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Brigham Young University. Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1975 - 1987

Administrative History

The Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts (1975-1987) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.

In 1975 the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts was renamed the Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts. This department offered students a comprehensive education in the art, production, history, and technical elements of theatre, film, and videotape production. In 1987 it was renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema. Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs during its existence.

Citation:
Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1975-76: p. 284 (Dept. previously known as Dept. of Speech and Dramatic Arts)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1976-77: p. 268 (Charles L. Metten, Chair)

Brigham Young University Bulletin Undergraduate Catalog, 1980-81: p. 250 (Harold R. Oaks, Chair)

BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, Oct. 22, 2013 (Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts; 1975-1987; offered courses in film and theatre arts; previously the Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts; 1987 renamed the Department of Theatre, Speech, and Cinema; Charles L. Metten (1976-1980) and Harold R. Oakes (1980-1987) served as department chairs)

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Collection on Brigham Young University theatre productions

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233236220]
Identifier: MSS 2074
Scope and Contents

Group images of cast members in plays performed at BYU. Includes photograph of cast from "You Can't Take It with You"; drawing of cast of "Together Again for the First Time"; and watercolor of cast of "A Marriage-Go-Round."

Dates: 1981-1995

Department of Speech and Dramatic Arts slides of costumes, 1963-1974

 Series — Carton 3: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233639597], Folder: 9
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides of stock costumes used in various theater and opera productions at Brigham Young University. Dated 1963-1974.

Dates: 1963-1974

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts production records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 688
Scope and Contents

Contains the music scores, script, correspondence, production files, and press for Saturday's Warrior and Dance on a Country Grave.

Dates: approximately 1971-1974

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Brigham!, 1976

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 8
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides, costume design sketches and production notes from Brigham Young University's production of Brigham. Dated 1976.

Dates: 1976

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Dance on a Country Grave, approximately 1971-1972

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files, and photographs.

Dates: approximately 1971-1972

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Royal Hunt of the Sun, 1976

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 55
Scope and Contents

Contains color slides and costume designs from Brigham Young University's production of Royal Hunt of the Sun. Dated 1976.

Dates: 1976

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts records on Saturday's Warrior, approximately 1974

 Series
Identifier: UA 688 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the music score, different versions of the script, correspondence, production files and newspaper clippings.

Dates: approximately 1974

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 Cinematic Arts records on Turning the Key, 1980

 File — Carton 3: Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197233639597], Folder: 40-41
Identifier: UA 5646 Series 2 File 61

Department of Theatre and Cinematic Arts theatrical production records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 5646
Scope and Contents

Contains materials used in the production of various plays and operas at Brigham Young University. Materials include costume sketches, slides, cast lists, playbills, and other play notes. Dates range from 1963 to 1980.

Dates: 1963-1980