/2/94 meeting about rededication; includes invitation drafts and ceremony script drafts; corrsepondence

Note

full title of folder: "Ahm. Rededication Mtg. 11/2/94 - Shell Ausman, Sandie K., Allison"
Box 30

Ahmanson Reopening Activities 1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to rededication ceremony and schedule; correspondence; draft of "New Ahmanson" brochure
Box 30

Commemorative Program 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence; drafts of program; ideas for program design

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Rededication Commemorative Program"; final copies of program found immediately behind folder
Box 30

Daily News article 1994

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of Daily News (Woodland Hills, CA) article "Ahmanson celebrates new look"

Note

loose in box; found after guest correspondence and in front of "Ahmanson Reopening Guest List for 12/15/94" folder
Box 30

Dancing in the Streets 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and information from director Elise Bernhardt re: organization and involvement in rededication ceremony

Note

full title of folder: "Dancing in the Streets - Elise Bernhardt"
Box 30

Grand Finale Spectacular 1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to planning for "Spectacular"

Note

full title of folder: "New Ahmanson - Grand Finale Spectacular - Friday, 12/30/94"
Box 30

Guest correspondence 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with guests invited to rededication; personal letter from Mrs. Howard Ahmanson

Note

loose in box; found in between "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" and "Ahmanson Reopening Guest List for 12/15/94" folders
Box 30

House Warming for Community 1994

Scope and Content Note

planning papers for "House Warming for Community" event

Note

full title of folder: "New Ahmanson - House Warming for Community - Friday, 12/16/94"
Box 30

Invitiation materials 1994

Scope and Content Note

invitation materials (invitation, parking pass/guide) for rededication ceremony; general mailers pertaining to rededication

Note

loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Reopening Activities"
Box 30

Miss Saigon Gala Benefit 1994 August

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Ernest Fleischmann (Executive VP and Managing Director of LA Philharmonic) about using a venue at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the Miss Saigon Gala Benefit reception and dinner

Note

full title of folder: "CTG Miss Saigon Gala Benefit 1/21/95"
Box 30

Music Center Open House 1994 December

Scope and Content Note

planning papers for "Music Center Open House" event

Note

full title of folder: "New Ahmanson - Music Center Open House - Mon.-Thurs. 12/26-29th"
Box 30

Rededication correspondence 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: rededication details/scripts; reimbursement information; guest correspondence

Note

papers loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Reopening Activities" folder
Box 30

Rededication mail-out postcard 1994

Scope and Content Note

a "save-the-date" mail-out in postcard form

Note

loose in box; found in front of "The New Ahmanson - Patron Event, 11/7/94" folder
Box 30

Rededication papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

copy of program; newspaper articles re: rededication/"Miss Saigon" opening; correspondence about rededication; contact sheet for staff for rededication

Note

papers loose in box; found in between "Return to Ahmanson Artists Committee" and "Ahmanson Reopening Activities" folders
Box 30

Rededication planning 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: budget for rededication ceremony; floorplan for ceremony; celebrity attendees

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Rededication" (red file folder)
Box 30

Rededication program - draft 1994

Scope and Content Note

draft print of program

Note

loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Reopening Activities" folder
Box 30

Rededication Script 1994

Scope and Content Note

script with rewrites and development materials

Note

in bracketed manila mailing folder with "Ahmanson Rededication Script 12/15/94" written across front
Box 30

Reopening guest list 1994

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; guest lists for reopening

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reopening Guest List for 12/15/94"
Box 30

Return to Ahmanson Artists Committee 1994

Scope and Content Note

lists of suggestions for actors in previous Ahmanson productions to return for the rededication; Ahmanson Theatre 1967-1992 retrospective booklet with pictures of productions and descriptions of seasons
Box 31

Allison Sampson memos 1994

Scope and Content Note

memos from Allison Sampson pertaining to planning for reopening celebration of Ahmanson and the Music Center's 30th Anniversary

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reopening - A. Sampson Memos"
Box 31

Notes for Ahmanson Rededication - Gordon Davidson 1994

Physical Description: orange file folder

Scope and Content Note

drafts of Davidson's notes/remarks for Ahmanson rededication; includes final draft

Note

unlabeled folder; found inside "Ahmanson Reopening Celebration Budget" folder
Box 31

Rededication performance request - The Founders 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Curtis Tamkin, president of "The Founders," requesting a special performance of "Miss Saigon" during the reopening of the Ahmanson

Note

full title of folder: "Re-opening of Ahmanson Requests"
Box 31

Reopening program - party planning 1994

Scope and Content Note

memos and correspondence pertaining to needs for celebration party (logistics, tables, construction); copy of 6/21/94 sponsorship proposal for Robinsons-May

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reopening 12/15/94 Party Planning"; found inside "Ahmanson Reopening Celebration Budget" folder
Box 31

Reopening program - planning 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to planning and logistics of event (barricades, floorplan, script for ribbon-cutting)

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reopening Celebration Program"; found inside "Ahmanson Reopening Celebration Budget" folder
Box 31

Return to the Ahmanson Honorary Committee 1994

Scope and Content Note

memo with list of celebrities attending original opening night of Ahmanson theatre; lists of suggestions for actors in previous Ahmanson productions to return for the rededication
Box 32

Fabric cuttings from rededication ceremony no date

Scope and Content Note

purple crushed velvet fabric strip and gold synthetic fabric strip from rededication ceremony/ribbon cutting; another fabric sample of unknown use also found with fabric strips

Note

pictures also in box 32 document the fabric strips being cut
 

Subseries 3. Publicity

Box 29

Renovation brochure and papers 1994

Scope and Content Note

proof copy of Ahmanson renovation/capital campaign brochure; signage schedule presented by Adams-Morioka

Note

loose in file; in between "MCOC Meeting re: Ahmanson Reconfiguration, January 28, 1993" and "The New Ahmanson Theatre Committee Minutes"
Box 30

Ahmanson Logo 1994 December

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with copies of revised New Ahmanson logo
Box 30

Ahmanson Logo 1994 June

Scope and Content Note

versions of Ahmanson Logo; correspondence about which logo to use for advertisements/mail-outs
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - brochure copy 1994 August

Scope and Content Note

computer print out of letter written by Bud Knapp (Campaign Chairman) for brochure

Note

full title of folder: "The New Ahmanson - Brochure Copy"
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - public relations campaign 1994

Scope and Content Note

several drafts of estimated budget for public relations campaign (cost of advertising to public and subscribers)

Note

two folders with public relations campaign information; one folder is titled "The New Ahmanson Public Relations Campaign"; the second folder is titled "The New Ahmanson"
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - press 1993

Scope and Content Note

copies of press releases about Ahmanson renovation and document detailing basic design details

Note

folder unmarked; found between "The New Ahmanson" and "Ahmanson Logo" folders
Box 30

Key This Week article 1994 December

Scope and Content Note

article "'Miss Saigon' to Re-Open New Ahmanson Theatre"

Note

loose in box; found after "Ahmanson Rededication Commemorative Program" folder
 

Subseries 4. Finances

Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Financial Statements 1994

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and financial statements of renovation project; minutes from Ahmanson committee May 25, 1994 meeting
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - Funding Agreement 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and copies of proposed funding agreement
Box 30

Ahmanson Reconfiguration - loan information 1993

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and notes about funding of renovation project and loan situation

Note

full title of folder: "Latest Negotiations, Ahmanson Reconfiguration"
Box 30

Donation Invitations 1994

Physical Description: green and black constructed folders

Scope and Content Note

invitations for potential donors indicating benefits that come with donation and box-naming privilege

Note

loose in box
Box 30

Kresge Foundation proposal 1994 July

Scope and Content Note

copy of CTG's Capital Campaign's proposal to Kresge Foundation for Ahmanson renovation

Note

loose in box; found in front of "Ahmanson Reconfiguration Landscape" folder
Box 30

Music Center Capital Campaign (The) 1994

Scope and Content Note

lists of capital campaign personel/donors; information and correspondence about box benefits extended to donors contributing at a certain level to the Ahmanson renovation campagin

Note

full title of folder: "TMC Capital Campaign/Ahmanson Theatre Reconfiguration"
Box 30

New Ahmanson - corporate sponsorship 199-1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to corporate sponsorships; press release about Ahmanson renovation; rededicaton schedule

Note

full title of folder: "Corporate Sponsorship - New Ahmanson"
Box 31

Budget information - Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. 1994 February 17

Physical Description: gray bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

budget information and status by Rudolph and Sletten, Inc.

