{"value"=>"<p><span class=\"title\">Color of Darkness: An Evening in the World of James Purdy</span>, arranged and adapted by Ellen Violett, opened Off Broadway at the Writers Stage Theatre on September 30, 1963. The cast included Doris Roberts and Eleanor Phelps. Ms. Barker’s journey as producer of this evening of Purdy’s short stories is documented in the papers from the various versions of the script, to the mostly unfavorable reviews the show received. (The play’s genesis and production misfires are described in an article filed in the production clippings.) Her producing company was Harvest Productions. <span class=\"title\">Color of Darkness</span> files contain correspondence, including opening night wishes, financial materials, such as budgets and closing statements, a prompt script, contracts, including limited partnership agreements, comment cards, a brochure, stationery, a theater lease and cost estimates for the Theatre de Lys, Ms. Barker’s notes, and clippings.</p>"}