Dalhousie University Archives Finding Aid - () Generated by the Archives Catalogue and Online Collections on January 24, 2017 Dalhousie University Archives 6225 University Avenue, 5th Floor, Killam Memorial Library Halifax Nova Scotia Canada B3H 4R2 Telephone: 902-494-3615 Email: archives@dal.ca http://dal.ca/archives http://findingaids.library.dal.ca/up-start-theatre-fonds
Table of contents Summary information... 3 Administrative history / Biographical sketch... 3 Scope and content... 4 Notes... 4 Access points... 4 Bibliography... 5 Collection holdings... 5 Administration records of the Up Start Theatre Company (1988-1993)... 5 Meeting minutes of the Up Start Theatre Company... 6 Correspondence... 8 Membership... 10 General records... 11 The Board of Directors... 15 Financial records of the Up Start Theatre Company (1988-1993)... 17 Fundraising events... 17 Scripts... 20 Sponsorship... 26 General... 29 Productions records of the Up Start Theatre Company (1989-1996)... 33 Up Start Theatre Company photographs (1990-1992)... 38 Public relations records of the Up Start Theatre Company (1989-1996)... 40 Dalhousie University Archives Page 2
Summary information Repository: Title: Reference code: Date: Language: Physical description: Note [generalnote]: Dalhousie University Archives 1985-1993 (date of creation) English 86 cm of textual records Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Upstart Theatre fonds,, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Administrative history / Biographical sketch Note Upstart Theatre originated with Tom Regan, who wanted to establish a Halifax theatre dedicated to producing plays previously unseen in the Halifax area. The first step to achieving his goal was the founding of Dark Night, a play-reading group, with Martin Surrette, L.H. Paris, and Sharon Kline. In 1988 Regan, Paris, and Kline were joined by Iris Quinn, Lynn Ostergaard, Pamela Robinson, Moira Dann, David Renton and Deborah Allen as the founding members of Upstart Theatre. Sten Eirik and Jennifer Hogan joined the group shortly thereafter. Upstart Theatre was self-supporting with assistance from provincial government grants and local donations, and was run primarily by volunteers. In its first season, Upstart offered Lynn Ostergaard s Moving Day and George Boyd s Gideon s Blues. The company was praised for tackling thought-provoking material. Although the company was artistically acclaimed, financial problems plagued it from the start. This, combined with the loss of venue in 1991, caused the theatre to cancel its 1991/1992 season. Although it was able to produce Betty Lambert s Under the Skin in the fall of 1992, it was officially dissolved in September 1993. Custodial history The fonds remained in the custody of the Upstart Theatre Company until it was donated to Dalhousie University Archives in 2004. Dalhousie University Archives Page 3
Scope and content This fonds consists of records regarding the administration, membership, and productions of the Upstart Theatre Company. Types of records include press releases, press clippings, and other promotional materials, photographs, financial material, meeting minutes, reports, scripts, among others. Notes Title notes Arrangement Records are arranged chronologically within each series, unless specified otherwise at the series level. Restrictions on access There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research. Conditions governing use Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction. Related material David Renton fonds, MS-3-23 Neptune Theatre fonds, MS-3-1 Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia fonds, MS-2-612 Accruals Further accruals are not expected. Other notes Publication status: Published Access points Regan, Tom (subject) Renton, David, 1934-2006 (subject) Dalhousie University Archives Page 4
Graphic material (documentary form) Sound recording (documentary form) Textual record (documentary form) Correspondence (subject) Minutes and proceedings (subject) Nonprofit organizations--canada (subject) Posters (subject) Press releases (subject) Programs (subject) Scripts (subject) Theaters--Nova Scotia--Halifax (subject) Theatrical companies--canada (subject) Halifax (N.S.) (place) Bibliography A history of Upstart Theatre, Upstart Theatre fonds,, Box 2, Folder 23, Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Collection holdings Series: Administration records of the Up Start Theatre Company Title: Administration records of the Up Start Theatre Company Date: 1988-1993 (date of creation) Scope and content: This series contains the administrative records of Upstart Theatre. There are 5 subseries: The Board of Directors, Correspondence, General records, Meeting minutes, Membership. The Board of Directors subseries contains materials donated by a number of board members, a list of board members, a board member's guide, and a brief submitted to the board. The Correspondence subseries contains correspondence between Upstart Theatre and a number of other associations, gevernment agencies, and individuals. The General records subseries contains foundation documents, records regarding venues, legal agreements, material from other theatre associations, and policies. The Meeting minutes subseries contains minutes from meetings of the Board of Directors and various committees. The Membership subseries contains records regarding a membership drive and a number of member lists. Physical description: 20.7 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 5
Subseries: Meeting minutes of the Up Start Theatre Company Title: Meeting minutes of the Up Start Theatre Company File:, Box 3, Folder 10 - Meeting minutes of the Artistic Committee Title: Meeting minutes of the Artistic Committee Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 10 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 2, Folder 33 - Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Title: Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 33 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 6 - Meeting minutes, notes, and informational material regarding a search for a venue Title: Meeting minutes, notes, and informational material regarding a search for a venue Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 6 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 1 - Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Title: Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 1 Dalhousie University Archives Page 6
Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 2, Folder 22 - Records of the Hatchet Lake Meeting Title: Records of the Hatchet Lake Meeting Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 22 Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 2 - Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Title: Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 2 Physical description: 1.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 3 - Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Title: Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 3 Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 9 - A statement of receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1991, and meeting minutes Title: A statement of receipts and expenditures for the year ending December 31, 1991, and meeting minutes Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 9 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 7
File:, Box 4, Folder 35 - Meeting minutes and a board report for Under the Skin Title: Meeting minutes and a board report for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 35 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 7 pages File:, Box 3, Folder 4 - Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Title: Meeting minutes of the Board of Directors and various committees Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 4 Date: 1992-1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 cm of textual records Subseries: Correspondence Title: Correspondence File:, Box 3, Folder 8 - Correspondence regarding script submissions Title: Correspondence regarding script submissions Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 8 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 12 - Letters of resignation Title: Letters of resignation Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 12 Date: 1989-1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 12 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 8
File:, Box 4, Folder 30 - Correspondence and other materials from the Department of Tourism and Culture Title: Correspondence and other materials from the Department of Tourism and Culture Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 30 Date: 1990-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 28 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 26 - General correspondence Title: General correspondence Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 26 Date: 1990-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 28 - Correspondence and notes regarding the Cunard Street Theatre Title: Correspondence and notes regarding the Cunard Street Theatre Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 28 Physical description: 14 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 21 - Correspondence with M.P. Mary Clancy Title: Correspondence with M.P. Mary Clancy Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 21 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 27 - Correspondence with Jean-Philip Tabet regarding cultural sector training Title: Correspondence with Jean-Philip Tabet regarding cultural sector training Dalhousie University Archives Page 9
Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 27 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 3 pages File:, Box 3, Folder 15 - Correspondence and meeting minutes of the Nova Scotia Professional Theatre Alliance Title: Correspondence and meeting minutes of the Nova Scotia Professional Theatre Alliance Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 15 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 26 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 32 - Correspondence with the Eastern Front Theatre Title: Correspondence with the Eastern Front Theatre Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 32 Date: 1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 pages Subseries: Membership Title: Membership File:, Box 2, Folder 28 - Letters, a membership card, and a business card regarding a membership drive Title: Letters, a membership card, and a business card regarding a membership drive Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 28 Physical description: 5 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 30 - Membership lists Title: Membership lists Dalhousie University Archives Page 10
Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 30 Physical description: 7 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 31 - Membership lists Title: Membership lists Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 31 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 12 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 22 - Membership lists and lists of the Board of Directors Title: Membership lists and lists of the Board of Directors Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 22 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records Subseries: General records Title: General records File:, Box 2, Folder 32 - Mulgrave Road Co-op Theatre Project Team Guide and the Theatre Arts Guide Constitution Title: Mulgrave Road Co-op Theatre Project Team Guide and the Theatre Arts Guide Constitution Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 32 Date: 1988 (date of creation) Physical description: 21 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 27 - Memorandum of Association of the Upstart Theatre Company, and a mandate Title: Memorandum of Association of the Upstart Theatre Company, and a mandate Dalhousie University Archives Page 11
Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 27 Date: [1989?] (date of creation) Physical description: 9 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 19 - A Certificate of Incorporation Title: A Certificate of Incorporation Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 19 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 page File:, Box 4, Folder 11 - Certificate of Incorporation, lists of directors, and correspondence regarding the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies Title: Certificate of Incorporation, lists of directors, and correspondence regarding the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 11 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 9 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 15 - Correspondence, meeting minutes, memos and other materials regarding general manager Denise Rooney Title: Correspondence, meeting minutes, memos and other materials regarding general manager Denise Rooney Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 15 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 10 - A letter from Revenue Canada Taxation regarding Charitable Status Title: A letter from Revenue Canada Taxation regarding Charitable Status Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 10 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Dalhousie University Archives Page 12
