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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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Upon her graduation from the College of William and Mary she had already received her Actors' Equity Association card. She was a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s. By the early 1960s Lavin made a name for herself in New York City on Broadway, and her role and fame continued to grow over the course of the next 40 years. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: \u003cextref href=\"http://scdbwiki.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Linda_Lavin\" title=\"Linda Lavin\"\u003e\u003c/extref\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937 in Portland, Maine) is an American singer and Tony Award and Golden Globe Award-winning stage, film and television actress. Born to musically-talented parents, Lavin has been onstage since the age of 5. Upon her graduation from the College of William and Mary she had already received her Actors' Equity Association card. She was a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s. By the early 1960s Lavin made a name for herself in New York City on Broadway, and her role and fame continued to grow over the course of the next 40 years. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:  ."],"odd_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOther Information:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e A PDF document of this inventory is available online.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/88_L39_Lavin.pdf\u003c/p\u003e"],"odd_heading_ssm":["General"],"odd_tesim":["Other Information:"," A PDF document of this inventory is available online."," Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/88_L39_Lavin.pdf"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLinda Lavin Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Linda Lavin Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee the University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58) for recordings of Lavin press conferences at the College of William and Mary; Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Records (UA 59); Colonial Echo yearbook; The Flat Hat student newspaper; University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See the University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58) for recordings of Lavin press conferences at the College of William and Mary; Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Records (UA 59); Colonial Echo yearbook; The Flat Hat student newspaper; University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8)."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePapers of Linda Lavin which document her career as a Broadway and television actress, and also as an advocate of women's rights and equal opportunity. 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Material on the Horizon Art Exchange, the Drama League of New York, the National Commission on Working Women of Wider Opportunities for Women, the National Organization for Women, and the National Mother's Day Committee, from which Lavin received the 1987 Outstanding Mother Award, and the Stepfamily Association of America, Inc. are included. Letters from California state legislator Tom Hayden mark Lavin's support in the 1988 Presidential election on behalf of the Democratic Party.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Papers of Linda Lavin which document her career as a Broadway and television actress, and also as an advocate of women's rights and equal opportunity. 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Letters from California state legislator Tom Hayden mark Lavin's support in the 1988 Presidential election on behalf of the Democratic Party."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":122,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-13T19:19:19.181Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8985"}},{"id":"vifgm_repositories_2_resources_602","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Living Stage records","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vifgm_repositories_2_resources_602#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The Living Stage records documents the Living Stage Theatre Company, founded by Robert Alexander as an offshoot of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. 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Please see the Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note for access information on Series 3.","The collection is divided into three series, each of which is divided into subseries.","Series Series 1: Administrative and Financial Files, 1965-2000 (Boxes 1-56) Series 2: Artistic and Workshop Files, 1966-2001 (Boxes 57-85) Series 3: Audiovisual and Photographic Materials, 1967-1999 (Boxes 86-106)","The Living Stage Theatre Company began in 1966 as a venture of Arena Stage and Robert Alexander. Known from 1966-1968 as The Children's Theatre, the Living Stage from the beginning dedicated itself to programming with a social consciousness and a desire to effect societal change through performance. Robert Alexander was the theatre's founder and until 1995 its director. Alexander brought an adapted street and guerilla theater style to the D.C. area after becoming disenchanted with traditional theatre's \"middle-class\" audience. The Living Stage provided training to actors in the art of improvisational theater through tuition free schooling during the summers, as well as through weekend long workshop training for social workers, teachers, and other professionals throughout their 9 month season. While most of the Stage's workshops were held on site at schools, museums, and prisons, the Living Stage did have its own formal space in Washington, D.C. on 14th and T Streets NW. The Living Stage put on productions across Northern Virginia in schools, youth