Pioneer Square Theater records, 1980-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pioneer Square Theater
Title
Pioneer Square Theater records
Dates
1980-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.12 cubic feet (11 boxes)
Collection Number
4067 (Accession No. 4067-001)
Summary
Records of the Theater, 1980-1989
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Seattle theater which opened in June 1980 and disbanded in 1989. It was committed to producing new and contemporary plays, and performed a large number of original works in addition to its hit production "Angry Housewives" by A.M. Collins and Chad Henry.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Organizational features, list of plays produced, correspondence, minutes financial records, production files, photographs, many other record series, 1980-1989.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Robert Boehler, 12/6/1989

Related Materials

The Pioneer Square website has been regularly captured by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine since 2014. The snapshots can be viewed here: https://wayback.archive-it.org/4224/*/http://www.pioneersquare.org

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Organizational Features 1982-1988
1 Bylaws 1980-1988
1 Articles of Incorporation 1980
1 List of Plays Produced by Pioneer Square Theater undated
1 Correspondence 1983-1988
1 Correspondence regarding ticket donations 1984-1989
1 Minutes 1988-1989
1 Financial Records 1984-1988
2-8 Production Files including photographs 1980-1989
9 New Works Festivals 1984-1988
10 Northwest Comedy Festival 1983-1984
10 Press Releases 1988
10 Newsletters 1984-1988
10 Advertising and Marketing 1985-1988
11 Public Relations 1983-1988
11 Fundraising 1983-1988
11 Contracts 1983
11 Theater Equipment Inventory 1984
11 Anniversary Celebrations 1980-1981
11 Lists 1987-1988
11 Programs 1983-1987
11 Photograph undated
11 Clippings 1984-1989
11 The Amazing Pink Things 1987-1988
11 Burglary and Vandalism to Theaters 1985, 1988-1989
11 A.M. Collins, playwright 1983-1986
11 Expansion 1984
11 Expo 86 1986
11 Lighting 1984
11 Karen Oleson 1987
11 Renovation 1984-1985
11 Visit of Russian Theatrical Company 1989
11 Stage Drapery undated
11 Stage Left Cafe 1986
11 Summer in the Square 1989

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Collins, Annamarie
  • Henry, Chad

Corporate Names

  • Henry, Chad. Angry housewives
  • Pioneer Square Theater--Archives

Titles within the Collection

  • Angry housewives