Physical description: 3 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 24 - Agreements with Lynn Ostergaard and Stephen Osler Title: Agreements with Lynn Ostergaard and Stephen Osler Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 24 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 15 - A Memorandum of Association, by-laws, and related correspondence Title: A Memorandum of Association, by-laws, and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 15 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 7, Folder 2 - Correspondence, agreements, and notes regarding the rental of the Cunard Street Theatre Title: Correspondence, agreements, and notes regarding the rental of the Cunard Street Theatre Reference code:, Box 7, Folder 2 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 23 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 23 - A history of Upstart Theatre Title: A history of Upstart Theatre Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 23 Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Physical description: 7 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 11 - Actra: Atlantic Canada Talent Catalogue Dalhousie University Archives Page 13
Title: Actra: Atlantic Canada Talent Catalogue Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 11 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 2, Folder 21 - Correspondence and a pleasure lease with the Halifax Port Corporation Title: Correspondence and a pleasure lease with the Halifax Port Corporation Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 21 Physical description: 12 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 31 - A letter of agreement between Upstart Theatre and the Cunard Street Theatre to co-produce David for Queen by John Lazarus, and related notes Title: A letter of agreement between Upstart Theatre and the Cunard Street Theatre to co-produce David for Queen by John Lazarus, and related notes Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 31 Physical description: 3 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 17 - A letter and a report from the Canadian Employment and Immigration Centre Title: A letter and a report from the Canadian Employment and Immigration Centre Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 17 Physical description: 3 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 28 - Ticket Policy - a proposal Title: Ticket Policy - a proposal Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 28 Dalhousie University Archives Page 14
Physical description: 2 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 27 - Surveys from the Society for the Development of the Museum of Performance Arts, the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, and Statistics Canada Title: Surveys from the Society for the Development of the Museum of Performance Arts, the Cultural Federations of Nova Scotia, and Statistics Canada Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 27 Date: 1992-1996 (date of creation) Physical description: 16 pages Subseries: The Board of Directors Title: The Board of Directors File:, Box 5, Folder 10 - Board member material from Tom Regan (founder and general manager) Title: Board member material from Tom Regan (founder and general manager) Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 10 Date: 1988-1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 7 - Board member material from Moira McConnell (chair) Title: Board member material from Moira McConnell (chair) Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 7 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 15
File:, Box 5, Folder 8 - Board member material donated by Lynn Ostergaard (founder and playwright) Title: Board member material donated by Lynn Ostergaard (founder and playwright) Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 8 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 9 - Board member material donated by L.H. Paris (founder and board secretary) Title: Board member material donated by L.H. Paris (founder and board secretary) Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 9 Date: 1989-1996 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 11 - Introducing Upstart Theatre: A Board Member's Guide to Upstart Theatre Title: Introducing Upstart Theatre: A Board Member's Guide to Upstart Theatre Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 11 Date: [1991?] (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 10 - Lists of the board of directors, committee members, and general members Title: Lists of the board of directors, committee members, and general members Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 10 Date: 1991-1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 19 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 9 - Brief submitted to the board of directors of Upstart Theatre by Bob Osmond Dalhousie University Archives Page 16
Title: Brief submitted to the board of directors of Upstart Theatre by Bob Osmond Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 9 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Scope and content: Item is a brief submitted to the board of directorys of Upstart Theatre in 1992 by Bob Osmond. Physical description: 6 pages (1folder) Series: Financial records of the Up Start Theatre Company Title: Financial records of the Up Start Theatre Company Date: 1988-1993 (date of creation) Scope and content: This series contains the financial records of Upstart Theatre. It contains three subseries: Fundraising events, Sponsorship, and General financial records. The Fundraising events subseries contains records regarding parties, raffles, auctions, and other events held to raise funds. Types of records include correspondence, planning materials, promotional materials and licenses. The Sponsorship subseries contains records regarding corporate sponsorship of Upstart Theatre. Types of records includ correspondence, proposals, and notes. The General financial records subseries contains records regarding the budget, government funding, employment, and taxation. Types of records include correspondence, grant applications, reports, notes, financial statements, budgets, and agreements. Physical description: 7.7 cm of textual records Subseries: Fundraising events Title: Fundraising events File:, Box 1, Folder 18 - Correspondence and other materials regarding a car raffle Title: Correspondence and other materials regarding a car raffle Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 18 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 17
File:, Box 2, Folder 6 - Records regarding corporate fundraising and meeting minutes of the Fundraising Committee Title: Records regarding corporate fundraising and meeting minutes of the Fundraising Committee Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 6 Date: 1989-1995 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 20 - Correspondence and promotional materials regarding Shakespeare Readings at Lunch Title: Correspondence and promotional materials regarding Shakespeare Readings at Lunch Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 20 Physical description: 4 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 5 - Correspondence, a flyer, and a program for the Upstart Theatre Auction Title: Correspondence, a flyer, and a program for the Upstart Theatre Auction Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 5 Physical description: 10 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 26 - Correspondence, a lottery license, and other materials regarding a raffle held in conjunction with Air Nova Title: Correspondence, a lottery license, and other materials regarding a raffle held in conjunction with Air Nova Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 26 Physical description: 7 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 18
File:, Box 1, Folder 6 - Correspondence and other materials for the Autumnal Rumble Title: Correspondence and other materials for the Autumnal Rumble Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 6 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records Related material: Photographs were removed from this file and placed in file 1-7. File:, Box 2, Folder 3 - Correspondence, promotional material and a budget for the Flamingo Benefit Title: Correspondence, promotional material and a budget for the Flamingo Benefit Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 3 Physical description: 7 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 1 - Planning materials and a pledge sheet for an Actathon Title: Planning materials and a pledge sheet for an Actathon Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 1 Physical description: 4 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 8 - Planning materials for the Autumnal Rumble Title: Planning materials for the Autumnal Rumble Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 8 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 19
File:, Box 2, Folder 24 - Records of the Jazz or Ball in Montreal Raffle Title: Records of the Jazz or Ball in Montreal Raffle Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 24 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 13 pages Series: Scripts Title: Scripts Scope and content: This series contains scripts both produced and considered for production by Upstart Theatre. Physical description: 16.5 cm of textual records. - 1 audio cassette. Arrangement: This series is arranged alphabetically by the title of the script. File:, Box 1, Folder 14 - The Anatomy of a Nap: Adaptation for the Stage of Jean-Paul Sartre's Title: The Anatomy of a Nap: Adaptation for the Stage of Jean-Paul Sartre's Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 14 Date: 1988 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 5 - Bent by Martin Sherman Title: Bent by Martin Sherman Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 5 Date: 1979 (date of creation) Physical description: 17 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 18 - Cecil and Cleopaytra by Daniel Libman Dalhousie University Archives Page 20
Title: Cecil and Cleopaytra by Daniel Libman Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 18 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 4 - Danceland by Glen Cairns Title: Danceland by Glen Cairns Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 4 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 24 - David for Queen, a play by John Lazarus Title: David for Queen, a play by John Lazarus Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 24 Date: 1988 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 7, Folder 1 - Death of a Community by David Woods Title: Death of a Community by David Woods Reference code:, Box 7, Folder 1 Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 6 - Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry Title: Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 6 Date: 1986 (date of creation) Physical description: 20 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 21
File:, Box 6, Folder 2 - Gideon's Blues by George Boyd, the radio version Title: Gideon's Blues by George Boyd, the radio version Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 2 Date: [199-] (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 9 - If I Should Die: A Black Comedy by Dave Joyce and Dorothy Wolf Title: If I Should Die: A Black Comedy by Dave Joyce and Dorothy Wolf Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 9 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 3 - Inside Out by Pamela Boyd, and related press clippings Title: Inside Out by Pamela Boyd, and related press clippings Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 3 Date: 1985 (date of creation) Physical description: 15 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 10 - Published scripts Jennie's Story and Under the Skin by Betty Lambert Title: Published scripts Jennie's Story and Under the Skin by Betty Lambert Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 10 Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 7 - The Lost Sea Gull by Alice Walsh Title: The Lost Sea Gull by Alice Walsh Dalhousie University Archives Page 22
Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 7 Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Physical description: 12 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 1 - Moving Day: A Play by Lynn Ostergaard and related materials Title: Moving Day: A Play by Lynn Ostergaard and related materials Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 1 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 11 - The Occupation of Heather Rose by Wendy Lill Title: The Occupation of Heather Rose by Wendy Lill Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 11 Date: 1986 (date of creation) Physical description: 17 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 8 - Painting Churches by Tina Howe Title: Painting Churches by Tina Howe Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 8 Date: 1983 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 29 - The Patriots: A Two Act Play by James O'Regan Title: The Patriots: A Two Act Play by James O'Regan Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 29 Physical description: 1 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 23
File:, Box 4, Folder 19 - The Quiet Room: A Play by Joadie Newcomb Title: The Quiet Room: A Play by Joadie Newcomb Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 19 Date: [198-?] (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 1 - Resort: A Snapshot Revue in Twenty-Four Exposures by Mark Blagave Title: Resort: A Snapshot Revue in Twenty-Four Exposures by Mark Blagave Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 1 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 33 - Seamarks by Gardner McKay Title: Seamarks by Gardner McKay Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 33 Date: [199-?] (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 6 - The Seminary by Sheldon Currie, a script summary, and related correspondence Title: The Seminary by Sheldon Currie, a script summary, and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 6 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 11 - Stragglers by Eric Roland Martin Title: Stragglers by Eric Roland Martin Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 11 Dalhousie University Archives Page 24
Date: 1985 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 12 - The Summer of the Piping Plover: A Play in Two Acts by Catheine W. Banks, and a post-production draft Title: The Summer of the Piping Plover: A Play in Two Acts by Catheine W. Banks, and a postproduction draft Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 12 Physical description: 1.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 13 - The Summer of the Piping Plover by Catherine W. Banks. a workshop draft Title: The Summer of the Piping Plover by Catherine W. Banks. a workshop draft Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 13 Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 12 - Tête-a-tête, a play about Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, by Ralph Bergman(?) Title: Tête-a-tête, a play about Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, by Ralph Bergman(?) Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 12 Date: 1986 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 audio cassette (ca. 1 hr.) File:, Box 2, Folder 4 - True West by Sam Shepard Title: True West by Sam Shepard Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 4 Date: 1981 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 25
File:, Box 6, Folder 7 - Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser Title: Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love by Brad Fraser Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 7 Date: 1987 (date of creation) Physical description: 24 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 5 - Writing with out Feet by Dave Carley Title: Writing with out Feet by Dave Carley Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 5 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records Subseries: Sponsorship Title: Sponsorship File:, Box 6, Folder 20 - Correspondence and resource material regarding donations from various foundations Title: Correspondence and resource material regarding donations from various foundations Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 20 Date: 1989-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 25 - Corporate Strategy: Hierarchy of Corporate Sponsors, and a list of businesses Title: Corporate Strategy: Hierarchy of Corporate Sponsors, and a list of businesses Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 25 Date: [1990?] (date of creation) Physical description: 11 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 26
File:, Box 4, Folder 21 - Correspondence with possible sponsors and outlines for approaching sponsors Title: Correspondence with possible sponsors and outlines for approaching sponsors Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 21 Physical description: 10 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 12 - Correspondence with Bolands Limited regarding food donations Title: Correspondence with Bolands Limited regarding food donations Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 12 Date: 1990-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 3 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 2 - A Proposal for the Headline Sponsorship Submitted to Air Nova, and related correspondence Title: A Proposal for the Headline Sponsorship Submitted to Air Nova, and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 2 Physical description: 25 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 8 - A letter to Purdy's Wharf Developments Limited regarding a donation of ocean space Title: A letter to Purdy's Wharf Developments Limited regarding a donation of ocean space Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 8 Physical description: 2 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 1 - Correspondence with Rand Kellock at Keith's Brewery regarding sponsorship Dalhousie University Archives Page 27
Title: Correspondence with Rand Kellock at Keith's Brewery regarding sponsorship Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 1 Physical description: 5 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 16 - A Proposal for Media Sponsorship Submitted to C100 FM Stereo, and related material Title: A Proposal for Media Sponsorship Submitted to C100 FM Stereo, and related material Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 16 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 3, Folder 16 - Upstart Theatre and O'Regan's Providing New Theatre to Halifax-Dartmouth: A Proposal for Major Sponsorship submitted to Paul O'Regan Title: Upstart Theatre and O'Regan's Providing New Theatre to Halifax-Dartmouth: A Proposal for Major Sponsorship submitted to Paul O'Regan Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 16 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 30 - Upstart Theatre and, Providing New Theatre to Halifax - Dartmouth: A Proposal for Media Sponsorship Submitted to, and related correspondence Title: Upstart Theatre and, Providing New Theatre to Halifax - Dartmouth: A Proposal for Media Sponsorship Submitted to, and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 30 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 28
