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Laurie Wagman collection of theater arts in education

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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
Ms. Coll. 1075
Repository:
University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Extent:
  • 4.5 linear feet (6 boxes)
  • 1.7 gigabytes
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Laurie Wagman collection of theater arts in education, 1989-2014, Ms. Coll. 1075, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania
Date:
1989-2014 (inclusive)
Creator:
Wagman, Laurie
Form:
Computer source media, DVDs, Musicals, Optical disks, Photographs, Press releases, Promotional materials, Scripts, and Videocassettes
Abstract:
Laurie Wagman is a Philadelphia native and founder of the American Family Theater (TAFY), which has become one of the predominant children's theater organizations in the United States, helping to bring an educational arts experience to vast audiences. This collection shows Wagman's body of work, mainly through the many productions of the American Family Theater.

Laurie Wagman—a Philadelphia native— is the Founder and President of American Theater Arts for Youth, Inc. (TAFY) as well as its division, American Family Theater, which have been presenting professional theater productions to school aged children for over four decades. Serving as a cultural and curricular bridge between students and teachers, American Theater Arts for Youth has developed into one of the foremost artistic education organizations in the United States. Wagman has been the recipient of numerous awards for her achievements on behalf of young people, including citations from the City of Philadelphia and the Freedoms Foundation. In addition, Laurie Wagman has served on the boards for the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Creative Glass Center, and the National Theater Alliance.

This collection displays Wagman's breadth of work through the American Family Theater (TAFY), covering a wide range of material from press releases, news articles, season catalogs, promotional materials, and even a book of holiday songs for children composed by Wagman. Most notable are the extensive materials from the performances given by the American Family Theater. These records include study guides, scripts, musical scores, photographs, production notes, and recordings of over forty unique productions, each produced by Laurie Wagman. In addition, business records and publications from Broadway on Tour—another notable theater organization headed by Wagman—can be found in the collection.

Substantial portions of this collection have been digitized and are available to researchers online.

Gift of Laurie Wagman, 2015.

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Publisher
University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts
Finding Aid Author
Alexis Morris
Finding Aid Date
2015 May 19
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use. However, original audio/visual and computer files are restricted from access. Because substantial portions of this collection have been digitized and are available to researchers online, researchers should rarely need to access the originals.

Use Restrictions

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Correspondence, 1991-1995.
Box 1 Folder 1
Press releases, 2005, undated.
Box 1 Folder 2
News articles, 1989-1998.
Box 1 Folder 3
Laurie Wagman biographies, undated.
Box 1 Folder 4
American Theater Arts for Youth fact sheets, undated.
Box 1 Folder 5
American Family Theater miscellaneous production materials, undated.
Box 2 Folder 22
Season catalogs, 1993-1997.
Box 1 Folder 6
Promotional kits and mailings, 2001-2014, undated.
Box 1 Folder 7
Newsletter (Stages), 1998 fall.
Box 1 Folder 8
Miscellaneous promotional materials, undated.
Box 1 Folder 9
Reach for the Stars promotional material, undated.
Box 1 Folder 10
Broadway on Tour business and promotional materials, 2001, undated.
Box 1 Folder 11
Music composition by Wagman, "A Year in Music: Holiday Songs for Children", 2013.
Box 1 Folder 12

