Performance and Entertainment

Digital collections that fall within the John Hay Library’s Performance and Entertainment STRATEGIC COLLECTING DIRECTION. Here you will find digitized materials that document the history and creative process of performing arts and provides a window into public life and popular entertainment in the Americas through plays, dance, film, music, photography, and pornography.
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Brown University Modern Dance Group presents An Evening of Dance

Dancers in this concert include Carl Hardy, Clifton Thompson, Lidell Jackson, and Laura Strandberg Bennett who went on to have professional dance careers. This concert included a one-act performance of "Dance of Death" with the University singers, inspired by the woodcuts of Hans Hobein. Choreography was by Julie Strandberg, Choral direction by Eric Benson. Costumes by Stephen Haynes, Lighting by John R. Lucas. Laura Strandberg Bennett made her theatrical debut at age 3 as the child. Singer Rusty Magee became an accomplished composer. The program include ads from local merchants which provide a record of businesses that were active at the time. The student choreographers for this show were: Carol Cravey, Leslie Tregillus, Betsy Walters, Hayward Chappell, Drew Harris, Liz Inglis. Dancers in this concert include Carl Hardy, Clifton Thompson, Lidell Jackson, and Laura Strandberg Bennett who went on to have professional dance careers. This concert included a one-act performance of "Dance of Death" with the University singers, inspired by the woodcuts of Hans Hobein. Choreography was by Julie Strandberg, Choral direction by Eric Benson. Costumes by Stephen Haynes, Lighting by John R. Lucas. Laura Strandberg Bennett made her theatrical debut at age 3 as the child. Singer Rusty Magee became an accomplished composer. The program include ads from local merchants which provide a record of businesses that were active at the time. The student choreographers for this show were: Carol Cravey, Leslie Tregillus, Betsy Walters, Hayward Chappell, Drew Harris, Liz Inglis. Faunce House Theatre Brown University Modern Dance Group presents An Evening of Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown University Dance Ensemble

Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg welcoming Ruby Shang '71 as guest choreographer. Ads from local merchants, most notably popular eateries - Spats| Olivers| IHOP, Andreas| Cafe Le Papillon and long-gone retailers Harvey's and East Side Copy. Adler's is still serving home owners and students at 173 Wickenden Street. The student choreographers for this show were: Harriet Borofsky, Gregory A. Little, Ericka Markman, Gwenllian Krause, Tara Sherman, Karen Siff. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Ruby Shang '71, "Elephants Exotiques" Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg welcoming Ruby Shang '71 as guest choreographer. Ads from local merchants, most notably popular eateries - Spats| Olivers| IHOP, Andreas| Cafe Le Papillon and long-gone retailers Harvey's and East Side Copy. Adler's is still serving home owners and students at 173 Wickenden Street. The student choreographers for this show were: Harriet Borofsky, Gregory A. Little, Ericka Markman, Gwenllian Krause, Tara Sherman, Karen Siff. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Ruby Shang '71, "Elephants Exotiques" Faunce House Theatre Brown University Dance Ensemble, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Univeristy Theatre presents Spring Dance Concert 2001

Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg was featured in Lowell Smith's "The Hive" (2000), Charles Weidman's "Lynchtown" (1936), David Parsons' "The Envelope" (1986), and Ruth Andrien's "Flow Form" (1989). Members of New Works/World Tradtions, directed by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly were featured in Bach-Coulibaly's "Maliba" (1998 and 2001), Anthony Rizzi's "Excerpts from 'Puzzle w/o Example" (1994) staged by Jeffrey Edwards, and Melody Ruffin-Ward's "River Songs" (2000). Student-run company, RCJ (Jonathan Martin, Courtney Rowe, and Ryan Smith) presented "Water to Water." Junior choreographers Ryan Smith, Courtney Rowe, and Jonathan Martin started choreographing together their first year and establish RCJ, a student run company named for the initials of their first names, that they sustained throughout their years at Brown, developing new works and peforming in all concerts. Undergraduate student Alison Mara Friedman presented "Too Many Maurice." (2001). Jeffrey Edwards was a Resumed Undergraduate Education (RUE) student. Many RUE students have been dancers who, like Jeffrey, enriched the dance program by sharing their experiences as professional dancers with their younger undergraduate classmates. Undergraduate choreographers and performers Ryan Smith, Alison Mara Friedman, Jeffery Edwards, and Yaya Johnson went on to have distinguished careers in the dance field. Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg was featured in Lowell Smith's "The Hive" (2000), Charles Weidman's "Lynchtown" (1936), David Parsons' "The Envelope" (1986), and Ruth Andrien's "Flow Form" (1989). Members of New Works/World Tradtions, directed by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly were featured in Bach-Coulibaly's "Maliba" (1998 and 2001), Anthony Rizzi's "Excerpts from 'Puzzle w/o Example" (1994) staged by Jeffrey Edwards, and Melody Ruffin-Ward's "River Songs" (2000). Student-run company, RCJ (Jonathan Martin, Courtney Rowe, and Ryan Smith) presented "Water to Water." Junior choreographers Ryan Smith, Courtney Rowe, and Jonathan Martin started choreographing together their first year and establish RCJ, a student run company named for the initials of their first names, that they sustained throughout their years at Brown, developing new works and peforming in all concerts. Undergraduate student Alison Mara Friedman presented "Too Many Maurice." (2001). Jeffrey Edwards was a Resumed Undergraduate Education (RUE) student. Many RUE students have been dancers who, like Jeffrey, enriched the dance program by sharing their experiences as professional dancers with their younger undergraduate classmates. Undergraduate choreographers and performers Ryan Smith, Alison Mara Friedman, Jeffery Edwards, and Yaya Johnson went on to have distinguished careers in the dance field. Stuart Theatre, Faunce House Brown Univeristy Theatre presents Spring Dance Concert 2001, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown songs

Brown songs

Brown University

Cover title. Broadsheet folded into three panels creating six pages; center panel of recto displays as title page. Five numbered songs printed in brown on light brown paper; text on title page within ruled border.

Brown Ki-Yi-Yi march

Brown Ki-Yi-Yi march

Brown University

Text of song in two eight-line stanzas with seven-line chorus beginning: Ki-Yi-Yi.

Brown eyes or blue

Brown eyes or blue

Brown University

Printed in silver and black on heavy embossed paper with scalloped edges; text in black. On page [2] embossed women's head and roses outlined in silver. Poem in three six-line stanzas. Suggested range of publication dates from internal evidence.

Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1993 Concert

This concert was produced by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly who contributed two pieces to the concert. "Twelves," with an original score by Bach-Coulibaly and Ken Atkins, and "In The Wings," the beginning statement of a full-length movement opera, which included live music by Bach-Coulibaly and Seydou Coulibaly and guest appearance by local dancer Annamaura Silverblatt. Student Leila Jane Fienstein's "Tomorrow" included girls from the South Side Ministries and affirmed the dance program's commitment to community engagement. Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, was featured in "Ode To American Legion Post #13" by student Amy Hereema| "For Two," by student Alexandra Klickstein, "Twelves," by faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly| "Flow Form," by guest choreographer Ruth Andrien, "The Envelope," by guest choreographer David Parsons, and the premiere of "Reverie" by alumna Laura Bennett. Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's program note stressed the importance of the dance program's reach into the community and truth in movement and encouraged the audience to share in the moment with the performers. The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." This was the last year that the programs included ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Elise Joffe, Leila Jane Feinstein, Amy Heerema, Alexandra Klickstein, Holly Twinning, Nicholas Leichter, Jenn Richeson, Clare Byrne, Abby Crain. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Reverie" This concert was produced by Michelle Bach-Coulibaly who contributed two pieces to the concert. "Twelves," with an original score by Bach-Coulibaly and Ken Atkins, and "In The Wings," the beginning statement of a full-length movement opera, which included live music by Bach-Coulibaly and Seydou Coulibaly and guest appearance by local dancer Annamaura Silverblatt. Student Leila Jane Fienstein's "Tomorrow" included girls from the South Side Ministries and affirmed the dance program's commitment to community engagement. Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, was featured in "Ode To American Legion Post #13" by student Amy Hereema| "For Two," by student Alexandra Klickstein, "Twelves," by faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly| "Flow Form," by guest choreographer Ruth Andrien, "The Envelope," by guest choreographer David Parsons, and the premiere of "Reverie" by alumna Laura Bennett. Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's program note stressed the importance of the dance program's reach into the community and truth in movement and encouraged the audience to share in the moment with the performers. The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." This was the last year that the programs included ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Elise Joffe, Leila Jane Feinstein, Amy Heerema, Alexandra Klickstein, Holly Twinning, Nicholas Leichter, Jenn Richeson, Clare Byrne, Abby Crain. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Reverie" Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1993 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1992 Concert

