- SCA92-GA62-3.1-191
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- 1967
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains article which includes discussion of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
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Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains article which includes discussion of "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains interview with John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Blanche and Rose's dream song : final draft.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one spiral-bound manuscript 28 leaves (photocopy) of a final draft of John Herbert's play "Blanche and Rose's dream song." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, the Porter Library, University of Waterloo. E19: one bound copy of a one-act play by John Herbert, 'Blanche and Rose's Dream Song', a light homage to Tennessee Williams. Final Draft - 1986. No. of pages: 30 (including title and theme pages)."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains Stencils of scripts for Stratford Festival Workshop Production, 1965. Oversized.
Herbert, John
Mallet, Gina. Cop shop should be run in. Toronto Star, 15 March 1976, p. D3.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review with mention of John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Mallet, Gina. Boy, Rick, you sure can hurt a guy! Toronto Star, 29 January 1981.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains review (photocopy only) of Rick Salutin's play "Nathan Cohen: a review (photocopy only)," including mention of Cohen's "help" with "Fortune and men's eyes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains report of an authors' visit to Thunder Bay, Ont.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains article about Canadian theatre, including John Herbert.
Herbert, John
He can't see his own play. Toronto Star, 4 October 1967, p. 25.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Green, Joseph G. The theatre, a celebration. Performing Arts in Canada 7, no. 2 (1970): 7-9.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains article about Canadian theatre, with mention of John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains newspaper article about John Herbert.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: Dec. 2, 1969 To Herbert, John From York University
Herbert, John
Author of hit play is barred from U.S. New York Times, 6 October 1967, p. C28.
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains typescript (carbon), 41 p.Note on envelope: "Early version," acts II and III.
Herbert, John
The biographers : a play in three acts.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one script, ca. 70 leaves (photocopy) with ms. insertions and corrections, of John Herbert's play "The biographers." Includes author's note on the folder: "The Biographers: a play in three acts, 70 pages, by John Herbert. Note: Title Page removed temporarily (drawing), 1986." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A, A-2 Playscripts. Title: The Biographers: a play in three acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: one copy. Draft - second. No. pages - 70. Theme - the play is a light comedy on the ups and downs of a life in the theatre. History - rehearsed in workshop by the Maverick Theatre Company at St. Paul's Community Centre, 1985-1986."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: Sept. 8, 1970 To Herbert, John From Vail, W.J.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: Aug. 11, 1976 To Herbert, John From Polk, James
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: April 7, 1967 To Herbert, John From Oliver, Dorothy Additional signatories: Krone, Jerry
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Letters to Herbert, John from Neuwald, Ellen.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: 1968 41 letters To Herbert, John From Neuwald, Ellen
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one spiral-bound typescript, 73 leaves (photocopy), of the "third draft" of John Herbert's play "Magda." Includes a note on the cover: "Magda was produced by the Autumn Leaf Theatre Company under the direction of Thom Sokoloski at the Adelaide Court Theatre in Toronto, March and April, 1985." Includes author's note on the envelope: "A-1 Playscript. Title: Magda: a play in two acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: one bound copy. Draft: third (the one performed by Autumn Leaf Company). No. of pages: 73, year: 1985. Note: this copy contains a comment on the play made by Basya Hunter, the first person to read the work."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript first draft: "Dialogue for Mona and Smitty," 5 p.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: 1967 32 letters To Herbert, John From Neuwald, Ellen
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Date and Place From: Nov. 1972 To Herbert, John From Eby, Laura & Jeff
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains typescript 52 p. with title: "Christmas concert," dated 1964. Note on t.p.: "First draft (Fortune and men's eyes)."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, ca. 102 leaves (photocopy), of the director Thom Sokoloski's script of John Herbert's play "Magda," with corrections and insertions. Includes one portrait of Basya Hunter, with a note on the verso: "My dear and good friend, Basya Hunter, actor, director, teacher and playwright. This photograph would date from the era of the Group Theatre in New York City, of which Basya was a founding member. J.H.B." Includes author's note on the envelope: "A-1 playscripts. Note: This play was recommended to its first director, Thom Sokoloski, by Basya Hunter (action director, playwright) who was the first person to read Magda - J.H. Title: Magda: a play in two acts by John Herbert. Enclosed: one copy, draft - third. Note: the final cuts, inserts and additions are on this copy of the script, (this is the version that was played by Autumn Leaf Theatre, at the Adelaide Court Theatre in Toronto). No. of pages - 73. Year
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains 1 manuscript 5 p. (original and photocopy).
