1 10 41 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/80fc04d652251a0d57d947754f0788f7.png ca6b9da22c75837ff98b04a45b0963d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Players Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Contributor Karen Fleming Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "'John Brown's Body' Scheduled by UR Players for April 18-21" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Richmond Times-Dispatch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961-04-09 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This article from the Richmond Times-Dispatch was published on April 9, 1961 on page F-7 of the newspaper. The author highlighted the details of the performance, such as an 8:15 PM start time and seperate performances for alumni and the general public. The article also references Professor Alton Williams's three-year attempt to stage the production. "John Brown's Body" is not a conventional play; rather it is a series of poems linked together by the Civil War. Each of the three white actors cast as Readers were responsible for representing many characters throughout the night, one of which was Cudjo, a slave. A photograph of the three Readers in rehearsal is also included in the article. Subject The topic of the resource College theater Confederate Army Performances Student Organizations United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 University Players Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UA26.8.1-19610409 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "'John Brown's Body' Scheduled by UR Players for April 18-21." The Richmond Times-Dispatch (09 April 1961) University Archives, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/4a5c4d3abb9b29e74148e4b9516050d5.png ca384a878a257c3c32c63c0a1a83be44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Players Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Contributor Karen Fleming Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Program "John Brown's Body" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The University Players Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961-04-18 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource theater programs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This is a program from the University Players' production of Stephen Vincent Benet's epic poem, "John Brown's Body," with music by Fenno Heath. Members of the University Players performed this poem in the Quonset Studio Theatre from April 18 to 21, 1961, to commemorate the centennial of the American Civil War. Professor Alton Williams staged the performance, and fourteen people were in the cast. Underneath the text there is an image of a Confederate soldier's hat. Subject The topic of the resource College theater Confederate Army Performances Student Organizations United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 University Players Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UA26.8.1-19610418 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Program "John Brown's Body," April 18, 1961, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1, "University Players," University Archives, Virginia Baptist Historical Society. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/903bab8640a12aa3748428ad52de98aa.png 028ce463dc49f867d72116529d997dfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Players Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Contributor Madison Ernstes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "U. of R. Cast Constructing Play Sets" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Richmond Times Dispatch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-05-12 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This is an article published in The Richmond Times-Dispatch in 1939 announcing the University Players’ production of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor”, directed by Alton Williams and stage managed by Carlson Thomas of Danville. The article provides information regarding the scenic design and construction processes, which were done by members of the production and Alton Williams, the head of the Department of Dramatics. The play was performed on May 12 and 13, 1939 in the Playhouse. Additionally, there was a repeat performance June 3, 1939 in the Luther H. Jenkins Greek Theatre as part of the commencement ceremony. The article also describes the casting, headed by Dagmar Jacobsen and starring Salvatore Casale of Baltimore and Jack Kervan of Scarsdale. Subject The topic of the resource University Players College theater Student organizations Theaters Shakespeare William Shakespeare Set design Commencement ceremony Graduation Commencement Stage-setting and scenery Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UA26.8.1-19390512 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived ""U. of R. Cast Constructing Play Sets." The Richmond Collegian. May 12, 1939, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1, "University Players," University Archives, Virginia Baptist Historical Society. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/ad22322f105e4f33ae5ffaeddf699aed.png d8b502dc08d3b882b88639de87912d43 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Players Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Contributor Madison Ernstes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Announcement "Merry Wives of Windsor" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University Players Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928-06-15 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource publicity Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This is an announcement included in the University of Richmond commencement program that provides information regarding a performance of the "Merry Wives of Windsor" by the University Players. The performance took place in the Luther H. Jenkins Greek Theatre on Saturday, June 15 at 8:15 P.M. The announcement also states that this performance continued the tradition of presenting a Shakespearean play before commencement. Subject The topic of the resource University Players College theater Student organizations Shakespeare William Shakespeare Literature Commencement ceremony Commencement Graduation Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UA26.8.1-19280615 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Announcement "Merry Wives of Windsor", June 15, 1928, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1, "University Players," University Archives, Virginia Baptist Historical Society. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/8addac76cb3982bb85d28a07889a0ef5.png 442fe7c05c57ff0ab60724f4ec728c9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource University Players Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Student Contributor Madison Ernstes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King'" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Richmond Times-Dispatch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1968-04-22 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This Richmond Times-Dispatch article was published on April 22, 1968. The article states that the performance would be performed May 11 and 12 at 3:30 P.M. in the Luther H. Jenkins Greek Theatre at the University of Richmond. The article also states that this was the largest performance in terms of cast at that time with over one-hundred students and faculty members involved. The cast included students from the modern dance group of Westhampton College, Orchesis. Dr. John D. Welsh, a speech and dramatic arts professor, served as the director for this play. The article includes a quote from Dr. Welsh and information regarding how to obtain a ticket. Subject The topic of the resource College theater Performances Student Organizations Music University Players Sophocles Modern Dance Orchesis Literature Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context UA26.8.1-19680422 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "UR Sets Production of 'Oedipus the King', Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 22, 1968, RG 26 Box 8 Folder 1, "University Players," University Archives, Virginia Baptist Historical Society. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/b78433baf607d3bb564f74bb8b3d12b7.png e2ce9c3b95d3f2d2e3df10d407d9f2e2 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Destiny Riley Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "University Players Plan Premiere: Cast Named For Next Production" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-06 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va). Description An account of the resource This article consists of information regarding a production by the University Players titled “Conquest of My Brother,” their second production of the 1975-1976 season. The production about the “200-year struggle between the American Indian and the white man” was set to be performed November 20-22 in the Camp Theatre. The production was to be judged in the American College Theatre Festival, presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Alliance for Arts Education. Ron Vigneault, assistant professor of speech communication and theatre arts, directed the production. The production of song, dance, and mime was supposed to illustrate the domination and conquest of the “red race.” The cast members are also listed in the article. Subject The topic of the resource College teachers College theater Indigenous people Performance Racism in art University Players Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CollegianLXIII.10.5-19751106a.png Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "University Players Plan Premiere: Cast Named For Next Production." The University of Richmond Collegian LXIII, no. 10, (November 6, 1975): 5. <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19751106.2.33&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-" target=""_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19751106.2.33&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-</a>. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/b949845b209b8c414422733ca1277ef9.png 33f6f2d7970b60abc874fdc0aaca4328 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Student Contributor Kristi Mukk Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Web 1980 "The Diary of Anne Frank" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Web, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photographs yearbooks Description An account of the resource This page from The Web 1980 features photographs from the University Players' performance of the play The Diary of Anne Frank in 1979 directed by Frances Daniel. The play is a stage adaptation of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, recounting two years in the life of a young Jewish girl in the Nazi occupied Netherlands. Subject The topic of the resource College theater Jewish theater University players World War, 1939-1945 Performance Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Web.223-1980.png Relation A related resource The Web 1980 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Virginia Baptist Historical Society, The Web (1980): 223. Available online via the <a href="%E2%80%9Chttps%3A//scholarship.richmond.edu/the-web/74/%E2%80%9D">UR Scholarship Repository. </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/fc6b13f498d842fd4ced362d9e84721a.pdf f4d18a0c60465767246d0b8048609da2 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Student Contributor Kristi Mukk Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Web 1976 "The Conquest of My Brother" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Web, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photographs yearbooks Description An account of the resource These two pages from The Web 1976 feature photographs from the University Players’ production of the play “Conquest of My Brother” in November 1975. “Conquest of My Brother” is a documentary-style play by Edward F. Emanuel that is about the struggle between Native American Indians and white men over a period of 200 years. According to the director Ron Vigneault, “The overall effect is to poignantly illustrate the domination and conquest of the red race.” Although only 11 cast members are featured in the play, they portray “nearly 150 characters though song, dance, mime and music” according to the Collegian. The 1975-76 season of the University Players focused on plays portraying issues of racial tensions and colonialism such as “The Teahouse of the August Moon.” Subject The topic of the resource College theater Racism in art University Players Indigenous people Performance Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Web.114-1976.pdf Relation A related resource The Web 1976 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Virginia Baptist Historical Society, The Web (1976): 114 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/ec262fdce87f8406ab608ea993bec416.JPG 9c6ac9b9d4bb66667ad7f4868889f374 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Student Contributor Kristi Mukk Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Web 1976 "Teahouse of the August Moon" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Web, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photographs yearbooks Description An account of the resource This page from The Web 1976 features photographs from the University Players' production of the play “The Teahouse of the August Moon” in February 1976. “The Teahouse of the August Moon” is an American war comedy written by John Patrick based on the novel by Vern Sneider. The play focuses on an officer of the Army of Occupation stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the post-World War II U.S. occupation and satirizes the Americanization of Okinawa. His duty is to teach democracy to the Japanese. According to the <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19760219.2.60&srpos=5&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-%E2%80%9Ctarget=">Collegian>/em></a>, the University Players borrowed authentic geisha costumes from Washington D.C. that were highlighted in a geisha fan dance. Subject The topic of the resource Asians College theater Japan Racism in art University Players Performance Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Web.117-1976.JPG Relation A related resource The Web 1976 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Virginia Baptist Historical Society, The Web (1976): 117 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/afa318dfeb13aeb08083f5abc6693571.jpg 5fd0081949da5cca432004309be7acce Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Student Contributor Kristi Mukk Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Web 1972 "Players Expand Production Season" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Web, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photographs yearbooks Description An account of the resource The bottom photograph features Madieth Malone, the first black student in the University Players, which was a theater group that staged productions on campus. She was one of the first black women to attend the main campus after integration came into effect at the University of Richmond. Subject The topic of the resource College integration College students, Black Diversity Student organizations University Players Women college students Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Web.253-1972.jpg Relation A related resource The Web 1972 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Virginia Baptist Historical Society, The Web (1972): 253. Available online via the <a href="%E2%80%9Chttps%3A//scholarship.richmond.edu/the-web/64/%E2%80%9D">UR Scholarship Repository. </a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.)