Highlight of this program was guest choreographer, Carolyn Adams' "Tsunami," a collaborative production among Dance Extension, Hope High School, and Roger Williams Middle School. Program note from Carolyn Adams describing the collaboration and the use of original music composed by her mother, Olive A. Adams. Don B. Wilmeth, professor in the department of Theatre, Speech and Dance provided the narration. The program also featured Dance Extension in director Julie Adams Strandberg's "Closer to the Light," dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, guest artist Ruth Andrien's "Flow Form," student Amy Heerema's "Florida Frieze|" and dance faculty Michelle Bach's "Twelves" and "Snails." Guest choreographer, Annamaura Silverblatt, contributed her duet, "Fireflies." Student run Fusion Dance Company presented a revival of alumna Paul Franklin's 1986 trio, "Oh, Lord." Franklin was commissioned by Carolyn Adams, director of dance at the City College of New York, to restage "Oh, Lord" on the City College students. Three pages of ads from local merchants demonstrate community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Clove Galilee, Abby Crain, Amy Heerema, Tammy Ellis, Melissa Rivera, Jennifer Bomze, Marielle Abell, Paula Franklin. Highlight of this program was guest choreographer, Carolyn Adams' "Tsunami," a collaborative production among Dance Extension, Hope High School, and Roger Williams Middle School. Program note from Carolyn Adams describing the collaboration and the use of original music composed by her mother, Olive A. Adams. Don B. Wilmeth, professor in the department of Theatre, Speech and Dance provided the narration. The program also featured Dance Extension in director Julie Adams Strandberg's "Closer to the Light," dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, guest artist Ruth Andrien's "Flow Form," student Amy Heerema's "Florida Frieze|" and dance faculty Michelle Bach's "Twelves" and "Snails." Guest choreographer, Annamaura Silverblatt, contributed her duet, "Fireflies." Student run Fusion Dance Company presented a revival of alumna Paul Franklin's 1986 trio, "Oh, Lord." Franklin was commissioned by Carolyn Adams, director of dance at the City College of New York, to restage "Oh, Lord" on the City College students. Three pages of ads from local merchants demonstrate community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Clove Galilee, Abby Crain, Amy Heerema, Tammy Ellis, Melissa Rivera, Jennifer Bomze, Marielle Abell, Paula Franklin. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1992 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1991 Concert

