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Tony Kushner papers, 1920, 1961-2018

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Series I: Works, 1975-2018

This series contains material related to Kushner's works. This series contains records related both to the creation of these works and to productions of the finished works. The records related to creation include correspondence, drafts and revisions, galleys and proofs, manuscripts, notes and notebooks, outlines, research files, screenplays, and scripts. Kushner also kept records for specific productions, including casting notes, contact sheets, correspondence, gifts, notebooks and notes, photographs, posters, press, programs, props, promotional materials, revisions, and schedules.

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Subseries I.1: Stage Works, 1975-2018

This subseries contains original works written by Kushner for stage productions. These include dance pieces, operas, musicals, and plays.

Subseries I.1.1: Age of Assassins, 1981-1982


Box 1 Folder 1 Proposal for Graduate School, 1981 March 23

Graduate proposal for "Attentat – The Psychology of Political Violence", eventually turned into "The Age of Assassins." Typescript, 37 leaves.

Box 1 Folder 2 Proposal for Graduate School, 1981 March 23

Graduate proposal for "Attentat – The Psychology of Political Violence", eventually turned into "The Age of Assassins." Typescript, 37 leaves.


Mapcase 15-A-14 Fabric Banner, circa 1981-1982, Approximately 19x28.5"

Kushner's label indicates that this is a "fabric banner from my NYU Directing Program audition piece - later used in Age of Assassins"


Box 1 Folder 3 Original Manuscript

Includes some typescript pages.

Box 1 Folder 4 Draft, 1982

Photocopy of corrected typescript.

Box 1 Folder 5-6 Drafts, circa 1982, 2 folders

Various draft fragments.

Box 1 Folder 7 Newfoundland Theater--Flier, 1982


Box 178 Folder 12 Newfoundland Theater--Poster, [1982], 18 x 23.5"


Box 1 Folder 8 Newfoundland Theater--Production Materials, 1982


Box 2 Folder 1-5 Production Script with notes and revisions, 1982, 5 folders

Subseries I.1.2: And the Torso Even More So, circa 1999

"A T-shirt play in Sonnet form" written for the Actors Theater Louisville.

Box 2 Folder 6 Typescript, circa 1999, 1 page


Box 173 T-shirt, circa 1999

Subseries I.1.3: Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, 1980s-2018

Manuscripts, Notebooks, and Published Versions, 1985-1995, 2010, undated

Manuscripts, Typescripts, and Rehearsal Scripts, 1985-1994


Box 2 Folder 7-9 Early Versions, 1991-1993, 3 folders

File appears to contain the 6th draft of Millennium Approaches (1991 March 7, with a page marked as revised on April 4, 1991) and the final draft of Perestroika (1993 November 18).


Box 3 Folder 1 Early General Notes, 1985, undated, 45 pp.

Manuscript notes.

Box 3 Folder 2-4 Early Material, 1988-1993, undated, 3 folders

Includes clippings, correspondence, notes, and research materials.


Box 2 Folder 10 Millenium Approaches--Original Manuscript, undated, 199 pp.


Box 3 Folder 5 Millenium Approaches--1st Typescript Draft, 1988 or 1989

Kushner used 1989 as the date on the envelope. Typescript is dated 1988 November 12, but with a copyright date of 1989.

Box 3 Folder 6 Millenium Approaches--Early Draft, undated

Typescript.

Box 3 Folder 7-8 Millenium Approaches--3rd Draft, 1990 April 22, 2 folders

Complete with revisions / cuts marked.


Box 4 Folder 1 Millennium Approaches--4th Draft, 1990 May 3, Typescript

Box 4 Folder 2 Millennium Approaches--Rehearsal Script, 1991 November 27

Box 4 Folder 3 Millenium Approaches--Rehearsal Draft for Mark Taper Forum--Old Version, 1992

Fall 1992 draft, marked "old version do not send out".

Box 4 Folder 4 Millennium Approaches--Cover for Rehearsal Script for Mark Taper Forum, circa 1992

Cover only. No typescript.

Box 4 Folder 5 Millenium Approaches--American Theatre Magazine, 1992

Contains first publication of the play in American Theatre Magazine. In two parts.


Box 5 Folder 1-5 Perestroika--Original Manuscript, 5 folders

The envelope labelled "original manuscript" contained 5 folders; it appears this is more than one draft.

