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Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia concert scores

File contains published music scores used in Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia concerts, which were performed in historic settings. Scores include Sweet Polka Kiss; H.M.S. Pinafore; Polonaise from "Maignon"; Minute Waltz; We Sail the Ocean Blue; and El Capitan. There is also a handwritten score for Dickens in North America, with music by Stephen Pedersen and lyrics by Mark DeWolf. It was first performed in the Red Room, Province House, on August 24, 1979.

CODCO

File consists of records related to the CODCO performance held at Dalhousie Art Gallery on March 19, 1975.

Records consist of photocopies of newspaper articles and Walter Learning(Director of Playhouse Theatre) correspondence about Halifax playing dates and invoices. The articles include "It's non-stop comedy with Cod on a stick," written by Urjo Kareda from the December 10, 1973 issue of the Toronto Star, "Newfie joke is on us, folks!" written by Frank Rasky from the November 5, 1975 issue of the Toronto Star, and six other articles regarding reviews of the previous shows.

Trotsky in Halifax

File contains notes and scores for a Trotsky in Halifax concert, including scores for Trotsky Medley; Tipperary; L'internationale; Visions Fugitive III; Adele's Theme; La Marseillaise; Solidarity Song; Glutton Waltz; Ich Habe gelerent; and Auprès de ma blonde.

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.

Explaining art

Item is a set of two videos that documents a multi-media performance. In the performance, Clive Robertson dresses as Joseph Beuys while reading the news.

Robertson, Clive, 1946-

A British Empire patriotic concert : [script]

File contains a script for the second concert of the fourth annual season of "Concerts in Historic Settings" of the Heritage Trust; the concert was held at University Hall, Acadia University. There is also a program for a Heritage Trust concert at St. George's Anglican Church, Halifax.

Concert programs

File contains programs for the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra's 6th subscription concert; The Banff School Festival Ballet; Scotia Festival's Conductors in Concert; Banff School Festival Orchestra, and St. Matthew Passion, sung by The Dalhousie Chorale.

Dalhousie Theatre Productions presents : A midsummer night's dream : [program]

Item is a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1983 season production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The production was directed by Roger Blay and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains a list of the cast and crew, and advertisements from Neptune Theatre and organizations at Dalhousie University.

Halifax Explosion Memorial Evening

File contains notes, a script, correspondence, and newspaper clippings regarding a Halifax Explosion Memorial Evening held at St. George's Anglican Church, Halifax, with musical direction by Stephen Pedersen.

On earth / by Francine Boucher

Item is a poster for a dance performance by Francine Boucher held on December 10 and 11, 1983, at Dancexchange. The 'On earch' project was produced by Diane Moore. The image on the poster is credited to George Steeves Design: M. Bell.

Canadian gothic and american modern : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1983 season production of Joanna M. Glass's Canadian Gothic and American Modern. The production was directed by Alan Andrews and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains a list of the cast and crew, advertisements from organizations at Dalhousie University.

Loyalist concerts

File contains records—including multiple drafts of scripts, production and administrative notes, and programs—for Loyalist Gala concerts held in Middleton, NS, and Saint John, NB. File also contains an information folder from the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia containing brochures and a newsletter.

A Loyalist celebration

File contains a program, notes and correspondence regarding a concert by the The Atlantic Camera Trio: "A Loyalist Celebration," a King's Friends Heritage Event, held at The New Brunswick Museum.

Concerts in historic settings

File contains records about the Heritage Trust's concert series, for which Stephen Pedersen was musical director, including a 1979 annual report of the Heritage Trust; small posters; and a newspaper clipping. There are also notes and a script for An Evening with Adele Hugo in Halifax, and correspondence with Nimbus Publishing about the possibility of a book and cassette series based on the concert series.

United empire loyalist show scores

File contains scores used in Atlantic Camera Trio's concert "A Loyalist Celebration," as well as a copy of The Griffin, a publication of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.