The program was dedicated to dance pioneer, Martha Graham, who died one week before the opening of this show at the age of 97. The concert featured Dance Extension, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg in "Ode To American Legion Post #13" by student Amy Heerema, "Company" by Strandberg, "Lifeline" by guest choreographer Carolyn Dorfman, and "The Envelope" by guest choreographer David Parsons| and student-run Fusion Dance Company in "Avenue E" and "No Holes." The concert opened with Dreamflight Dance Company, founded and directed by undergraduate, Sham Khalsa, in "Dreamseed." Bridget Carpenter '95 went on to become a television writer and playwright. Trajal Harrell, who became an award winning dancer and choreographer, contributed "The Dog Who Was a Performance Artist" to the program. Choreographer, Evie Laden pursued a career in performance after graduation. The program contains a list a rich offerings by the dance program including: Works in Progress and discussions| Dance Extension in Concert with the Brown Orchestra| Brown Dance Ensemble Fall Concert| Picturebook Theatre for Children| Dream Flight Dance Company| Fusion Dance Company Concert| Brown Dance Ensemble Spring Concert| Fusionsworks Dance Company in Concert| Imagine, children's matinee| Commencement Dance Concert. The student choreographers for this show were: Sham Khalsa, Tammy Ellis, Amy Heerema, Renee Stoops, Mark Lloyd, Cheryl Yie, Bridget Carpenter, Trajal Harrell, Evie Ladin. The program was dedicated to dance pioneer, Martha Graham, who died one week before the opening of this show at the age of 97. The concert featured Dance Extension, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg in "Ode To American Legion Post #13" by student Amy Heerema, "Company" by Strandberg, "Lifeline" by guest choreographer Carolyn Dorfman, and "The Envelope" by guest choreographer David Parsons| and student-run Fusion Dance Company in "Avenue E" and "No Holes." The concert opened with Dreamflight Dance Company, founded and directed by undergraduate, Sham Khalsa, in "Dreamseed." Bridget Carpenter '95 went on to become a television writer and playwright. Trajal Harrell, who became an award winning dancer and choreographer, contributed "The Dog Who Was a Performance Artist" to the program. Choreographer, Evie Laden pursued a career in performance after graduation. The program contains a list a rich offerings by the dance program including: Works in Progress and discussions| Dance Extension in Concert with the Brown Orchestra| Brown Dance Ensemble Fall Concert| Picturebook Theatre for Children| Dream Flight Dance Company| Fusion Dance Company Concert| Brown Dance Ensemble Spring Concert| Fusionsworks Dance Company in Concert| Imagine, children's matinee| Commencement Dance Concert. The student choreographers for this show were: Sham Khalsa, Tammy Ellis, Amy Heerema, Renee Stoops, Mark Lloyd, Cheryl Yie, Bridget Carpenter, Trajal Harrell, Evie Ladin. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Spring 1991 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble presents An Evening of Contemporary Dance

Choreographers Claudia Jill Stoltman and Beth Lapides went on to have careers as professional dancers, as did performers Don Cohen, Penny Rolfe, Rachel Balaban, Nina Lam. Kate Burton, award winning actress was vice-chair of the Sock and Buskin Board. Long unsigned note about RESEARCH ON THE ARTS, which provides a snapshot of the state of the arts in 1978. Multiple ads that will take alumni down memory lane. The student choreographers for this show were: Marica Wake, Beth Braun, Alice Kaltman, Jane Zalutsky, Claudia Jill Stotlman, Beth Lapides. Choreographers Claudia Jill Stoltman and Beth Lapides went on to have careers as professional dancers, as did performers Don Cohen, Penny Rolfe, Rachel Balaban, Nina Lam. Kate Burton, award winning actress was vice-chair of the Sock and Buskin Board. Long unsigned note about RESEARCH ON THE ARTS, which provides a snapshot of the state of the arts in 1978. Multiple ads that will take alumni down memory lane. The student choreographers for this show were: Marica Wake, Beth Braun, Alice Kaltman, Jane Zalutsky, Claudia Jill Stotlman, Beth Lapides. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble presents An Evening of Contemporary Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble presents A Concert of Contemporary Dance

