Open Theater Papers

Box 9: Nov. 1983-1984, undated

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1. 1983, 1 Nov.: Copeland, Roger; Oberlin, Ohio. To Mr. [Barry] Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

   Gives his background as teacher and critic; would like to participate in conference. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

   Accompanied by copies of selected articles.

2. 1983, 2 Nov.: [Donohue], Joe. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

   Permits him to announce Open Theater conference at ASTR. Typed Postcard Signed. 1 p., 9.2 cm.

3. 1983, 2 Nov.: [Terry], M[egan]; Omaha. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

   Suggests writing to ABC for address of Frederic Forrest. Autograph Note Signed. 1 p., 29.9 cm.

   Written on Hollywood Reporter ad for "Who Will Love My Childern?"

4. 1983, 3 Nov.: Barbosa, James; New York City. To Mr. [Barry] Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

   Answers his questions about conference participation. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

5. 1983, 3 Nov.: [Fabricant], Gwen; Portland, Ore. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

   Offers to give the gallery talk twice; asks to stay in same motel as other participants. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

6. 1983, 3 Nov.: [McNamara], Brooks; New York City. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

   Distributes information about conference. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 27.9 cm.

7. [1983, 3 Nov.]: Sainer, Arthur; New York City. To Barry Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

   Offers to appear on panels on collaborative process and current trends in performance. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 23.7 cm.

8. 1983, 7 Nov.: Sterner, Mark, 1949-; Austin. To Professor [Barry] Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

   Gives the title of his paper and flight information. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

9. 1983, 7 Nov.: [Witham], Barry; Seattle. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

   Won't require housing for the conference but will need a projector. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

10. [1983], 10 Nov.: Feldman, Peter; New London, Conn. To Barry Daniels; [Kent, Ohio].

    Received tickets. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 21.5 cm.

11. 1983, 12 Nov.: [Fabricant], Gwen; Portland, Ore. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Notifies him of arrival of airplane tickets. Autograph Postcard Signed. 1 p., 15.7 cm.

12. [1983, 14 Nov.]: [Gaisner], Rhea; New York City. To Barry Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

    Received tickets. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 10.5 cm.

13. [1983], 14 Nov.]: Maddow, Ellen; New York City. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Received ticket; sent missing page of Paul Zimet's resumè. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 15.7 cm.

14. 1983, 15 Nov.: Whiteley, Rose Marie; Omaha. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Notifies him tickets for Megan Terry and Jo Ann Schmidman arrived. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 19.3 cm.

15. 1983, 18 Nov.: Barbosa, James; New York City. To Mr. [Barry] Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

    Requests his workshop be called "The Integrated Actor." Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 27.9 cm.

16. [1983, 18 Nov.]: Schmidman, Jo Ann; Omaha. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Returned from tour to find tickets. Autograph Postcard Signed. 1 p., 14.9 cm.

17. 1983, 21 Nov.: Feldman, Peter; New London, Conn. To Barry Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

    Asks to conduct a workshop on Imagery for Actors. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 21.6 cm.

18. 1983, 21 Nov.: Sterner, Mark H., 1949-; Austin. To Prof. [Barry] Daniels; Kent, Ohio.

    Changes flight plans. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 28 cm.

19. [1983, 29 Nov.]: Faber, Ron; New York City. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Cancels conference appearance. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 22.9 cm.

20. 1983, Nov.:

    Conference catalog. Printed Document Rev. 15 l., 28 cm.

    Catalog of library and art exhibitions together with conference schedule, list of participants and contributions by Joseph Chaikin and Jean-Claude van Itallie.

21. 1983, 7 Dec.: Blumenthal, Eileen; New York City. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Thanks him for conference; asks him to look for picture of Joseph Chaikin for her book. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 27.9 cm.

22. 1983, 7 Dec.: Worley, Lee, 1941-; Boulder. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Thanks him for "wonderful reunion"; wishes him a good vacation. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 28.1 cm.

23. [1983], 10 Dec.: [Maddow], Ellen; New York City. To Barry [Daniels]; Kent, Ohio.

    Tanks him for check; asks if anyone found a piece of clothing she left in Korb Hall. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 15.7 cm.

24. 1983, 17 Dec.: [Maloney], Peter, 1941-; New York City. To Alex [Gildzen]; Kent, Ohio.

    Thanks him for conference; sends copies of his Open Theater writings; asks if the university might publish a small book of his. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p., 19.7 cm.

    Accompanied by copies of articles published in Changes.

25. [1983]: Open Theater Conference.

    5 folders.

    Files kept by co-directors Barry Daniels and Alex Gildzen, including publicity, grant proposals and registration materials.

26. 1983: Patton, Eleanor.

    Sketches of Open Theatre Costumes. Autograph Manuscript (copy). 48 p., 27.9 cm.

    Drawings of Gwen Fabricant costumes.

27. [1984, 9 Jan.]: [Ben-Yakov], Jenn; Amsterdam. To Alex [Gildzen]; Kent, Ohio.

    Credits Lee Worley and Joe Chaikin with providing "a spirit of inquiry"; explains her credits. Autograph Letter Signed. 2 p., 29.6 cm.

    Accompanied by her vita.

28. [1984, 11 Jan.]: [Terry], Megan, and [Schmidman], Jo Ann; [Omaha]. To Barry [Daniels] and Alex [Gildzen]; [Kent, Ohio].

    Thank them for conference; express dismay that the actors weren't named in New York Times story; plan to "keep the reunion going" by producing new work sent them. Typed Letter Signed (copy). 1 p., 27.9 cm.

29. n.d.: [Barnes, Djuna], 1892-1982.

    Nightwood excerpt. Typed Manuscript. 7 p., 32.6 cm.

    Lee Worley's copy of script taken from chapter 7 of the novel.

30. n.d.: [Chaikin, Joseph], 1935-

    Birth-childhood notes. Autograph Manusript. 14 p., 19.3 cm.

31. n.d.: [Chaikin, Joseph], 1935-

    Journey notes. Autograph Manuscript. 24 p., 12.7 cm.

    Material for "The Mutation Show."

32. n.d.: [Chaikin], Joe, 1935-; New York City. To Morris _____.

    Lists fundamentals and intentions of the Open Theater. Typed Letter Signed (copy). 1 p., 28 cm.

33. n.d.: [Feldman, Peter]

    Growtowski. Autograph Manuscript. 3 l., 25.1 cm.

34. n.d.: Gilman, Richard; New Haven. To Prof. [Barry] Daniels; [Kent, Ohio].

    Would like to participate in conference. Typed Letter Signed. 1 p., 21.7 cm.

35. n.d.: [Open Theater]

    Exercises. Typed Manuscript (copy). 7 p., 27.9 cm.

36. n.d.: [van Itallie, Jean-Claude], 1936-

    Fundamentals of OT. Autograph Manuscript. 4 p., 28 cm.

    Accompanied by carbon of an outline.

37. 1999, July: Feldman, Peter

    Jerzy Grotowski. Article, Canadian Theatre Review, 4 p.

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