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:
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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