Note

title on booklet: "Ahmanson Theatre Reconfiguration: Guaranteed Maximum Price Estimate"
Box 31

Executive Summary - Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. 1994 March

Physical Description: gray bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

budget updates; alternate renovation options presented in booklet for cost reduction of project - includes decisions given by CTG about alternates
Box 31

Opening Gala budget 1994 September

Scope and Content Note

budget lists and notes re: "Miss Saigon" opening gala 1/21/95

Note

full title of folder: "Opening (Gala) New Ahmanson 1/21/95 Budget"
Box 31

Project Status Reports - Beck Madson Associates, Inc. 1993-1994

Physical Description: gray bound booklets

Scope and Content Note

four booklets with monthly report on progress of renovation, cost of changes, and any adjustments to cost; booklets dated March 1, 1994; April 28, 1994; November 20, 1993; May 24, 1994
Box 31

Reopening Celebration budget 1994

Scope and Content Note

notes on budget; correspondence and worksheets with budget for reopening; proof copies of rededication invitation

Note

full title of folder: "Ahmanson Reopening Celebration Budget"
Box 109

Harry and Grace Steele Foundation 1995

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Steele's donation to the Ahmanson reconfiguration; includes discussion of a thank-you lunch

Note

in folder "Financial Awards - CTG"
 

Series 4. Doolittle Theatre

 

Subseries 1. Productions

Box 34

Doolittle 1985/1986 - box office 1985-1986

Scope and Content Note

cast information for productions at Doolittle Theatre for 1985-1986; box office reports; copy of correspondence from patron to Gordon Davidson
Box 34

Gospel at Colonus (The) - production papers 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence; business correspondence; box office sales reports; brochure for "Gospel"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run schedules

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"; in hanging file "Hedda Gabler - press"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - cast/opening night 1986 March

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal memos for cast and staff

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"; in hanging file "Hedda Gabler - press"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - production papers 1986

Scope and Content Note

press articles and internal memo

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"; in hanging file "Hedda Gabler - miscellaneous"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

final copies of program and insets

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"; in hanging file "Hedda Gabler - press"
Box 65

Hedda Gabler - stage manager's reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports

Note

performed in repertory with "The Real Thing"
Box 34

Iceman Cometh (The) - production papers 1985-1987

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; box office reports; legal contracts
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - ads 1986

Scope and Content Note

press ads with run dates

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"; in hanging file "The Real Thing - press"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - cast/opening night 1986

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact lists; opening night party invoices

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - complaints/kudos 1986

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with theatergoers

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - memos 1986

Scope and Content Note

internal memos pertaining to cast and staff interviews with press, publicity events, and photoshoots

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"; in hanging file "The Real Thing - press"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - press releases 1986

Scope and Content Note

press articles and releases pertaining to new production; "Celebrity of the Day" features with Julianna McCarthy and Linda Purl for Celebrity Service Bulletin

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"; in hanging file "The Real Thing - press"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - programs 1986

Scope and Content Note

mock-up of program; final copy of program

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - reviews 1986

Scope and Content Note

press reviews of production

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"; in hanging file "The Real Thing - press"
Box 65

Real Thing (The) - stage manager's reports 1986

Scope and Content Note

photocopies of reports

Note

performed in repertory with "Hedda Gabler"
 

Series 6. Kirk Douglas Theater

 

Subseries 3. Subscription Information

Box 99

Charter subscription letter 2004

Scope and Content Note

drafts and proofs of letter to MTF subscribers offering a charter subscription to the Kirk Douglas Theatre; final copy of mailer; brochure

Note

folder: "Taper/KDT 2004 season brochure/release"; in unlabeled hanging file
 

Subseries 4. Productions

Box 99

Apollo (Part 1: Lebensraum) - program 2005

Scope and Content Note

mock-ups and final copies of program
Box 99

Apollo (Part 1: Lebensraum) - production papers 2002-2005

Scope and Content Note

draft of script; press articles; internal and business correspondence, particularly regarding script revisions; Davidson's notes from preview performance

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "Apollo - miscellaneous"
Box 99

Apollo (Part 1: Lebensraum) - press 2005

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews; brochures
Box 99

Apollo (Part 1: Lebensraum) - stage manager's reports 2005

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports
Box 99

Apollo (Part I: Lebensraum) - cast/opening night 2005

Scope and Content Note

cast/staff contact list; opening night invitation
Box 99

Distant Shore (A) - casting 2005

Scope and Content Note

casting audition sheet
Box 99

Distant Shore (A) - production papers 2005

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence re: production; tech schedules

Note

in hanging file "Distant Shore - miscellaneous"
Box 99

Distant Shore (A) - program 2005

Scope and Content Note

mock-up and final copies of program
Box 99

Distant Shore (A) - reviews 2005

Scope and Content Note

copies of press reviews
Box 99

Distant Shore (A) - stage manager's reports 2005

Scope and Content Note

copies of performance and rehearsal reports
 

Series 10. CTG Administrative Files

 

Subseries 1. Development

Box 13

American Jazz Masters Fellowships brochure no date

Scope and Content Note

Brochure listing previous recipients of the American Jazz Masters Fellowship from 1982-2002

Note

loose in box
Box 13

Gordon Davidson personal correspondence 1998-2004

Scope and Content Note

Faxes regarding Davidson's nomination to the National Council on the Arts; personal letters; faxes pertaining to 2004 National Medal of Arts recipients

Note

Files are loose in the box
Box 13

National Council on the Arts - general papers 2004

Physical Description: papers held together with rubberband

Scope and Content Note

Packet of news clippings, October council draft minutes, memorandum from Ann Hingston, press releases, and grant information.
Box 14

Grant Announcement - National Council on the Arts 1999 December 8

Scope and Content Note

grant listings and information packets
Box 14

March Council Book 2004 March 11

Scope and Content Note

memo and accompanying papers re: new batch of papers for Council book

Note

loose in box
Box 14

National Council on the Arts - affiliation lists for ballot 2000 Feb-March

Scope and Content Note

lists of organizations affiliated with voting members of Council; grant assignments and corrections listed
Box 14

Personal notes on the National Council on the Arts 2003 July 10

Physical Description: yellow memo pad papers clipped together

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous notes on National Council on the Arts

Note

no folder
Box 14

Spirit of Kwanza (The) - advertisement 1999 December

Scope and Content Note

informational advertisement for The Spirit of Kwanza at Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Note

found in between the administrative files for National Council on the Arts
Box 14

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles - Public + Artist Program 1999

Scope and Content Note

information on Ernesto Pujol, Vito Acconci, "Uncommon Sense," Barbara Bloom, John Otterbridge, Catherine Opie, and Kay Rosen

Note

includes audiotour CD
Box 16

American Arts Alliance Briefing Book 1990 March 21

Physical Description: red binder

Scope and Content Note

information regarding the reauthorization of the NEA
Box 16

Contemporary American Musical Theater, Opera, and Experimental Music Theater: an Overview of Current Conditions and Future Trends 1985

Scope and Content Note

paper by Robert Marx, funded by NEA

Note

loose in hanging file "NEA Proposals - Grants"; paper distributed by the NEA
Box 16

LA NOIR/NEA Symposium 2002 September 30

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

agendas for the symposium, essays and articles by the symposium panelists, budget request for "The Los Angeles Project" (a CTG production)
Box 16

National Medal Ballot - extra copy 2002 July 3

Physical Description: yellow file folder
Box 16

On-Going Ensembles Meeting - 3/19/86 1986

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers and application for funding under title of "Ongoing Ensembles" - includes several drafts of Davidson's application statements

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"; full label on file: "On-Going Ensembles Meeting 3/19/86 4:00pm CMB/RW/MK/GD"
Box 16

On-going Ensembles Meeting - 3/26/86 1986

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: Ongoing Ensembles; financial information

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"; full title of folder: "On-going Ensembles Mtg. 3/26/1986 2:30pm Corey/Robert/GD"
Box 16

President's Committee on the Arts & Humanities Luncheon 1998 June

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers re: luncheon with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton (June 22, 1998); folder for Creative America (blue folder) with information from President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities; papers re: "Creative Leadership in the New Millenium" forum (June 23, 1998)
Box 17

Challege Grant Report 1977-1978

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

budget reports; Challenge Grant application; fund-raising campaign information
Box 17

Challenge Grant Meeting - November 21, 1977 1976-1978

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers related to Challenge Grant funding and theater budget
Box 17

Challenge Grant Meeting - November 7, 1977 1977

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

details of fundraising campaign from LA Philharmonic Association, CTG/MTF, LA Master Chorale
Box 17

Challenge Grant seminar panel 1977 Sept-Oct

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers related to the Challenge Grant seminar; information on NEA Challege Grant application for CTG

Note

full title of folder: "October 6 - Panel"
Box 17

Executive summary of Challenge Grant Application 1983 April 15

Physical Description: navy blue folder
Box 17

National Art Council - Letters of Congratulations 1999

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

various congratulatory notes and cards re: Gordon Davidson's appointment to the National Countil on the Arts
Box 17

National Council of the Arts - miscellaneous mailings 1999-2003

Scope and Content Note

memorandums from Yvonne Sabine; papers pertaining to NEA fiscal information (2000 and 2001); information on the "Ambassadors for the Arts"

Note

papres loose in box
Box 17

National Council on the Arts 1999

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

information on Gordon Davidson's appointment to the National Council on the Arts
Box 17

National Council on the Arts - Orientation Packet 1999

Physical Description: blue folder

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's orientation packet - material on NEA and National Council on the Arts
Box 18

Act Two - briefing book 2000 June

Physical Description: 1.5" black binder

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the 2nd American Congress of Theater held in Cambridge, MA (June 16-18, 2000)
Box 18

Harvard Speech - Bill Ivey 2000

Scope and Content Note

memorandum from Georgia Jones to National Council on the Arts memebers re: Ivey's Feb. 17, 2000 speech "Cultural Collision: America's Creative Center"

Note

loose papers in box, found after "National Council on the Arts CURRENT" folder
Box 18

Kennedy Center Honors (The) - nominations 1997-2002

Physical Description: yellow file folder

Scope and Content Note

contains Davidson's votes for Kennedy Center Nominees from 1997, 1999-2002
Box 18

National Council of the Arts - notes and Davidson's confirmation as member 1999-2000