homes, and even prisons like the Lorton Penitentiary. Senior members of the company, like Jennifer Nelson and Oran Sandel helped to send the Living Stage across the country as well. Their efforts were largely funded through vigorous campaigning for grants and fund raising through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and other private foundations. The Living Stage also received substantial financial assistance from its parent company, the Washington Drama Society, Inc. ","The Living Stage performance style consisted of \"The Jam,\" \"The Performance,\" and \"The Workshop,\" a three part study that was used at most of their venues. The first part, or \"Jam,\" consisted of actors working with their audience to \"rap,\" make music, and \"jam\" through spoken or sung words accompanied by instrumentals typically provided by audience members. The actors then moved into the \"performance\" itself. During the performance the actors put on an improvised theater production directed by a senior member of the cast and assisted by one or two audience members. The \"Workshop\" began from there; during the workshop, the audience took over the scene, while still directed by the actors, and was encouraged to make it their own. Audiences gave their opinions and thoughts on each performance in the form of production reports that were collected by the Living Stage. ","The projects that the Living Stage put on typically dealt with controversial and sensitive topics like race, economic inequality, the dangers of an overzealous American foreign policy, the atom bomb, violence, and freedom. The \"Baltimore Incident\" of 1971 is an excellent example of how controversial these productions could be. No matter how mixed opinions were, the Living Stage always elicited a reaction with their improvisational performances. During the 1980s the Living Stage began to reach out extensively to local initiatives like The District's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Administration and created their own Community Services Project in order to continue to bring theater and creativity to underserved sections of society. The Living Stage championed New Left ideals like equality and social justice throughout the Reagan years, despite some criticisms about their message being \"anachronistic.\"","The organization began to sunset in the first half of the 1990s as many of its founding and senior members took their skills elsewhere. Robert Alexander himself left in 1995 to start educating people in the art of improvisational theater full time. Jennifer Nelson, David Matthew Proctor, Ezra Knight, and others began to filter away in the 1990s to pursue their own acting goals and the Living Stage would officially close its doors in 2002.","The Special Collections Research Center does not have the equipment necessary to watch or listen to all audiovisual material in Series 3. Additional time and money may be required to digitize this material for access.","Processing completed by Nick Welsh and Elizabeth Beckman in 2016. EAD markup completed by Nick Welsh in June 2016. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in March 2025.","The Special Collections Research Center holds several collections of personal papers of individuals involved with the Living Stage Theater Company, including the Zelda Fichandler papers, the Thomas C. Fichandler papers, and the Ken Kitch papers. It also holds the Arena Stage records.","The Living Stage records consists of material spanning the length of the organization's history from 1965, when the Living Stage was known as the Children's Theatre, to 2001. Included in the records are administrative files, financial papers, grant requests and applications, correspondence, workshop reports and scripts, as well as audiovisual and photographic materials.","Series 1: Administrative and Financial Files (1965-2000) includes documents relating to the day to day running of the Living Stage Theatre Company as well as programming, project planning, financials, budgets, grants, press releases and printed documents. It is divided further into 4 subseries. Subseries 1.1 Policies, Planning, and Development includes the administrative files of the Living Stage including season summaries by date, long range plans, meeting minutes, and Community Service Project information. Subseries 1.2 Grants and Foundations contains all materials related to grant requests, endowments (including the National Endowment for the Arts), and donations made by both large charitable organizations and private donors. Subseries 1.3 Financials and Correspondence includes budget materials, expense reports, and benefit information, as well as correspondence between members of the LSTC, memos, and fan mail (called \"love letters\") from schools and other workshop sites. Subseries 1.4 Public Relations and Printed Pieces consist of various publications made by the Living Stage such as their newsletters and advertisements, as well as transcripts of speeches made by LSTC executives and press releases promoting the Living Stage.","Series 2: Artistic and Workshop Files (1966-2001), which is split into 3 subseries, contains the creative aspects of the Living Stage, including details about residencies and the personnel of the Company, as well as workshop reports, scripts, and \"Jams.\" Subseries 2.1 Residency and Personnel Files contains all documents related to the people of the Living Stage, including casting information and details about out of state residencies (including those in Stockholm, Boston, Pittsburgh, New York and others). 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Prosky's association with the Arena Stage included more than 130 productions over the course of 20 years. His Broadway appearances included \"Glengarry Glenross,\" \"A Walk in the Woods,\" and \"A View from the Bridge.\" Highlights from regional theater include \"Death of a Salesman,\" \"Twelfth Night,\" and \"You Can't Take It With You.