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Theater -- Production and direction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the production and direction of theatrical performances. Works on written or printed descriptions or directions in a play are entered under [Stage directions.]

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

Dulcy Amter Oral History, 2005

 Item
Identifier: D009.04.0005.00005
Abstract Dulcy Amter, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, talks about her life in dance beginning with her childhood education and early dance classes. She took classes in elocution because she wanted to be an actress, but after a disappointing year in New York she returned to Denver. While enrolled at Barnes Business School she married Gershon Amter and they raised one child, Ann. Dulcy Amter started attending weekly modern dance classes at the University of Denver. Two years later she was Martha...
Dates: 2005

Harry E. Huffman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: M154
Abstract

Harry E. Huffman (1883-1969) was an early theater pioneer in Denver, Colorado. He owned the Bluebird Theater, the Aladdin and the Tabor during his career. The collection at the University of Denver includes material from his theater and production interests as well as items associated with his other civic accomplishments.

Dates: 1920-1969

Jan Justis Oral History, 2020

 Item
Identifier: D009.19.0007.0020.00001
Abstract

Interview with Jan Justis conducted by Sandra Minton. Interviews for 2020 Legends of Dance were conducted over Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dates: 2020

Justis, Jan, 2020

 File
Identifier: D009.19.0007.0020

Liegner Management Materials, 1973-3006

 Series
Identifier: D023.08
Scope and Contents

This series contains clippings, photos, and flyers collected by Lynne Taylor-Corbett's concert manager Judith Liegner.

Dates: 1973-3006

Life Mask of Henry Lowenstein, 1996

 Item
Identifier: B333.09.0012.00001
Scope and Contents

Life mask, or lifecasting, of Henry Lowenstein showing his face with beard and part of his head; neck and small portion of his chest are included.

Dates: 1996

Lillian’s Own Dance Work, 1940-1951

 Series
Identifier: D022.02
Scope and Contents

This series documents Lillian Covillo's work as dancer, teacher, and studio owner before the Colorado Ballet including photos and programs.

Dates: 1940-1951

Lowenstein Family Papers and Art

 Collection
Identifier: B333
Abstract Ernst Heinrich Loewenstein [Henry Lowenstein] was born in Berlin, Germany in 1925 to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother. To escape Nazi brutality, he was sent on the Kindertransport to England in 1939. His parents, Dr. Max and Maria Loewenstein, and his half-sister, Karin Steinberg, remained in Berlin during World War II. Shortly after the war the family emigrated to the United States to avoid persecution. Materials in this collection include legal documents and correspondence,...
Dates: 1848-2014; Majority of material found within 1939-1948

Nancy Cranbourne Highlight Reel, 2020

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Identifier: D009.02.00007
Abstract

Highlight reel from Zoom interview with Nancy Cranbourne conducted by Nancy McElroy. This video covers her start in dance and theater in college, her time in Seattle and Bill Evans Dance Company, her partnership and work with Wade Madson, her time with CSU, CU, and Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, and her company One Big Yes Productions.

Dates: 2020