7 Stages Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) records

Collection

Identifier: M219

Staff Only

Content Description

The 7 Stages Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) records are comprised of press materials, financial records, scripts, marketing materials, programs, actor contracts, and Board of Directors materials documenting the history of the theatre company from its creation in 1979 to 2014 (Bulk 1979-2010).

Dates

1960-2014
Majority of material found within 1979 - 2010

Creator

7 Stages Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Historical Note

In 1979, Del Hamilton and Faye Allen founded 7 Stages, a professional, non-profit, 501C3 theatre company located in the heart of Little Five Points in Atlanta. Today, 7 Stages remains home to cutting edge and emerging theatre and dance companies, their mission, to create a safe haven for aspiring artists. 7 Stages collaborates with international theatrical companies, developing new plays and playwrights from around the world, such as Dah Theatre of Sarajevo, addressing the socio-political and spiritual complexities of war and conflict. Each season 7 Stages explores varying subject matter from international, social and political turmoil, contemporary health crises, the ethical implications of new technologies and group and individual identity as seen through the lens of gender, race, and religion.

Extent

79.3 Linear Feet (in 165 boxes and 6 oversize locations)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The 7 Stages Theatre (Atlanta, Ga.) records give a view into the daily operations of a major local theatre. Founded by Del Hamilton and Faye Allen in 1979 in Little Five Points, Atlanta, the humble beginnings took off to showcase productions not only by famous play wrights but also emerging international and local theatrical groups. The prolific series of productions over the course of 30 plus years culminated into a creative gem, addressing complex issues that face contemporary society. The papers consist primarily of printed materials, theatrical programs, scripts, publicity material such as press kits, posters, photographs, articles, and the administrative papers of running a small but robust theatre. Dates: 1979-2014 (Bulk 1979-2010).