Box 5 Folder 6 Perestroika--2nd Attempt Opening Scenes, 1989 March-April

Typescript, in two sections. Section 1: 61 pages; Section 2: 45 pages. San Francisco March/April 1989.


Box 4 Folder 6 Perestroika--Early Computer Printout of 1st Act, undated, 69 pp.

Box 4 Folder 7 Perestroika--Early Draft with Edits by Oskar Eustis, 1990


Box 6 Folder 1 Perestroika--Drafts of Very Early Scenes, circa 1990

Early drafts of Perestroika scenes, including a possible first draft of the Anti-Migratory epistle. Autograph, 5 leaves, and typescript, approximately 70 leaves.


Box 5 Folder 7-8 Perestroika--1st Typescript, 1991 May 7, 2 folders


Box 6 Folder 2 Perestroika--Rehearsal Script for Mark Taper Forum, 1992

pp. 87 (Act III) to end, only.


Box 2 Folder 7-9 Perestroika--Final Draft, 1993 November 18

There is a copy filed with other "Early Versions" in Box 2 Folders 7-9.


Box 25 Folder 7 Perestroika--Final Draft, 1993 November 18

There is a copy filed with other "Workshop/Productions" in Box 25 Folder 7.


Box 6 Folder 3 Perestroika--Revised Final Draft (#10), 1994 August 6

Notebooks, 1990-1992


Box 7 Folder 1-8 Notebooks, circa 1990-1992, 7 items

Box 7 Folder 9 Typed Notes (31 pages) and Production Schedule 3/21/91, 1991, undated

Published Versions, 1993-1995, 2010


Box 6 Folder 4 Perestroika--Galleys, circa 1993 December

With corrections. For Theatre Communications Group edition (1994).

Box 6 Folder 5 Perestroika--Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Publication, 1993

Box 6 Folder 6 Perestroika--Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Publication--Changes for the next TCG Print, 1994


Box 8 Folder 1-2 Perestroika--Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Re-Publication Draft, 1995 September 9, 2 folders

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) 2nd Edition typescripts, 1995, after National Tour rewrites.


Box 6 Folder 6 Perestroika--Cover by Milton Glaser, undated

This is a color printout of Glaser's cover.

Box 6 Folder 7 Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Publication--Photographs for 2nd Angels, 1995

Proofs of photographs and credits pages.


Box 178 Folder 3 Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Publication--Poster, 14 x 21.5"

2 copies. Artwork by Milton Glaser.


Box 8 Folder 3-6 Galleys, 2010, 4 folders

Annotated by Kushner and Kathy (possibly the editor). For Theatre Communications Group edition.

Productions, 1990-2018

Includes programs, press, and other materials.

General files related to productions are filed first, other files are arranged alphabetically by country name.

General, 1990-2000s

Includes general files of programs, and on foreign productions,


Box 6 Folder 8 Foreign Productions, 1992-1995

Includes programs and promotional materials for productions in Brazil, Greece, Japan, and Sweden.

Box 6 Folder 9 Foreign Productions, 2007-2008

Includes programs and promotional materials for productions in the Netherlands and Poland. Also includes correspondence on the Polish production, as well as correspondence and other materials related to rewrites for the Headlong production.


Box 8 Folder 7 Foreign Productions--Tonda Martin (Agent), 1994-1995


Box 9 Folder 1-4 Foreign Productions--Press / Posters / Programs, circa 1993-2000, 4 folders

Primarily posters, programs, and other promotional materials. Includes materials from productions in Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Philippines, and others. The Finland materials include photographs.

Box 9 Folder 5-7 Foreign Productions--Press / Posters / Programs, 2000s, 3 folders

Box 9 Folder 8 Programs, 1990s

Includes programs from productions in Germany, Brazil, Sydney, Houston (Alley), Norway, Broadway, Royal National Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Taper Too, and Landestheater.


Box 10 Folder 1-3 Programs, 1991-1996, 3 folders

Primarily from foreign productions.

Box 10 Folder 4 Australia, 1993

Wharf Theatre, Sydney. Includes advertisement and photographs.


Box 169 Folder 9 Australia--Poster, 1993, 11.75 x 15.75"

2 copies. Wharf Theatre, Sydney.


Box Tube C Australia--Poster, 1993, 27 x 39"

2 copies. Wharf Theatre, Sydney.


Box 10 Folder 5 Australia, 1994

Program.