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Gordon Davidson's confirmation as a Council member and information re: Council and duties

Note

full title of folder: "National Council on the Arts (official file)"
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - 139th meeting 2000 March 3

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 139rd meeting

Note

papers loose in box
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - minutes from 137th meeting 1999 November 15

Scope and Content Note

memorandum and minutes re: Council's 137th meeting
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memoranda 2004

Scope and Content Note

re: Challenge America grant announcement, press clippings, National Heritage Fellowships, 2005 Partnership Agreements, and hiring of Mark Bauerlein as NEA Director of Research and Analysis

Note

loose in box, behind "Gordon Davidson" manila folder
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - 143rd Meeting 2001 July

Physical Description: blue folder with "Gordon Davidson" label on front

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 143rd meeting
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - 143rd Meeting 2001 July

Physical Description: blue folder with "Gordon Davidson" label on front

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 143rd meeting
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - miscellaneous papers 1999

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Council's business; includes memoranda from May-July; mailings from the Council; list and bios of guest speakers for Council's 137th meeting (July 23, 1999)

Note

full title of folder: "National Council on the Arts CURRENT (July, 1999)"
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memorandum on guidelines and press clips 2002 May 17

Physical Description: papers held together with rubberband
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - Building a World Fit for People & Universal Design 2002 November 15

Physical Description: materials bound together with rubberband

Scope and Content Note

materials re: "Building a World Fit for People: Designers with Disabilities"; includes Universal Design Exemplars CD-ROM
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memorandum (August 23, 2002) 2002 August 2002

Scope and Content Note

re: Council business for fall 2002; includes July Council minutes, press release, and press clippings
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - miscellaneous 2000-2002

Physical Description: blue expandable folder

Scope and Content Note

press clippings; memoranda from the Council; information on "DancePartners" program
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memoranda re: 140th mtg. 2000 June-July

Physical Description: green expandable folder

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: materials for 140th meeting
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memoranda 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from the Council; clippings related to Michael Hammond's death (2002); papers re: American Jazz Masters Fellowships

Note

papers loose in box
Box 18

National Council on the Arts 1993

Physical Description: brown file folder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Gordon Davidson's appeal to be nominated for the National Council on the Arts
Box 18

National Council on the Arts - memoranda 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

memoranda from the Council pertaining to a state grants and agency calendar

Note

papers loose in box
Box 18

National Medal of Arts Ceremony - memorandum 1999 Sep 23

Scope and Content Note

memorandum and press clippings re: National Medal of Arts Ceremony at White House
Box 18

Save America's Treasures - press release 1999 May 19

Scope and Content Note

announces First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1999 Historic preservation fund grants as part of "Save America's Treasures" southwest tour
Box 18

The Mars Millenium Project 1999

Physical Description: bound with clear top sheet

Scope and Content Note

report and work plan for the Mars Millenium Project

Note

full title of document: "The Mars Millenium Project: A National Arts, Sciences, Technology Education Initiative"
Box 20

Adlink/P.L.A.Y Television Spots 1998

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: developing TV spots for P.L.A.Y.
Box 31

Philanthropic Strategic Assessment - Campbell & Company, Inc. 1993 January 15

Physical Description: spiral bound booklet

Scope and Content Note

study done by Campbell & Company, Inc. in presenting a new plan for CTG to grow in their philanthropic endeavors
Box 95

Founder's League - development papers 1990-1998

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and papers pertaining to the development and changes in fund-raising and the Founder's League operations; papers pertaining to the selection process for the 1991 Dorothy B. Chandler Performing Arts Awards

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 97

Theatre Communications Group - Paul Zeisler correspondence 1976-1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence, most particularly with Paul Zeisler, of the Theatre Communications Group; press articles
Box 100

ACT II Conference - attendance papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

informational papers on conference and attendance details
Box 100

AFTRA - membership papers 1977-1981

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with AFTRA (American Federation of Televisions and Radio Artists) regarding membership
Box 100

Ahmanson Foundation - financial and meeting papers 1995-1999

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; financial papers from Ahmanson Foundation
Box 100

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Telethon - event papers 1992

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's schedule for event
Box 100

AIDS Project Los Angeles 1990

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to advancement of AIDS Project; information packet with board of governors list
Box 100

American Academy of Arts and Sciences meeting - Davidson's remarks 2001

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence requesting Davidson's permission to reprint his remarks at the Academy's 2000 meeting; copy of Davidson's remarks with edits
Box 100

American Cinematheque - endorsement papers 1989

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to CTG's endorsement of American Cinematheque; booklet detailing the organization

Note

2 folders
Box 100

Americans for the Arts/American Assembly - meeting papers 1998-2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; Davidson's notes from meeting sessions; informational materials from the meeting

Note

4 folders
Box 100

Annenberg Foundation - program proposal no date

Scope and Content Note

proposal packet for creation of Annenberg Middle School Program to expand their educational outreach
Box 100

Anti-Defamation League - information packet 1996

Physical Description: metallic blue file folder

Scope and Content Note

informational materials on the ADL
Box 100

Anti-Defamation League/Ralph Tornberg Lecture Series - papers 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

informational brochures on the lectures; business correspondence
Box 100

Arts for L.A. - Arts Leaders meetings papers 1996-1998

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the 1995-1998 meetings of Ad Hoc Committee of Arts Leaders
Box 100

Arts Leaders Committee meetings 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to meetings of the Ad Hoc meeting of Arts Leaders; proposal re: the restructuring of the cultural affairs department
Box 100

ASCAP/Disney Musical Theater Workshop 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to the Disney Musical Theater Workshop
Box 100

Asia Society/Arts Discussion Group 1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the meeting of the group (Davidson's notes, itinerary, brochure)
Box 100

AT&T: Onstage, AT&T Foundation, and AT&T New Plays for the Nineties Project papers 1990-2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; grant proposals; information packet for play "Square 1"

Note

2 folders, "AT&T 90s Project" and "AT&T/Alida Amabile, Gloria Tostado and Charles Hewitt"
Box 100

Behind the Broken Words - remarks for American Theatre Magazine 2002

Scope and Content Note

handwritten draft and final copies of Davidson's comments for the magazine; materials about the production; business correspondence
Box 100

Common Ground: A.S.K. Festival papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

mailer brochures; program; festival itinerary
Box 100

Herb Alpert Foundation - project papers 1994-1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence regarding possible project funding; copies of awards programs from 1995-1997

Note

2 folders
Box 101

California Community Foundation - papers 1999

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with Gordon Davidson re: goal planning for the organization, includes draft of strategic plan and 1998 annual report booklet

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

Carsey-Warner Productions - papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

payment information for the partnership of Carsey-Warner and CTG; includes newspaper article about Carsey-Warner
Box 101

City of Los Angeles - council meeting papers 1992-1997

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to meetings with City of Los Angeles council members about the Los Angeles Theatre Center facility; papers re: the Arts Leaders Luncheons

Note

4 folders in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

Contemporary Arts Educational Project, Inc. - papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the development of the American Theater Program publications run by the Contemporary Arts Educational Project

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

Cultural Affairs Department - papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes from a meeting of the Cultural Affairs Department; papers pertaining to possible budget cuts to the department; internal memos

Note

3 folders in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Abbott Awards - Drama League of New York 1995-1996

Scope and Content Note

letter of congratulations to Davidson from Julia Hansen (then President of the Drama League); drafts of letter from Davidson to members of the Drama League

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 107

Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration Advisory Council luncheon - papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

binder with information on the Bill of Rights and educational/business resources
Box 103

Alton Jones Foundation, Inc. - grant papers 1991-1994

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the award of grants from the foundation for the production of different plays
Box 100

Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theatre - papers 1989-2003

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to events held at and in conjunction with the Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theatre; business and personal correspondence; papers re: the "Inventing the Future Symposium"; theater contact lists; press articles; information pertaining to the playwright conference; grant information; a copy of the theater's A.S.K. Theater projects journal, "parabasis"

Note

seven folders, titled "Charles Kenis Tribute Video," "Charles Kenis 4/17/95," "Skirball-Kenis Theatre Grant 1994," "Skirball-Kenis Playwright Conference, September 20, 1992," "Alan Schnieder Director Award Nominations," "Meeting with Charles Kenis 6/12/90," and "A.S.K. Symposium"
Box 100

Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theatre - informational binder 1992

Scope and Content Note

binder with information on the Skirball-Kenis Theatre from 1989-1992; includes photographs and discussion of what the center has to offer

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration - papers 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; informational packet on the Constitutional Rights Foundation and meeting; papers and correspondence pertaining to the Bill of Rights Advisory council luncheon

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration - dinner event papers 1991-1992

Scope and Content Note

correspondence; blank mailer packets for event; list of possible entertainers; lyrics for Alan and Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch's "You Don't Say" (for the event); informational packets about the Bill of Rights

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

CAC video spot - papers 2001 March

Scope and Content Note

letter from the California Arts Council pertaining to the video spot discussing arts in California; copy of points for Davidson's interview for the video

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

California Arts Council - California Creativity Forum papers 2000-2001

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence, Davidson's notes, and attendee materials pertaining to the California Creativity Forum meeting; includes binder with materials from the Sept. 2000 meeting

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

California Arts Council papers 1976-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; papers pertaining to the annual director's award (for Davidson); previous CAC applications and guidelines

