Theater Production Programs

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 Productions Futz and The Tiger

ProTheatre Club

This three-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's productions of various one act plays, including "Futz", "The Tiger", "Not Enough Rope", and "The Ping Pong Players", held circa May 1971. It includes information about the various plays, including cast, directors and production crew.
Program for the Stage Production Zopo

ProTheatre Club

This four-page program details ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Zopo", held November 6 through November 8, 1970. It includes information about the cast and production as well as a brief synopsis. This copy of the program includes a review clipped from the November 19, 1970 Ursinus Weekly newspaper.
Program for the Stage Production We Bombed in New Haven

ProTheatre Club

This four-page program details the ProTheatre Club of Ursinus College's production of "We Bombed in New Haven", held in Fall 1969 in the Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information regarding the casting and production of the show.
Program for the Stage Production Camino Real

ProTheatre Club

This four-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "Camino Real", held December 6 and December 7, 1968 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes a scene synopsis and information about the cast and production crew.
Program for the Stage Production Matchmaker

Curtain Club

This eight-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "Matchmaker", held May 9 through May 11, 1968 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the cast and production crew as well as local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Luther!

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "Luther!", held March 8 and March 9, 1968 in Wismer Hall. It includes information about the casting, production, director, and synopsis of the scenes.
Program for the Stage Production The Visit

Curtain Club

This eight-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Visit, held December 1 and 2, 1967 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Skin of Our Teeth

Curtain Club

This six-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "The Skin of Our Teeth", held May 12 and May 13, 1967 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Crucible

Curtain Club

This seven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "The Crucible", held December 2 and December 3, 1966 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the casting and production of the show as well as a synopsis, historical details and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Tender Trap

Curtain Club

This seven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "The Tender Trap", held May 6 and May 7, 1966 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information regarding casting, a scene synopsis, the year in review and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production of Two One-Act Plays: She Was Only a Farmer's Daughter & Aria Da Capo

Curtain Club

This two-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of two one-act plays, "She Was Only a Farmer's Daughter" and "Aria Da Capo", held March 19, 1966. It includes information about the casting and directors for each play.
Program for the Stage Production The Adding Machine

Curtain Club

This seven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "The Adding Machine", held December 3 and December 4, 1965 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the casting and production of the show as well as local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Mouse That Roared

Curtain Club

This fifteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "The Mouse That Roared", held May 7 and May 8, 1965 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Write Me a Murder

Curtain Club

This eleven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College's production of "Write Me a Murder", held November 20 through 21, 1964 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker

Curtain Club

This fifteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker, held May 8 and 9, 1964 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Dear Wormwood

Curtain Club

This fifteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Dear Wormwood, held December 6 and 7, 1963 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Staring Match

Curtain Club

This nineteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Staring Match, held May 10 and 11, 1963 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Girls in 509

Curtain Club

This eleven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Girls in 509, held May 11 and 12, 1962 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, producers, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production The Late George Apley

Curtain Club

This twelve-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Late George Apley, held November 17 and 18, 1961 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Mr. Barry's Etchings

Curtain Club

This eleven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Mr. Barry's Etchings, held May 12 and 13, 1961 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Dark Victory

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Dark Victory, held December 9 and 10, 1960 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and a local advertisement.
Program for the Stage Production Bell, Book, and Candle

Curtain Club

This fifteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Bell, Book, and Candle, held May 6 and 7, 1960 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Major Barbara

Curtain Club

This four page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Major Barbara, held November 20 and 21, 1959 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production The Solid Gold Cadillac

Curtain Club

This thirty-five-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Solid Gold Cadillac, held May 8 and 9, 1959 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
Program for the Stage Production Joan of Lorraine

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Joan of Lorraine, held November 21 and 22, 1958 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and a local advertisement.