Concert was produced by Marilyn Christofori, visiting director of dance, a life-long champion and advicate for the arts, who went on to direct the Hawaii Arts Alliance. Technical director Guy Tuttle became an award winning art director and production designer for film and television. Concert included a dance by local guest artist, Marty Sprague and works by Clifton Thompson, Beth Lapides, and Carl Hardy who went on to become professional performers and choreographers. Sock and Buskin Board included Bess Armstong and Amy Van Nostrant who would go on to have careers as professional actors. Program includes ads from local businesses, giving a glimpse of the local commerical scene and 1975 prices. The student choreographers for this show were: Donna Scolnik, Melissa Kraft, Beth Lapides, Beth Braun, Dee Blackman, Carl Hardy. Concert was produced by Marilyn Christofori, visiting director of dance, a life-long champion and advicate for the arts, who went on to direct the Hawaii Arts Alliance. Technical director Guy Tuttle became an award winning art director and production designer for film and television. Concert included a dance by local guest artist, Marty Sprague and works by Clifton Thompson, Beth Lapides, and Carl Hardy who went on to become professional performers and choreographers. Sock and Buskin Board included Bess Armstong and Amy Van Nostrant who would go on to have careers as professional actors. Program includes ads from local businesses, giving a glimpse of the local commerical scene and 1975 prices. The student choreographers for this show were: Donna Scolnik, Melissa Kraft, Beth Lapides, Beth Braun, Dee Blackman, Carl Hardy. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble presents A Concert of Contemporary Dance, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1992 Concert

This concert was dedicated to the student-run Fusion Dance Company on its 10th anniversary. Producer, Julie Adams Strandberg cited Fusion as the best of Brown. She praised the founders for having created an outlet for their choreographic and performing needs, but further noted that it is not unusual for Brown students to start something, but only a few are passed on from generation to generation and become Brown institutions. In this concert, Fusion Dance Company was featured in "Fusion Festival," "Conjuring," and "Dualities." Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was featured in Anne-Alex Packard's "Angels in the Attic," Colin Connor's "Requiem," Strandberg's "Trio," and Marie Muriel's, "The Leaf Catcher." The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel, for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." The student choreographers for this show were: Nina Spiegel, Jody Blackwell, Margit Galanter, Marie Muriel. This concert was dedicated to the student-run Fusion Dance Company on its 10th anniversary. Producer, Julie Adams Strandberg cited Fusion as the best of Brown. She praised the founders for having created an outlet for their choreographic and performing needs, but further noted that it is not unusual for Brown students to start something, but only a few are passed on from generation to generation and become Brown institutions. In this concert, Fusion Dance Company was featured in "Fusion Festival," "Conjuring," and "Dualities." Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was featured in Anne-Alex Packard's "Angels in the Attic," Colin Connor's "Requiem," Strandberg's "Trio," and Marie Muriel's, "The Leaf Catcher." The program included five pages of ads from local merchants demonstrating community support for Brown theatre. Paradigm press congratulated Brown theatre faculty, Paula Vogel, for winning an Obie for her play, "The Baltimore Waltz." The student choreographers for this show were: Nina Spiegel, Jody Blackwell, Margit Galanter, Marie Muriel. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1992 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1991 Concert

Highlights of the concert featured Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, in guest choreographer Colin Connor's "Requiem, Laura Bennett's "...And Around We Go," Michelle Bach's "Reunion," and Strandberg's "Ice Images." Choreographer Miguel Gutierrez and performer Randy Becker went on to have careers in the performing arts. About The Companies described the extensive schedule of Dance Extension, including a trip to London with the jazz band to perform The Duke and His Mistress, and a local performance with Savion Glover. Student run Fusion Dance Company performed "Echo" by Jennifer Richeson and "Children of Combat" by Tammy Ellis. Five pages of ads demonstrate community support of Brown Theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis. Highlights of the concert featured Dance Extension, directed by Julie Adams Strandberg, in guest choreographer Colin Connor's "Requiem, Laura Bennett's "...And Around We Go," Michelle Bach's "Reunion," and Strandberg's "Ice Images." Choreographer Miguel Gutierrez and performer Randy Becker went on to have careers in the performing arts. About The Companies described the extensive schedule of Dance Extension, including a trip to London with the jazz band to perform The Duke and His Mistress, and a local performance with Savion Glover. Student run Fusion Dance Company performed "Echo" by Jennifer Richeson and "Children of Combat" by Tammy Ellis. Five pages of ads demonstrate community support of Brown Theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis The student choreographers for this show were: Laura Bennett, Jennifer Richeson, Gabrie'l Atchison, Miguel Gutierrez, Tammy Ellis. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1991 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1990 Concert

