Young adult drama, American

Abstract The Laurie Brooks Papers, 5 linear feet, contain the papers of Laurie Brooks, playwright for young audiences, young adult fiction author, dramaturg, periodical editor and professor, from 1991 through 2005. The majority of the collection consists of drafts of plays written by Laurie Brooks for young audiences and associated production materials, 1996-2005. The remainder of the materials documents her professional life. The papers are divided into the following two series: Professional History...

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The Brian Kral Papers, 2.75 linear feet, contain the papers of Brian Kral, playwright, director and teacher, from 1976 through 2002. The majority of the collection consists of development and production materials for plays written by Brian Kral for young audiences, 1979-1991, with the remainder of the material documenting his professional life as playwright, director and teacher. The papers are divided into the following series: Professional History and Plays.

Abstract The Jonathan Levy Papers contain the papers of Jonathan Levy, playwright, university professor, theatre for youth historian, and author from 1956 through 1999. The majority of the collection includes research and pre-print materials for his books and articles on theatre for youth and for his plays for adults and young audiences. Also included is his curricular work with Project Zero at Harvard University and with the International Baccalaureate Organization. The papers are divided into nine...

Abstract The Open Eye Theater Records, 3.0 linear feet, contain the records of this non-profit theater company for young and multi-generational audiences, from 1980 through 2007. The collection mostly documents the company's productions, 1987-1999, through programs, production materials and photographs. To a lesser degree, the records also demonstrate the company's administrative, marketing and education activities. The collection is divided into the following series: Administrative, Productions and...