The Archives of Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company: A Guide
Collection Number: MS-3-32Collection processed and finding aid written by Amy Nickerson, Spring 2004
Finding aid edited and electronic version prepared by Kathryn Harvey, June 2004
Collection Level Description
Title: Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company fonds
Dates: 1990-2004
Extent: 34 cm of textual records. – 1 video cassette. – ca. 550 photographs
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company is a professional theatre company, which was founded in 1992 by co-artistic directors Ken Schwartz and Chris O’Neill in Canning, Nova Scotia. Two Planks is dedicated to producing new Canadian works, with strong roles for women, and a relevance to the community. In addition Two Planks is also committed to touring rural communities throughout Canada. The Company tours twice annually throughout the Maritimes and once nationally every three years.
Two Planks began with a modest one women show “See Bob Run” in 1992 and became nationally recognized in 1994 with their groundbreaking performance of the Butterbox Babies. In addition to their theatrical performances Two Planks also offers theatre classes to children, organizes a summer theatre school for children, are involved in arts advocacy, and participate in community outreach projects.
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The fonds remained in the custody of the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company until it was donated to the Dalhousie University Archives in 2004.
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This collection consists of records relating to the management and productions of Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company from its inception in 1992 to 2004. The collection consists of administrative records, programs, scripts, posters, newspaper clippings, news releases, newsletters, photographs, and a video cassette.
Administrative Records / n.d., 1998-2000
Productions and Events / 1990-2003
Newspaper Clippings and News Releases / 1992-2003
Newsletters / 1996-2003
Photographs / 1992-2002
Video Cassettes / n.d.
All records are open.
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[Identification of item], Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company fonds, MS-3-32, 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:n.d., 1998-2000
Extent: 4.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains an annual report from the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company as well as business plans, and proposals for the Maritime Centre for the Arts.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.1
Annual Report
1998-1999
Folder - 1.2
Vision Sheet
2000
Folders - 1.3-1.8
Business Plans and Proposals
n.d., 1999?
Folder - 1.3
The Canning Centre for the Arts: Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company
n.d.
Folder - 1.4
Maritime Centre for the Arts –
1999?
Folder - 1.5
The Maritime Centre for the Arts: A Cultural Centre for the Rural Community: An Initiative of Two Planks and a Passion Theatre –
1999?
Folder - 1.6
The Maritime Centre for the Arts: A Canadian Centre for Artistic Excellence
1999?
Folder - 1.7
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre: The Maritime Centre for the Arts
1999?
Folder - 1.8
The Maritime Centre for the Arts: Canning, Nova Scotia: A Canadian Centre for Artistic Excellence
1999?
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Date:1990-2003
Extent: 15.5 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains programs, scripts, posters, and information packages from various shows and events put on by the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company.
Arrangement:
Programs, scripts, and posters are arranged alphabetically. Any miscellaneous materials are located at the end of the file.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 1.9-2.1
Programs
n.d., 1990-2003
Folder - 1.9
400 Kilometers
1998
Folder - 1.10
Between Wonder and Amusement Uncle Oscar was Silent
n.d.
Folder - 1.11
Biidaasigekwe-Sunlight Women
1998
Folder - 1.12
Bondagers
1998
Folder - 1.13
Butterbox Babies, The
n.d.
Folder - 1.14
Cypher
n.d.
Folder - 1.15
Darling Family, The
n.d.
Folder - 1.16
Georama
2003
Folder - 1.17
Halo
n.d.
Folder - 1.18
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
1999-2002
Folder - 1.19
Home and Away
n.d.
Folder - 1.20
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth
n.d.
Folder - 1.21
Passion Art II
1995
Folder - 1.22
Passion Art III
1996
Folder - 1.23
Passion Art IV
1997
Folder - 1.24
Passion Art V
1998
Folder - 1.25
Passion Art VI
1999
Folder - 1.26
Passion Art VII
2000
Folder - 1.27
Passion Art VIII
2001
Folder - 1.28
Passion Art IX
2002
Folder - 1.29
Passion Art X
2003
Folder - 1.30
Royal Canadian Air Farce
1996
Folder - 1.31
See Bob Run
1992
Folder - 1.32
Sense of Direction, A
n.d.
Folder - 1.33
Shunning, The
1995
Folder - 1.34
Someday
1996-1997
Folder - 1.35
Straight Ahead/Blind Dancers
1993
Folder - 1.36
Turnabout is Fair Play
n.d.
Folder - 1.37
Westray: The Long Way Home
1992-2002
Folders - 1.38
Whereverville
n.d.
Folder - 2.1
Miscellaneous
1990-2003
Folders - 2.2-2.4
Scripts
1997-2002
Folder - 2.2
Halo
2002
Folder - 2.3
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
2001
Folder - 2.4
Westray: The Long Way Home
1997
Folders - 6.1-6.18
Posters
n.d., 1998-2003
Folder - 6.1
Cypher
n.d.
