Claudia Allen Papers
Scope and Contents
The Claudia Allen Papers include scripts, reviews and programs 1985-1991.
Dates
- 1985 - 1991
Creator
- Allen, Claudia, 1954- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.
Biographical / Historical
Claudia Allen (b. 1954), a Chicago playwright with roots in small town Michigan has written a number of plays, including Winter (1996), Ripe Conditions (1994), Still Waters, Eulah, Change and Cahoots. Ms. Allen’s gay and lesbian-themed plays, including Roomers, Rain Check, Hannah Free and Movie Queens, have played in Bailiwick Repertory’s “Pride Performance Series” and other theatrical venues in Chicago. Movie Queens (1991), a one-act play, was produced both in Chicago and New York City. A short, Chicago play titled They Even Got the Rienzi won a place in the Great Chicago Playwright’s Exposition at the Victory Gardens/Body Politic in 1987, and her comic teleplay, Deer Season was presented on WMAQ-Channel 5. Ms. Allen’s first full-length Equity production, The Long Awaited, premiered at the Victory Gardens Theater in 1989, where she is an official Playwrights Alumnus.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection documents the work of Claudia Allen, a Chicago playwright. Includes scrips and production information.
Arrangement
The records are arranged by production title.
Physical Location
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least 24-hours prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated to the library by Claudia Allen in 1992.
- Bailiwick Repertory Theater
- Drama. Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
- Lesbian theater -- History -- Sources Subject Source: Local sources
- Theater -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th Century -- Sources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Theater Reviews Subject Source: Local sources
- Theater programs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Victory Gardens Theater
Creator
- Allen, Claudia, 1954- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Claudia Allen Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Original author unknown. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Sarah Zimmerman 2021.
- Date
- circa 1992
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository
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Chicago Public Library
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Chicago IL 60605 United States
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