Box 10 Folder 6 Austria/Germany, 1995

Includes flier and photograph from das Schauspielhaus production.

Box 10 Folder 7 Belgium, 1994

Box 10 Folder 8 Brazil, 1995

Correspondence, flier and program.

Box 10 Folder 9 Brazil--Photographs, 1995


Box 179 Folder 3 Brazil--Poster, [1995], 15.75 x 25.5"

2 copies.


Box 10 Folder 10 Brazil--Press Packet (Pre-Production), 1995

Box 10 Folder 11 Brazil--Press, 1995

Correspondence.

Box 10 Folder 12 Brazil--Press, 1995

Box 10 Folder 13 Bulgaria, circa 2011


Box 11 Folder 1 Canada (Manitoba), 1995-1996

Includes contract, correspondence, press, programs, and promotional materials.

Box 11 Folder 2 Canada (Toronto), 1996

Includes correspondence and contracts.

Box 11 Folder 3 Czech Republic, 1993-1994

Programs.

Box 11 Folder 4 Czech Republic, 1996

Correspondence.


Mapcase 15-A-14 Denmark--Aarhus Teater--Poster, 1995, 15.5 x 39.5"

2 copies. 1 copy is mounted on paperboard.


Box Tube D Denmark--Det Kongelige Teater--Poster, 1995, 27.5 x 39.5

2 copies.


Mapcase 15-A-14 Estonia--Poster, 1996, 23.75x31.5"


Box 11 Folder 5 France, 1994

Box 11 Folder 6 France (Avignon), 1994

Press, programs, and promotional materials.

Box 11 Folder 7 France, 1996

Program.

Box 11 Folder 8 France, 2015

Program and other promotional materials.


Box 178 Folder 13 France (Paris)--Opera Adaptation--Poster, [2004], 15.75 x 23.5"

Posters for the opera performed at Théâtre du Châtelet. 2 copies.


Box 11 Folder 9 Germany, 1990s

Program for Hamburg production.

Box 11 Folder 10-11 Germany, 1994-1995, 2 folders

Includes press, programs, and promotional materials.

Box 11 Folder 12 Germany--Bonn University Shakespeare Company, 1996

Program and press.

Box 11 Folder 13 Germany--Deutsches Theater, 1994

Program.


Box 165 Folder 1 Germany--Press, 1993-1994


Box 12 Folder 1-2 Germany and Switzerland, 1993-1995, 2 folders

Incluces press, programs, and promotional materials.


Mapcase 15-A-14 Hong Kong--Poster, 1996, 24.25 x 34"

Mounted on paperboard.


Box 12 Folder 3 Hungary, 1993

Program. This copy contains a signed note from the cast.


Box 179 Folder 1 Hungary--Poster, 1993, 18.75 x 27"

Mounted on paperboard.


Box 12 Folder 4 Ireland--Abbey Theatre--John Farrell Radio Transcript, 1995

Box 12 Folder 5 Israel, 1993


Box 169 Folder 6 Israel, 1993

Programs.


Box 12 Folder 6 Israel (Cameri Theatre, Tel Aviv), 1993

Includes photographs, press, and promotional materials.


Box 178 Folder 14 Israel--Poster, 1993, 14 x 19.5"

Different design than larger poster.


Box 179 Folder 4 Israel--Poster, 1993, 19 x 27"

2 copies.


Box 12 Folder 7 Italy, 1995

Flier.

Box 12 Folder 8 Italy (Venice Biennial), 1995

Program book for the biennial. In Italian.


Box Tube A Italy (Venice Biennial)--Poster, 1995, 13 1/8 x 39"


Box 12 Folder 9 Japan, 1994

Box 12 Folder 10 Japan, 1995

Includes press, programs, and promotional materials.


Box 167 Folder 4 Japan--Press, 1993-1994


Box 12 Folder 11 [Netherlands (Amsterdam)]--Program , 2009

Amsterdam. Sent and signed by Naomi Wallace.

Box 12 Folder 12 Netherlands (Rotterdam), 1995-1996

Programs.


Box 178 Folder 15 Netherlands (Rotterdam)--Poster, circa 1995, 16.5 x 23.5"

2 copies.


Box Tube G Netherlands (Rotterdam)--Poster, circa 1995, 33 x 46.5"


Box 13 Folder 1 New Zealand, 1993

Contract and press.

Box 13 Folder 2 Norway, 1993-1994

Agreement.