The 1990-91 Brown University Theatre Season was dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, 1938-1990, founder of Rites and Reason Theatre. The concert featured three works by guest choreographers, "Flow Form" by Ruth Andrien, "Mother Tongue" by Ron Brown, and "Venus Platform" by Deb Meunier. The concert marked the 11th season of Dance Extension.a touring repertory company, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg. Fusion, a student run dance company, appeared in two works, "Glamourous Life" and "Lament." Strandberg's producer's note touted dance shows at Brown as journeys into the diverse, vital, and complex world of comtemporary dance and each concert as a living chapter in dance history. Two pages of ads from local merchants reflect community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt. The 1990-91 Brown University Theatre Season was dedicated to the memory of George Houston Bass, 1938-1990, founder of Rites and Reason Theatre. The concert featured three works by guest choreographers, "Flow Form" by Ruth Andrien, "Mother Tongue" by Ron Brown, and "Venus Platform" by Deb Meunier. The concert marked the 11th season of Dance Extension.a touring repertory company, founded and directed by Julie Adams Strandberg. Fusion, a student run dance company, appeared in two works, "Glamourous Life" and "Lament." Strandberg's producer's note touted dance shows at Brown as journeys into the diverse, vital, and complex world of comtemporary dance and each concert as a living chapter in dance history. Two pages of ads from local merchants reflect community support for Brown theatre. The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt The student choreographers for this show were: Margit Galanter, Leila J. Feinstein, Sham Khalsa, Evie Ladin, Cheryl Yie, Footage: Halley Wayne, Lynn Hosford, Joel Mason, Jen Dewitt. Ashamu Dance Studio, Lyman Hall Brown Dance Ensemble Fall 1990 Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble 1996 Spring Concert

In her note, director Julie Adams Strandberg celebrated the inextricable and eternal relationship between dance and music, highlighted by the fact that three of the works on the program were performed by the composers and two additional ones to original commissioned scores. Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was seen in Strandberg's 'Holy Ground" played live by the composer, Tom Farrell| faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's "In the Wings" with guest artist, Annamaura Silverblatt| guest choreographers Richard Colton & Amy Spencer's "Changing Fronts" from 1993| and alumna Laura Bennett's , "Part Two." "Breaking Silence" from 1988 by guest choreographer Annamaura Silverblatt featured guest artists, dancer Marty Sprague and composer/performer Ron Schmitt. The student choreographers for this show were: Dana Chase, Karen Spitzer, Dorian Johnson. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Part Two" In her note, director Julie Adams Strandberg celebrated the inextricable and eternal relationship between dance and music, highlighted by the fact that three of the works on the program were performed by the composers and two additional ones to original commissioned scores. Dance Extension, directed by Strandberg, was seen in Strandberg's 'Holy Ground" played live by the composer, Tom Farrell| faculty Michelle Bach-Coulibaly's "In the Wings" with guest artist, Annamaura Silverblatt| guest choreographers Richard Colton & Amy Spencer's "Changing Fronts" from 1993| and alumna Laura Bennett's , "Part Two." "Breaking Silence" from 1988 by guest choreographer Annamaura Silverblatt featured guest artists, dancer Marty Sprague and composer/performer Ron Schmitt. The student choreographers for this show were: Dana Chase, Karen Spitzer, Dorian Johnson. The alumni choreographer and the dances in which they performed for this show were: Laura Bennett '92, "Part Two" Stuart Theatre, Faunce House Brown Dance Ensemble 1996 Spring Concert, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brown Dance Ensemble

