Washington State University Theatre Records

Washington State University Theatre Records, 1979-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Washington State University. University Theatre
Title: Washington State University Theatre Records
Dates: 1979-1986 (inclusive)
19791986
Quantity: 2 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number: Archives 251 (collection)
Summary: Records consist of production and administrative files concerning dramatic plays produced by the Washington State University Theatre, offered from 1979 through 1986.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Department of Speech of Washington State University, established in 1923, has produced numerous plays since 1925 as a function of that department. Maynard Lee Daggy headed the Speech Department from its inception in 1923 until 1946 and directed many of the earlier productions. Departmental theatrical finances, publicity, and publications were the responsibility of the University Theatre office located in Bryan Hall. In the early 1970s a new site for University Theatre productions and the Department of Speech was constructed and subsequently named Daggy Hall. Circa 1988-1989, theatre was moved from Speech and joined with the Department of Music to create the School of Music and Theatre Arts. In 2008, Theatre Arts and Dance were separated from Music, and in May of 2011 the Department of Theatre and Dance closed as a result of budget cuts.

In addition to regular theatre productions, special production units including Children's Theatre, Stage II Productions, Final Stage, The Black Ensemble, Pullman's New Summer Palace, and Stage One have existed. With the exception of Summer Palace, most of these appear to have been sporadic, and were occasionally short lived.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Records consist of production and administrative files concerning dramatic plays produced by the Washington State University Theatre, offered from 1979 through 1986. The first series is the records from productions of Summer Palace, the summer theater series run by the department. The second series is comprised of records from the department's productions during the academic year.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Theatre Records, 1979-1986 (Archives 251)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The records are organized in two series, each arranged chronologically by date of production.

Acquisition Information

Records of University Theatre were transfered to the Washington State University Libraries in 1991 (UA91-05). Additional material was added in 2011.

Processing Note

The records were processed by April O'Riley in 1998, and the inventory was edited to conform to finding aid format by Lawrence Stark, August, 2001. Four folders of materials (3.1, 29.1, 29.2, and 101.1) were added to the collection in 2011.

Related Materials

State College of Washington Theatre Records, 1925-1965 (Archives 42)

Washington State University Theatre Records, 1965-1978 (Archives 105)

Washington State University Theatre Records, 1966-1981 (Archives 209)

Washington State University Theatre and Dance Records, 1980-2011 (Archives 308)

Washington State University Theatre and Dance Records, 1924-2011 (Archives 387)

Washington State University Publications: Theatre Posters, 1957-2011 (WSU 112)

Washington State University Theatre Slides, 1950-2001 (PC 146)

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

1: Summer PalaceReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	"Anastasia,"	1979
1	2	"School for Wives,"	1979
1	3	"Witness for the Prosecution,"	1979
1	3.1	Summer Palace Programs,	1980-1981
1	4	Advertising Evaluations	1982
1	5	Audition Info.	1982
1	6	Company	1982
1	7	Contracts	1982
1	8	General	1982
1	9	Interest Letters	1982
1	10	Logo	1982
1	11	Publicity	1982
1	12	Time Cards	1982
1	13	"The Bedroom Farce,"	1982
1	14	"The Bus Stop,"	1982
1	15	"Diary of Anne Frank,"	1982
1	16	"Oliver,"	1982
1	17	Advertisements	1983-1984
1	18	University Theatre Program - Billing	1983-1984
1	19	Advertisment	1983
1	20	Advertising - Program	1983
1	21	Company	1983
1	22	Contracts	1983
1	23	CETA, Summer Contracts	1983
1	24	Contract Packet	1983
1	25	General Info. Including Logo	1983
1	26	Interest Letters	1983
1	27	Publicity	1983
1	28	Audition Publicity	1983
1	29	Time Card	1983
1	29.1	"Isak Dinesen: Letters from America,"	4/13/1983
1	29.2	"H.M.S. Pinafore" [Coliseum Proscenium Series],	4/14/1983
1	30	"A Thousand Clowns,"	1983
1	31	"See How They Run,"	1983
1	32	"The Bat,"	1983
1	33	"Grease,"	1983
1	34	Program Copy	1984-1985
1	35	Advertisements	1984
1	36	Advertisements & Logo Material	1984
1	37	Audition Info.	1984
1	38	Company	1984
1	39	Contracts	1984
1	40	Forms	1984
1	41	[General]	1984
1	42	General with Logos	1984
1	43	Publicity	1984
1	44	Time Card	1984
1	45	"The Mouse Trap,"	1984
1	46	"The Royal Family,"	1984
1	47	"The Silver Whistle,"	1984
1	48	"West Side Story,"	1984
1	49	Advertisements, Contracts & Agreements	1985
1	50	Audition Info.	1985
1	51	Company	1985
1	52	Contracts	1985
1	53	Forms	1985
1	54	General Info.	1985
1	55	Program Copy	1985
1	56	Publicity	1985
1	57	Time Card	1985
1	58	"Fiddler on the Roof,"	1985
1	59	"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,"	1985
1	60	H.M.S. Pinafore,	1985
1	61	Advertisment	1986
1	62	Company	1986
1	63	Contracts	1986
1	64	Forms	1986
1	65	Forms	1986
1	66	[General]	1986
1	67	Publicity	1986
1	68	Time Card	1986
1	69	You're a Good Man Charlie Brown	1986
1	70	"George M!,"	1986
1	71	"Sound of Music,"	1986