File:, Box 4, Folder 34 - Correspondence from corporations regarding sponsorship of Under the Skin Title: Correspondence from corporations regarding sponsorship of Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 34 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages File:, Box 5, Folder 5 - Correspondence and notes regarding sponsorship for Under the Skin Title: Correspondence and notes regarding sponsorship for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 5 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 10 pages Subseries: General Title: General File:, Box 6, Folder 17 - Correspondence, notes and an application regarding Section 38, Employment and Immigration Canada Title: Correspondence, notes and an application regarding Section 38, Employment and Immigration Canada Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 17 Date: 1988-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 11 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 4 - Correspondence and a grant application for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Action Program Title: Correspondence and a grant application for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Action Program Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 4 Dalhousie University Archives Page 29
Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 1, Folder 17 - Correspondence with the Canada Council Title: Correspondence with the Canada Council Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 17 Date: 1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 16 - An agreement with Scotia Mall Title: An agreement with Scotia Mall Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 16 Physical description: 2 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 18 - Draft and working papers of the budget Title: Draft and working papers of the budget Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 18 Physical description: 15 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 31 - Correspondence, work reports, and financial reports of the treasurer Title: Correspondence, work reports, and financial reports of the treasurer Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 31 Date: 1990-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records Dalhousie University Archives Page 30
File:, Box 1, Folder 20 - Two letters to the City of Halifax regarding a tax assessment and financial assistance Title: Two letters to the City of Halifax regarding a tax assessment and financial assistance Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 20 Date: 1990-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 25 - Upstart Theatre Application for Individually Subsidized Job Development Program, Canada Employment and Immigration, and related correspondence Title: Upstart Theatre Application for Individually Subsidized Job Development Program, Canada Employment and Immigration, and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 25 Physical description: 20 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 14 - Correspondence and other materials regarding Unemployment Insurance Section 25, Job Creation Program, Employment and Immigration Canada Title: Correspondence and other materials regarding Unemployment Insurance Section 25, Job Creation Program, Employment and Immigration Canada Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 14 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 16 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 36 - A Proposal to the Canada Council Theatre Section, New Company Competition, and other related materials Title: A Proposal to the Canada Council Theatre Section, New Company Competition, and other related materials Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 36 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Dalhousie University Archives Page 31
Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 16 - The Canada Council report for Under the Skin Title: The Canada Council report for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 16 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages File:, Box 1, Folder 3 - Correspondence and notes regarding the Amusement Tax Title: Correspondence and notes regarding the Amusement Tax Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 3 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 10 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 2 - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the Year Ending December 31, 1992, and related material Title: Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the Year Ending December 31, 1992, and related material Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 2 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 5 - Upstart Theatre: Fundraising Plan and related correspondence Title: Upstart Theatre: Fundraising Plan and related correspondence Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 5 Date: 1992-1993 (date of creation) Physical description: 12 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 32
Series: Productions records of the Up Start Theatre Company Title: Productions records of the Up Start Theatre Company Date: 1989-1996 (date of creation) Scope and content: This series contains records related to the production of a number of plays including Gideon's Blues, Gulls, Moving Day, Painting Churches, The Summer of the Piping Plover, Tightrope Time, and Under the Skin. Included are records regarding budgets, cast and crew, set design, technical drawings, programs, and related correspondence and notes. Physical description: 5.5 cm of textual records Arrangement: This series is arranged alphabetically by production. File:, Box 2, Folder 8 - Production and business records for Gideon's Blues Title: Production and business records for Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 8 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 2, Folder 12 - Programs for Gideon's Blues Title: Programs for Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 12 Scope and content: File contains booklets. Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records Related material: These programs were originally located in file 2-11. Dalhousie University Archives Page 33