Aladdin, guide, script, music, DVD of performance, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 14
Aladdin, mini discs, undated.
Box 3 Item 1-11
Alice in Circusland, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 15
Alice in Wonderland, guide, scripts, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 16
Alice in Wonderland, mini discs, undated.
Box 3 Image 25-37
Anne Frank: A Voice Heard, guide, script, music, promotional materials, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 17
Anne Frank: A Voice Heard, mini disc, undated.
Box 3 Item 12-24
Annie Oakley, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 18
Babes in Toyland, guide, scripts, music, post-show commentary, DVD, photos`, undated.
Box 1 Folder 19
Babes in Toyland, mini discs, undated.
Box 3 Image 38-48 Box 4 Item 1-10
Beauty and the Beast, guide, script, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 20
Beauty and the Beast, mini discs, undated.
Box 4 Item 11-22
Ben Franklin, guide, scripts, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 21
Ben Franklin, mini discs, undated.
Box 4 Item 23-28
Black Journey, guide, script, music, promotional material, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 22
Black Journey, mini discs, undated.
Box 4 Item 29-34
Black Noel, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 23
Christmas Carol, guide, script, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 24
Christmas Carol, mini discs, undated.
Box 4 Item 46-66
Cinderella, guide, script, music, promotional material, DVD, undated.
Box 1 Folder 25
Cinderella, mini discs, undated.
Box 4 Item 35-45
Dinosaur Mountain, script, music, design and set, cover art, promotional materials, undated.
Box 1 Folder 26
Dorothy and the Rainbow Planet (Planet of Moz), script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 57
Ellis Island, DVD, music CD, photos, undated.
Box 1 Folder 28
Ellis Island, mini discs, videos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 24 Box 4 Item 65-75 Box 5 Item 88
The Emperor's New Clothes, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 29
"Everybody gather round", undated.
Box 5 Item 71-74
It's Up to Me, guide, undated.
Box 1 Folder 30
Jack and the Beanstalk, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 31
King Arthur, script, undated.
Box 1 Folder 32
Let Freedom Ring, guide, script, music, DVD, undated.
Box 2 Folder 1
The Little Mermaid, guides, script, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 2
The Little Mermaid, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 1-9
Oliver, script, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 3
On Stage!, guide, script, promotional materials, undated.
Box 2 Folder 4
Pied Piper of Harlem, script, undated.
Box 2 Folder 5
Pinocchio, guide, script, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 6
Pinocchio, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 10-15
Pippi Longstocking, promotional material, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 7
Pippi Longstocking, mini discs, video, undated.
Box 5 Item 16-23 Box 6 Item 14
Robin Hood, script, scenic breakdown, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 8
Robin Hood, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 24-25
Remember Angel, guides, script, music, undated.
Box 2 Folder 9
Sleeping Beauty, guide, script, music, promotional material, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 10
Sleeping Beauty, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 26-33
The Sorcerer's Apprentice, script, undated.
Box 2 Folder 11
Snow White and the Magic Wizard, script, lyrics, music, undated.
Box 2 Folder 12
(Long) Tom Jefferson, script, undated.
Box 2 Folder 13
Tom Thumb in Toyland, guide, script, music, photos, production material, undated.
Box 2 Folder 14
Tom Sawyer, guide, script, music, promotional material, DVD, undated.
Box 2 Folder 15
Tom Sawyer, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 34-37
Ugly Duckling, score, music, undated.
Box 2 Folder 16
Voyageur's Jubilee, script, production notes, promotional material, undated.
Box 2 Folder 17
We the People, guide, scripts, music, promotional material, DVD, undated.
Box 2 Folder 18
We the People, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 38-40
Wind in the Willows, script, music, cover art, promotional material, undated.
Box 2 Folder 19
Wizard of Oz, guide, script, music, DVD, photos, undated.
Box 2 Folder 20
Wizard of Oz, mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 41-56
Winnie the Pooh, music, undated.
Box 2 Folder 21
Unidentified production photographs, undated.
Box 2 Folder 23
Unidentified mini discs, undated.
Box 5 Item 76-87

15 promotional videos , undated.
Box 6 Item 2
16 promotional videos, undated.
Box 6 Item 3-5
16 promotional videos (1.7 gigabytes), undated.
Digital Content (Reading Room Access Only) pusp-1075-001
Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Robin Hood, Beauty and the Beast, and Dinosaur Mountain, undated.
Box 6 Item 8-9
Broadway for Kids, 14 promotional videos, undated.
Box 6 Item 6
Broadway for Kids, 15 promotional videos, undated.
Box 6 Item 7
"Live on Tour", undated.
Box 2 Folder 25
"My Song", undated.
Box 2 Folder 25
Pinocchio, undated.
Box 6 Item 1
Pre-show: Black Journey, A Christmas Carol, Spring show, Fall show, , undated.
Box 5 Item 56-70
"Reach for the Stars", undated.
Box 6 Item 11-13
"Specials," Anne Frank, Ellis Island, undated.
Box 6 Item 10

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