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "CA. Arts Council"
Box 107

CAC Planning Advisory Committe papers 1990 May

Physical Description: blue binder

Scope and Content Note

binder containing materials pertaining to the planning advisory committee (of which Davidson was a member) and its meeting
Box 107

California Arts Council - California Creativity Forum papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

binder with materials from the Sept. 2000 meeting for California Creativity Forum
Box 101

Cal Arts papers 1995-1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Cal Arts Conference on Professional Training Programs in Directing, the School of Theatre Student Design Portfolio reviews, and the 30th anniversary gala event honoring Patty and Roy Disney and Frank Gehry; includes personal and business correspondence, drafts of Davidson's speeches for the Directing program and gala event, invitations, informational brochures; folder with information on the Entertainment Industry and Arts Forum meeting by CALAA

Note

5 folders in unlabeled hanging file
Box 101

California Arts Council - meeting papers 1976-1992

Scope and Content Note

papers, notes, and correspondence pertaining to various meetings held by the California Arts Council; includes papers from the Arts Rally Day in Sacramento (March 1981), meeting in San Francisco (Aug. 1978), "Gregorio" meeting (Oct. 1976), and the Advocacy Strategy Meeting (March 1992)

Note

5 folders; in hanging file "CAC meetings"
Box 16

Challenge Grant 1977-1985

Scope and Content Note

papers and newspaper articles re: Challenge Grant and the arts in LA

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 16

Challenge Grant - 1984 1983-1984

Scope and Content Note

papers re: 1984 Challenge Grant

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 102

Doris Duke Foundation - meeting papers 2000-2002

Scope and Content Note

business papers pertaining to CTG's application to the Leading National Theatres Program (a joint project between the Doris Duke Foundation and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation); internal correspondence and drafts of applications

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Directors Project - Drama League of New York 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the Directors Project; copies of blank applications, theater guidelines, and project questionnaire; Davidson's notes from a Project meeting

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Animating Democracy Initiative - Ford Foundation project 1995-2000

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to the Foundation's "Animating Democracy Initiative"; binder containing literature about the Foundation's "Expanding the Civic Role of the Arts" program; 1995 letter regarding the Foundations' "Inroads" and "International Creative Collaborations" projects

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Expanding the Civic Role of the Arts - Ford Foundation focus group papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

papers and Davidson's notes pertaining to a focus group formed for the Ford Foundation

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Ford Foundation (The) - CTG grant papers 1999

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence and papers pertaining to CTG's 1999 grant from The Ford Foundation

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 107

Expanding the Civic Role of the Arts - Ford Foundation project no date

Scope and Content Note

binder containing literature about the Foundation's "Expanding the Civic Role of the Arts" program
Box 102

Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays - papers 1987-2002

Scope and Content Note

includes funding applications for CTG; Davidson's notes from business meetings pertaining to the fund; internal and business correspondence; copies of winning applications; copies of play scripts, summaries, and script reports; papers pertaining to Davidson's role on the Artistic Advisory Panel

Note

several folders (fill about 2/3 of the box), all of which include "Fund for New American Plays" on label title
Box 103

Fund For New American Plays - theater proposals 1999

Scope and Content Note

copies of proposals for the year

Note

in bound booklet
Box 102

Getty Antiquities Project - papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

program for the Contemporary Performance of Ancient Greek and Roman Drama symposium held at the Getty Museum in 2002; press article from the NY Times reviewing "Antigone"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Getty Center Cultural Policy Roundtable - papers 1999

Scope and Content Note

Davidson's notes from the meeting; biographies on attendees; agenda; background reading materials for the roundtable; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Getty Antiquities Project - papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

planning papers; receipts; mailers; biographies of speakers

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; folder "Getty Classics Conference"
Box 103

Getty Center Villa - planning and evaluation papers 1998-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles pertaining to the project; questionnaires and pictures dealing with the Villa; copies of "ArtsEdNet Offline" publication from the Getty; memos pertaining to site visit in 2003

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; 2 folders "The Getty Villa Tour" and "Getty Center Evaluation Meetings"
Box 103

International Council of Fine Arts Deans - Arts in Education Committee Session papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the event (includes participant biographies); internal and business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file; folder "Getty International Conference of Fine Arts"
Box 103

Meetings of the Masters - Patrick Davidson correspondence 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Patrick Davidson about the possibility of a live event titled "Meetings of the Masters" to be produced at the Getty Center

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize - selection committee papers 1997-1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; decision papers; award invitations and programs; binder from 1998 selection committee meeting

Note

3 folders, in unlabeled hanging file; white binder separate from hanging file
Box 107

Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize - selection committee papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

binder from 1998 selection committee meeting
Box 103

Hearst Foundation - endowment award 2001

Scope and Content Note

letter from Thomas Eastham indicating the amount given to CTG to establish the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fund for Education Programs

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 51

Hot Tix - program papers 1978

Scope and Content Note

news articles about new program; internal papers pertaining to development of "Hot Tix" program
Box 100

Humana Festival of New American Plays - press packet 1996

Scope and Content Note

brochures and information on the 20th anniversary Humana Festival

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

International Theatre Institute of the United States - papers 1967-1992

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence and "Theater Notes" from the institute; includes annual reports for 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, and 1986-87; program for the New Theatre Festival in Baltimore (no date); Playbill program for the 12th Congress of the International Theatre Institute (1967)

Note

2 folders
Box 103

Jewish Journal - Conversations at the Skirball Center event 1998-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the event; invitation to Jewish Cultural Achievement Awards in NYC

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

KCET Drama Programming 1997

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and newspaper snippet about the development of the drama offerings on KCET (creation of new cable channel)

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Kennedy Center - development papers 1976-1999

Scope and Content Note

press articles; copies of the "Kennedy Center News" publication (dating to 1976); internal and business correspondence pertaining to various Center events and upcoming programs
Box 104

LA Philharmonic Broadcasts Taping 1998

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Davidson's interview for the LA Philharmonic broadcasts

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation - application papers 1997-1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to funding applications for CTG
Box 104

League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. - conference and membership papers 1992-2002

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Davidson's participation in the Biennial Conference in New Orleans (1999); Davidson's membership papers for the League

Note

four folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 13

National Council on the Arts Meeting #151 2004 March

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 151st meeting (March 29-31, 2004)
Box 13

National Council on the Arts 138th Meeting 1999 Nov

Physical Description: 3" white binder

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 138th meeting (November 1999)
Box 13

National Council on the Arts 137th Meeting 1999 July

Physical Description: 1.5" white binder

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 137th meeting
Box 14

National Council on the Arts 141st Meeting 2000 November 15

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 141st meeting (November 15, 2000)

Note

full title on binder: "National Council on the Arts 141st Meeting, November 15, 2000 - "The Arts and Liveable Communities"; binder also contains folders for Open Studio: The Arts Online (black folder), NEA Millenium Projects (white NEA folder), American Composers Forum (white folder; lapel pin for Continental Harmony)
Box 14

National Council on the Arts 139th Meeting 2000 March 3

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 139th meeting (March 2000)
Box 15

National Council on the Arts 147th Meeting 2002 November

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 147th meeting (November 7, 2002); also includes draft of minutes from 146th meeting (July 12, 2002)
Box 15

National Council on the Arts 146th Meeting 2002 June-July

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 146th meeting (July 12, 2002); inside binder is an informational book "Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Academic and Social Development"; folder from The Mayors' Institute on City Design, blue file folder holding National Council on the Arts mailings for California; beige file folder with voting information; yellow file folder labeled "National Council on the Arts, July Mtg. 7/11-7/12/02"
Box 15

National Council on the Arts 145th Meeting 2002 March 8

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's materials pertaining to the Council's 145th meeting (March 8, 2002)
Box 13

Appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2005 2004 February

Physical Description: 1.5" black binder

Scope and Content Note

Budget request by the NEA for 2005 fiscal year, as submitted to Congress in February 2004
Box 13

NEA Conference Call 2003 July-September

Scope and Content Note

Notes from 9/12/03 teleconference re: "American Jazz Masters Fellowship"; memorandums from Chairman Dana Gioia; handout on guest presenters' biographies

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Conference Call - Friday, 9/12/03 - 11:00am"
Box 14

National Endowment for the Arts - informational papers 1999-2000

Physical Description: white pocket folder with NEA symbol

Scope and Content Note

informational papers/brochures regarding arts agencies and public arts investment; minutes from the 138th meeting of the National Council on the Arts (November 5, 1999)
Box 16

National Endowment for the Arts - miscellaneous 1989-1992

Scope and Content Note

newspaper articles, business correspondence; particularly concerned with Senate actions against the NEA; also concerned with the NEA's "obscenity oath"
Box 16

NEA - business correspondence 1992-1995

Note

loose in box
Box 16

NEA - General File 1989

Physical Description: brown file folder
Box 16

NEA - miscellaneous business correspondence 1985-1992

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence

Note

loose papers in hanging file entitled "NEA Proposals - Grants"
Box 16

NEA - miscellaneous documents related to funding projects 1978-1986

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA - Proposals and Grants"
Box 16

NEA - newspaper articles 1994

Scope and Content Note

articles from "NY Times" and "Newsweek"

Note

loose in hanging file " NEA Challenge Grant 1994"
Box 16

NEA - Opera Theater Site Visit 1995

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers regarding Jim Crabtree's visit

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"; full title of folder: "NEA - Opera Theater Site Visit Sunda, April 23, 1995, 5:00pm"
Box 16

NEA - Opera-Musical Theater Program 1994

Scope and Content Note

papers regarding the Opera-Musical Theater Program and grants

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"
Box 16

NEA - Washington DC trip 1996

Scope and Content Note

CTG grant information and booklet about NEA organization grants

Note

full title of folder: "NEA/Washington DC trip January 25-26, 1996"
Box 16

NEA Artistic Director's Statement 1993-1994

Physical Description: Manila folder

Note

in hanging file "NEA Challenge Grant 1994"
Box 16

NEA Arts Avocacy Meeting 1989

Physical Description: brown file folder

Scope and Content Note

newspaper articles and business correspondence

Note

in hanging file entitled "National Endowment - Miscellaneous"; full title on file folder "NEA Arts Advocacy meeting 10/2/(year omitted) 7:30pm Barndsall mtg."
Box 16

NEA Challenge and Advancement Review Meeting 1983-1984

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

personal notes for "Olympic Arts Festival" and funding; papers re: trip to Review meeting; on-site evaluation worksheets for theaters

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 16

NEA Challenge Grant - 1993 1992

Scope and Content Note

papers and correspondence related to 1993 Challenge Grant application

Note

in hanging file "NEA Challenge Grant 1994"
Box 16

NEA Challenge Grant - correspondence 1987-1990

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

Business correspondence re: Challenge III Program; also, correspondence re: Non-Traditional Casting Project, Inc.