\" He also performed on stage in the Moscow Art Theatre in the then-Soviet Union, the Gate Theater in Dublin, Ireland, as well as in a Chinese theater in Hong Kong.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBeginning in the 1980s, he regularly appeared in film and television. His films include \"Christine,\" \"Mrs. Doubtfire,\" \"The Natural,\" \"The Scarlet Letter,\" and \"Dead Man Walking.\" Television credits include three years on \"Hill Street Blues,\" many television films and guest shots.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eHe received or was nominated for two Tony awards, two Helen Hayes awards, an Emmy, the Drama Desk award, and the American Express Tribute To An American Actor. He continued to perform on stage and present lectures on his long career at universities, film festivals, for theater benefits, business groups and on cruises. He died on December 8, 2008, in Washington, D.C. \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["Born in Philadelphia, Robert Prosky (1930-2008) spent much of his career as an actor in more than 200 plays at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., on Broadway in New York City, and in regional theatre. 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Also contained in the subseries are clippings, programs, and certificates from awards ceremonies that Prosky participated in as a nominee and won. Of particular interest are transcripts from an autobiography by Prosky. Note that there are additional biographical articles in the oversize series both loose and in scrapbooks. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe third series contains photographs of Prosky' professional and personal life. Many of the photographs document Prosky's theatre and film career. There are also photographs from his personal life, such as family snapshots. The photographs range in size from 3\"x5\" to 8\"x10\". Most of the theatre and professional photographs are larger and in black and white while the personal snapshots are smaller and in color. Arranged by category, then production title or other description, and then arranged chronologically. 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There are also numerous reviews as well as a few scripts with Prosky's handwritten notes. Subseries 1.2 contains mostly clippings and reviews about Prosky's film career, but there are a few scripts and emphemra, such as the trading card from \"The Last Action Hero.\" Subseries 1.3 contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on \"Hill Street Blues\" and \"Veronica's Closet.\" Note that there are additional professional documents, such as posters, in the oversize series. ","The second series contains personal documents and is divided into two subseries and arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Subseries 2.1 consists of correspondence to and from Prosky. The bulk of the correspondence concerns Prosky's family and close friends. There are also many greeting cards wishing Prosky luck on opening nights as well as offering congratulations and thanks. Subseries 2.2 contains many biographical articles discussing Prosky's life as an actor. The articles also discuss Prosky's wife and sons. Also contained in the subseries are clippings, programs, and certificates from awards ceremonies that Prosky participated in as a nominee and won. Of particular interest are transcripts from an autobiography by Prosky. Note that there are additional biographical articles in the oversize series both loose and in scrapbooks. ","The third series contains photographs of Prosky' professional and personal life. Many of the photographs document Prosky's theatre and film career. There are also photographs from his personal life, such as family snapshots. The photographs range in size from 3\"x5\" to 8\"x10\". Most of the theatre and professional photographs are larger and in black and white while the personal snapshots are smaller and in color. Arranged by category, then production title or other description, and then arranged chronologically. Note that there are additional photographs in the oversize series both loose and in scrapbooks. ","The fourth series consists of copies of Prosky's film and television appearances, particularly \"Veronica's Closet.\" There are also copies of public service announcements and commercials. Most of the media contained on VHS cassettes and reel-to-reel audio tapes. There are also DVD copies of speaking engagements at George Mason University and other locations. ","The fifth series contains items too large for the other series. Included are photographs, scrapbooks, and posters documenting Prosky's professional career and personal life. ","The sixth series consists of objects from Prosky's professional career and personal life, such as opening night gifts and production souvenirs. 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This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are reports, meeting minutes and agendas, personnel and committee information, handbooks, and similar items.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1980. ","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1979. ","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included materials are related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, bank statements, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Also included are production cost analyses for a handful of productions.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1979.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1978.","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  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This sub-series contains materials related to the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, discount cards, tickets, notices, memorabilia, and other materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1978.","Series II: Virginia Stage Company (1978 to Present)","Sub-series A: Business and Organization.  