- unitid
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{"value"=>"24780", "type"=>"local_mss"}
{"value"=>"*T-MSS 2017-048", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"b22614891", "type"=>"local_b"}
- unitdate
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{"value"=>"1987-2018", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1987/2018"}
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"The Actors Company Theatre Records"}
- physdesc
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{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"48 boxes", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"24.17 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}
{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"17,011 computer files", "unit"=>"computer_files"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"40.44 gigabytes", "unit"=>"gigabytes"}]}
{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"168 audio recordings", "unit"=>"audio_recordings"}]}
{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"8 moving image recordings", "unit"=>"moving_image_recordings"}]}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Billy Rose Theatre Division</span>"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) was an Off-Broadway theatre company. Founded by a group of stage veterans, TACT focused on the production of lesser-known and underperformed plays of literary merit. The collection consists of production and dramaturgy files, financial records, photographs and office files. Materials are related to the operation of TACT, including business and financial documents, and its various productions and events. "}
- langmaterial
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{"value"=>"English"}
- origination
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{"value"=>"TACT, The Actors Company Theatre", "type"=>"persname"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) was an Off-Broadway theatre company that operated for twenty-five seasons, and held over 200 productions, from 1992 to 2018. Founded by a group of stage veterans, TACT focused on the production of lesser-known and underperformed plays of literary merit. Notable productions included Tennessee Williams' <span class=\"title\">The Eccentricities of a Nightingale</span>, Brian Friel's <span class=\"title\">Lovers</span>, David Storey's <span class=\"title\">Home</span>, Neil Simon's <span class=\"title\">Lost in Yonkers</span> (for which TACT received a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Revival of a Play), and Edward Bond's <span class=\"title\">The Sea</span>. In 2006, TACT took up residence in the Beckett Theatre and later became an established part of Theatre Row. In addition to its main productions, TACT also hosted a Salon Series, which were rehearsed readings that featured live music by composers from the Manhattan School of Music.</p>"}
- scopecontent
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{"value"=>"<p>The collection consists of production and dramaturgy files, financial records, photographs and office files (generally grouped by production or event and including invoices and receipts, programs, marketing materials, budgets, and set design), as well as audio and moving image recordings. All materials are related to the operation of The Actors Company Theatre (TACT) and its various productions and events. The majority of the collection is dedicated to these productions and events. This collection is arranged into five Series: Production and Dramaturgy Files; Photographs; Office Files; Scrapbooks; and Audio and Moving Image materials.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The The Actors Company Theatre Records are arranged in five series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/24780#c1658598'>Series I: Production and Dramaturgy Files</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1994-2018</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>4.58 linear feet (11 boxes). 2.64 gigabytes (3,114 computer files)</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Series consists of reference files, originally in binders, that were grouped by production or season and include such items as contact information, contracts, schedules, set information, scripts, scores, box office receipts, invoices, and costume reference. These provide an overview of the production or event in question. Dramaturgy research consists of journal articles and copies of clippings.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/24780#c1658701'>Series II: Photographs</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1994-2015</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>5.58 linear feet (15 boxes). 36.63 gigabytes (10,190 computer files.)</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Photographs, negatives, slides, albums, and contact sheets related to TACT productions or events. This includes behind-the-scenes photographs, production photographs, headshots and promotional photographs of the company, and images from events.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/24780#c1658854'>Series III: Office Files and Financial Materials</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1987-2018</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>6.25 linear feet (15 boxes). 1.16 gigabytes (3,707 computer files)</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Consists of all files related to the business of running of TACT (especially gala and benefit materials), its promotion as a theatrical company, and financial documents. Files in this series that concern the productions contain programs, descriptions of the plays, acknowledgment of expense reimbursements, layouts of the sets, resumes, copies of reviews from original runs, scores, and measurements. These files were originally arranged alphabetically alongside the office files, and contain material that post-date the production; this original order has been maintained.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/24780#c1659044'>Series IV: Scrapbooks</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1992-2018</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>7.75 linear feet (7 boxes)</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Consists of scrapbooks that were maintained by TACT, covering each season. These scrapbooks contain clippings, programs, invitations, and mailers.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/24780#c1659054'>Series V: Audio and Moving Image Recordings</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1994-2008</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>168 audio recording. 8 moving image recordings</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Audio and video recordings of TACT productions and the TACT CD, soundtracks and demos, and promotional materials.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Donated by Scott Alan Evans in 2018.</p>"}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Processed by <span class=\"name\">Stacey Ference</span> in <span class=\"date\">2021</span>.</p>"}
- date_start
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1987
- keydate
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1987
- date_end
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2018
- date_inclusive_start
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1987
- date_inclusive_end
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2018
- extent_statement
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24.17 linear feet (48 boxes). 40.44 gigabytes (17,011 computer files). 168 audio recordings. 8 moving image recordings
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"The Actors Company Theatre Records, *T-MSS 2017-048. Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts"}