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 16

NEA Challenge Grant 1994 1994

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

Challenge Grant application for Latino Audience Development Program and Challenge grant press releases

Note

in hanging file "NEA Challenge Grant 1994"
Box 16

NEA Conference - Chicago 1994 April

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

press release and notes

Note

in hanging file "NEA Challenge Grant 1994"; full title of folder: "NEA Conference 4/14-4/16/94 Chicago (Art-21: Art Reaches Into the 21st Century)"
Box 16

NEA Fellowship Grants 1994

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

letters of recommendation written by Gordon Davidson on behalf of NEA fellowship candidates; includes correspondance with candidates

Note

in hanging file entitled "National Endowment - Miscellaneous"
Box 16

NEA Funding Threat 1995

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

fax correspondence, articles, and letters re: Congress' attempt to cut funding to the arts and humanities

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 16

NEA Grant Application 2004

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

drafts of NEA narratives for "Promise Me" and "A Perfect Wedding"; artist statements re: the productions
Box 16

NEA grant award 1997 May 6

Scope and Content Note

details of NEA grant award to CTG

Note

loose in box
Box 16

NEA Panel Washington 1986

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes re: Challenge Grant; guidelines for the Challenge III (fiscal yaer 1988); correspondence and papers re: Long-Term Enhancement (Ad Hoc Advisory Meeting)

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"; full folder title: "NEA Panel Washington June 16,17, 1986"
Box 16

NEA Proposal - Artistic Director's Statement 2001 March

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

one page statement from Gordon Davidson for NEA proposal; general correspondence re: project proposal
Box 16

NEA Renewal Pitch Colloquy 1995

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers for renewal campaign and to prevent Congress from reducing arts funding

Note

in hanging file entitled "NEA Challenge Grant"
Box 16

NEA Site Visit 1995 Aug-Sep

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

paperwork for Del Hamilton's visit to CTG

Note

in hanging file entitled "National Endowment - Miscellaneous"; full title on folder: "NEA Site Visit Friday, September 1, 1995 5:00pm"
Box 16

NEA Site Visit - Greg Hurst 1997

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers related to Hurst's visit and CTG

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Site Visit/Greg Hurst Fri., June 27 - Sunday, June 29, 1997"
Box 16

NEA Site Visit: James Martin 2000 June 8

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers re: Martin's visit, includes biographical information, agenda; description of new MTF production "Tuva or Bust!" (March 11-May 6, 2001)
Box 16

NEA Theatre Seminars For Theatre Critics @ USC Annenberg School 2004 May

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

email correspondence to Gordon Davidson re: Theatre seminar for Theatre critics
Box 16

NEA Theatre Site Visit - David Goldstein 1994

Physical Description: Manila folder

Scope and Content Note

papers regarding Goldstein's visit

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"; full title of folder: "NEA Theater Site Visit 12/29/1994"
Box 16

NEA/Highways 1995

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with U.S. Senators re: NEA funding cuts; information on Highways, Inc. and funding cuts

Note

in hanging file entitled "National Endowment - Miscellaneous"
Box 16

NEA/OMT grant - Taj Mahal 1922 Jan 27

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"
Box 16

NEA: Jane Alexander Resignation 1997 October 9

Scope and Content Note

articles re: Alexander's resignation from "Daily Variety," "LA Times," and "NY Times"
Box 16

NEA-OMT Site Visitor - Elissa Adams 1993 March 16

Scope and Content Note

papers related to Adams' visit

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"
Box 16`

NEA-OMT Site Visitor - Randall Shine 1992 Aug

Scope and Content Note

papers related to Shine's visit

Note

in hanging file "NEA Proposals-Grants"
Box 17

Challenge Grant Evaluators 1978 March-April

Scope and Content Note

papers related to NEA's evaluation of Challenge Grant

Note

full title of folder: "Challenge Grant Evaluators Friday, 4/7/1978 - 1:30pm"
Box 17

NEA - 5 yr. plan Hanks Center 1984

Note

in hanging file "National Endowment for the Arts - Five Year Plan"
Box 17

NEA - Background 1998 July

Physical Description: orange file folder

Scope and Content Note

background for 7/13/98 Site Visit
Box 17

NEA - correspondence 2003 Nov 25

Scope and Content Note

memorandum from Michael Faubion, mailing includes revised mission statement, presentation by state & regional director Ed Dickey, "Challenge America" Fast-Track Grant announcement, and press clippings

Note

loose in box
Box 17

NEA - mailings 2000

Physical Description: green expandable folder

Scope and Content Note

information from 140th and 141st meetings of National Council on the Arts; media coverage of 2001 NEA budget
Box 17

NEA - Press Event 2004 April-May

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to press event for "Shakespeare comes to LA"

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Press Event May 17, 2004"
Box 17

NEA - Rally @ California Plaza 1997

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA shutdown

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Rally @ California Plaza Wednesday, September 24, 1997"
Box 17

NEA - Shakespeare in American Communities 2004

Scope and Content Note

invitations; Gordon Davidson's speech notes for event; RSVP list

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Shakespeare in American Communities Monday, May 17, 2004"
Box 17

NEA - Shakespeare in America 2003-2004

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to planning and execution of "Shakespeare in American Communities"; DVD of Shakespeare documentary "Why Shakespeare?"
Box 17

NEA 20th Anniversary 1985 1985

Scope and Content Note

correspondence re: 20th Anniversary and details on Honorary Oscar awarded NEA

Note

in hanging file "National Endowment for the Arts - Five Year Plan"
Box 17

NEA Challenge Grant - Performing Arts Council 1983

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Challenge Grant application for Performing Arts Council (3 year period of funding requested: 1983-1986)
Box 17

NEA Challenge Grant #2 1983 1983

Scope and Content Note

application for Challenge Grant; information pertaining to CTG's award for the year (business and media)
Box 17

NEA Challenge Grant Meeting 1976 Dec

Note

meeting held on 12/16/76, 3pm at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Box 17

NEA Meeting - Washington D.C. Five Year Plan 1984

Physical Description: Legal sized manila folder

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and files pertaining to Five Year Plan

Note

in hanging file "National Endowment for the Arts - Five Year Plan"
Box 17

NEA/LA Times Counterpunch Response 1997

Box 18

NEA - Appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2004 2003 February

Physical Description: 1.5" blue binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to appropriations request made to Congress
Box 18

NEA - ArtsReach 1999

Scope and Content Note

maps and graphs illustrating location and number of grants awarded in states, including ArtsReach; includes April 1999 Arts Education brochure from NEA

Note

loose in box, after "National Council on the Arts (official file)" bolder
Box 18

NEA - Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2006 2004 Sep

Physical Description: 1" white binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA Budget Request
Box 18

NEA - Fall/Winter Fiscal Year 2003 Panel Meetings 2002-2003

Physical Description: light grey file folder

Scope and Content Note

informational brochures and grant information

Note

contains manila folder "NEA Restructuring Articles"
Box 18

NEA - informational booklets 2002

Scope and Content Note

booklets from the NEA: "Sprawl and Public Space," "The Mayors' Institute," "Your Town," "Schools for Cities," "University-Community Design Partnerships," and the Taller Awards' 5th annivesary.
Box 18

NEA - Michael P. Hammond 2002

Scope and Content Note

news coverage in U.S. on death of Chairman Hammond

Note

papers held together with rubberband
Box 18

NEA - Millenium Projects 1999

Physical Description: white pocket folder with NEA symbol and "Millenium Projects" label

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to "Millenium Projects"
Box 18

NEA - National Medal of Arts 2001 Ballot 2001

Note

title on folder reads: "Gordon Davidson"
Box 18

NEA - Restructuring Articles 2002

Scope and Content Note

press clippings and correspondence from NEA re: restructuring

Note

inside light grey folder
Box 18

NEA Site Visit - John Dillon 2002 January

Scope and Content Note

bio of Dillon

Note

full title of folder: "NEA Site Visit: John Dillon Friday, January, 20, 2002 11:00am"
Box 19

NEA - Appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2003 2002 February

Physical Description: 1.5" burgundy binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA Appropriations Request
Box 19

NEA - Appropriations Request for Fiscal Year 2001 2000 February

Physical Description: 1" green binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA Appropriations Request
Box 19

NEA - Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2004 2002 September

Physical Description: 1.5" blue binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA Budget Request; binder as submitted to Office of Management and Budget
Box 19

NEA - Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2001 1999 Sep

Physical Description: 1" green binder

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to NEA Budget Request; binder as submitted to Office of Management and Budget

Note

three copies of this binder are in the box
Box 19

NEA - business mailings 2002-2004

Scope and Content Note

mailings from the NEA: news clips; information on "Challenge America"; annual report for 2002

Note

loose in box
Box 19

NEA - orientation materials 2002 April

Physical Description: 3-hole punched papers with binder dividers

Scope and Content Note

orientation materials for members of the National Council on the Arts

Note

loose in box
Box 97

NEA hearing testimony papers - Davidson 1981-1990

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 1981 Yates Committee hearings (correspondence, hearing briefings, National Video Festival packet); Davidson's testimony papers; press articles detailing the debate on NEA/government censorship; internal and business correspondence

Note

2 folders
Box 97

NEA testimony materials - Davidson's papers 1989-1990

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles pertaining to Congressional vote and the NEA censoring; copies of letter sent to Congress and to CTG

Note

4 folders
Box 103

W.M. Keck Foundation - grant applications and meeting papers 1989-2003

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; copies of grant applications; copies of materials prepared for meetings with representatives of the Keck Foundation

Note

4 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
 

Subseries 2. Production and Event Planning

Box 41

Los Angeles Bicentennial - planning papers 1972-1975

Scope and Content Note

papers and proposals for LA Bicentennial; business and internal correspondence; meeting notes
Box 102

Set designs - Ming no date

Scope and Content Note

set and costume sketches for an unknown production
Box 80

Season schedules - 1994-95 Season 1993-1994

Scope and Content Note

season schedules and calendars for MTF and Ahmanson at the Doolittle

Note

loose in hanging file "1994-95 Season"
Box 20

Regina Taylor - Drowning Crow 2002

Scope and Content Note

papers related to the directing work of Regina Taylor; reviews of her work "Drowning Crow" and "The Immigrant"

Note

full title of folder: "Drowning Crow/Regina Taylor Goodman Theatre"
 

Subseries 3. Finances

Box 40

1977 Season - budget 1977 September-October

Scope and Content Note

financial statements for CTG (includes financial information for Ahmanson and Mark Taper Forum)

Note

in hanging file "1977 Season Budget"
Box 75

CTG budget adjustments - 1991-92 Season 1991

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for MTF and Ahmanson at the Doolittle; internal memos

Note

in hanging file "1991-92 Season - miscellaneous"
Box 77

Budgets - 1992-93 Season 1992

Scope and Content Note

budget worksheets for Ahmanson and Mark Taper

Note

in hanging file "1992-93 Season"
Box 110

Ira and Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund - award letter 1993

Scope and Content Note

letter announcing a financial award to CTG from the Gershwin fund, including invoice

Note

loose in box; in unlabeled legal folder
Box 104

Lasker Family Foundation 1993-1997

Scope and Content Note

paper pertaining to the financial contributions made by Edward Lasker to CTG; Edward Lasker obituary and remarks made by Davidson

Note

2 folders
Box 104

Sadie and Norman Lee Fund - new play commissions 1997

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Lee fund to commission new plays at CTG

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Los Angeles (City) Grants - application papers 1978-1997

Scope and Content Note

drafts and final copies of grant applications for different city grants; internal and business correspondence; grants include ones from the Cultural Affairs Department and and the Music and Performing Arts Commission

Note

4 folders
Box 105

Nathan Cummings Foundation - application papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence and application forms

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 109

Shubert Foundation (The) - grant applications and lawsuit correspondence 1972-2002

Scope and Content Note

numerous grant applications spanning from 1972-2002; annual report publication for the Shubert Foundation (1979, 1981-1984); newspaper articles and Davidson's correspondence pertaining to the Shubert's desire to purchase more NYC theaters and the lawsuit levied against them (1981)

Note

papers in two folders, one containing primarily grant applications, the other containing lawsuit correspondence and the annual reports
Box 109

Strategic Grantmaker Services 1994

Scope and Content Note

informational brochure and note from the Strategic Grantmaker Services

Note

in folder "Financial Awards - CTG"
Box 109

Strategic Grantmaker Services 1994

Scope and Content Note

informational brochure and note from the Strategic Grantmaker Services

Note

in folder "Financial Awards - CTG"
Box 105

Times Mirror Foundation - site visit papers 2000 October

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to site visit, includes memo on CTG grant application

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 110

Vidal Sassoon Foundation - award papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to the foundation's award to CTG
Box 110

Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund - grant papers 1991-1994

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to CTG's grant applications and awards from the Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund; includes business and internal correspondence; CTG's programs analysis and drafts of grant proposals

Note

2 legal folders
 

Subseries 4. Administrative Papers

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson correspondences and faxes (1966-2004); season planning papers for all CTG venues; papers for events involving Davidson or another administrative member (special appearances, speaking engagements, etc.)
Box 37

Gordon Davidson - faxes and emails 2000-2003

Scope and Content Note

faxes and emails include business and personal correspondence, theater reviews (NYC and regional), and production papers (set design, production design, financial information)
Box 46

Gordon Davidson - Chron Files (A thru G) 1972-2001

Scope and Content Note

'A' Chron Files - 'G' Chron Files; "A" files: Eddie Albert quilt, Aspen Institute, Aspen Design Conference, ATP conference (1987), Ray Aranha, Harry Ackerman; "B" files: Ross-Adrian Brown, Arthur Ballet, Marian Barnett, Ben Benjamin, Steven Berkoff; "C" files: California Summer Arts Summit, Cuba, Joe Chaikin, Robert Coe, Arthur Cantor, Harry Chapin Project, Wally Chappell, Warren Christensen, Campny Theatre, Frank Cooper; "D" files: Evzen Drmola; "F" files: Gary Familian, Ken Fryer; "G" files: Amlin Gray, David Gordon meeting, Harvey Gantt, Clive Goodwin, Martin Gottfried, Peter Goulds, Arlen Gregorio

Note

files seem to be arranged alphabetically with some chronological organization for those files not filed under a specific name/organization (i.e., "'A' Chron File 2000" and "'A' Chron File 2001")
Box 47

Gordon Davidson - Chron files (H thru Z) 1966-2001

Scope and Content Note

'H'-'X,Y,Z' chron files; "J" files: Len Jenkin; "K" files: Eugenia Kuznettsova, Leon Katz, Arthur Kopit, Lucy Kroll, Henry Kurth; "L" files: Los Angeles Public Library re-opening plans, Literary 2000-2001; "M" files: David Mairowitz, Charles Marowitz, Larry Mirkin, George Mische; "N" files: Marsha Norman; "O" files: Ditta Oliker; "P" files: Gilbert Parker

Note

files seem to be arranged alphabetically with some chronological organization for those files not filed under a specific name/organization (i.e., "'H' Chron File 2000" and "'H' Chron File 2001")
Box 48

Gordon Davidson - Chron files/literary letters 1998, 2002-2004

Scope and Content Note

Chron files 'P'-'Z' (1998) and 'A'-'Z' (2002-2004); correspondence re: plays in files titled "literary letters"; file folder with miscellaneous, unsolicited materials sent to Davidson (photographs, booklets, videotape)

Note

empty folders from "chron file" sequences were removed
Box 78

CTG subscriber London Tour 1994 1993

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to trip and attendees

Note

in hanging file "1993-94 Season"
Box 101

Gordon Davidson - City Club file 1988-1990

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Davidson's membership
Box 102

Denver Center for the Performing Arts - proposal for structure of theater division 2004

Scope and Content Note

photocopy of 1974 proposal prepared by Davidson for DCPA; letter from chairman Donald Seawell to Davidson

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Local media involvement - KCRW TV and KUSC radio 1989-1995

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to voice taping of Davidson for KCRW membership drives; papers for a seminar to evaluate KUSC radio programming

Note

3 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Motti Lerner - meeting papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to Davidson's meeting with playwright/screenwriter Motti Lerner

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Reynold Levy - visit papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to LA visit of Reynold Levy (president of Lincoln Center); internal and business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Alter and Gil - New Artists from Israel papers 1999

Scope and Content Note

papers from an art exhibition titled "Opportunities 1999"; includes artwork pictures and exhibition brochures; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 106

People for the American Way Action Fund - NEA lobbying papers 1990

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to events held to lobby for the preservation of the NEA; copy of polls and public opinion about the NEA (titled "The American Public's Perspective on Federal Support for the Arts, and the Controversy over Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts")
Box 109

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize - papers 1991-1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize; includes nomination papers for Jo Carson (1991) and Doris Baizley (1998)
Box 105

Minority Arts Consortium Proposal - Bobby Hooks 1990

Scope and Content Note

internal correspondence pertaining to Hooks' proposal, includes copy of proposal

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 110

Broadway on Sunset - West Coast Musical Theatre Conference papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

personal and business correspondence pertaining to Davidson's receipt of the first Theatrical Visionary Award offered by Broadway on Sunset; includes conference itinerary, brochures, and press releases
Box 105

National Youth Theatre of Great Britain - visit information 1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to National Youth Theatre of Great Britain visit to California; business correspondence