Herbert, John
Correspondence: letter to Mrs. Brundage from E.B. Cox re John, July 6, 1942.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one piece of correspondence.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one short story published in Wee Wisdom 48, no 1 (1942): 11-12.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., two drafts of an untitled poem (originals and holograph copy). One draft is written on the verso of a letter.
Herbert, John
The Imperial Court of Toronto : newsletters.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 8 issues of the newsletter for The Imperial Court of Toronto, with drawings and articles by John Herbert in several issues. Five issues are titled “R.A.Y.”, and three issues are titled C.C.I.O. Includes author's note on the envelope: “Box D: John Herbert archives: D3: The International [sic] Court of Toronto. Newsletter copies of issues of mailable-size magazine, reporting the activities of the TICOT organization, a branch of the International Monarch Society, begun in San Francisco by U.S. drag-queens. (The Gay Community). Articles and drawings signed ‘Carol’ or ‘C.D.’ are by ‘Carol Desmond’, John Herbert’s drag-queen nom de plume. Enclosed: 8 issues, 1998 and 1999.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1p. (holograph copy). Letter from E.B. Cox to Mr. Brundage re: John, July 6, 1942.
Date and Place From: July 6, 1942 To Brundage, H., Mrs. From Cox, E.B.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one mock-up copy of a collection of poems by Gladys Reba Kirk, published by John Herbert's The Courtyard Studio Press, with an introduction by John Herbert, and printed by the University of Toronto Press. Gladys Reba Kirk was John Herbert Brundage's mother. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: John Herbert archives. B8: J.H. Publishing Ventre: The Courtyard Studio Press, 1050 Yonge St., Toronto. Enclosed: A mock-up copy of the collection of poems by Gladys Reba Kirk, as printed by the University of Toronto Press in 1980: 'On The Shoulder of Time' several hundred copies went into Toronto book stores and were sold within a year. File contains 28 poems by G.R.K. with an introduction by John Herbert. Nana Brundage assisted with the design."
Herbert, John
Autumn, 1940; The Easter lily, 1940.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains Two poems written on the recto and verso of a single sheet (originals, holograph copy of "Autumn").
Herbert, John
Incomplete and unedited pieces for a memoir to be titled : "Writing in the sand" by John Herbert.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains spiral-bound manuscript 167 leaves (photocopy) of an incomplete memoir of John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B (cont'd) B4: additions to John Herbert Archives, Porter Library, The University of Waterloo: one manuscript (bound). Enclosed: incomplete and unedited pieces for a memoir to be titled 'Writing in the Sand' by John Herbert, herein: 167 pages. Note: there are many more and other manuscripts by J.H. to be added to this one, to complete a workable memoir, eventually. Others will follow to join this one in the U of W collection. J.H. has read several publicly, 1980-2000."
Herbert, John
Toronto the good-for what?, 1978.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript photocopy, 2 p.
Herbert, John
Biographical notes, 1926-1997.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 148 leaves (photocopy), spiral-bound. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: John Herbert archives. B6: Biographical Notes 1926 to 1997 (152 pages). These notes were taken by J.H. from his personal files (from over a number of years) and organized into a manuscript at the request of Greg Gatenby, who had been at work for many years on a history of writers who had lived in or visited Toronto from the city's very beginning. Mr. Gatenby slected some of the information on J.H. for his book, 'Toronto, A Literary History' [ie. Guide], published by McArthur and Company in 1999."
