New York Shakespeare Festival. Press Office Records 1957-1991

García Lorca, Federico, 1898-1936

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Federico del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús García Lorca (5 June 1898 – 19 August 1936), known as Federico García Lorca, was a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. García Lorca achieved international recognition as an emblematic member of the Generation of '27, a group consisting mostly of poets who introduced the tenets of European movements (such as symbolism, futurism, and surrealism) into Spanish literature. García Lorca was assassinated by Nationalist forces at the beginning of the Spa...

Broadway Tennis Tournament

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Pearl Lang Dance Company and Foundation (New York, N.Y.)

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Tisch School of the Arts.

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The Tisch School of the Arts (TSOA) at NYU was founded as a school of performing and media arts in 1965. Alumni include Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Amy Heckerling, and Ang Lee. The first Dean of the school was Robert W. Corrigan, the second David J. Oppenheim. Theodore Hoffman, who came to NYU in 1965 to help establish the Theatre Program, was also an important figure in the early history of the school. From the description of Tisch School of the Arts records, 1956-1981 (bulk 1965-1981)...

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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Litz, Katherine

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Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino y Yoreme de Sinaloa

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Aragno, Anna

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McGourty, Patricia

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Gersten, Bernard

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Hamlisch, Marvin

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Rodriguez, Zhandra

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Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indigena de X'ocen

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Childress, Alice

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Pioneering African-American writer, actress and director Alice Childress (1916-1994) was popularly known for her best-selling novel, "A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich," and her plays, most notably "Wedding Band: A Love Story in Black and White." In the 1930s she met and married Alvin Childress, best known for his role as Amos in the television series, "Amos and Andy. "She was a founding member of the American Negro Theatre, and in 1944 she and her husband Alvin appeared in "Anna ...

José Limón Dance Company

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Bambara, Toni Cade

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Lar Lubovitch Dance Company (New York, N.Y.)

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Mickery Theater (Amsterdam, Holland)

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Kivitt, Ted

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Milner, Ron

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Prinz, John

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Lloyd, Christopher, 1938-....

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McGovern, Maureen

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Weber, Susan

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New York Dance Festival.

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Ford foundation

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Philanthropic organization established in 1936 by Henry and Edsel Ford from profits of the Ford Motor Company. From the description of Grant files, [ca. 1936-1986]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155532303 ...

Rabe, David

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American Conservatory Theater

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Bhaskar

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Nancy Meehan Dance Company.

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Rich, Frank.

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De Lavallade, Carmen, 1931-

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Dance luminary Carmen De Lavallade was born on March 6, 1931, to Grace Grenot and Leo Paul De Lavallade in Los Angeles, California. There, her aunt, Adele De Lavallade, owned the Hugh Gordon Book Shop, one of the first African American history bookshops on Central Avenue. Her cousin, Janet Collins, was the first African American prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. De Lavallade discovered her talent for dance early. In 1945, she began studying ballet with Melissa Blake, an...

Najan, Nala

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Maria Benitez Estampa Flamenca.

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Eliot Feld Ballet

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Driver, Senta

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CBS Television Network

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From 1953 to 1956 CBS Television, in cooperation with the American Museum of Natural History, produced a series of television programs. Museum staff was involved with most programs. From the description of "Adventure," 1953-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155485092 ...

Worth, Irene

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Irene Worth (1915-2002), American actress, winner of three Tony Awards, who appeared in Thornton Wilder's The Alcestiad ("A Life in the Sun") at the Edinburgh Festival in 1955 and in the stage version of "The Woman of Andros" in 1963. From the description of Irene Worth papers relating to Thornton Wilder, 1955-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702171891 Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_...

Elliott, William

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Epithet: Reverend; MA British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000980.0x000184 Epithet: Captain British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000980.0x000182 William Elliott joined the British Naval Franklin Search Expedition, 1852-1854 (leader William Pullen), as clerk in charge in HMS North Star, the store ship for the British Naval Franklin Searc...

New York Shakespeare Festival. Mobile Theater

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Faison, George, Jr

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Broadway dancer and choreographer George William Faison was born on December 21, 1945, in Washington, D.C. He attended Dunbar High School, where he studied with the Jones-Haywood Capitol Ballet and Carolyn Tate of Howard University; his first performance was with the American Light Opera Company. After graduating from high school, Faison attended Howard University with plans of becoming a dentist; during this time he also worked in theater with the acclaimed African American theater director Owe...

Gayle, Addison

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Santiago, Anthony

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Walken, Christopher, 1943-....

