Robert Duncan Workshop: reading production of "Adam's Way" at UBC on February 4, 1966 #655

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
5636
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Reading in BC Collection
Sub Series:
Reading in BC Collection

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Robert Duncan Workshop: reading production of "Adam's Way" at UBC on February 4, 1966 #655
Title Source:
cassette and j-card
Title Note:
J-card: 3:30 P.M. Feb. 4, 1966 EDUCATION 100 "Adam's Way", a workshop reading production of a modern mystery play in progress, phantasmagoria on theosophic themes, theatre of the irreal with a cast of dragons, elves, ur-men and angels. Written and produced by Robert Duncan.
Language:
English
Production Context:
Classroom recording
Genre:
Reading: Drama
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)

CREATORS

Name:
[Hartman, Maria?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of Mrs. Maybe

Name:
[Buchart, Brian?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of Michael

Name:
[Henley, Dermot?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of Samuel

Name:
[Kennedy, Allen?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of Adam

Name:
Duncan, Robert
Dates:
1919-1988
Role:
"Producer", "Author"

Name:
Vanel, Kurtis
Dates:
1936-2017
Role:
"Recordist"
Notes:
Also known as Doug Gyseman

Name:
Graham, Robert
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of the dragon Hermes

Name:
[Smy, Sheila?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of the dragon Lilith

Name:
Gilbert, Gerry
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of the elf Bobbin

Name:
[Mckenzie, Brian?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of the elf [Pook?]

Name:
[Gill, Nirmal?]
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
In the role of the elf [Urda?]

CONTRIBUTORS

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Generations:
Second generation from Reel-to-Reel
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Excellent
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:37:58
Size:
46.4 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:37:55
Size:
48.7 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Dates

Date:
1966-02-04
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card

LOCATION

Address:
6398 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Venue:
University of British Columbia
Latitude:
49.2586
Longitude:
-123.2452
Notes:
Location of this event mentioned in another Robert Duncan reading in February 1966 (SWALLOW ID 5817)

CONTENT

Contents:
Side Track No. Comments One Time: 62 mins. 000 004 Introductory remarks, cast members, who plays who, etc. A workshop reading of Robert Duncan’s play “Adam’s Way” 022 More introductory remarks stressing the imagination of the audience as vital; active delusion. A reading performance of a modern Mystery play in progress, Phantasmagoria on Theosophic themes. Tape liner notes go on to say “Theatre of the Irreal with a Last of Dragons, Elves, Ur-men & Angels 050 The play begins 445 Explanatory remarks 484 “Adam’s Way” continues 969 Side One ends Two Time: 10 mins. 000 003 “Adam’s Way” continues 115 Applause, which soon fades out to silence
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting

NOTES


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