In a Drunken Stupor

Item is an audio recording of 'In a Drunken Stupor,' a performance by Clive Robertson presented on February 29, 1984 at the Treasure Cove Lounge in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia as part of the 1984 Audio by Artists Festival. This solo performance about domestic violence and war premiered in 1983 for Syntax, Calgary and widely performed across the artist-run centre network between 1983 and 1985. The performance has a backing track of read texts, sound effects, and music ending with the song, "What Can A Man Say?." The texts are read by Janet Martin, Lisa Steele, Lisa Wyndels, Carole Conde, Joyce Mason and Lillian Allen.

Robertson, Clive, 1946-

Splicing dice / choreography by Sheilagh Hunt

Item is a poster for a performance choreographed by Sheilagh Hunt held at Saint Mary's Boys' School Auditorium on Grafton Street, Halifax on March 1-2, 1985. The image on the poster is credited to George Steeves Design: M. Bell.

Audio by artists festival 85

Item is a poster for Audio By Artists Festival 1985, held from March - April 1985. The Audio By Artists Festival 1985 was organized and administrated by David Craig, Andy Dowden, Paula Fairfield, Gordon Laurin, and Micah Lexier.

Gerard Ferguson's choral reading

Item is a poster for Gerard Ferguson's choral reading held on March 9, 1986, at the Sculpture Court, Dalhousie Arts Centre. This event was a restaging of Gerald Ferguson’s 1972 sound performance Choral Reading presented as part of Audio by Artists Festival 1986.

She stoops to conquer or The mistakes of a night : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1986 season production of Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer or Mistakes of a Night. The production was directed by Leslie Yeo and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains a list of the cast and crew, DTDP patrons, and a director's note.

New dance

Item is a poster for an event held on March 19 and 20 at The Church as part of the independance series. Dancers include Debra Brown, Leica Hardy, Gwen Noah, and Judith Hendin.

Romeo and Juliet : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1987-88 season production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The production was directed by Kelly Handerek and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

The rimers of Eldritch : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1987-88 season production of Lanford Wilson's The Rimers of Eldritch. The production was directed by Ian White and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

Dark of the moon : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1988 season production of H. Richardson and W. Berney's Dark of the Moon. The production was directed by Brian McKay and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses. There are two loose sheets included in the program: a postcard addressed to the Prime Minister of Canada advocating for a funding increase for the arts with a Tom Forrestall reproduction on the front; an advertisement for a student production of The Bear and Third Oak: The Laundromat.

The rimers of Eldritch : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the dress rehearsal of the 1987-88 season production of Lanford Wilson's The Rimers of Eldritch. The production was directed by Ian White and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students.

Dear brutus : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1988 season production of J. M. Barrie's Dear Brutus. The production was directed by Patrick Christopher and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

The hostage : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1987-88 season production of Brendan Behan's The Hostage. The production was directed by Brian McKay and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

Dedication of the David MacK. Murray studio : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1989-90 season. The program contains the event schedule of the David MacK. Murray Studio dedication. The event is a series of Dorothy Parker plays performed by Dalhousie University students. The event was conceived by Patrick Christopher, and the program contains an introduction by David R. Overton.

Little mary sunshine : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1988-89 season production of Rick Besoyan's Little Mary Sunshine. The production was directed by Alan Lund and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

Love for love : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1988-89 season production of William Congreve's Love for Love. The production was directed by Simon Johnston and features of a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

Cloud 9 : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1989-90 season production of Caryl Churchill's Cloud 9. The production was directed by Patrick Christopher and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.

Happy end : [program]

Item consists of a program created by Dalhousie Theatre Productions for the 1988-89 season production of Dorothy Lane's Happy End. The production was directed by R. H. Thomson and features a cast and crew of Dalhousie University students. The program contains cast and crew biographies, information on the theatre programs offered at Dalhousie University, and advertisements for local businesses.
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