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 Mikado
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Mikado, held April 23 and 24, 1948 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Productions Ursinus on the Air and Riders to the Sea
Curtain Club
This two-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s productions of Ursinus on the Air and Riders to the Sea, held April 13, 1948 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production The Barretts of Wimpole Street
Curtain Club
This eight-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Barretts of Wimpole Street, held December 12 and 13, 1947 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the director, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production The Man Who Came to Dinner
Curtain Club
This eleven-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Man Who Came to Dinner, held May 10, 1947 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Very Good Eddie
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Very Good Eddie, held April 26, 1947 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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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 7, 1946 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Spring Again
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Spring Again, held May 24 and 25, 1946 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Countess Maritza
Curtain Club and Musical Club
This four-page program details the Musical and Curtain Clubs of Ursinus College’s production of Countess Maritza, held April 26 and 27, 1946 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the director, conductor, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Mr. and Mrs. North
Curtain Club
This one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Mr. and Mrs. North, held January 26, 1946 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Sweethearts
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Sweethearts, held April 13 and 14, 1945 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Hay Fever
Curtain Club
This one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Hay Fever, held October 6 and 7, 1944 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Jupiter Laughs
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Jupiter Laughs, held January 28 and 29, 1944 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Arsenic and Old Lace
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace, held November 12 and 13, 1943 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and one sponsorship.
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Program for the Stage Production The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Wedding Present
Curtain Club
This one-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Wedding Present, held May 1, 1943 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production Ring Around Elizabeth
Curtain Club
This four-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of Ring Around Elizabeth, held December 12, 1942 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, and a scene synopsis.
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Program for the Stage Production First Lady
Curtain Club
This sixteen-page program details the Curtain Club of Ursinus College’s production of First Lady, held May 7 and 14, 1938 in Thompson-Gay Gymnasium. It includes information about the directors, cast, production of the show, a scene synopsis, and local advertisements.
