Dennis G. DaLuiso Papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Mary Washington
Special Collections and University Archives
Simpson Library
University of Mary Washington
1801 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-4665
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Sarah Appleby
Phone: (540) 654-2045
Fax: (540) 654-1067

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet
Creator:
DaLuiso, Dennis
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials documenting Dennis DaLuiso's activities as a professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Mary Washington College from 1971-1977. Most of the materials concern the various plays he directed, including photographs, scripts, notes, directions, and performance programs. Contents also reflect DaLuiso's work as an instructor, including notes, syllabi, and various teaching materials for the courses he taught.

Biographical / historical:

Dennis DaLuiso joined the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty of MWC beginning in the 1971-72 academic year, having previously taught drama and speech in Lackawanna, NY. He held a BS from Canisius College and an MFA from Yale School of Drama. DaLuiso taught classes and directed plays at MWC until 1977, when his contract was not renewed.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged into 4 series: (1) Professional information and newspaper clippings; (2) Photographs; (3) Production materials; (4) Course materials. Contents within the series are arranged chronologically.