Plays (performing arts compositions)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
A Raisin in the Sun, 1968
File
Identifier: B333.09.0013.0026
Abstract
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 assasination.
Dates:
1968
Beck Archives Rare Book Collection
Collection
Identifier: B391
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1974
Bobbie Louise Hawkins Papers
Collection
Identifier: M474
Abstract
Bobbie Louise Hawkins (July 11, 1930 – May 4, 2018) was raised in West Texas and studied art in London. After traveling extensively, she settled in Colorado. Bobbie wrote more than twenty books of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and performance monologues. She was married to Robert Creeley for eighteen years and they had two (2) children. The collection consists of art and written works, notebooks, correspondence, photographs, audio/visual items, and other materials created and collected by poet,...
Dates:
1960 - 2018
Bonfils Theatre, 1980-2007
File
Identifier: B333.09.0013.0025
Scope and Contents
Notes and correspondence on plays performed at the Bonfils Theater.
Dates:
1980-2007
Box 2, 1939-1992
File — Box B192.01.0002: Series B192.01; Series B192.02 [Barcode: U186020738479]
Identifier: B192.02.0002
Abstract
Box contains newspaper articles, programs, a drawing, certificates of recognition, wedding invitation, play, and handwritten notes.
Dates:
1939-1992
Box 26: Denver Post Play Contest and "The Golden Fleece" Manuscript, 1956-1957
File — Box M123.0026: Series M123.01 [Barcode: U186018614114]
Identifier: M123.01.0026
Abstract
This box contains (5) file folders of materials related to the Denver Post Play Contest, including: criticisms by Ben Draper; ''Golden Fleece'' manuscript.
Dates:
1956-1957
Certificates, Wedding Invitation, and Play, 1939-1989
File
Identifier: B192.02.0002.0004
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1939-1989
Container 11, 1967
File — Frame B333.09.0011: Series B333.09 [Barcode: U186023261340]
Identifier: B333.09.0011
Abstract
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.
Dates:
1967
Early Dawn, Porter, Russell/Williamson, Waldo, 1950
File
Identifier: D037.01.0001.0003
Abstract
File contains an updated mimeographed copy of Russell Porter's Play: "Early Dawn" with the name "Williamson and c.1" written on the title page. 49 pages. Notation oncerning musical timing have been added to the pages.
Dates:
1950
Lillian ''Billie'' Stein Articles and Papers
Collection
Identifier: B192
Abstract
Lillian Stein was born on July 7, 1907 in Denver to David and Rose Stein. Her father was a tailor and a cantor. Billie (Lillian) Stein began playing the trumpet in The Denver Post Boys Band. She started her all girls band at 14 and took Billie's Harmony Girls jazz band on the road when she graduated from high school at the age of 15. With her jazz band, she traveled throughout the United States performing on her trumpet. She married William Stein in 1939. Billie Stein became involved in many...
Dates:
Other: 1920-1996