Herbert, John
Photographic history of John Herbert's years of 'drag' from 1946-1998.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 7 leaves of colour photocopies of photographs of John Herbert dressed in drag, as Carol Desmond. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: B10. A Photographic History of John Herbert's years of 'Drag', playing the role of his feminine alter-ego and creation, 'Carol Desmond': 22 photos on 7 pages, from 1946 to 1998 - often including shots of John and Carol's close friends. Note: John Herbert took his enjoyment of female impersonation onstage several times in later years, including parts in the satirical revue 'The Wonderful Whores' at Poor Alex Theatre."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., two drafts (originals, holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p, first and second drafts (originals and one copy handwritten by the author).
Herbert, John
Photographic history of John Herbert's early years : childhood, adolescence and early adulthood.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 10 leaves of colour photocopies of photographs, with text written by John Herbert. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: Photos - prints, B9. Photographic History of John Herbert's early years: childhood, adolescence and early adulthood (often with family members or friends). Enclosed: 10 pages of assorted photographs (some pges with several photos to a page). The collection includes a photo of John's mother from 1923, just before her marriage. She was the poet, Gladys Reba Kirk."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscripts, 1st draft, 5 notebooks labelled "early work on script" and dated 1964. Working titles included "Sin, soul and stone" and "Christmas concert."
Herbert, John
The power of paper dolls : a play in three acts.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one spiral-bound manuscript 169 leaves (photocopy), third draft: "revised version following the first playwrights' workshop and public readings at the Smile Company Studio." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B: one manuscript - 171 pages. B2: a play in 3 acts 'The Power of Paper Dolls' by John Herbert, 1984. The play was workshopped by the Maverick Theatre and presented in public performances at St. Paul's Community Centre in 1984, for the first time (directed by John Herbert). The second production was by the Smile company, performed at the University Alumni Theatre, Toronto, using members from the Autmn Leaf Company, 1984 (directed by Thom Sokoloski)."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., three drafts (originals, holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Writing in the sand : material for a memoir by John Herbert.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one spiral-bound manuscript 46 leaves (photocopy) of two draft chapters of material for John Herbert's autobiography. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: additional items for the John Herbert archives, Porter Library, the University of Waterloo, Ontario. D12: Writing in the Sand: an autobiography by John Herbert. Enclosed: two chapters of the memoir, related to early gay life in Toronto: I. The Gay Village is 50 Years Old - 32 pages: 1995. II. Hallowe'en Night and Gay Bars - 14 pages: 1995. Manuscript (bound) of 46 pages. Note: This writing was read by John Herbert at Tallulah's Cabaret, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, in October of 1995, as part of a benefit program for the Lesbian and Gay Archives."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Writing in the sand : chapter.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one draft chapter, manuscript 12 leaves (original) with corrections, for John Herbert's autobiography. This chapter has title: "Reflections on ingratitude." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives. D14: Chapter for memoir: 'Writing in the sand': Chapter Title: 'Reflections on Ingratitude' original manuscript, 12 pages on foolscap size. Note: This chapter recounts meetings with Noel Coward and Tennessee Williams in New York in 1967. Date: of writing (J.H.) 1993."
Herbert, John
Across the offering shore, 1965.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., three drafts (originals) and one handwritten copy.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains two photocopies of the preliminary listing for John Herbert in the Canadian who's who. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: D27: 2 photocopies of the first entry in Canadian Who's Who for John Herbert. The original returned, signed, to Univ. of Toronto press (publisher)."
Herbert, John
Costume designs for "Paris after midnight", 1953.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains two pencil sketches. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box C: John Herbert archives at the University of Waterloo, the Porter Library - C8: 1953, 2 costume designs for 'Carol Desmond', a.k.a. John Herbert, working as an exotic dancer on a six-month, cross-Canada tour with 'Paris After Midnight', a Model Shows' Production: April to October, 1953. Sketches by John Herbert Brundage."
Herbert, John
Winds and breezes; 1964; Eyes, 1964.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p, containing drafts of two poems (originals; holograph copy of "Winds and breezes"; photocopy of same.)
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p.; two drafts (originals and one photocopy).