This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Virginia Stage Company.  Materials include bylaws, mission and purpose statements, meeting agendas and minutes, committee information, personnel information, reports, handbooks, agreements, resolutions, and similar items.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and chronologically within topics.  Materials date from 1978 to 2010.","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Virginia Stage Company.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1979 to 2012.","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are materials related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and are arranged chronologically within topics. Materials date from 1980 to 2009.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials.  Material is arranged alphabetically and then by date or season.  Dates of materials range from 1980 through 2009","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  This sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Virginia Stage Company.  Material dates from 1980 to 2006. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each subject.","Sub-series F: Personnel.  This sub-series contains materials related to Virginia Stage Company Personnel.  Included are resumes, search committees, evaluations, and other such information.  Also included is information on interns and volunteers.  Most of the materials are from the 1990s and early 2000s, though some material from the 1980s is included in the folders.  Many items are not dated.  Material is arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series G: Miscellaneous.   This sub-series contains materials related to the Virginia Stage Company that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, photos, lists, speeches, and other items.  Most materials are not dated.  They are arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series H: Wells Theater, Monroe Building, and Other Venues.  This sub-series contains materials related to buildings and spaces associated with the Virginia Stage Company.  The majority of the materials related to the purchase and renovation of the Wells Theater.  Other venues include the Monroe Building and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are arranged chronologically and date from 1979 through 2011.","Series III: News Clippings.  This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk Theater Center, and related topics.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1975 through 2014.","Series IV: Other Organizations.   This series contains information related to a handful of other organizations related to the Virginia Stage Company and its members.  This includes the Metropolitan Arts Congress of Tidewater, the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Opera Association, and the Virginia Orchestra group among others. Most materials date from the late 1970s through the 1990s.  Material is arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization and then chronologically if there is more than one folder for an organization.","Series V: Posters.  This series contains oversize posters related to the Virginia Stage Company and the Wells Theater.  Materials are undated and are arranged alphabetically.","The Virginia Stage Company (VSC) was originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968. Originally, theater productions took place in a 120 seat space at the Norfolk Public Library on Freemason Street. In the mid-1970s, productions were moved to a space under Chrysler Hall.  At that time, the Norfolk Theater Center became the Stage Downunder at Scope.  In a move to develop the organization into a professional theater, the organization's Board of Trustees adopted the name \"Virginia Stage Company\" and began hiring professional staff in 1978.  Planning was aided by the National Foundation for the Expansion and Development of American Theater.  With expansion plans in place, the Virginia Stage Company needed to find a venue for productions.  Out of 49 possible venues, the Norfolk Wells Theater was chosen. With the help of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, funds were raised for the purchase of the Wells Theater.  In October 1979, the lease was purchased and initial renovations were begun.  The Virginia Stage Company premiered its opening season at the Wells on February 7, 1980.  In 1986, the Wells Theater was fully restored and became a National Historic Landmark.","The Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. 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Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1978.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries II: Virginia Stage Company (1978 to Present)\u003c/emph\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series A: Business and Organization. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Virginia Stage Company.  Materials include bylaws, mission and purpose statements, meeting agendas and minutes, committee information, personnel information, reports, handbooks, agreements, resolutions, and similar items.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and chronologically within topics.  Materials date from 1978 to 2010.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series B: Correspondence.  \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Virginia Stage Company.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1979 to 2012.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series C: Finance / Fundraising. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are materials related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and are arranged chronologically within topics. Materials date from 1980 to 2009.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series D: Events/ programming. