Plays (performing arts compositions)
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
A Raisin in the Sun, 1968
A exhibt label about Henry Lowenstein and his addition of African American plays to the Bonfils Theatre, beginning with "Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. The lead role was played by Jonathan Parker, father of Cleo Parker Robinson's father. Performance for the AKAs, a Black sorority, was performed on April 4, the day of Martin Luther King's assassination.
Beck Archives Rare Book Collection
This collection was created to contain rare books in the Beck Archives not associated with a collection. It currently includes one autographed copy of the play "Zalmen or The Madness of God" by Elie Wiesel.
Bobbie Louise Hawkins Papers
Bonfils Theatre, 1980-2007
Notes and correspondence on plays performed at the Bonfils Theater.
Box 1: Scripts and Drafts, 1955-1968
Box 2, 1939-1992
Box contains newspaper articles, programs, a drawing, certificates of recognition, wedding invitation, play, and handwritten notes.
Box 2: Scripts by other authors
Box 26: Denver Post Play Contest and "The Golden Fleece" Manuscript, 1956-1957
This box contains (5) file folders of materials related to the Denver Post Play Contest, including: criticisms by Ben Draper; ''Golden Fleece'' manuscript.
Certificates, Wedding Invitation, and Play, 1939-1989
Contains marriage certificate between William Stein and Lillian Stein, play about families in crisis, Certificates of Recognition, including from Allied Apartments, The American National Red Cross (January 1, 1946) and for Israel bonds.
Container 11, 1967
Framed set panel for "Sound of Music," which was performed at Cheesman Park. Scene is when the family is perfoming "Edelweiss" in concert near the end of the play.