Theater -- Illinois -- Chicago
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Ellen Walsh Collection of Theater Programs
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-181
Abstract
Album containing Chicago, Boston, New York, and London theater programs, 1897-1899. Chicago theaters include McVicker's Hooley's, Auditorium, Steinway Hall, Grand opera House, Power's, and others.
Dates:
1897-1899
Encore Theatre Posters
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Encore
Abstract
Posters from Encore Theatre, an Old Town non-professional theater that produced musical theater productions year-round during the 1960s while training aspiring actors, crew members, and directors.
Dates:
approximately 1960-1970
Hope Abelson papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Abelson
Abstract
Materials related to the theater career, business, and personal life of Chicago theater producer and philanthropist Hope Abelson, including scripts, theater mementos, correspondence, financial documents, photographs, audio recordings, and video recordings.
Dates:
1914-2008; Majority of material found within 1949-2006
Mia McCullough papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-McCullough
Abstract
Drafts and copies of plays by Chicago playwright Mia McCullough, who has written plays produced by Steppenwolf, Chicago Dramatists, American Theater Company, and Stage Left Theater in Chicago, as well as many other stages nationwide. Collection also includes promotional materials and some diaries.
Dates:
1992-2012
Mike Nussbaum Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Nussbaum
Abstract
Playscripts, photographs, clippings, and miscellaneous personal and production materials of Chicago actor and director known for his work with playwright David Mamet and the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Dates:
1945-2017; Majority of material found within 1964 - 2015
Philip Dawkins playscript collection
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Dawkins
Abstract
Playscripts by Chicago playwright Philip Dawkins.
Dates:
2004-approximately 2012
Raven Theatre Records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Raven
Abstract
Records related to Chicago’s Raven Theatre’s administration, development, history, and productions. Materials include box office reports, building plans, and correspondence, as well as budgets, flyers, photographs, reviews, press releases, programs, annotated scripts, and set designs for Raven Theatre’s main stage and “shorties”/one act productions.
Dates:
approximately 1940-2015; Majority of material found within 1983 - 2013
Shakespeare Project of Chicago Records
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Shakespeare
Abstract
Chicago area theater company focused on works by Shakespeare and other classic dramatists. Production notes, scripts, promotional materials, and other documents related to performances.
Dates:
2008-2017
Shawn Pfautsch Papers
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Pfautsch
Abstract
Drafts of the play "Season on the Line" by Chicago-based actor, writer, and musician Shawn Pfautsch. The play was first performed at the House Theatre of Chicago in September and October, 2014. Also includes outline cards for the play and the sheet music to "Jolly Is the Gale."
Dates:
2012-2014
Todd Bauer Collection of Chicago Writers' Playscripts
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Bauer
Abstract
Todd Bauer's collection of 31 playscripts written by Chicagoans.
Dates:
2003-2014