Community theater
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
John Barnes Performing Arts Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2016-005
Abstract
The collection includes performing arts programs from around the world as well as scrapbooks and clippings about the theatre and movie industries. The programs cover a variety of genres including theatre, classical and popular music, opera, ballet, motion picture, and other genres such as horse ballet, ice skating, and circus. The programs come from numerous countries including the United Kingdom, Israel, Russia, Japan, and Poland with the majority being from the Northeastern and...
Dates:
1890 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1969
Hard Times Blues Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-038
Abstract
The Hard Times Blues Collection contains materials about the play Hard Times Blues by Lucy Sweeney and its production by the Dumas Theatre Troupe in 2003. Items include background research, correspondence, and a 2019 revised copy of the play as well as programs, flyers, photographs, and a newspaper article about the 2003 production. The play is about Blacksburg local and Virginia Tech employee Floyd "Hardtimes"...
Dates:
1966, 2001, 2003, 2019
Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) Collection,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-014
Abstract
The collection includes papers, photographs, and audio materials from the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD), a LA-based theatre and arts group. Materials date from the founding of the organization in 1985 until about 2000.
Dates:
1986 - 2000
Melinda E. Pittman Theatrical Collection
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-009
Abstract
The collection includes scripts, songs, lyrics, production designs, directing and production notebooks, press, interviews, audio and video recordings, and other materials related to Melinda Pittman's theatrical career.
Dates:
1974 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2008
The Road Company Records,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-008
Abstract
The Road Company records consist of administrative files, touring information, scripts, video and audiocassettes of productions, and public relations material.
Dates:
1972 - 1998