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 109

Theatre du Complicite 2002

Scope and Content Note

brief email note about the local Japanese theater group
Box 109

Conversations at Sotheby's - event papers 1994-1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to two separate "Conversations at Sotheby's" events, one held in 1994 (with Robert Altman, Tony Kushner, and Davidson as host), the second held in 1996 (titled "The Art of Politics/The Politics of Art"); includes correspondence, invitations, newspaper articles, and programs
Box 102

Deaf West Theatre Company - papers 1991-1993

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; programs from previous productions ("A Hellacious Celebrity Haunt," "Shirley Valentine," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "The Gin Game," and "Am I Paranoid?"); newspaper article

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Democratic National Convention - Hope Street event 1999-2000

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the planning and logistics of the DNC event held at the Staples Center; information about the impact of the convention on CTG and the Performing Arts Center; master calendar for fall 2000

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Alberto Vilar Global Fellowship - committee papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; informational packet on the fellowship

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Goethe Institute - correspondence 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to obtaining visas for Volksbuehne Berlin; brochures and publicity information on the group

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Heinz Awards - nomination papers 1995-2002

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; papers pertaining to Davidson's role as a nominator

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Humana Festival 1995 - papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

programs and informational papers on the festival

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Inner City Arts - Arts Alliance Award papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Arts Alliance award given to Joel Wachs - includes internal and business correspondence, press articles, the Inner City Arts gala newsletter; report to the James Irvine foundation on planning grant for the Music Center
Box 103

Institute on the Arts and Civic Dialogue - papers 1998-2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the annual dialogue event, founded and directed by Anna Deavere Smith

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 103

Israel Policy Forum - papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Israel Policy Forum; business and internal correspondence; press articles

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

LA Public Library Odyssey Dinner - correspondence 2003

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to the Davidsons' (Gordon and Judi) participation as hosts

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

LA Public Library Odyssey Dinner - correspondence 2003

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to the Davidson's participation as hosts

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

LA Times - papers 1994-2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to LA Times Roundtable discussions; internal and business correspondence responding to press coverage; copies of press articles and reviews

Note

4 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Los Angeles Theatre Center - business information 1990-1991

Scope and Content Note

copy of report of Mayoral Study Group (Oct. 1990), financial information, press kit, and development kit sent to Davidson for consultation

Note

in hanging file "Los Angeles Theatre Center"
Box 104

Los Angeles Theatre Center - opening season invitation 1985

Scope and Content Note

opening season invitation mailer for Davidson

Note

in hanging file "LAAT (Los Angeles Theatre Center)"
Box 104

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas - 1995 conference papers 1994-1995

Scope and Content Note

conference panel descriptions; business correspondence; conference brochure

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

League of Resident Theatres - conference and administrative papers 1983-1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to 1983, 1984, 1992, and 1999 LORT conferences; Equity negotiations for 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1996

Note

7 folders; in hanging file "LORT"
Box 104

Los Angeles Athletic Health Club Luncheon - papers 2003

Scope and Content Note

correspondence papers pertaining to luncheon

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Los Angeles Festival - event papers 1990-1993

Scope and Content Note

planning papers, correspondence, program, and press reader for the 1990 Los Angeles Festival; event mailers, invitations, program, and internal/business correspondence for the 1992 Festival; invitation and participant papers for the 1994 Festival; papers pertaining to the "Africa in the Americas" Festival done in conjunction with the Los Angeles Festival (1993-94)

Note

4 folders
Box 104

Los Angeles Festival "Acts of Commitment/Arts of Change" - event papers 1993

Scope and Content Note

invitation and participant papers for the Los Angeles Festival (Jan. 14-16, 1994)
Box 105

Market Theatre Foundation - papers 1991-2003

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; information on Grahame Lindop's visit to LA and meeting with Davidson; planning papers and guest lists for fundraising dinner held October 5, 1998; business correspondence with Gordon Davidson pertaining to Market Theatre Foundation operations; press articles; 1990-91 annual report

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Market Theatre Foundation"
Box 105

Andrew Mellon Foundation - proposals and administrative papers 1973-2003

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; 2000 application for the Leading National Theatres Program; 1983 and 1991 Mellon Foundation report; Mellon Fellows candidates letters and resumes; various Mellon Foundation applications from MTF and CTG; internal memos; background information on the Foundation; notes from dinner meeting with Rachel Bellow

Note

loose papers and eleven folders; in 2 hanging files, "Mellon Foundation"
Box 105

Miles Memorial Playhouse Hearing - papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the Miles Memorial Playhouse hearing in Santa Monica

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

MOCA - Board of Trustees papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

information pertaining to the MOCA Board of Trustees

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

Manhattan Theater Club - Playwriting Fellowships 1996

Scope and Content Note

information on the 1996 MTC playwriting fellowships

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

National Cultural Alliance - papers 1992-1996

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; planning papers pertaining to meeting at Huntington Library; information packet on the NCA; papers from President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities meeting

Note

four folders; in two unlabeled hanging files
Box 112

National Endowment for the Arts - National Council on the Arts papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

information on the agency's strategic plan for FY 1999-2004; participant packet and Davidson's notes from the NCA/NEA April 2003 meeting, including the executive session
Box 105

New Dramatists - Weissberger Award papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

invitation to suggest applicants for the award

Note

loose papers; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

New Harmony Project - papers 1996-1997

Scope and Content Note

information on the New Harmony Project; business correspondence

Note

in hanging file
Box 105

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts - papers 1996

Scope and Content Note

information packet on the NFAA

Note

lavender pocket folder in unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

National Foundation for Jewish Culture - papers 1996-2001

Scope and Content Note

information on the foundation; invitation to the 1996 Jewish Cultural Achievement Awards Ceremony; business and internal correspondence; information on the Jewish Endowment for the Arts and Humanities; information on the Jewish Federation

Note

2 folders; in hanging file "National Foundation for Jewish Culture" and unlabeled hanging file
Box 105

Non-Traditional Casting Project - papers 1996-2003

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the Non-Traditional Casting Project; press articles; business and internal correspondence; information on the NTCP 1996 board meeting

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 106

Non-Traditional Casting Project - papers 1986-2000

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to board meetings for NTCP: business and personal correspondence; budget figures; agendas; NTCP newsletters; press articles; symposium proposals; papers from LA symposium and the first national symposium held in NYC;

Note

17 folders; in 4 unlabeled legal file (first in series of files is labeled "Non-Traditional Casting Project")
Box 106

Eugene O'Neill Foundation - papers 1967-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and personal correspondence pertaining to the foundation; notes about the 1968 season for the O'Neill Memorial Theatre; press articles; information packet from the O'Neill Foundation about the Tao House; Eugene O'Neill centennial mailer poster; program booklets and schedule mailer for the 8th season of the PepsiCo Sumerfare festival

Note

three folders; in legal file "O'Neill Foundation"
Box 106

National Playwrights Conference (Eugene O'Neill Foundation) - papers 1969-1987

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence; Playbills for the 1969, 1970, 1978, 1980, 19841987 conferences; programs and schedules for conferences; play evaluations; conference invitations; press articles

Note

4 folders and loose papers; in two legal files
Box 106

Pacific Asia Museum - Spring Festival Honorary Committee papers 1995

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; information packet for the Pacific Asia Museum

Note

in unlabeled legal file
Box 106

Pew Charitable Trusts - grant information 1992-1996

Scope and Content Note

information on resources and available grants from 1992-1995; internal correspondence regarding application made to TCG/Pew to continue the residency of artist Eduardo Machado
Box 108

Pew Charitable Trust/Theatre Communications Group - grant and conference papers 1991-1995

Scope and Content Note

internal and business corresponding to TCG/Pew Charitable Trust grants on behalf of Eduardo Machado residency at the Taper; schedule and information on the TCG/Pew conference "Revisiting the Artistic Home"; internal and business correspondence regarding a Pew Charitable Trust meeting at MOCA - includes notes by Davidson

Note

three folders; unlabeled legal folder
Box 106

Plato Society of UCLA - colloquium papers 2004

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to Davidson's speaking engagement at the Plato Society's colloquium; promotional materials; information on the Plato Society

Note

2 folders
Box 108

Plaza de la Raza - Margo Albert memorial papers and celebration 1985

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles about Margo Albert and her death; program for the event

Note

in the folder "Plaza de la Raza"
Box 108

Princess Gracie Awards - papers 1998

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the Princess Gracie Awards; application letters, recommendations letters, and award letters
Box 108

Rockefeller Foundation Proposal - Multi-Arts Production fund grant 1996-2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence about funding from the Rockefeller Foundation; guidelines for the multi-arts production fund

Note

folder titled "Rockefeller Foundation Proposal Draft (March 2000)"
Box 108

Rotary Club - speech papers 2003

Scope and Content Note

draft of speech for the LA Rotary Club; internal and business correspondence
Box 108

Michael Pennington - Royal Shakespeare Company 1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to visit with Michael Pennington of the RSC
Box 109

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, Inc. - Sir John Gielgud Fellowship papers 1996-2000

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the nomination process for the Gielgud Fellowship, includes resumes, business and personal correspondence
Box 108

Shakespeare's Globe - organization papers 1976-2003

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to fundraising and operational activities for Shakespeare's Globe; papers from the International Shakespeare Association, original program for Association's Congress (1976), copy of the Congress program (1981), business and internal correspondence about a 1992 conference meeting with organizers; Sam Wanamaker Award nomination papers
Box 108