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials.  Material is arranged alphabetically and then by date or season.  Dates of materials range from 1980 through 2009\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series E: Marketing / Publicity. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Virginia Stage Company.  Material dates from 1980 to 2006. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each subject.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series F: Personnel. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains materials related to Virginia Stage Company Personnel.  Included are resumes, search committees, evaluations, and other such information.  Also included is information on interns and volunteers.  Most of the materials are from the 1990s and early 2000s, though some material from the 1980s is included in the folders.  Many items are not dated.  Material is arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series G: Miscellaneous.  \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains materials related to the Virginia Stage Company that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, photos, lists, speeches, and other items.  Most materials are not dated.  They are arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSub-series H: Wells Theater, Monroe Building, and Other Venues. \u003c/emph\u003eThis sub-series contains materials related to buildings and spaces associated with the Virginia Stage Company.  The majority of the materials related to the purchase and renovation of the Wells Theater.  Other venues include the Monroe Building and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are arranged chronologically and date from 1979 through 2011.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries III: News Clippings. \u003c/emph\u003eThis series contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk Theater Center, and related topics.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1975 through 2014.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries IV: Other Organizations.  \u003c/emph\u003eThis series contains information related to a handful of other organizations related to the Virginia Stage Company and its members.  This includes the Metropolitan Arts Congress of Tidewater, the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Opera Association, and the Virginia Orchestra group among others. Most materials date from the late 1970s through the 1990s.  Material is arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization and then chronologically if there is more than one folder for an organization.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cemph render=\"bold\"\u003eSeries V: Posters. \u003c/emph\u003eThis series contains oversize posters related to the Virginia Stage Company and the Wells Theater.  Materials are undated and are arranged alphabetically.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement Note"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series Descriptions: ","Series I: Norfolk Theater Center / Stage Down Under (1968-78)","Sub-series A: Business and Organization.  This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are reports, meeting minutes and agendas, personnel and committee information, handbooks, and similar items.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1980. ","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1979. ","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included materials are related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, bank statements, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Also included are production cost analyses for a handful of productions.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1979.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1978.","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  This sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1975 to 1978.","Sub-series F: Membership.   This sub-series contains materials related to membership in the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are membership brochures, membership campaign materials, and other member related items. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1975 to 1978.","Sub-series G: Miscellaneous.   This sub-series contains materials related to the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, discount cards, tickets, notices, memorabilia, and other materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1978.","Series II: Virginia Stage Company (1978 to Present)","Sub-series A: Business and Organization.  This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Virginia Stage Company.  Materials include bylaws, mission and purpose statements, meeting agendas and minutes, committee information, personnel information, reports, handbooks, agreements, resolutions, and similar items.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and chronologically within topics.  Materials date from 1978 to 2010.","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Virginia Stage Company.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1979 to 2012.","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are materials related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and are arranged chronologically within topics. Materials date from 1980 to 2009.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials.  Material is arranged alphabetically and then by date or season.  Dates of materials range from 1980 through 2009","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  This sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Virginia Stage Company.  Material dates from 1980 to 2006. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each subject.","Sub-series F: Personnel.  This sub-series contains materials related to Virginia Stage Company Personnel.  Included are resumes, search committees, evaluations, and other such information.  