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ACT Theater photograph collection, circa 1970-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Contemporary Theatre (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- ACT Theater photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1970-1980 (inclusive)19701980
- Quantity
- 14 photographic prints, 8 negatives, and 1 annual report (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH0221
- Summary
- Negatives and prints of ACT Theater (Seattle, Washington) productions and sets, as well as prints of theater members accepting certificates of appreciation from the Kennedy Center
- Repository
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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
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) was founded in 1965 by Gregory A. Falls. The purpose of ACT was to present professional, contemporary theater--"to produce the important plays of our times, now while they have particular meaning and impact." The production policy was to present a variety of contemporary plays, using many different theater artists. ACT has an unusual record of educational-professional theater integration with over one hundred students and twenty-five educators involved in ACT productions from 1965-1972. In the second year, ACT included a children's theater. A Young Act Company (YAC), another part of ACT, began as a touring company, but evolved into a stationary repertory theater. The most active period in ACT's history began in 1973 with the appointment of Andrew Witt as General Manager. In the 1980s, ACT evolved from a summer season program to a year round theatre with its own buildings.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Negatives and prints of ACT Theater productions and sets, as well as prints of theater members accepting certificates of appreciation from the Kennedy Center. Also included is the theater's 1976 annual report.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Preferred Citation
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Actresses--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
- Slides (Photography)--Specimens
- Theater--Washington (State)--Seattle--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Contemporary Theatre (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Contemporary Theatre (Seattle, Wash.)--Performances--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Annual reports
- Prints (photography)
- Slides (photography)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
