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A Titanic memorial evening

File contains a script and scores for A Titanic Memorial Evening, words compiled by Lorne Elkin Rozovsky and music compiled by Stephen A. Pedersen, presented by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia on July 12, 1978 at Saint David's Church, Halifax.

Don't You Find That Funny?

File contains an annotated manuscript draft, two copies of a full outline as submitted to CBC Radio, and a chronology of events outlining the evolution of the script, which was never produced.

Dracula: The Bloody Truth

File contains records related to Dracula: The Bloody Truth, by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete, directed by Nick Jupp and produced by Geraldine McDonald. The play was originally scheduled to run at the Pond Playhouse from March 19-April 4, 2020, but was postponed until May 12-28, 2022 due to Covid-19 public gathering restrictions. Records include a producer's report; program; playbill; published script; newspaper review; small poster; and DVD recording.

For Independence — CBC produced

File contains six manuscript copies of For Independence, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1982. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

Manuscripts, correspondence, and contract for film adaptation of Letter from Matt Arthur's Fishpond

File contains multiple drafts of a teleplay adapted by Chris Heide from the short story published in Canadian Fiction Magazine, as well as correspondence, a contract, and a chronology of events beginning with the submission to CBC Television Drama and ending with a cancelled contract with National Film Board.

Once Around — CBC Morningside

File contains manuscript drafts of episodes 1-5 of Once Around, a radio drama series broadcast by CBC Radio in 1983. File also contains outlines, correspondence, notes and a chronology of events outlining the evolution of the project.

Only the Old and Dying — CBC produced

File contains five annotated manuscript copies of Only the Old and Dying, a radio drama commissioned and broadcast by CBC Radio in 1988. File also contains a story outline, contract, and notes.

The 100 Year Old Man — CBC produced

File contains an original manuscript draft of The One Hundred Year Old man, first produced for radio by CBC Halifax. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script including various submissions, rejections, acceptances and prizes.

The Flood — CBC produced

File contains three drafts copies of The Flood, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1977. File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

The Truth about Mrs Van Haiden — CBC produced

File contains five manuscript drafts of The Truth About Mrs Van Haiden, broadcast by CBC Radio in 1979. File also contains an outline, contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

The Waiting's Over — CBC produced

File contains three manuscript drafts of The Waiting's Over, which was originally written as a stage play titled Ed & Molly, based on an idea conceived by Barry Stuart. The radio version was broadcast by CBC Radio in 1982. File also contains a manuscript copy of Ed & Molly, an outline for its adaptation to radio, a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.

Thought, Word, and Deed

File contains records related to Thought, Word, and Deed, by Joshua C. Law, first presented at Halifax's Bus Stop Theatre in 2014 as part of the Atlantic Fringe Festival, and produced as a fundraising event during COVID-19 by Theatre Arts Guild in the form of an audio play with Esther VanGoder as producer, Joshua Law as dramatist, and cast members Jacob Wilson, Eileen Woolley, Jennifer Robbins, Noel Guscott, Skylar Sullivan and Justin Mozel. Records include several annotated script a recording schedule, and sound effects schedule.

With Sirens Wailing — CBC produced

File contains four drafts copies of The Sound of Sirens, broadcast three times by CBC Radio, the first time as "With Sirens Wailing." File also contains a contract, correspondence and a chronology outlining the evolution of the script and its production.