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Meadow Brook Theatre records

 Collection
Identifier: OU-ARTSREC-MBT

Scope and Contents note

The Meadow Brook Theatre document the entire history of the theatre from its founding in 1966. The collection is organized in 8 series: Administrative Files, Financial Files, Human Resources, Productions, Photographs, Audiovisual materials, Scrapbooks, and Artifacts. The Administrative Files, organized chronologically by season, document the business and operations of the theatre. The Financial Files provide additional information for the 1990s and 2000s. The Human Resources series includes union contracts, general employment materials such as job descriptions, and specific actor files. The Productions series is organized by season and includes all pre- and post-production materials, including scripts, cast lists, programs, props lists, contracts, rehearsal & performance logs, and news clippings. Photographs and Audiovisual materials are also generally organized by season and production. Scrapbooks are similarly organized and contain mostly newspaper clippings documenting selected seasons in the 1960s.

Dates

  • 1967 - 2010

Access and Use note

The Meadow Brook Theatre records are open for research except for certain records restricted by statute or university policy.

Copyright

Copyright held by Oakland University. The collection includes occasional materials produced by outside parties. Researchers are responsible for seeking copyright permissions before publishing items from the collection.

Extent

60 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records of Oakland University's Meadow Brook Theatre from its founding in 1966.

History

Meadow Brook Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was founded at Oakland University in 1966. In early 1966, top OU administrators contacted renowned director John Fernald, Head of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. They wanted to establish a professional resident company on campus. Fernald accepted OU’s offer and in July 1966, the professional theater company -- Meadow Brook Theatre -- was officially launched, with the first season starting in January 1967.

Processing

Processed by Shirley Paquette, April 2024.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Oakland University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Kresge Library
100 Library Drive
Rochester MI 48309 USA