Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Collections: 1 - 12 of 12

Foolish notion : a comedy : production script

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0941
Abstract A carbon production playscript of Phillip Barry's, Foolish Notion : a Comedy, with the ownership stamp of influential theatrical designer, Jo Mielziner, who prepared the scene and lighting for the opening Broadway production at the Martin Beck Theatre. Some pencil underscores early on pertain to the set (the entire play takes place in the library of the Hapgood house), while another note, "New Haven Feb 1," suggests a traditional preview may have taken...
Dates: 1945

Frankenstein : a play for children in six scenes : typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0734
Abstract

Typescript photocopy of Edward Field's play, Frankenstein: a play for children in six scenes, which was sent to Jack Gottlieb, as well as photocopies of two letters from Field to Gottlieb and one letter from Gottlieb to Field.

Dates: 1976

Tambourines to glory : playscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0705
Abstract

Mimeographed typescript of the playscript, Tambourines to Glory, wriitten by Langston Hughes. The title page identifies the playscript as: "Revised version. September 1962."

Dates: 1962 September

Robert B. Kegerreis The Tell-Tale Heart and theatrical collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0706
Abstract

This collection comprises material related to the American actor and playwright Robert B. Kegerreis's 1909 dramatic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" and his involvement in the New York theater scene of the early twentieth century.

Dates: 1909-1925; Majority of material found within dates 1909-1911

The blossom, or, Billy the kid : playscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0971
Abstract

Consists of one typescript of Michael McClure's playscript, "The Blossom, or, Billy the Kid." The play was written in 1959 and first performed in 1963.

Dates: 1959

The feast : playscript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0972
Abstract

Consists of one mimeographed typescript of Michael McClure's playscript, "The Feast," which was written in 1959 or 1960.

Dates: 1959-1960

After the fall : mimeographed typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0812
Abstract

A mimeographed playscript for Arthur Miller's play, "After the Fall : a play." Rehearsal script from the original production of Miller's surrealistic, autobiographical drama performed by the Lincoln Center Repertory Company, New York, in 1964.

Dates: 1964

Incident at Vichy : mimeographed typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0811
Abstract

A mimeographed playscript of Arthur Miller's play, "Incident at Vichy." Rehearsal script from the first production of Miller's play, produced by Lincoln Center in 1964. Comparison of the published text with this script reveals several textual variances. Paper covers stamped inside "Property of Irene Lewisohn Library / The Neighborhood School of the Theatre / 340 East 54th Street, New York."

Dates: 1964

The crucible : mimeographed typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0099-F0809
Abstract

One mimeographed playscript of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Original rehearsal script from the first production of Miller's play.

Dates: 1952-1953

Ulick O'Connor papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0137
Abstract

This collection consists of material accumulated over a 25-year period by Ulick O’Connor: biographer, poet, playwright and journalist. O’Connor’s biographies of Brendan Behan and Oliver St. John Gogarty have been recognized internationally as definitive works. A large portion of the collection deals with materials for these books.

Dates: 1904-1976; Majority of material found within 1960-1974

Sam Shepard collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0194
Abstract

The Sam Shepard collection is a group of seven incidental items spanning the dates 1968-1979, related to the dramatic work of this American playwright, which includes three playscripts, two programs, a contract, and a poster.

Dates: 1968-1979

Tennessee Williams collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0112
Abstract

The Tennessee Williams collection, spanning the dates 1939-2013, consists of an extensive collection of correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, printed material, and ephemera related to American playwright Tennessee Williams.

Dates: 1939-2013

Filtered By

  • Subject: Playwrights X
  • Subject: Plays (performed works) X

Filter Results

Additional filters:

Subject
American drama--20th century 5
Scripts (documents) 5
Poems 3
Programs (documents) 3
Actors (performing artists) 2
∨ more  
Names
Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005 3
McClure, Michael 2
Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center 2
Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981 1
Barry, Philip, 1896-1949 1