Performing Arts
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:
Ballet West promotional materials audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0322
Abstract
The Ballet West promotional materials audio-visual collection (1976-1987) consists almost entirely of audio recordings of radio advertisements for Ballet West tickets and productions. There are also audio recordins of Ballet West personalities on the "State of the Arts" radio program one television advertisment recorded on 16mm film. A professional ballet company, Ballet West was established in 1963 and offers a season of performances at the Salt Lake City, Utah's Capitol Theatre.
Dates:
1976-1987
Ballet West records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1129
Abstract
The Ballet West records (1942-2007) contain correspondence, pamphlets and brochures, playbills, items for display, business materials, financial records, set designs, and scrapbooks. The majority of the collection concentrates on Glenn Walker Wallace (1898-1988), a prominent musician and dancer who co-founded Ballet West with Willem Christensen in 1962. Ballet West was founded in 1962 by Glenn Walker Wallace and Willem Christensen.
Dates:
1942-2007
Ariel S. Ballif, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2127
Abstract
The Ariel S. Ballif, Jr. papers (1930s-1992) consists of original costume and set designs, production scripts, architectural designs, and personal and teaching materials. Ballif was a prominent stage designer and co-founder of Theater 138, Salt Lake City's first "alternative" theater. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, raised in Utah, graduated from Brigham Young University, and received a M.F.A. from Yale University. He was with the theater faculty at the University of Utah and designed major...
Dates:
1930s-1992
William Scott Barber papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2401
Abstract
The William Scott Barber papers consists of theatre posters from Pioneer Memorial Threatre, Babcock Threatre, University of Utah Opera Company and University of Utah summer threatre programs. The papers also contain news clippings, programs, announcements, correspondence, and set design models. Barber was Technical Director for the Pioneer Memorial Theatre during the 1970s.
Dates:
1960s-1979
Tandy Beal papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2044
Abstract
The Tandy Beal papers (1958-2001) consist of materials pertinent to Beal's career in the dance industry. Tandy Beal is well known for her memorable performances in the Nutcracker, Crazy Jane, Outside Blake's Window, and her appearances with Bobby McFerrin. She is also the founder of Tandy Beal and Company which produced the successful twist on a traditional form of entertainment known as the...
Dates:
1958-2001
Tandy Beal photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1119
Abstract
The Tandy Beal photograph collection consist of images pertinent to Beal's career in the dance industry. Tandy Beal is well known for her memorable performances in the Nutcracker, Crazy Jane, Outside Blake's Window, and her appearances with Bobby McFerrin. She is also the founder of Tandy Beal and Company which produced the successful twist on a traditional form of entertainment known as the New Pickle Circus.
Dates:
1958-2001
Bear Dance poster
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2509
Abstract
The Bear Dance poster (1984) is printout of a scanned image of a poster advertising the annual Bear Dance at Whiterocks, Utah.
Dates:
1984
Meriam P. Beard collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2178
Abstract
The Meriam P. Beard collection (1947-1954) consists of programs and playbills collected by Beard for various visual and performing art events in Utah. The bulk of the materials are centered around the University of Utah's theater and musical groups, including the University of Utah Theater, Orchesis, University of Utah Combined Choruses, and others.
Dates:
1947-1954
Julia Brixen Bertoch papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1766
Abstract
The Julia Brixen Bertoch papers (1888-1999) contain stories, news articles, pamphlets, excerpts from publications, manuscripts, and other articles pertaining to the writings of Julia Bertoch and the history of Utah and theater. Bertoch is a Utah author, teacher, and philanthropist. She co-wrote, with her husband Marvin J. Bertoch, Modern echoes from ancient hills: our Greek heritage. She also taught speech at Westminster College in Salt Lake City and donated...
Dates:
1888-1999
Beverly Bithell papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0817
Abstract
The Beverly Bithell papers consist of biographical information, clippings, programs and a scrapbook. Bithell was a dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher. She was professionally active in Utah and New York between 1950 and 1980.
Dates:
1925-1983