Also included is information on interns and volunteers.  Most of the materials are from the 1990s and early 2000s, though some material from the 1980s is included in the folders.  Many items are not dated.  Material is arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series G: Miscellaneous.   This sub-series contains materials related to the Virginia Stage Company that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, photos, lists, speeches, and other items.  Most materials are not dated.  They are arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series H: Wells Theater, Monroe Building, and Other Venues.  This sub-series contains materials related to buildings and spaces associated with the Virginia Stage Company.  The majority of the materials related to the purchase and renovation of the Wells Theater.  Other venues include the Monroe Building and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are arranged chronologically and date from 1979 through 2011.","Series III: News Clippings.  This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk Theater Center, and related topics.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1975 through 2014.","Series IV: Other Organizations.   This series contains information related to a handful of other organizations related to the Virginia Stage Company and its members.  This includes the Metropolitan Arts Congress of Tidewater, the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Opera Association, and the Virginia Orchestra group among others. Most materials date from the late 1970s through the 1990s.  Material is arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization and then chronologically if there is more than one folder for an organization.","Series V: Posters.  This series contains oversize posters related to the Virginia Stage Company and the Wells Theater.  Materials are undated and are arranged alphabetically."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Stage Company (VSC) was originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968. Originally, theater productions took place in a 120 seat space at the Norfolk Public Library on Freemason Street. In the mid-1970s, productions were moved to a space under Chrysler Hall.  At that time, the Norfolk Theater Center became the Stage Downunder at Scope.  In a move to develop the organization into a professional theater, the organization's Board of Trustees adopted the name \"Virginia Stage Company\" and began hiring professional staff in 1978.  Planning was aided by the National Foundation for the Expansion and Development of American Theater.  With expansion plans in place, the Virginia Stage Company needed to find a venue for productions.  Out of 49 possible venues, the Norfolk Wells Theater was chosen. With the help of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, funds were raised for the purchase of the Wells Theater.  In October 1979, the lease was purchased and initial renovations were begun.  The Virginia Stage Company premiered its opening season at the Wells on February 7, 1980.  In 1986, the Wells Theater was fully restored and became a National Historic Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. The VSC produces six plays per year running from September through April.  In addition to theater productions, the organization provides educational and community engagement programs including student matinees, in-school tours, workshops, and a summer theater camp.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\u003cextref href=\"http://www.vastage.org/\"\u003ehttp://www.vastage.org/\u003c/extref\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company[/url]\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eNote written by Mel Frizzell\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical or Historical Information"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Virginia Stage Company (VSC) was originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968. Originally, theater productions took place in a 120 seat space at the Norfolk Public Library on Freemason Street. In the mid-1970s, productions were moved to a space under Chrysler Hall.  At that time, the Norfolk Theater Center became the Stage Downunder at Scope.  In a move to develop the organization into a professional theater, the organization's Board of Trustees adopted the name \"Virginia Stage Company\" and began hiring professional staff in 1978.  Planning was aided by the National Foundation for the Expansion and Development of American Theater.  With expansion plans in place, the Virginia Stage Company needed to find a venue for productions.  Out of 49 possible venues, the Norfolk Wells Theater was chosen. With the help of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, funds were raised for the purchase of the Wells Theater.  In October 1979, the lease was purchased and initial renovations were begun.  The Virginia Stage Company premiered its opening season at the Wells on February 7, 1980.  In 1986, the Wells Theater was fully restored and became a National Historic Landmark.","The Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. The VSC produces six plays per year running from September through April.  In addition to theater productions, the organization provides educational and community engagement programs including student matinees, in-school tours, workshops, and a summer theater camp.","References:","http://www.vastage.org/","[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company[/url]","Note written by Mel Frizzell"],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Virginia Stage Company Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Virginia Stage Company Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection was processed and the finding aid was created by Mel Frizzell, Special Collections Assistant, from May 2016 to March 2017.