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Brigham Young University. Department of Dramatic Arts

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1961 - 1968

Administrative History

The Department of Dramatic Arts (1961-1968) focused on preparing students at Brigham Young University for teaching in schools and to meet the competition in professional theatre, radio and television.

The Department of Dramatic Arts was established following the split of the Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts. The department was housed within the College of Fine Arts and then, in 1964, the College of Fine Arts and Communications. Those who served as Department Chairmen were: Harold I. Hansen (1961-1966) and Lael J. Woodbury. In 1968 the curriculum taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts became part of the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts.

The department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean. The department was under the jurisdiction of the College of Fine Arts (1961-1964), as well as the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1968).

Citation:
BYU organizational history website, viewed September 9, 2013 (The Department of Dramatic Arts (1961-1968) focused on preparing students for teaching in schools and to meet the competition in professional theatre, radio and television; established following the split of the Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts; housed within the College of Fine Arts and then, in 1964, the College of Fine Arts and Communications, those who served as Department Chairmen were: Harold I. Hansen (1961-1966) and Lael J. Woodbury. In 1968 the curriculum taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts became part of the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; the department was administered by a department chair, under direction of the college dean; the department was under the jurisdiction of the College of Fine Arts (1961-1964), as well as the College of Fine Arts and Communications (1964-1968)).

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Department of Dramatic Arts records on Lute Song, 1967

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 31
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides, photographs and costume designs from Brigham Young University's production of Lute Song. Dated 1967.

Dates: 1967

Department of Dramatic Arts records on Off with His Honorable Head, 1963

 File — Oversize 4: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233639605], Folder: 13
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 41
Scope and Contents

Contains costume designs from Brigham Young University's production of Off with His Honorable Head. Dated 1963.

Dates: 1963

Department of Dramatic Arts records on Oliver!, 1966

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 42
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides, photographs and costume desings from Brigham Young University's production of Oliver!. Dated 1966.

Dates: 1966

Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts records on A Midsummer Night's Dream, 1964, 1969, 1974

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 38
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides and photographs from Brigham Young University's productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream. One production of A Midsummer Night's Dream was done by the Department of Dramatic Arts. Two productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream were done by the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts. Dated 1964, 1969 and 1974.

Dates: 1964; 1969; 1974

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on theater seasons, 1963-1975

 Series — Carton 1: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233639571]
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains materials used in the production and publicity of various plays and operas at Brigham Young University. Materials include sketches, scripts, clippings, play bills, and other production notes. Dates range from 1963 to 1975.

Dates: 1963-1975

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on theatrical productions, 1963-1980

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains records on various play and opera productions put on by Brigham Young University. Records include slides, sketches, photographs, fabric samples, and other production notes. Dates range from 1963 to 1980.

Dates: 1963-1980

Department of Theatre and Media Arts scrapbook

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5645
Scope and Contents

Contains various clippings, publications, and other materials from the department. Materials focus on the productions and activities of the department. Dates range from 1952 to 2005.

Dates: 1952-2005

Alonzo J. and Eloise Morley family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5975
Abstract

The Alonzo J. Morley and Eloise Stewart Morley family papers consists of correspondence, photographs, slides and records of the family. The collection reflects the the thorough involvement the Morleys had with their community as Dr. Morley was involved with drama at BYU and later on speech pathology, while his wife created a Morley Tours company.

Dates: approximately 1890-1980