File:, Box 2, Folder 9 - Records regarding the cast and crew of Gideon's Blues Title: Records regarding the cast and crew of Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 9 Physical description: 18 pages Restrictions on access: SIN numbers must be redacted before viewing this file. Related material: Photographs were removed from this file and placed in file 2-10. File:, Box 2, Folder 13 - A program and a ticket stub for the Neptune Studio Series Production of Gideon's Blues Title: A program and a ticket stub for the Neptune Studio Series Production of Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 13 Date: 1996 (date of creation) Scope and content: File contains a booklet. Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 2-14. File:, Box 2, Folder 16 - An agreement between Robert Hewett and Upstart Theatre Company for the production of Gulls, a proposed budget, and other related materials Title: An agreement between Robert Hewett and Upstart Theatre Company for the production of Gulls, a proposed budget, and other related materials Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 16 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Dalhousie University Archives Page 34
Physical description: 23 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 29 - Letters regarding the cancellation of Gulls Title: Letters regarding the cancellation of Gulls Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 29 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 4 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 15 - Production records and correspondence for Gulls Title: Production records and correspondence for Gulls Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 15 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records File:, Box 6, Folder 15 - Production and business records for Moving Day Title: Production and business records for Moving Day Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 15 Date: 1989-1990 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 2 - Production and business records of Painting Churches Title: Production and business records of Painting Churches Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 2 Date: 1990-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 18 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 13 - Production and business records for the Summer of the Piping Plover Dalhousie University Archives Page 35
Title: Production and business records for the Summer of the Piping Plover Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 13 Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 29 - A projected budget for Tightrope Time by Walter Borden Title: A projected budget for Tightrope Time by Walter Borden Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 29 Physical description: 2 pages File:, Box 5, Folder 1 - Production and business records for Under the Skin Title: Production and business records for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 1 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 32 - Budget materials for Under the Skin Title: Budget materials for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 32 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 0.25 cm of textual records File:, Box 5, Folder 4 - Notes, correspondence, and technical drawings regarding set design for Under the Skin Title: Notes, correspondence, and technical drawings regarding set design for Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 4 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 13 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 36
File:, Box 2, Folder 7 - Records regarding the Under the Skin funding drive Title: Records regarding the Under the Skin funding drive Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 7 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 22 pages File:, Box 6, Folder 19 - Proposed budgets for Gulls, Tightrope Times, and The Summer of the Piping Plover, and other material Title: Proposed budgets for Gulls, Tightrope Times, and The Summer of the Piping Plover, and other material Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 19 Date: 1988-1989 (date of creation) Physical description: 6 pages File:, Box 3, Folder 9 - A schedule for CBC's Playwright's Corner and the Upstart Theatre 1990-1991 Season Shortlist of Plays Title: A schedule for CBC's Playwright's Corner and the Upstart Theatre 1990-1991 Season Shortlist of Plays Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 9 Date: 1989-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 pages Item:, Box 6, Folder 21 - Moving day : [poster] Title: Moving day : [poster] Reference code:, Box 6, Folder 21 Physical description: 1 poster Dalhousie University Archives Page 37
Item:, Oversize Box 8, Folder 2 - Painting churches : [poster] Title: Painting churches : [poster] Reference code:, Oversize Box 8, Folder 2 Scope and content: Signed by cast Physical description: 1 poster Item:, Oversize Box 8, Folder 2 - Gideon's blues : [poster] Title: Gideon's blues : [poster] Reference code:, Oversize Box 8, Folder 2 Physical description: 1 poster Series: Up Start Theatre Company photographs Title: Up Start Theatre Company photographs Date: 1990-1992 (date of creation) Scope and content: This series contains photographs, negatives and contact sheets of Upstart Theatre productions and casts and crews. Physical description: 29 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm and smaller. - 104 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm. - 4 contact sheets : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. Arrangement: This series is arranged alphabetically by production/event. File:, Box 1, Folder 7 - Photographs and a contact sheet from the Autumnal Rumble Title: Photographs and a contact sheet from the Autumnal Rumble Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 7 Dalhousie University Archives Page 38
