Subseries I: Theatrical Performance materials, 1937 - 2018
Sub-Series
Scope and Content:
From the Series:
to be added
Dates
- 1937 - 2018
Access:
Open for Research. Folder 8.4. Is restricted due to confidential nature of the item (Annette Evan’s Will and Testament, 1969-1972).
Extent
From the Series: 8 boxes (8 document boxes, 2 oversized boxes, 1 photo slide box, and 1 object box. )
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Subseries I: Theatrical Performance materials, 1937-2018
Subseries I: Theatrical Performance materials, 1937-2018 is arranged chronologically by production and contains theatrical programs, photographs, notes,pamphlets and other ephemera of Bucknell University Junior College, Wilkes College, and Wilkes University theater productions. Through the 1930s to the 1950s all theater productions were held in a garage behind Chase Hall until the Dorothy Dickson Darte Building was constructed in 1965. During this time, Al Groh started the drama club “Cue n Curtain,” where those who had an interest in theatre and acting could perform shows. This club was made when there was no true home or major for theatre connoisseurs. When majors were eventually added, the club became home for non-majors, however the club stopped being active around the year 2000.
At the new Darte Center, performers had a bigger stage, a state of the arts building, and new lights and a system that showed off the productions best. The Theater department has performed many historically famous shows over the years, such as A Raisin in the Sun (2002), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1968), Guys and Dolls (1970), A Chorus Line (2018), and many other Broadway productions. Also featured within this subseries are programs and photographs from student-run capstones, including 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2019), Lizzie (2019), TikTikBoom (2018), Title of Show (2018), and Apple Tree (2019).
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
Contact:
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu
84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu