Garrick Players photograph collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Garrick Players photograph collection must be obtained from Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Garrick Players photograph collection, C0243, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 linear feet (1 folder)
Creator:
Garrick Players.
Abstract:
The 28 photographs and 2 negatives document the Garrick Players, a theatre group that performed in the 1960s at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The photographs include images of Sylvia Soares and Chris Sarandon, two of the actors, and Gerald Slavet, the director.
Language:
Preferred citation:

Garrick Players photograph collection, C0243, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of 28 photographs and 2 negatives that document the Garrick Players, a theatre group that performed in the 1960s at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown in Washington, D.C. The photographs include images of Sylvia Soares and Chris Sarandon, two of the actors, and Gerald Slavet, the director. Photographs by George de Vincent, Carol C. Lee, Charles L. Freedman, and Dorothy L. Chace.

Biographical / historical:

The Garrick Players began by performing at the Grace Episcopal Church, (1041 Wisconsin Avenue), in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C., beginning in the late 1960s. Admission to the plays was affordable, allowing for a large part of the population to experience the performances. The group took it's name after the 18th century actor David Garrick who would meet with his audience after performances. In a similar vein the Garrick Players would encourage audiences to share coffee with them after seeing a play. The theatre group began in December of 1965 and was organized by Gerald (Jerry) Slavet, a graduate of Boston Latin School, Bowdoin College, and Catholic University. The Players originally consisted of Slavet and five professional actors and actresses. The group toured U.S. Army bases in Europe during the summer of 1966. In 1968, Slavet moved to Virginia to direct at the Wayside Theatre in Middletown.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Dr. James H. Laster in August 2013.
Processing information:

Processing and EAD markup completed by Greta Kuriger Suiter in October 2013.

Arrangement:

Organized by size.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard