The Inventory of the Edward Herrmann Collection #1262
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The Inventory of the Edward Herrmann Collection #1262 Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center I The Inventory ofthe Edward Herrmann Collection #1262 Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center \ 1 Table of Contents Scope and Content Notes 2 I Material Related to Performances, 1965-1991 3 II Subject Files . 38 III Audio . 45 IV Manuscripts by Edward Herrmann 45 V Correspondence, 1967-1990 . 46 VI Film and Video 47 VII Large Size Materials . 48 2 Scope and Content Notes for the Edward Herrmann Collection 1. Biographical Information Edward Kirk Herrmann was born July 21, 1943 in Washington, D.C. He is the son of John Anthony and Jean Eleanor (O'Connor) Herrmann. After graduating from Bucknell University with a B.A. in English in 1965, he studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (1968-1969) and at the Dallas Theater Center. 2. Information About the Collection This collection, in six boxes, follows Edward Hemnann's professional career from the Fall of 1965, when, following his graduation from Bucknell University, he enrolled in classes at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, to about 1991, when this first part of his archive was received. The collection includes numerous scripts, reviews, press releases, and photographs relating to his extensive work in the theatre. There are similar materials, as well as audio and video items, for the increasing number of film and television productions in which he appeared in those years. There is also a limited amount of correspondence. 3 Herrmann, Edward #1262 Box 1 I. Materials Related to Performances, 1965-1991. A. Stage plays, 1966-1991. EH received his A.B. in English from Bucknell University in 1965, and an M.A. in Drama from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, in 1968. While at Trinity, he was a member of the professional resident company of the Dallas Theater Center, 1965-1966, 1966-1967, 1967-1968, working with Paul Baker, Dallas Theater Managing Director and Chairman of the Drama Department at Trinity. Baker conducted Master's Degree classes at the Dallas Center, an affiliate of the Trinity University Graduate School. After his 1968 Summer trip to India for the filming of "The Banyan Tree" for Baker, EH spent 1968-1969 in London at L.A.M.D.A. as a Fulbright Scholar. He returned to Dallas in 1969-1970 as actor and member of the teaching staff. Folder 1 1. Dallas Theater Center and Trinity University: 1965-1970. a. Ruth Taylor Theater, Trinity University. (1) Souvenir program for Dedication, Oct. 24, 1966, 6"xll ", 19 p., with EH photo. (2) Illustrated brochure, ll"x16", folded, 8 p. (3) President Laurie's address, TS, 4 p. b. Theater Center: 2 newspaper clippings, 1966. c. Paul Baker, Designer, Managing Director. (1) Printed brochure: "A Critic Looks at Paul Baker," 15 p., 2 copies. (2) News clippings. (3) Articles re: Baker and the Trinity and Dallas Theatres, 3 items. (4) "The Paul Baker Theater: A Photo History," an exhibit catalog, black and white photos, 9"x10", 41 p., n.d. (photos and text include references to EH). 4 Box 1 cont'd. Folder 2 2. "A Different Drummer," 1966, by Eugene McKinney [premiered Oct. 25, 1966 at Ruth Taylor Theater, San Antonio, directed by Paul Baker]. EH appears as Royal Banhill at this opening production of the new theater. a. Printed material re: publicity. (1) Season announcements, 2 flyers. (2) Program, 2 p., 2 copies. (3) Play summary, 1 p., flyer, 2 copies. (4) 4 news clippings ofreviews, 2 photocopies (including 4 duplicates), 7 items total. b. Radio script for ad, TS carbon, 3 p. c. Photograph, black and white, 10"x8" print and 2 negatives; includes 2 negatives of another photo. d. Correspondence. (1) ALS from Fran Blackstone to "Joe," 4 p., Oct. 30, 1966. (2) TLS from John Neville to Mrs. Herrmann, Nov. 3, 1966. e. Note paper with holograph writing, quote from H. D. Thoreau, n.d. Folder 3 3. Dallas Theater Center, 1966-1967 season. a. Photograph re: "The Amorous Flea - Mad Old Man;" black and white cast photo, 8"x 10". b. "You Never Can Tell," by G. B. Shaw [premiered Feb. 9, 1967 at Dallas Theater Center]. (1) Printed material re: publicity: 8 news clippings of 5 Box 1 cont'd. reviews, 1 photocopy (including 4 duplicates), 9 items total. (2) Photographs: 2 black and white prints, 8"x10", and 2 negatives. Folder 4 4. Dallas Theater Center, 1967-1968 season. a. "The Private Ear and the Public Eye" [premiered Dec. 14, 1967 at Dallas Theater Center]. EH plays Christoforow, the detective, in "The Public Eye," the second of two one act plays. 