Herbert, John
Maverick Theatre : advertisements.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one flyer (original) for the Maverick Theatre: casting call for John Herbert's play "The Merchants of Bay St." Also includes a brief history of the Maverick Theatre, manuscript 3 leaves (original). Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box D: John Herbert archives D28: Drafts of flyer and theatre history of company for advertising to reach possible new members, 1995 (4 pages). Maverick Theatre. Note: 'Merchants of Bay Street,' the last play mentioned in the drafts, was performed in October of 1995 as benefit for the Lesbian and Gay Archives of Toronto, at Stage Three, above Colby's Club on 9 St. Joseph St., turning over the entire box-office receipts to the L. and G. archives fund. J.H."
Herbert, John
Fortune and men's eyes : Stellar Theatre Production, 1994 : newspaper advertisements.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains clippings of advertisements from Now, April 14-20, 1994 and from Eye, April 14, 1994.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
The life and death of Postal Station F, 1964.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy; photocopy f same).
Herbert, John
Broken antique dolls : press release package.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one press package for the Maverick Theatre production of "Broken antique dolls" by John Herbert in 1993. The press release includes a photocopy of a proclamation making November 22, 1992 "Fortune Society day" in the Borough of Manhattan, a time line of the Fortune Society, a history of the Maverick Theatre, a photocopy of a letter to John Herbert from JoAnne Page, Executive Director of the Fortune Society, and a signed copy of the first proof for the entry for John Herbert in the 1994 edition of Canadian who's who.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one season poster for the Autumn Leaf Theatre, with the headliner as John Herbert's play "Magda".
Herbert, John
The butterfly and a nightingale.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains two posters advertising the staging of John Herbert's play "The butterfly and a nightingale" by the Maverick Theatre in 1985. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, the Porter Library, University of Waterloo, Waterloo. E12: two flyers used to advertise 'The Butterfly and A Nightingale', a play by J.H. for children (1985). Note: The play was originally written for the children of St. Paul's Community Centre at Bloor and Roberts Sts. (near Spadina Ave.), where J.H.'s Maverick Theatre rehearsed and occasionally performed its plays. After a performance at St. Paul's of the play, enjoyed by the children and parents, the company was invited to perform the play at Toronto's inner-city parks and recreation centres, which Maverick did throughout the summer, in several locales, in 1985. Afterward, the Recreation Dept. of Toronto City Hall sent the Maverick Theatre a letter of thanks for the actors' contribution to the summer programs for children in Toronto's parks. The play was revived in 1992 for a 'Summer Camp in the City' program at 519 Church Street Community Centre."
Herbert, John
The Ladies Home Journal goes to sea, 1964.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy, photocopy of latter).
Herbert, John
How old is Yonge Street?, 1964.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).
Herbert, John
Some angry summer songs : newspaper advertisements.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains newspaper advertisements for the production by Forest Hill Chamber Theatre in 1974. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Box C: John Herbert archives: C22: Some Angry Summer Songs. Early drafts of 4 one-act plays: Pearl Divers, Beer Room, Close Friends and Dinosaurs (published by Talonbooks) plus an introduction to the plays by Alex Gigeroff, Lawyer, criminologist and painter. Plus the first announcement of the coming publication of the plays by Talonbooks of Canada. - 1975.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1st draft, 29 p.; typescript (carbon) 2nd draft, 5 p. (original and photocopy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains one spiral-bound manuscript, ca. 135 leaves (photocopy) with corrections, of the script for “Magda. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A- A-1 'Magda' (1981). Enclosed: original hand written script with notes and marked changes (125 pages), plus 4 pages of preface and 3 pages of character description and 2 pages of Rivoli Theatre program. Note: there are two other copies of 'Magda' in this box - envelopes A-2 and A-3."