Richard E. Sherwood Award - certificates 1999-2003

Scope and Content Note

award folder containing the award certificates for John Belluso and Keith Josef Adkins (unopened)

Note

award presented by the Center Theatre Group meant to "celebrate innovation in the theatre and encourage those artists to explore"
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood - 2002 award papers 2002

Scope and Content Note

thank-you letters from Davidson to the nominating institutions of Sherwood award candidates; nomination letters and supporting documents; dinner information, invitation, and guest list
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood Award - 2000 award papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

nominee applications; awardee biographies and press release on the winners; dinner guest list and invitation
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood Award - 1998 award papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

nominee applications (split into non-finalist and finalist files); nomination letters; dinner information and invitation, tentative dinner guest list, Davidson's remarks on the awardee, Belluso
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood Award - 1997 award papers 1997

Scope and Content Note

nominee list; award dinner possible guest list and invitation; nominee applications (original and office copy)

Note

3 legal folders; dinner folder and nominee lists in one folder; nominee applications placed in two additional folders
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood Award - 1996 inaugural award papers 1994-1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the creation of the Sherwood award - includes correspondence with Robert Sherwood's widow, Dee, and fundraising information; information for the first award, the celebratory dinner - includes draft prints of brochures, copies of invitation, and guest list
Box 108

Robert E. Sherwood Award - 2003 award papers 2003

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the nomination and award process (includes biographies of nominees); 2003 award dinner invitation, guest list, and interview questions for winner Keith Adkins
Box 109

Smithsonian Institution 1981

Scope and Content Note

correspondence from Wilton Dillon to Kenneth Brecher; informational brochure for the Smithsonian's division of performing arts
Box 109

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc. - papers 1969-2003

Scope and Content Note

SSD&C newsletters; correspondence and articles pertaining to a contract dispute between LORT (League of Resident Theatres) and SSD&C, includes personal and business correspondence between Davidson and other SSD&C/LORT personnel; business and personal correspondence; newspaper articles relating to SSD&C and LORT issues and contract dispute

Note

files split between 5 legal files
Box 109

Sundance Theatre Program - Playwright's Lab 1997 1997

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to the Playwright's Lab; a request for Davidson to apply for an artist residency; notes and agenda from an LA Directors Meeting for the Sundance Theatre Program

Note

in folder "Financial Awards - CTG"
Box 110

Theatre Communications Group - national conference notes 1978-2001

Scope and Content Note

Gordon Davidson's personal notes from various TCG conferences split between two notebooks (1978-1994; 1996-2001)
Box 110

Theatre Communications Group - board of directors packets 1998-2002

Scope and Content Note

packets for various board of directors meetings from 1998-2002

Note

6 legal folders
Box 111

Theatre Communications Group - board of directors books 1997-2003

Scope and Content Note

contains board books from 1997-98, 1998-1999, 2000-01, 2001-02, and 2002-03; binders from Board of Directors meetings in May 14-16, 2000, January 28-29, 2002, May 20-21, 2002, November 18-19, 2002, and May 5-6, 2003

Note

nine bound in binders; 2001-02 book bound by clip
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - 1994 national conference packet 1994

Scope and Content Note

conference packet for the 1994 TCG conference; includes Davidson's notes on some panels
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - 2001 national conference packet 2001

Scope and Content Note

participant packets and information for the 2001 TCG conference in Philadelphia
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - 1999 national conference packet 1999

Scope and Content Note

participant packets and information for the 1999 TCG conference in San Francisco; includes Davidson's notes on various panels
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - board of directors packets 1998-2003

Scope and Content Note

various packets for board of directors meetings (includes personal notes by Davidson from meetings); includes meeting packet from Davidson's final board meeting (May 2003)

Note

4 legal folders
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - Board of Directors updates 1998-2002

Scope and Content Note

correspondence pertaining to updates to the board of directors; includes directories and notes about the organization
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - quarterly financial statements 2001-2002

Scope and Content Note

quarterly financial statements released to TCG board members; includes copies of TCG bulletin
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - Executive Committee papers 2002-2003

Scope and Content Note

business and internal correspondence pertaining to the executive committee; meeting minutes
Box 112

Theatre Communications Group - organization papers 1998-2003

Scope and Content Note

various papers pertaining to the organizational happenings of TCG; includes a number of TCG Bulletins, personal and business correspondence between TCG and CTG's Gordon Davidson and Charles Dillingham; papers from TCG's international committee conference call (April 2000); information about the Universal Access committee

Note

2 legal folders
Box 102

Theatre for a New Audience - King John reviews 2000

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Davidson about "King John" and copies of press reviews

Note

folder titled "Fan Fox and Leslie Samuels Foundation"; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 109

UCLA Theater events and speaking engagements 1994-2000

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Davidson's speaking engagements at UCLA (1994 and 1998); includes internal and business correspondence, photography, advertisement brochures, and newspaper articles; papers about David Sefton's appointment as the new director of the UCLA Performing Arts

Note

three folders in "UCLA"
Box 109

USC speaking engagements and ambassador papers 2001-2004

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Lars Hansen's request for Davidson to be a USC ambassador (for arts news) and Davidson's participation in David Mermelstein's journalism class

Note

Hansen's request comes in an informational packet that includes a CD sampler of the Thornton Music School's ensembles
Box 110

Weingart Foundation 1992-1996

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to CTG's application for funding to support YAP; other business correspondence between the foundation and CTG
Box 110

Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation - nomination papers 1987-1996

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to CTG's nominations of early career theater writers for the Whiting Foundation award; personal and business correspondence, letter drafts, lists of previous winners

Note

2 folders
Box 103

Yiddishkayt! - event papers 1998-1999

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence; programs for event

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
 

Subseries 5. Publicity

Box 85

Publicity materials - Mark Taper and Ahmanson productions 1995-1998

Scope and Content Note

brochures, flyers, and ads for "An Inspector Calls," "Three Tall Women," "Psycopathia Sexualis" (also materials for Seattle production), the 1995-96 New Works Festival, "Skylight," and the Amhmanson 1997-98 Season; copy of Denver's Applause program; mock-up of MTF program for "Neat"

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
 

Subseries 6. Submissions

Box 96

3 Weeks After Paradise - Israel Horovitz 2001

Scope and Content Note

script and email correspondence with Israel Horovitz's work responding to the 9/11 attacks

Note

in hanging file "My Old Lady - miscellaneous"
 

Subseries 7. Special events and programs

Box 92

34th Season Opening Gala - event papers 2000

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to season gala; copies of invitation to gala; development papers; timeline for event with script; timeline for King Hedley II opening night dinner

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 92

Inner Circle Preview Brunch 2000 October

Scope and Content Note

invitation to season preview brunch; event details and schedule; invitee list

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 95

35th Anniversary Gala and Benefit - event papers 2001

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence pertaining to planning and event details; copy of benefit invitations; Davidson's remarks for the benefit dinner and timeline of event

Note

3 folders; in hanging file "Taper 2001-2002 Season"
Box 101

Mentor Playwrights Project-Corday Endowment - papers 1989-1997

Scope and Content Note

papers and informational mailers pertaining to the CTG Mentor Playwrights project; 1989 CTG annual report booklet; internal and business correspondence and papers re: the Corday endowment for the Mentor Playwrights project

Note

2 folders in file "Theodore and Elizabeth Corday Fund"
Box 100

Berliner Ensemble 1999

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the US tour of the Berliner Ensemble; includes budget information, business correspondence, and information packet

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 96

Copenhagen - production papers 2000-2002

Scope and Content Note

internal and business correspondence; press articles; Playbill from touring production (presented at the Wilshire Theatre)
Box 104

Directors Lab Web - meeting papers 2001-2004

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Directors Lab West meetings; includes schedules and session information for 2001, 2002, and 2004; correspondence to Davidson asking for his participation for the 2002 meeting

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

East West Players - new theatre campaign 1997

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence pertaining to the new theater space

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

East West Players Gala - event papers 2003

Scope and Content Note

includes planning papers for the event that celebrate Tim Dang's 10th anniversary with the company; business and internal correspondence; copies of program and other memorabilia from the event

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

LA Women's Foundation - Walk the Talk event 2002

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to Davidson's involvement in the "Walk the Talk - The Men of LA" fashion show as a model; includes fund raising information and two programs for the event

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 104

Art of the Palate - dinner event papers 1996-1998

Scope and Content Note

includes papers for the 1996 and 1998 dinners; internal correspondence; Davidson's notes on the 1996 event; copies of invitations to the event

Note

2 folders; in unlabeled hanging file
Box 102

Much To Do About Something - production papers 1999 August

Scope and Content Note

copy of program; press article about event

Note

in unlabeled hanging file
Box 110

USIA Tour to Czechoslovakia - American Theatre Today exhibit papers 1987-1989

Scope and Content Note

papers pertaining to the development and fulfillment of the USIA tour to Czechoslovakia to perform various theater works in Bratlslava; includes business and personal correspondence with Davidson and other administrative members, copies of scripts up for option, Davidson's written notes about travels and organizational meetings, newspaper articles, budget papers, itineraries, and planning papers

Note

2 legal folders contain the papers
 

Series 50. Unprocessed Materials

Scope and Content Note

These materials are in the midst of being processed.
Box 109

Unprocessed Materials