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["The collection was processed and the finding aid was created by Mel Frizzell, Special Collections Assistant, from May 2016 to March 2017."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes materials related to the Virginia Stage Company and its predecessors - the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Down Under.  Materials include organizational records, correspondence, budgets and financial records, event flyers and programs, personnel and membership records, marketing materials, and news clippings.  Records related to the Wells Theater, the Monroe Building, and other venues and spaces owned or leased by the organization are also included.  Materials date from 1968 to 2014.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection includes materials related to the Virginia Stage Company and its predecessors - the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Down Under.  Materials include organizational records, correspondence, budgets and financial records, event flyers and programs, personnel and membership records, marketing materials, and news clippings.  Records related to the Wells Theater, the Monroe Building, and other venues and spaces owned or leased by the organization are also included.  Materials date from 1968 to 2014."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_bc2fd5aff53ac6e30a77ff65500bf224\" label=\"Abstract\"\u003eOriginally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968 and later renamed in 1978, the Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. The VSC produces six plays per year running from September through April.  In addition to theater productions, the organization provides educational and community engagement programs including student matinees, in-school tours, workshops, and a summer theater camp.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968 and later renamed in 1978, the Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. The VSC produces six plays per year running from September through April.  In addition to theater productions, the organization provides educational and community engagement programs including student matinees, in-school tours, workshops, and a summer theater camp."],"names_coll_ssim":["Virginia Stage Company"],"names_ssim":["ODU Community Collections","Virginia Stage Company"],"corpname_ssim":["ODU Community Collections","Virginia Stage Company"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":456,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-04-30T21:49:49.349Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vino_repositories_5_resources_201","ead_ssi":"vino_repositories_5_resources_201","_root_":"vino_repositories_5_resources_201","_nest_parent_":"vino_repositories_5_resources_201","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/ODU/repositories_5_resources_201.xml","aspace_url_ssi":"https://archivesguides.lib.odu.edu/repositories/5/resources/201","title_filing_ssi":"Virginia Stage Company","title_ssm":["Virginia Stage Company Records"],"title_tesim":["Virginia Stage Company Records"],"unitdate_ssm":["circa 1968-2014, undated","Date acquired: 02/05/2016"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["circa 1968-2014, undated"],"unitdate_other_ssim":["Date acquired: 02/05/2016"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["MG 123","/repositories/5/resources/201"],"text":["MG 123","/repositories/5/resources/201","Virginia Stage Company Records","Arts--Virginia--Hampton Roads (Region)","Theatrical companies--Virginia--Norfolk","Nonprofit organizations--Virginia--Norfolk","Theater","Acting","programs (documents)","Open to researchers without restrictions.","Series Descriptions: ","Series I: Norfolk Theater Center / Stage Down Under (1968-78)","Sub-series A: Business and Organization.  This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are reports, meeting minutes and agendas, personnel and committee information, handbooks, and similar items.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1980. ","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1979. ","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included materials are related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, bank statements, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Also included are production cost analyses for a handful of productions.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1979.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1968 to 1978.","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  This sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1975 to 1978.","Sub-series F: Membership.   This sub-series contains materials related to membership in the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder.  Included are membership brochures, membership campaign materials, and other member related items. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in chronological order.  Materials date from 1975 to 1978.","Sub-series G: Miscellaneous.   This sub-series contains materials related to the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Downunder that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, discount cards, tickets, notices, memorabilia, and other materials. Materials are separated by Norfolk Theater Center or Stage Downunder.  Otherwise they are in alphabetical order.  Materials date from 1974 to 1978.","Series II: Virginia Stage Company (1978 to Present)","Sub-series A: Business and Organization.  This sub-series contains business and organizational materials for the Virginia Stage Company.  Materials include bylaws, mission and purpose statements, meeting agendas and minutes, committee information, personnel information, reports, handbooks, agreements, resolutions, and similar items.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and chronologically within topics.  Materials date from 1978 to 2010.","Sub-series B: Correspondence.   