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D'Antuono, Eleanor

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Kline, Kevin

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Murray Louis and Company

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Mathis, Bonnie

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Redlich, Don

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Fundacion Rajatabla (Venezuela)

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Annenberg Center (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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ANTA (Organization)

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New York Dance Theatre

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Ohara, Noriko

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University of Pennsylvania. Zellerbach Theater

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Tharp, Twyla

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Twyla Tharp is American modern dancer and choreographer. She was born 1 July 1941 in Portland, Indiana and grew up in Rialto, California. She attended Pomona College and received the Bachelor of Arts degree from Barnard College in 1963. As a child she studied ballet, tap, flamenco, baron twirling, acrobatics, and several musical instruments. While in California, she studied dance with Beatrice Collenette, Wilson Morelli, John Butler, Carmen de Lavallade, and at the Lester Horton stu...

Moses, Robert, 1888-1981

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Robert Moses (1888-1981) was a public official in New York from 1919 to the mid-1970s. He held many offices, of which the most notable among them were: President, Long Island State Park Commission; Chairman, New York State Council of Parks; Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks; New York City Planning Commissioner and Construction Coordinator; and Chairman, New York State Power and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authorities. He was responsible for the construction of many major public pr...

New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor

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The mayor, who is elected to a four year term, is the chief executive officer of the city. The mayor may be removed by the governor after due process. In case of a vacancy, the President of the Council acts as mayor. If both the offices are vacant, the Comptroller acts as mayor. The mayor is responsible for the overall administration of the government of the City of New York. Vested in the mayor's office is the power to create, maintain, reorganize or eliminate city agen...

Acme Company

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Erick Hawkins Dance Company

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Gamson, Annabelle

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Ibero-American Theater Workshop

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Vivian Beaumont Theater (New York, N.Y.)

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Sofian, Anahid

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Dennis Wayne's Dance Repertory Theatre

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Margaret Beals and the Impulses Company

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Gallardo, Edward, 1949-

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New York Shakespeare Festival. Press Office

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Kei Takei's Moving Earth

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New York Shakespeare Festival Productions

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The Administrative Office files document the earliest activities of Joseph Papp, including the formation of the New York Shakespeare Festival. The records also document Papp's fight with Robert Moses over free Shakespeare in the Park, the acquisition and restoration of the Astor Library to become the Public Theater, the fiscal crisis of the 1970's and the NYSF at Lincoln Center. The records also reveal Papp's ideas for productions and seasonal planning, special programs such as the Mobile Theate...

Ballet Brio

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Azito, Tony

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Davis, Ossie

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Ossie Davis is an actor, playwright and director who has performed for stage, film and television, and specializes in film production relating to black culture and history. Born in 1919 in Cogdell, Georgia, Davis attended Howard University from 1938 to 1941. His theater career began in the early 1940's with such plays to his credit as "Anna Lucasta," "No Time for Sergeants," "A Raisin in the Sun," and "Purlie Victorious." Three of the many films he acted in are "The Joe Louis Story,...

Kathryn Posin Dance Company.

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Lind, Jakov, 1927-2007

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Alexander, C. K., 1923-

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Heckscher Theater (New York, N.Y.)

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Eleo Pomare Dance Company.

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Philip Morris Incorporated

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Cunningham, Charles Casey

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Epithet: of Northampton British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000844.0x000315 Epithet: brother of John Cunningham actor and poet British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000386.0x00035b Epithet: Landwaiter of Port of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000844.0x0...

Linda Tarnay Dance Company

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Laboratorio de Teatro Campesino e Indigena de Tabasco

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New York Shakespeare Festival. School Tour

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Black Dance Union

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American Ballet Company

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Falco, Louis

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Luis Rivera and Company

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Papp, Joseph

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Delacorte Theater (New York, N.Y.)

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National council on the arts

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Sheen, Martin

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Ahmanson Theatre (Los Angeles, Calif.)

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Taylor, Burton

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Cohen, Ze'eva

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Hare, David, 1947-

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British playwright, director, and filmmaker. From the description of Papers, 1968-1993. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122492244 David Hare, playwright. Adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's Reigen. Literal translation by Julian Hammond. From the description of The blue room: typescript. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86164370 British playwright David Hare was bo...

Rod Rodgers Dance Company.

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Ribalow, Meier Zvi

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Hurt, Mary Beth

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Walter Nicks Dance Theater Workshop

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Public Theater (New York, N.Y.)

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Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Yivo Archives

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Kane, Carol, 1952-....

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Teatro do Ornitorrinco (Brazil)

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Shimerman, Armin

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Danny Williams Grossman Dance Company

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Cliff Keuter Dance Company.

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Chuck Davis Dance Company

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Belushi, James, 1954-....

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