3 news clippings of reviews (including 2 photocopy duplicates), 5 items total. b. "Vasco," by Georges Schehade [premiered Feb. 17, 1968 at Dallas Theater Center]. EH appears as "Vasco." (1) Printed material re: publicity: announcements and reviews, 4 news clippings and a brochure of the Center, "Off Stage," 13"xl8", folded, 1 p., Feb. 1, 1968. (2) 4 photos, black and white prints, 2 8"xl0", 2 4"x5". c. "The Caucasian Chalk Circle," by Bertholt Brecht [premiered May 16, 1968 at Dallas Theater Center]. EH appears as "Peasant." (1) Printed material re: publicity: news clipping (and duplicate photocopy) re: cast and technical staff preparations, Mar. 1968. (2) 6 black and white photos, 6" x 8". Folder 5 5. "Heat of the Day: A Summer Comedy," by Christopher Fry. EH has the role of "Cesare Scapore" (?); lines highlighted. [Performed in London, probably as part ofL.A.M.D.A. studies, 1968-1969.] Script, TS, 82 p., n.d.; holograph notes and highlighting on recto and verso of various pages. 6 Box 1 cont'd. Folder 6 6. Dallas Theater Center, 1969-1970 season. a. 1 news clipping re: EH's appointment as instructor, Sep. 26, 1969. b. "The Appropriation and Dislocation of Houston Bennington" [premiered Oct. 27, 1969, Dark Night Theater, Dallas Theater Center]. EH plays Bennington in this reading of the play. Program, TS, 1 p.; 1 news clipping, n.d. c. "Halfway Up the Tree," by Peter Ustinov [premiered Nov. 15, 1969, Down Center Stage, Dallas Theater Center]. EH appears as a British general. 3 news clippings of reviews, Nov. 19, 1969. d. "She Stoops to Conquer," by Oliver Goldsmith [premiered Jan. 13, 1970, Dallas Theater Center]. EH plays Sir Charles Marlow. 1 news clipping with cast photos, Jan. 4, 1970. e. "Dear Liar," by G. B. Shaw, adapted by Jerome Kilty, directed by EH. (1) At Dallas Theater Center, Jan. 27 - Feb. 18, 1970: 6 news clippings (including 4 duplicates), Jan. 28, 1970; flyer I ticket form. (2) At Ruth Taylor Theater, San Antonio, Texas, June 1970: news clipping; flyer (2 items total). f. "Black Comedy," by Peter Shiffer [premiered Apr. 14, 1970, Dallas Theater Center]. EH plays Brindsley Miller. (1) News clippings ofreviews, 6 items (including duplicates), Apr. 15, 1970. (2) Brochure, ticket form, 6 p. g. "Little Murders," by Jules Peiffer [premiered May 26, 1970, Dallas Theater Center]. EH appears as Lord 7 Box 1 cont'd. Chamberlain. (1) 7 news clippings of reviews (including duplicates), May 27, 1970. (2) Brochure, with cast photo, 6 p. Folder 7 7. "Arsenic and Old Lace," by Joseph Kesselring [premiered Oct. 13, 1970, Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.; a Circle in the Square production]. EH appears as Mortimer Brewster. a. 4 news clippings ofreviews, Oct. 14 - Nov. 7, 1970. b. Cast list, Sep. 14, 1970, 1 p. c. 4 telegrams to CH, Oct. 13-16, 1970. Folder 8 8. "Child's Play," by Robert Marasco [premiered Jan. 25, 1971, Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; also performed at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Miami]. EH plays George Penny. a. Script [EH's copy], TS with EH's holograph notes, 72 p. Folder 9 b. Printed material re: publicity. (1) 1 news clipping and 6 photocopies re: Fort Lauderdale performances, Jan. 25 - Feb. 3, 1971. (2) 1 news clipping and 3 photocopies re: Miami performances, Feb. 10-11, 1971. Folder 10 9. "The Basic Training of Paulo Hummel," by David W. Rabe [premiered May 20, 1971, Public Newmann Theater, New York City]. EH plays Hinkle. a. Script, TS, 131 p. 8 Box 1 cont'd. b. 5 news clippings ofreviews (2 incomplete), 1 advertisement, May 21, 1971. Folder 11 10. "Moonchildren," by Michael Weller [premiered Nov. 1971, Arena Stage, Washington, D.C.; also performed at the Royale Theater, New York City, 1972; produced by David Merrick; closed in N.Y. after 16 performances.]. EH appears as Cootie. a. Script, TS with holograph corrections and notes, 145 p. Folder 12 b. Arena Stage Theater, Washington, D.C. (1) 6 news clippings ofreviews, nov. 5 - Dec. 13, 1971. (2) Photographs: 10 black and white prints (1 duplicate), 8.5"x5.5"; 8 prints, 10"x8". c. Royale Theater, New York City, Feb. 1972. (1) 27 news clippings ofreviews (including 11 duplicates); 1 advertisement. (2) Correspondence: (a) 3 telegrams to EH. Feb. 21, 1972. Mar. 4, 1972. No date. (b) 2 ANS, n.d. Folder 13 11. "Twelfth Night," by William Shakespeare [premiered Dec. 29, 1971, Arena Stage Theater, Washington, D.C.]. EH plays Sir Andrew Aguecheek. 3 news clippings of reviews, Dec. 30-31, 1971; all photocopies. Folder 14 12. "Major Barbara," by G. B. Shaw [premiered June 27, 1972, American Shakespeare Festival Theater, Stratford, Connecticut]. EH plays Stephen Underschaft. 3 news clippings, June 29, 1972. 9 Box 1 cont'd. Folder 15 13. "Joan of Lorraine," by Maxwell Anderson [premiered Mar. 13-14, 1974, Good Sheperd-Faith Church, New York City; directed by Alan Arkin]. EH plays Alain Chartier and The Executioner.