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 Production She Stoops to Conquer

Curtain Club

This twenty-seven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of She Stoops to Conquer, held May 9 and 10, 1958 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 Ten Little Indians

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Ten Little Indians, held December 6 and 7, 1957 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 Sabrina Fair

Curtain Club

This thirty-one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Sabrina Fair, held May 9, 10, and 11, 1957 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 Charley's Aunt

Curtain Club

This thirty-five-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Charley's Aunt, held May 10, 11 and 12, 1956 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 Mad Woman of Chaillot

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Mad Woman of Chaillot, held December 2 and 3, 1955 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 My Three Angels

Curtain Club

This twenty-two-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of My Three Angels, held May 12, 13, and 14, 1955 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 Night of January 16th

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Night of January 16th, held November 19 and 20, 1954 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 The Man Who Came to Dinner

Curtain Club

This twenty-four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Man Who Came to Dinner, held May 6, 7, and 8, 1954 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 All My Sons

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of All My Sons, held December 4 and 5, 1953 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production Moony's Kid Don't Cry and The Noble Lord

Curtain Club

This one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Moony's Kid Don't Cry and The Noble Lord, held May 14, 1953 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production Two Blind Mice

Curtain Club

This twenty-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Two Blind Mice, held May 7, 8 and 9, 1953 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 Death Takes a Holiday

Curtain Club

This sixteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Death Takes a Holiday, held December 5 and 6, 1952 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 Philadelphia Story

Curtain Club

This twenty-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Philadelphia Story, held May 8 , 9 and 10, 1952 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 Sari

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Sari, held April 19, 1952 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production Light Up The Sky

Curtain Club

This six-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Light Up The Sky, held November 30 and December 1, 1951 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 Arsenic and Old Lace

Curtain Club

This twenty-four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace, held May 10, 11, and 12, 1951 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 Productions of Fright and Suppressed Desires

Curtain Club

This three-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s productions of Fright and Suppressed Desires, held April 3, 1951 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production Angel Street

Curtain Club

This three-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Angel Street, held December 2, 1950 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production Junior Miss

Curtain Club

This sixteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Junior Miss, held May 11, 12, and 13, 1950 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 Pygmalion

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Pygmalion, held December 2 and 3, 1949 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Productions of Caleb Stone's Death Watch and Antic Spring

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s productions of Caleb Stone's Death Watch and Antic Spring, held November 22, 1949 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
Program for the Stage Production You Can't Take it With You

Curtain Club

This sixteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of You Can't Take it With You, held May 13 and 14, 1949 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 Sweethearts

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Sweethearts, held March 19, 1949 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 Uncle Harry

Curtain Club

This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Uncle Harry, held December 4, 1948 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 Late George Apley

Curtain Club

This eleven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Late George Apley, held May 8 , 1948 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.