This sub-series contains correspondence to and from the Virginia Stage Company.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1979 to 2012.","Sub-series C: Finance / Fundraising.  This sub-series contains materials related to the finances and fundraising efforts of the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are materials related to fundraising campaigns, budgets, grants, receipts and invoices, and financial reports.  Materials are arranged alphabetically by topic and are arranged chronologically within topics. Materials date from 1980 to 2009.","Sub-series D: Events/ programming.  This sub-series contains materials related to events and programming hosted by the Virginia Stage Company.  Included are invitations, programs, and planning materials.  Material is arranged alphabetically and then by date or season.  Dates of materials range from 1980 through 2009","Sub-series E: Marketing / Publicity.  This sub-series contains brochures, pamphlets, press releases, newsletters, marketing plans, and other materials related to marketing and publicity for the Virginia Stage Company.  Material dates from 1980 to 2006. Folders are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each subject.","Sub-series F: Personnel.  This sub-series contains materials related to Virginia Stage Company Personnel.  Included are resumes, search committees, evaluations, and other such information.  Also included is information on interns and volunteers.  Most of the materials are from the 1990s and early 2000s, though some material from the 1980s is included in the folders.  Many items are not dated.  Material is arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series G: Miscellaneous.   This sub-series contains materials related to the Virginia Stage Company that do not fit under other sub-series.  This includes notes, photos, lists, speeches, and other items.  Most materials are not dated.  They are arranged alphabetically.","Sub-series H: Wells Theater, Monroe Building, and Other Venues.  This sub-series contains materials related to buildings and spaces associated with the Virginia Stage Company.  The majority of the materials related to the purchase and renovation of the Wells Theater.  Other venues include the Monroe Building and the Stage Downunder.  Materials are arranged chronologically and date from 1979 through 2011.","Series III: News Clippings.  This series contains newspaper and magazine clippings related to the Virginia Stage Company, Norfolk Theater Center, and related topics.  Material is arranged chronologically and dates from 1975 through 2014.","Series IV: Other Organizations.   This series contains information related to a handful of other organizations related to the Virginia Stage Company and its members.  This includes the Metropolitan Arts Congress of Tidewater, the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Opera Association, and the Virginia Orchestra group among others. Most materials date from the late 1970s through the 1990s.  Material is arranged alphabetically by the name of the organization and then chronologically if there is more than one folder for an organization.","Series V: Posters.  This series contains oversize posters related to the Virginia Stage Company and the Wells Theater.  Materials are undated and are arranged alphabetically.","The Virginia Stage Company (VSC) was originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968. Originally, theater productions took place in a 120 seat space at the Norfolk Public Library on Freemason Street. In the mid-1970s, productions were moved to a space under Chrysler Hall.  At that time, the Norfolk Theater Center became the Stage Downunder at Scope.  In a move to develop the organization into a professional theater, the organization's Board of Trustees adopted the name \"Virginia Stage Company\" and began hiring professional staff in 1978.  Planning was aided by the National Foundation for the Expansion and Development of American Theater.  With expansion plans in place, the Virginia Stage Company needed to find a venue for productions.  Out of 49 possible venues, the Norfolk Wells Theater was chosen. With the help of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, funds were raised for the purchase of the Wells Theater.  In October 1979, the lease was purchased and initial renovations were begun.  The Virginia Stage Company premiered its opening season at the Wells on February 7, 1980.  In 1986, the Wells Theater was fully restored and became a National Historic Landmark.","The Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. The VSC produces six plays per year running from September through April.  In addition to theater productions, the organization provides educational and community engagement programs including student matinees, in-school tours, workshops, and a summer theater camp.","References:","http://www.vastage.org/","[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Stage_Company[/url]","Note written by Mel Frizzell","The collection was processed and the finding aid was created by Mel Frizzell, Special Collections Assistant, from May 2016 to March 2017.","The collection includes materials related to the Virginia Stage Company and its predecessors - the Norfolk Theater Center and the Stage Down Under.  Materials include organizational records, correspondence, budgets and financial records, event flyers and programs, personnel and membership records, marketing materials, and news clippings.  Records related to the Wells Theater, the Monroe Building, and other venues and spaces owned or leased by the organization are also included.  Materials date from 1968 to 2014.","Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.","Originally founded as the Norfolk Theater Center in 1968 and later renamed in 1978, the Virginia Stage Company is Hampton Roads only professional theater company. 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