This collection of Ursinus College theater programs primarily covers the era of the Curtain Club productions held in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. Dates of those productions range from 1938 to 1967. Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Helfferich were often noted as being heavily involved in many of the productions (as directors and advisors and often supplying costumes, props and furniture). The programs contain cast and crew information as well as scene breakdowns and local advertisements. They also contain histories of Curtain Club performances for various years as well as information about Alpha Psi Omega.
The collection also contains programs from the ProTheatre era under the direction of Joyce E. Henry. Some programs are attached to scrap book pages and may be incomplete. Programs from other eras will be added as time and resources allow.
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Program for the Stage Production The Complete History of Ursinus College [Abridged]
Domenick Scudera
This twelve-page program details the Theater Department of Ursinus College’s production of The Complete History of Ursinus College [Abridged], held October 3rd through October 6th, 2019 in Lenfest Theater. It includes information about the director, cast, and production of this special sesquicentennial show.
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Program for the Stage Production Sophistry
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Sophistry", held September 30 to October 3, 1998, in the Ritter Center. It includes a scene synopsis and detailed information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Mother Courage and Her Children
ProTheatre Club
This two-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Mother Courage and Her Children", held February 25 to 28, 1998, in the Ritter Center. It includes detailed information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Oedipus!: A New Musical Comedy
ProTheatre Club
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Oedipus!", held November 12 to 15, 1997, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as musical numbers and a story synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Brecht on Brecht
ProTheatre Club
This two-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Brecht on Brecht", held October 1 to 4, 1997, in the Ritter Center. It includes a scene synopsis and detailed information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Two Noble Kinsmen
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Two Noble Kinsmen", held April 10 to 12, 1997, in the Ritter Center. It includes a play synopsis and information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production The Restaurant Scene: Three One-Act Plays
ProTheatre Club
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Restaurant Scene", three one-act plays, held November 7 to 9, 1996, in the Ritter Center. It includes detailed cast and crew information for the plays: "Sure Thing," "A Chance Meeting," and "Seven Menus."
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Program for the Stage Production Romance Language
ProTheatre Club
This eight-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Romance Language", held April 17 to 20, 1996, in the Ritter Center. It includes detailed information about the cast and production crew as well as a scene synopsis and background about the play.
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Program for the Stage Production The Tempest
ProTheatre Club
This eight-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Tempest". held October 31 to November 4, 1995, in the Ritter Center. It contains detailed information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Our Country's Good
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Our Country's Good", held March 30 to April 1, 1995, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as background about the play.
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Program for the Stage Production Execution of Justice
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Execution of Justice", held November 3 to 5, 1994, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Talk Radio
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Talk Radio", held April 13 to 16, 1994, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production In Other Words
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "In Other Words", held October 7 to 9, 1993, in the Ritter Center. It includes cast and production information for three short plays: "Supreme Beings Create the World", "The Lesson", and "Hidden In This Picture."
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Program for the Stage Production In Their Own Words: Four Dramatic Works
ProTheatre Club
This five-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "In Their Own Words", held November 12 to 13, 1992, in the Ritter Center. It includes cast, production crew and author information for four student-written plays: "Dinner Time", "After Annabelle", "Sunday Moon", and "The Robin Thomas Theories".
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Program for the Stage Production Measure for Measure
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the Protheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Measure for Measure", held April 1 to 4, 1992, in the Ritter Center. It includes a story synopsis and information regarding the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production The Crucible
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Crucible", held November 6 to 8, 1991, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Conflict and Creativity: An Evening of Contemporary One-Act Plays
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of three one-act plays held April 10 to 13, 1991, in the Ritter Center. The three plays are "Calm Down Mother", "The Author's Voice", and "Reasonable Circulation". Information about the cast and production crew is included.
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Program for the Stage Production The Changeling
ProTheatre Club
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Changeling", held November 7 to 10, 1990, in the Ritter Center. It includes a play synopsis and information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production The Comedy of Errors
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Comedy of Errors", held March 21 to 24, 1990, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Museum
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Museum", held November 9 to 11, 1989, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Cinders
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Cinders", held April 13 to 15, 1989, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production A Voice of My Own
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "A Voice of My Own", held October 20 to 22, 1988, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Much Ado About Nothing
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Much Ado About Nothing", held April 20 to 23, 1988, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast, musicians, and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production The Busie Body
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Busie Body", held October 29 to 31, 1987, in the Ritter Center. It includes a scene synopsis and information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Hair
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Hair", held April 17 to 19, 1986, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast, musical numbers, and production crew.