Physical description: 11 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm and smaller. - 1 contact sheet : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. Related material: These photographs were originally located in file 1-6. File:, Box 2, Folder 10 - Photographs of the cast of Gideon's Blues Title: Photographs of the cast of Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 10 Physical description: 13 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm and smaller. Related material: These photographs were originally located in file 2-9 and 2-11. File:, Box 2, Folder 19 - Negatives from a production of Gulls Title: Negatives from a production of Gulls Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 19 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 44 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm. Related material: A contact sheet was removed from this file and placed in file 2-20. File:, Box 2, Folder 20 ; Box 2, Folder 20 - A contact sheet from a production of Gulls Title: A contact sheet from a production of Gulls Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 20 ; Box 2, Folder 20 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. Related material: Dalhousie University Archives Page 39
This contact sheet was originally located in file 2-19. File:, Box 3, Folder 14 - Photographs, negatives, and contact sheets of Moving Day Title: Photographs, negatives, and contact sheets of Moving Day Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 14 Physical description: 3 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. - 3 contact sheets : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. - 60 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm. File:, Box 5, Folder 3 - Photographs of scenes from Under the Skin Title: Photographs of scenes from Under the Skin Reference code:, Box 5, Folder 3 Date: 1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 2 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.1 cm. Series: Public relations records of the Up Start Theatre Company Title: Public relations records of the Up Start Theatre Company Date: 1989-1996 (date of creation) Scope and content: This series contains records related to Upstart Theatre's public relations. These records include mainly promotional material, press clippings, and reviews. Physical description: 2.6 cm of textual records File:, Box 4, Folder 4 - Promotional materials Title: Promotional materials Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 4 Date: [1989?] (date of creation) Physical description: 14 pages Dalhousie University Archives Page 40
File:, Box 1, Folder 22 - Press clippings Title: Press clippings Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 22 Date: 1989-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 8 pages Related material: Photocopies of newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 1-23. File:, Box 4, Folder 14 - Press clippings of reviews of plays Title: Press clippings of reviews of plays Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 14 Date: 1989-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 5 pages Related material: These clippings were originally located in file 4-13. File:, Box 3, Folder 13 - Newspaper clippings regarding Moving Day Title: Newspaper clippings regarding Moving Day Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 13 Physical description: 3 pages Related material: These newspaper clippings were originally located in file 3-12. File:, Box 1, Folder 23 - Photocopies of newspaper clippings Title: Photocopies of newspaper clippings Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 23 Dalhousie University Archives Page 41
Physical description: 10 pages File:, Box 2, Folder 11 - Promotional material and press clippings for Gideon's Blues Title: Promotional material and press clippings for Gideon's Blues Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 11 Physical description: 8 pages Related material: Photographs were removed from this file and placed in file 2-10. Newsprint programs were removed from this file and placed in file 2-12. File:, Box 3, Folder 12 - Promotional materials for Moving Day Title: Promotional materials for Moving Day Reference code:, Box 3, Folder 12 Physical description: 9 pages Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 3-13. File:, Box 4, Folder 3 - Promotional material and press clippings for Painting Churches Title: Promotional material and press clippings for Painting Churches Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 3 Physical description: 18 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 23 - Information for Upstart subscribers and other promotional materials Dalhousie University Archives Page 42
Title: Information for Upstart subscribers and other promotional materials Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 23 Date: 1990-1991 (date of creation) Physical description: 7 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 13 - Photocopies of reviews Title: Photocopies of reviews Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 13 Date: 1990-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 18 pages Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this folder and placed in folder 4-14. File:, Box 4, Folder 25 - Promotional and press material for The Summer of the Piping Plover Title: Promotional and press material for The Summer of the Piping Plover Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 25 Physical description: 15 pages Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 4-26. File:, Box 4, Folder 26 - Newspaper clippings regarding The Summer of the Piping Plover Title: Newspaper clippings regarding The Summer of the Piping Plover Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 26 Physical description: 2 pages Related material: Dalhousie University Archives Page 43
These newspaper clippings were originally located in file 4-25. File:, Box 4, Folder 7 - Press releases and other materials regarding a number of events Title: Press releases and other materials regarding a number of events Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 7 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 22 pages File:, Box 4, Folder 5 - Press releases regarding various events Title: Press releases regarding various events Reference code:, Box 4, Folder 5 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 9 pages Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 4-6. File:, Box 2, Folder 17 - Promotional material for Gulls Title: Promotional material for Gulls Reference code:, Box 2, Folder 17 Date: 1991-1992 (date of creation) Physical description: 19 pages Related material: Newspaper clippings were removed from this file and placed in file 2-18. File:, Box 1, Folder 13 - Promotional materials, a membership form, and related notes Title: Promotional materials, a membership form, and related notes Reference code:, Box 1, Folder 13 Dalhousie University Archives Page 44