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 God
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "God", held November 7 to 9, 1985, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Voices
ProTheatre Club
This two-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Voices", held May 10 to 11, 1985, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production A Thurber Carnival
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "A Thurber Carnival", held November 1 through 9, 1984, 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 Chamber Music, Animal, and Picnic on the Battlefield
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of three plays, "Chamber Music", "Animal", and "Picnic on the Battlefield", held February 23 through 25, 1984, in the Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Mandragola
ProTheatre Club
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Mandragola", held October 28 through November 4, 1983, in the Ritter Center. It includes information regarding the cast and production crew as well as musical selections and folklore concerning the mandrake root.
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Program for the Stage Production Fumed Oak and Next!
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Fumed Oak" and "Next!", held November 4 through 6, 1982, in the Ritter Center. It includes information regarding the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Vanities
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Vanities", held April 15 through 17, 1982, in Ritter Center. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Canterbury Tales
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Canterbury Tales", held October 29 through 31, 1981, in the Ritter Center. It includes information regarding casting, musical ensemble, and production staff.
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Program for the Stage Production A Midsummer Night's Dream
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", held March 26 through 28 and April 2 through 4, 1981, in the Ritter Center. It includes information regarding the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production A Marriage Proposal and Trial By Jury
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "A Marriage Proposal" and "Trial By Jury", held November 6 through 8, 1980, in the Ritter Center. It includes information regarding casting and production staff.
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Program for the Stage Production Pericles, Prince of Tyre
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Pericles, Prince of Tyre", held March 24 through 29, 1980, in the Bear Pit. It includes information about the cast and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Uncommon Women and Others
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Uncommon Women and Others", held November 8 through November 10, 1979. It includes information regarding casting, production crew, and a note written by director Joyce Henry.
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Program for the Stage Production Twelfth Night
ProTheatre Club
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Twelfth Night", held April 2 through April 7, 1979 in the Bearpit theater. It includes information regarding the casting and production crew and notes fund raising efforts for the establishment of the Ritter Hall Performing Arts Center.
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Program for the Stage Production Ionescopade
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Ionescopade", held May 5 and May 6, 1978. It includes information regarding the casting and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production Dames at Sea
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Dames at Sea", held May 6 and May 7, 1977. It includes information about the director, cast, and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production An Evening of One-Acts
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "An Evening of One-Acts", held October 22 and October 23, 1976. It includes information regarding the three productions "Adam and Eve", "Next" and "Adaptation".
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Program for the Stage Production Richard III
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Richard III," held March 1 to March 6, 1976 in the Bearpit theater. It includes information regarding the casting and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production An Evening of One Acts
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "An Evening of One Acts", held November 14 and November 15, 1975 in the Bearpit theater. It includes information regarding the three productions "Ubu Roi", "Doreen", and "Not Enough Rope".
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Program for the Stage Production How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", held May 2 through May 10, 1975 in the Bear Pit. It includes information about the musical numbers, production and patrons.
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Program for the Stage Production Antigone
ProTheatre Club
This two-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Antigone", held November 13 through November 17, 1974 in the Bear Pit. It includes information about the director, cast, and production of the show.
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Program for the Stage Production The Caucasian Chalk Circle
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Caucasian Chalk Circle", held May 9 through May 12, 1974 in the Bear Pit. It includes information about the director, cast, and production crew.
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Program for the Stage Production The Taming of the Shrew
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Taming of the Shrew", held May 10 through May 13, 1973 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information listing the cast, production crew and patrons.
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Program for the Stage Production Culture in the Sticks
ProTheatre Club
This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Culture in the Sticks", held March 2 and 5, 1973 in Wismer Auditorium. It includes information on the cast and production of three one-act plays: "It's Called the Sugar Plum," "I'm Really Here" and "Crawling Arnold."
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Program for the Stage Production The Fantasticks
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Fantasticks", held December 2 and December 3, 1972, in Wismer Auditorium. It includes information about the cast, production crew and musical numbers.
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Program for the Stage Production Marat-Sade
ProTheatre Club
This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Marat-Sade", held March 12 and March 16 to March 18, 1972 in Bomberger Memorial Hall. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as a synopsis of the play.