Brown Dance Ensemble

Brown University

This concert was acclaimed by local audiences as marking a turning point in the growth of the dance program, based on the range and calibre of the repertory and the stregth of the dancers. Highlights included "Lady Finger Blues" by associate director, Margaret Donor| "Folk Suite" by director Julie Adams Strandberg| "The Diary of an African Nun" by Brenda Y. Bell| 'Concerto" by Maggie Schrero| "Steppin'" by Barbara Haley and Allison Tucker, and "Octaves" by David Bronstein. Gifts of theatre memorabilia were requested to be housed at the then new Becker Library in Lyman Hall. Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg. Ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Brenda Y. Bell, Maggie Schrero, Lee Katz, Frances DeRook, Karen Cavanagh, Barbara Sarbin, Ann Haley, Allyson Tucker, David Bronstein, Karen Einbund, Lucia Gill, Melissa Mack, Rachael Jungels, Wally Niquette, Karen Siff. This concert was acclaimed by local audiences as marking a turning point in the growth of the dance program, based on the range and calibre of the repertory and the stregth of the dancers. Highlights included "Lady Finger Blues" by associate director, Margaret Donor| "Folk Suite" by director Julie Adams Strandberg| "The Diary of an African Nun" by Brenda Y. Bell| 'Concerto" by Maggie Schrero| "Steppin'" by Barbara Haley and Allison Tucker, and "Octaves" by David Bronstein. Gifts of theatre memorabilia were requested to be housed at the then new Becker Library in Lyman Hall. Directors note by Julie Adams Strandberg. Ads from local merchants. The student choreographers for this show were: Brenda Y. Bell, Maggie Schrero, Lee Katz, Frances DeRook, Karen Cavanagh, Barbara Sarbin, Ann Haley, Allyson Tucker, David Bronstein, Karen Einbund, Lucia Gill, Melissa Mack, Rachael Jungels, Wally Niquette, Karen Siff. Faunce House Theatre Brown Dance Ensemble, Department of Theatre Arts records, OF.1Q.T1, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Brothers in unity: re-union song

by John Holmes, '57. Poetry in 6 four-line stanzas with chorus, beginning: Then, Brothers shout the chorus out, printed on blue laid paper. To be sung to the tune: Sparkling and bright. Possible range of dates suggested by internal evidence.

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

Brown University

Within double line border with corner ornaments. Printed in green, red and black.

Brother Jonathan: an acting drama in II. acts

by Wm. Bush. Pages 2-3 blank. At center of page [1] wood-engraving of bearded man captioned in facsimile of handwriting: Yours truly, Bush. On page [4] excerpts from book reviews headed: Editorial views.

Brother Jonathan: an acting drama in II. acts

by Wm. Bush. Pages 2-3 blank. At center of page [1] wood-engraving of bearded man captioned in facsimile of handwriting: Yours truly, Bush. On page [4] excerpts from book reviews headed: Editorial views.

Brother Jonathan: an acting drama in II. acts

by Wm. Bush. Pages 2-3 blank. At center of page [1] wood-engraving of bearded man captioned in facsimile of handwriting: Yours truly, Bush. On page [4] excerpts from book reviews headed: Editorial views.

British lamentation. Together with, The sailor's rewards

Poetry. Printed area measures 21 x 17.4 cm. Printed in two columns divided by double line. "British lamentation", a poem in 13 stanzas, is also known as "The dying sergeant" Supplied imprint information suggested by internal evidence. Initials and type point to Leonard Deming as possible publisher. This edition not in Shaw/Shoemaker, Checklist Amer. imprints, Bristol, or Ford.

Brisk young farmer

Brisk young farmer

Brown University

Printed in two columns divided by single line; line of type ornaments below title. At head of second column wood-engraving of ferry boat. Date from internal evidence. Second poem attributed to John Lowe by Thomas L. Philbrick in "British authorship of ballads in the Isaiah Thomas collection," Studies in bibliography, Papers of the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, v. 9, 1957, p. 255-258.