Brigham Young University. Department of Dramatic Arts
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 52 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Barretts of Wimpole Street, 1967
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Barretts of Wimpole Street. Dated 1967.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Bartered Bride, 1965
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Bartered Bride. Dated 1965.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Childhood of Christ, 1965
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Childhood of Christ. Dated 1965.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Corn is Green, 1965
Contains color slides and other production materials from Brigham Young University's production of The Corn is Green. Dated 1965.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Dragon, 1967
Contains color slides and costume design sketches from Brigham Young University's production of The Dragon. Dated 1967.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Little Foxes, 1968
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Little Foxes. Dated 1968.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Magic Flute, 1963
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Magic Flute. Dated 1963.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Merchant of Venice, 1964
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of The Merchant of Venice. Dated 1964.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on The Music Man, 1966
Contains color slides and costume designs from Brigham Young University's production of The Music Man. Dated 1966.
Department of Dramatic Arts records on Tosca, 1965
Contains color slides from Brigham Young University's production of Tosca. Dated 1965.