The Archives of Theatre 1707: A Guide
Collection Number: MS-3-31Collection processed and finding aid written by Amy Nickerson, March 2004
Finding aid edited and electronic version prepared by Kathryn Harvey, March 2004
Collection Level Description
Title: Theatre 1707 fonds
Dates: 1979-1980, predominantly 1979
Extent: 9 cm of textual records. -- 3 photographs
Theatre 1707, which first opened in March 1979, derived its name from its location at 1707 Brunswick Street in Halifax. The theatre was established to act as a permanent home for the Bit Players Society from Sydney, Nova Scotia. Its main focus was to produce plays by local playwrights, which were performed by local actors. The theatre operated under an open door policy, which allowed any group to use the facility freely. Throughout the year the theatre presented a series of plays, mime, puppetry, parties, art exhibits, musical concerts, and special events as well as provided workshops and classes for both children and adults.
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The collection was donated to the Provincial Archives of Nova Scotia by Weldon Bona in 1980 and was transferred to the Dalhousie University Archives in 2003.
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This collection contains materials related to the administration and productions of Theatre 1707 as well as the Bit Players society. The records include administrative documents, reports, programs, posters, proposals, newspaper clippings, reviews, and photographs.
Administrative Records / 1979-1980
Correspondence / 1979
Productions / 1979
Newspaper Clippings and Reviews / 1979
Photographs / n.d.
All files are open.
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[Identification of item], Theatre 1701 fonds, MS-3-31, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Combined Series and File Level Descriptions
Date:1979-1980
Extent: 0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains reports and schedules pertaining to Theatre 1707 and the Bit Players Society as well as a floor plan of the theatre.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.42
Theatre 1707 Bit Players Report ’80
1980
Folder - 1.43
The Bit Players Society and Theatre 1707
1980
Folder - 1.44
Miscellaneous
1979?
Includes an audition schedule form, a floor plan, and a schedule.
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Date:1979
Extent: 0.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series includes correspondence relating to the administration and the productions of Theatre 1707 and the Bit Players Society.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.41
1979
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Date:1979
Extent: 5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains programs, posters, advertisements, and proposals for various productions, performances, and events housed at Theatre 1707.
File Level Descriptions
Box 1
Programs
Folder - 1.1
The Clipped Clock Caper
April 18-24,1979
Folder - 1.2
The Golden Fleece
April 25-May 1, 1979
Folder - 1.3
Mother Courage
September 12-23, 1979
Folder - 1.4
Fake Sleep
August 20-24, 1979
Folder - 1.5
Alice
December 19-30, 1979
Folder - 1.6
The Bearded Lady’s Reflection
October 3-7, 1979
Folder - 1.7
The Kidnap Caper
June 4-16, 1979
Folder - 1.8
Dorian
March 28-April 8, 1979
Folder - 1.9
The Wooden World
July 27-August 12,1979
Folder - 1.10
The Trial of Joseph Howe
September 25-30, 1979
Folder - 1.11
Nemesis Casket
September 30, 1979
Folder - 1.12
Miscellaneous
1979
Box 1
Posters and Advertisements
Folder - 1.13
Happy Sam and Norman
November 26-30, 1979
Folder - 1.14
Mother Courage
September 12-23,1979
Folder - 1.15
The Kidnap Caper
June 4-16, 1979
Folder - 1.16
The Wooden World
July 27-August 12, 1979
Folder - 1.17
The Clipped Clock Caper/The Golden Fleece
April 18-May 1, 1979
Folder - 1.18
Alice
December 19-30, 1979
Folder - 1.19
Bluebeard
October 24-November 4, 1979
Folder - 1.20
Miscellaneous
1979
Box 1
Proposals
Folder - 1.47
Bruce Armstrong - Prestidigitateur
n.d.
Includes newspaper clippings.
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Date:1979
Extent: 3 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains newspaper clippings and reviews pertaining to the various productions put on at Theatre 1707 as well as newspaper clippings pertaining to the theatre in general.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.21
Mother Courage
1979
Folder - 1.22
The Wall
1979
Folder - 1.23
Fake Sleep
1979
Folder - 1.24
The Kidnap Caper
1979
Folder - 1.25
The Clipped Clock Caper
1979
Folder - 1.26
North Mountain Breakdown
1979
Folder - 1.27
Noon Gun Magic
1979
Folder - 1.28
Dorian
1979
Folder - 1.29
Beginnings
1979
Folder - 1.30
The Bearded Lady’s Reflection
1979
Folder - 1.31
Bluebeard
1979
Folder - 1.32
The Human Jigsaw Puzzle
1979
Folder - 1.33
Happy Sam and Norman
1979
Folder - 1.34
The Wooden World
1979
Folder - 1.35
Held Over
1979
Folder - 1.36
The Golden Fleece
1979
Folder - 1.37
Alice
1979
Folder - 1.38
The Trial of Joseph Howe
1979
Folder - 1.39
Jacques Brel is Alive and Livid in Paris
1979
Folder - 1.40
General
1979
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Date:n.d.
Extent: 3 photographs
Scope and Content:
This series contains photographs from Theatre 1707.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.45
Miscellaneous
n.d.
Folder - 1.46
Bruce Armstrong
n.d.
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