{"value"=>"<p>This series comprises files on 152 ballets either produced or considered by Ballet Theatre/American Ballet Theatre. The quantity of information on each ballet varies from little more than a mention of the choreographer, composer, and cast for one performance, to extensive documentation such as libretti; costume, scenery, and props inventories; lighting plots and stage manager's cue sheets; stage sketches for placement of scenery; and casts. A few files contain costume fabric swatches. The <span class=\"title\">Etudes</span>(Lander) file includes a very detailed lighting plot. The most extensive files are those for <span class=\"title\">Billy the Kid</span>(Loring), <span class=\"title\">Bluebeard</span>(Fokin), <span class=\"title\">Fall River Legend</span>(<span class=\"persname\">De Mille</span>), <span class=\"title\">Firebird</span>(<span class=\"persname\">Bolm</span>), <span class=\"persname\"> <em>Giselle</em></span> (two versions), <span class=\"title\">Helen of Troy</span>(<span class=\"persname\">Lichine</span>/<span class=\"persname\">Fokin</span>), <span class=\"title\">Interplay</span>(<span class=\"persname\">Robbins</span>), <span class=\"persname\"> <em>Mademoiselle Angot</em></span> (<span class=\"persname\">Massine</span>), and <span class=\"title\">Pillar of Fire</span>(<span class=\"persname\">Tudor</span>).</p> <p>Additional information on ballets presented by Ballet Theatre Workshop and Ballet Theatre Previews are contained in the subseries Ballet Theatre Workshop/Previews (III.B.). The subseries Scenarios/Libretti (III.Q.) contains submitted scenarios and libretti for both realized and unrealized productions.</p> <p>The Inventories subseries (III.K.) comprises lists of costumes, music, props, and scenery, arranged by individual ballet and by tour. Information such as the running times for ballets, lighting cues, and the purchase of lighting and scenic equipment is located in the Production/Staging subseries (III.L.). The Music subseries (III.M.) contains primarily correspondence, agreements with various music publishers, and information on music recordings by the Ballet Theatre Orchestra. The Wardrobe subseries (III.N.) contains some correspondence about the execution and upkeep of the costumes, and considerable information on orders for shoes and tights.</p> <p>Of interest are the lists of repertory, proposed programs, rosters of dancers, and casting arranged by individual dancers (for a few seasons), by ballets, and by programs for various booking dates (III.D.E.F.). The Call Sheets/Rehearsal Schedules subseries (III.H.) is extensive; some of the earlier records include information about who was fined and for what reasons. Also included are subseries on Performance Records (the number of times ballets were performed during a tour or season) (III.I.); Lecture/Demonstrations (III.J.); and Royalties and Production Rights (III.O.). Additional information concerning productions can also be found in the individual choreographers, composers, and designers correspondence and contract files in the Artists Series (II.)</p>"}