Herbert, John
Fortune and men’s eyes : advertisements for Actors Playhouse production in New York.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains two clippings. Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Merchants of Bay Street : "Pass it on" benefit.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains material relating to a 1995 benefit production of John Herbert's play "Merchants of Bay Street", for the community organization "Pass it on". Includes a benefit performance original program, photocopies of an advertisement for the benefit, song lists, a "Pass it on" Lesbian and Gay Archives brochure. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Merchants of Bay Street - script, programs, etc. Benefit Performance, 1995."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (holograph copy, photocopy of same).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one program (photocopy) for a Stellar Theatrical Productions version of John Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes." Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives at Porter Library, University of Waterloo. E1: 3 programs from 3 productions of John Herbert plays in the Nineteen-Eighties and Nineties. E1a: one program from the Toronto production of J.H.'s play 'Magda', performed by the Autumn Leaf Company at the Adelaide Court Theatre, Toronto - February and March (the play's debut) - 1985. E1b: one program from Québec City, production of 'Aux Yeux Des Hommes', French Language translation by René Dionne of J.H.'s 'Fortune and Men's Eyes', Le Théâtre du Trident, September and October - 1985. E1c: Stellar Theatrical Productions, 'Fortune and Men's Eyes' at the Joseph Workman Auditorium, Toronto (one program) April
Herbert, John
The butterfly and the nightingale : a play for children of all ages.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains Maverick Theatre program for the performance of the play.
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p., two drafts (originals and holograph copy; photocopy of the latter).
Herbert, John
Birth of the sun, 1964; Eyes, 1964.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains First drafts of two poems (originals; holograph copy of "Birth of the sun," photocopy of same.).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one program for John Herbert and the Maverick Theatre's production of "Tennessee Williams' world," three one-act plays. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box E: John Herbert archives, Porter Library, University of Waterloo. Waterloo, Ontario. E2: two items from Maverick Theatre, 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St. Toronto. E2a: one program from the production of 3 one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, benefit performances to raise funds for Gay Pride Day, each play with a separate director. February and March - 1987. E2b: one copy of 8 page press release, announcing opening of new play by John Herbert, 'Broken Antique Dolls', plus a history of Maverick Theatre. Released October 20
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p.(original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains one program from a Quebec City production of John Herbert's play "Fortune and men's eyes", translated as "Aux yeux des hommes."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains 1. ms. (original written on recto and verso of an envelope and 1 p. holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains contains 2 pages of a Rivoli Theatre program for the Autumn Angel Repertory production. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box A- A-1 'Magda' (1981). Enclosed: original hand written script with notes and marked changes (125 pages), plus 4 pages of preface and 3 pages of character description and 2 pages of Rivoli Theatre program. Note: there are two other copies of 'Magda' in this box - envelopes A-2 and A-3."
Herbert, John
World of Woyzeck : costume and set designs.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains clipping from the Toronto Star, advertising "World of Woyzeck" at the Garret Theatre. Includes author's note on the envelope: "Box B, set and costume designs, B3b. Title: World of Woyzeck: a play in two acts by John Herbert, adapted from Georg Büchner's unfinished play 'Woyzeck'. Enclosed: set, costume and prop designs for Garret Theatre. No. of drawings: 5 (water colour and pen) (the originals) Plus: 1 copy of original newspaper advertisement for the production and 1 photocopy of ad. Production ran from May to October, 1969."
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 2 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John
Fortune and men’s eyes, The Little Room, New York.
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains program for workshop production of "Fortune and men's eyes." Includes author’s note on the envelope: “Important items. Box C: John Herbert archives: C20: ‘Fortune and Men’s Eyes’: Two early scripts of the play, as typed by Nana Brundage, J.H.’s sister, involved throughout from the beginning of their theatre careers. Enclosed here are also: -Rehersal notes -(carbon) A letter from J.H. to director (N.Y.) -Reference material used by J.H. -Early N.Y. newspaper ads -A program (2 copies) from the performance at ‘The Little Room’ for prospective backers (New York City). Note: The typed scripts enclosed are the same as submitted to the Stratford Festival (1965), to Nathan Cohen (1966) and to David Rothenberg (N.Y.) in 1966.”
Herbert, John
Part of John Herbert fonds
File contains manuscript 1 p. (original and holograph copy).
Herbert, John