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Gay theater

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Kenneth Bartmess Masks and Photographs

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2013-008
Abstract

Four flower masks, one Don Kilhefner mask, and photographs of Radical Faeries gatherings from gay activist and craftsman, Kenneth Bartmess, circa 1979-1985.

Dates: circa 1979-1985

John Callahan papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll2022-008
Abstract

John Callahan was an activist, educator, actor, producer, director, and co-founder of the gay and bisexual rap group Age of Consent. His collection, 1930-2013, consists of personal papers, theatrical production materials, teaching materials, photographs, and audio recordings for Age of Consent.

Dates: 1930-2013

Celebration Theatre collection

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 2
Identifier: Coll2007-017
Abstract

Early executive committee minutes, performance budgets, programs, flyers, press kits, photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, including reviews, documenting the activities of the Celebration Theatre, 1982-2006. The collection consists of materials from the collections of Jim Kepner, the first Vice Chairman, of Robert Schrock, a former artistic director, and of the Purple Circuit, an information clearinghouse for gay and lesbian theater, founded by Bill Kaiser.

Dates: 1982-2018

Ken Dickmann papers and photographs

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1.
Identifier: Coll2013-063
Abstract Personal papers, writings, theater production records, publicity material, correspondence, photographs, negatives, slides, and other material, circa 1920-1995, from Ken Dickmann. Materials document Dickmann's life as an Air Force veteran, writer, performer, director, publicist, and gay activist in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. The collection includes his published and unpublished articles related to theater and film criticism and issues in the gay community; material from his work...
Dates: circa 1920-1995; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1995

Doug Elliott papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1; Series Series 2
Identifier: Coll2013-111
Abstract

USC Lambda Alumni Association records, vacation scrapbooks, gay theater show fliers, photographs and other documents from University of Southern California alum and educator Doug Elliott (1924-2008). The collection contains fliers and programs for the Highways Performance Space, Celebration Theatre, the Gay Games and other gay organizations. Photographs document Elliott's various trips abroad and in the United States.

Dates: 1987 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1998

David Gaard theatrical works and short stories

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
Identifier: Coll2008-072
Abstract

Scripts and screenplays of original theatrical works and adaptations for the stage and screen by David Gaard, alone and in collaboration with others. Production and performance materials, including contracts, set designs, printouts of e-mail, schedules, fliers, postcards, programs, and reviews.

Dates: circa 1965-2010

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) theater committee collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2012-163
Abstract

Programs, playbills, fliers, agendas, clippings, notes and promotional photographs (1968-2008) collected by the Los Angeles theater committee of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for its annual Media Awards. The annual ceremony honors outstanding representations in news, entertainment, and social media that have portrayed the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in just, precise and all-encompassing representations.

Dates: 1968 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1995 - 2008

Jeff Hagedorn papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1
Identifier: Coll2008-006
Abstract

Scripts, journals, correspondence, flyers, programs, press releases, reviews, research materials, photographic negatives, publicity stills, and other materials, 1979 to 1995, relating to playwright Jeff Hagedorn, his production company, SYZYGY, and his internationally produced theatrical works and video productions.

Dates: 1979-1995

Clint Jefferies theater scripts and recordings

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2008-058
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts of plays and musicals written by Clint Jefferies and recordings of performances of these pieces by Wings Theatre Company of New York City.

Dates: 1991-2002

Michael Kearns papers

 Collection — Box 1: Series Series 1:; Series Series 3
Identifier: Coll2008-009
Abstract

Clippings, flyers, manuscripts, photographs, programs, posters, scripts, and VHS videotapes of the works, theatrical performances, and appearances of Michael Kearns; a parent, playwright, producer, director, actor, author, and activist, who is openly gay and HIV-positive.

Dates: 1950 - 2014