Folder - 6.2
Halo
2000
Folder - 6.3
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
n.d.
Folder - 6.4
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth
n.d.
Folder - 6.5
Passion Art
n.d.
Folder - 6.6
Passion Art II
1995
Folder - 6.7
Passion Art IV
1997
Folder - 6.8
Passion Art V
1998
Folder - 6.9
Passion Art VI
1999
Folder - 6.10
Passion Art X
2003
Folder - 6.11
Sense of Direction, A
n.d.
Folder - 6.12
Shunning, The
n.d.
Folder - 6.13
Someday
n.d.
Folder - 6.14
Straight Ahead/Blind Dancers
1993
Folder - 6.15
Turnabout is Fair Play
2000
Folder - 6.16
Westray: The Long Way Home
n.d.
Folder - 6.17
Where There’s Smoke…There’s Fire!
n.d.
Folder - 6.18
Whereverville
n.d.
Folders - 2.5-2.9
Background Research and Information Packages
n.d., 1998-2001
Folder - 2.5
Theatrical Day Camps for Young People (Includes pamphlets, registration forms, and a poster)
1998-2001
Folder - 2.6
Butterbox Babies research articles
n.d.
Folder - 2.7
Cypher information package (Includes a tour itinerary and a newspaper clipping)
1998
Folder - 2.8
Westray: The Long Way Home information package (Includes background information, references, and a guide to areas of discussion regarding the contents of the play)
n.d.
Folder - 2.9
Sense of Direction information package (Includes a tour itinerary and cast and crew biographies)
2001
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Date:1992-2003
Extent: 13 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains newspaper clippings and news releases pertaining to the various shows and events put on by the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company. This series also contains newspaper clippings pertaining to the theatre company in general.
Arrangement:
Clippings and news releases are arranged alphabetically by performance name.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 2.10
400 Kilometers
1999
Folder - 2.11
Biidaasigekwe-Sunlight Women
1998
Folder - 2.12
Bondagers
1998
Folder - 2.13
Butterbox Babies, The -
1994
Folder - 2.14
Cypher
1996
Folder - 2.15
Cypher
1999
Folder - 2.16
Darling Family, The
1993
Folder - 2.17
Halo
2000-2002
Folder - 2.18
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
1999-2001
Folder - 2.19
Home and Away
1998
Folder - 2.20
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth
1997
Folder - 2.21
Passion Art
1994-1999
Folder - 2.22
Passion Plays
2000
Folder - 2.23
Royal Canadian Air Farce Benefit
1996
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Date:1996-2003
Extent: 1 cm of textual records
Scope and Content:
This series contains copies of various theatre newsletters as well as Passion Pages, the newsletter produced by the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 3.4
Passion Pages
1996-2003
Folder - 3.5
Miscellaneous theatre newsletters
1998-2002
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Date:1992-2002
Extent: approx. 550 photographs
Scope and Content:
This series contains photographs from various shows and events produced by the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company.
Arrangement:
Photographs are arranged alphabetically. Miscellaneous photographs are listed at the end.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 3.6
400 Kilometers
n.d.
Folder - 3.7
Bondagers
n.d.
Folder - 3.8
Butterbox Babies, The
1994-1995
Folder - 3.9
Cypher
n.d.
Folder - 3.10
Darling Family, The
1993
Folder - 3.11
Georama
n.d.
Folder - 3.12
Halo
2002
Folder - 3.13
Halo
n.d.
Folder - 3.14
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
1999
Folder - 3.15
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
2001
Folder - 4.1
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
2002
Folder - 4.2
Home and Away
1998
Folder - 4.3
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth
1997
Folder - 4.4
Passion Art IV
1997
Folder - 4.5
Passion Art V
1998
Folder - 4.6
Passion Art IX
2002
Folder - 4.7
Press conference
2001
Folder - 4.8
Royal Canadian Air Farce
1996
Folder - 4.9
See Bob Run
1992
Folder - 4.10
Sense of Direction, A
2001
Folder - 4.11
Shunning, The
1995
Folder - 4.12
Someday
1997
Folder - 4.13
Straight Ahead/Blind Dancers
1993
Folder - 4.14
Westray: The Long Way Home
1994-1996
Folder - 4.15
Westray: The Long Way Home
2002
Folder - 4.16
Miscellaneous headshots
n.d.
Folder - 4.17
Miscellaneous staff photos
n.d.
Folder - 4.18
Miscellaneous artistic director photos–
n.d.
Folder - 4.19
Miscellaneous
n.d.
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Date:n.d.
Extent: 1 video cassette
Scope and Content:
This series contains a video cassette of excerpts from one of the Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company’s productions.
File Level Descriptions
Folder - 5.1
Westray: The Long Way Home – Excerpts
n.d.
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