Theater

Brookwood Labor College Photographs

drice — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:03:31 -0400

Brookwood Labor College in Katonah, New York was founded in 1921 as an experimental college for labor specific classes. It was a residential college different from traditional colleges. It only lasted until 1937 when it fell victim to the depression. Collection documents students, faculty, and other labor leaders affiliated with the school, as well as the buildings and grounds of the Brookwood Labor College. Classes, Brookwood Labor Player performances, and other student activities are also depicted.

Nel Lindemulder Papers

srafferty — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:53:02 -0400

Nel Lindemulder worked for the Brookwood Labor Players touring troupe in 1937. She assisted with wardrobe and set scenery for the play "Sit-Down!" by William Titus that was performed that year. The collection contains a copy of the "Sit-Down!" script and a Brookwood Song Book.

Bonnie Lee Moss Rattner Papers

aergas — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:16:52 -0500

The Bonnie Lee Moss Rattner Papers contain clippings, correspondence, articles, address lists, scripts and miscellaneous material pertaining primarily to Rattner's "To Gleam It Around, To Show My Shine," a two-act play based on the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," by Zora Neale Hurston. Scripts from other plays by Rattner are included. Personal materials include resumes, awards, articles and writings. Among the subjects covered in the collection are African-American literature, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, grant proposals, production rights, Wayne State University, playwriting and productions for the stage.

Blanding Sloan Papers

drice — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:47:36 -0500

Blanding Sloan (1886-1975) was a puppeteer, theater designer, playwright, printmaker and director who was involved with the marionette program of the Federal Theatre Project (FTP), one of the cultural programs of the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. His papers reflect his involvement with the FTP in San Francisco and with the Unemployed Co-operative Distribution Association.

Edward Vaughn Papers

srafferty — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:38:26 -0500

Edward Vaughn was a participant in the rise of black consciousness that began to proliferate in the 1960s. He opened Vaughn’s Bookstore in Detroit in 1965, the second black bookstore in America, and it was well known as disseminator of books and information on African American history. Vaughn also became involved in Forum 66, Black Star Co-op Inc., was part of the 6th Pan-African Congress, and a number of other organizations promoting African American culture and Detroit community. Vaughn later became involved in politics at both a city and state level, serving as a Michigan State Representative, Executive Assistant to Mayor Coleman Young, and ran for other office including the Detroit City Council. After retiring from political office Vaughn moved back to his hometown of Dothan, Alabama and became more heavily involved in the NAACP, including serving as President of the Dothan/Wiregrass Branch. Vaughn also spends time writing plays and promoting local theatre.

Frank G. Tompkins Papers

cwesterman — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:45:49 -0400

Frank G. Tompkins was an English professor at Wayne State University and well known for his scintillating wit. His papers document some of his writings, particularly plays.

Exhibit Announcement: Bonstelle Theatre Posters, 1961-1965

cwesterman — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:24:26 -0400

The Wayne State University Archives is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit of posters from the Bonstelle Theatre. A selection of posters from the early 1960s is available for viewing in the Woodcock Gallery of the Walter P. Reuther Library, and online in the Reuther's digital photo gallery. read more »

(11470) Temple Beth El, Detroit, Michigan, Undated

eclemens — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:58:40 -0400

An exterior view of Temple Beth El, located at Woodward and Erskine, prior to its renovation into the Mayfair and Bonstelle Theatres. The Beaux-Arts style synagogue was built by Albert Kahn in 1902, and housed Detroit's oldest Jewish congregation until 1922.

(11471) Bonstelle Theatre, Exterior View, 1950s

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:22:28 -0400

An exterior view of Wayne University’s Bonstelle Theatre, located at 3424 Woodward at the corner of Erskine.

(11471) Bonstelle Theatre, Exterior, Detroit, Michigan, 1950s

eclemens — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:14:45 -0400

An exterior view of Wayne University’s Bonstelle Theatre, located at 3424 Woodward at the corner of Erskine, Detroit, Michigan. The building was formerly used as Temple Beth El (1902-1922), the Bonstelle Playhouse (1925-1928), the Detroit Civic Theatre (1928-1931) and the Mayfair Theatre (1933-1951). The original structure was built by Albert Kahn. Howard C. Crane oversaw the redesign of the building from a synagogue into a theatre in 1925.

(30521) Bonstelle Theatre, "Don Giovanni," 1962

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:54:30 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre's production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.”

The play ran May 4-12, 1962 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30522) Bonstelle Theatre, "Waiting for Godot," 1964

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:58:32 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot.”

The play ran from February 21-29, 1964 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30523) Bonstelle Theatre, "Jack and the Beanstalk," 1964

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:14 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

The play ran from December 5-19, 1964 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30524) Bonstelle Theatre, "Caesar and Cleopatra," 1964

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:39 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of George Bernard Shaw’s “Caesar and Cleopatra.”

The play ran from May 15-23, 1964 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30525) Bonstelle Theatre, "King Lear," 1961

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:19 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Shakespere’s “King Lear.”

The play ran December 1-10, 1961 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30526) Bonstelle Theatre, "Purlie Victorious," 1963

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:21 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Ossie Davis’ “Purlie Victorious.”

The play ran October 4-13, 1963 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30527) Bonstelle Theatre, "Member of the Wedding," 1964

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:14:36 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Carson McCullers’ “The Member of the Wedding.”

The play ran April 2-11, 1964 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30528) Bonstelle Theatre, "Summer and Smoke," 1964

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:37 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Tennessee William’s “Summer and Smoke.”

The play ran April 3-11, 1964 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30529) Bonstelle Theatre, "Imaginary Invalid," 1963

eclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:19:00 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid.”

The play ran November 1-9, 1963 at the Bonstelle Theatre.

(30579) Bonstelle Theatre, "Misalliance," 1960s

eclemens — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:21:17 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of George Bernard Shaw’s “Misalliance.”

(30580) Bonstelle Theatre, "The School for Wives," 1960s

eclemens — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:27:38 -0400

Poster for the Wayne State University Theatre’s production of Moliere’s “The School for Wives.”

(46055) Labor Theater, "Wobblies" Haywood

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:05:14 -0400

"THE IWW IS COMING! JOIN THE WOBBLIES" 11 x 17 inches. 1976.
Artist: Uncredited.

A poster advertising the play by Stewart Bird and Peter Robilatta at the Hudson Guild Theater, from the mid-1970s.