2: Academic YearReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	72	General Publicity/Ticket Sales/Advertising Info.	1981-1982
2	73	Creative Dramatics, Fall	1981
2	74	"Amahl & the Night Visitors," Fall	1981
2	75	"Damian," Fall	1981
2	76	"The Elves & the Shoemaker," Fall	1981
2	77	"Hothouse," Fall	1981
2	78	"The Lion in Winter," Fall	1981
2	79	Creative Dramatics, Spring	1982
2	80	"And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little," Spring	1982
2	81	"Arkansaw Bear," Spring	1982
2	82	"Mary Stuart,"	Spring 1982
2	83	"Of Mice and Men," Spring	1982
2	84	"The Medium," Spring	1982
2	85	"Symposium - Death & the Child," Spring	1982
2	86	"Two by Two," Spring	1982
2	87	General Publicity	1982-1983
2	88	Creative Dramatics, Fall	1983
2	89	"Androcles and the Lion," Fall	1982
2	90	"A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking," Fall	1982
2	91	"Oliver," Fall	1983
2	92	"When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?" Fall	1982
2	93	Creative Dramatics, Spring	1983
2	94	Creative Drama Workshop, Spring	1983
2	95	"Damn Yankees," Spring	1983
2	96	"Holy Ghosts," Spring	1983
2	97	"Music & Dance of the Renaissance," Spring	1983
2	98	"Nuts," Spring	1983
2	99	"The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," Spring	1983
2	100	Advertising Copy, WSU Theatre Programs	1983-1984
2	101	General Publicity	1983-1984
2	101.1	Misc. WSU Theatre Programs,	1982-1985
2	102	Creative Dramatics, Fall	1983
2	103	"Grease," Fall	1983
2	104	"Homecoming," Fall	1983
2	105	"She Stoops to Conquer," Fall	1983
2	106	Creative Dramatics, Spring	1984
2	107	"The Fantasticks," Spring	1984
2	108	"The Glass Menagerie," Spring	1984
2	109	"Invitation," Spring	1984
2	110	"Invitation to the Ballet," Spring	1984
2	111	"Mrs. Warren's Profession," Spring	1984
2	112	"Portrait of an Artist," Spring	1984
2	113	"South Pacific," Spring	1984
2	114	Advertisments	1984-1985
2	115	General Publicity	1984-1985
2	116	University on Tour	1984-1985
2	117	Creative Dramatics, Fall	1984
2	118	"An Evening with Piner," Fall	1984
2	119	"Frankenstein," Fall	1984
2	120	"Silver Beach," Fall	1984
2	121	"Suddenly Last Summer," Fall	1984
2	122	"West Side Story," Fall	1984
2	123	Creative Dramatics, Spring	1985
2	124	"Crimes of the Heart," Spring	1985
2	125	"The Importance of Being Earnest," Spring	1985
2	126	"Second Chance," Spring	1984
2	127	"Waiting for Godot," Spring	1985
2	128	Advertising	1985-1986
2	129	Time Card	1985-1986
2	130	Creative Dramatics, Fall	1985
2	131	"Chisolm Trail Sent Through," Fall	1985
2	132	Form (Revival), Fall	1985
2	133	"King Lear," Fall	1985
2	134	"Bye Bye Birdie," Spring	1986
2	135	"Fool for Love," Spring	1986
2	136	"The Lonely Machine," Spring	1986
2	137	"The Real Thing," Spring	1986
2	138	"Vanities," Spring	1986
2	139	"The Warzack of Zorkenon," Fall	1986
2	140	"Waiting for Godot," ACTF Entry	1986

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

College and school drama, American -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Records and correspondence
Theater -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Records and correspondence

Corporate Names

Washington State University. University Theatre -- Records and correspondence
Washington State University. University Theatre Summer Palace Productions -- Records and correspondence

Other Creators

Corporate Names
- Washington State University. University Theatre Summer Palace Productions (creator)

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