Box 13 Folder 3 Norway--Poster, 1994-1995

Box 13 Folder 4 Philippines (Manila), circa 1995

Includes poster and program.

Box 13 Folder 5 Polish Production at Avignon Festival, 2007

Program, and reviews.

Box 13 Folder 6 Romania--Contract, 1998

Box 13 Folder 7 Scotland--7:84 Theatre Company, 1996

Correspondence.

Box 13 Folder 8 Scotland--7:84 Theatre Company--Press, 1996

Box 13 Folder 9 Serbia--License Agreement, 2008

Box 13 Folder 10 Spain (Barcelona), 1996

Press.

Box 13 Folder 11 Spain (Barcelona), 1996

Correspondence, and a 3" floppy disc containing the Catalan translation of Millienium Approaches by Josep Costa. There is a printed copy of Costa'a translation in Box 21 Folder 15.

Box 13 Folder 12 Sweden--Photographs, 1996

Stadsteatern, Stockholm.


Mapcase 15-A-14 Sweden--Poster--[Part 1], [1995], 28 x 40"

Stadsteatern, Stockholm. Mounted on paperboard.


Box Tube C Sweden--Poster--Part 2, [1996], 28 x 40"

Stadsteatern, Stockholm. 2 copies.


Box 13 Folder 13 Sweden, 2007

Promotional materials.

Box 13 Folder 14 United Kingdom--British Premiere, 1991-1992

Box 13 Folder 15 United Kingdom--National Theatre, 1993

Box 13 Folder 16 United Kingdom--National Theatre, 1993, undated

Includes reimbursement requests, as well as manuscript pages for the script.


Box Tube A United Kingdom--National Theatre--Poster, 1992, 20 x 30"

2 copies.


Box Tube D United Kingdom--National Theatre--Poster, 1993, 30 x 40"

2 copies.

United States

Files are arranged alphabetically, either by location or venue name. There are also some files relating to the national tour filed under "tour".


Box 13 Folder 18 Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 1996

Program.

Box 13 Folder 19 Early California Productions, 1991-1992

Box 13 Folder 20 Catholic University, 1996

Contains correspondence, press, and a program.

Box 13 Folder 21 Charlotte, NC, 1996

Fliers.

Box 13 Folder 22 Charlotte, NC and Humana Speech (Louisville), 1996

Kushner's letter to the cast and company in Charlotte, and a typescript copy of his speech at Humana.

Box 13 Folder 23 Charlotte, NC--Press, 1996


Box 167 Folder 2-3 Charlotte, NC--Press, 1996, 2 folders


Box 13 Folder 24 Chicago--Costumes, circa 1994

Includes correspondence and drawings.


Box 14 Folder 1-3 Eureka Theatre, 1991-1993, 3 folders

Includes contact lists, correspondence, press, programs, promotional materials. The files include a few later items related to the Mark Taper Forum and the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Box 14 Folder 4 Eureka Theatre--Contract, 1988

May be the original contract with Eureka Theatre.

Box 14 Folder 5 Eureka Theatre--Correspondence, 1991


Box 179 Folder 10 Eureka Theatre--Poster, 1991, 21.5 x 27.5"

In mat.


Box 178 Folder 16 Eureka Theatre--Poster, 1991, 17.25 x 23.5"

2 copies.


Box 14 Folder 6 Houston, TX (Alley Theatre), 1994-1995

Correspondence and press.

Box 14 Folder 7 Houston, TX (Alley Theatre), 1995

Program.


Box 173 Mark Taper Forum--Millenium Approaches--T-shirt, 1990


Box 169 Folder 5 Mark Taper Forum--Photograph of Prior and the Descending Angel, 1992, 12 x 16.25"

Mounted on paperboard.


Box 178 Folder 17 Mark Taper Forum--Poster, 1992, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 14 Folder 8 Mark Taper Forum--Publicity, 1992

Brochures.

Box 14 Folder 9 McNeese Theatre (Lake Charles, LA), 2002

Includes photographs, press, programs, and promotional material, as well as the 75th anniversary book for the Lakes Charlres Little Theatre.

Box 14 Folder 10 Neil Simon Theatre--Production Information and Notes, 2017-2018

Includes preliminary production calendar, seating capacity information, script pages with notes, and Kushner's rehearsal notes. Material was found mixed in with a "Cards and Letters" file for 2016-2017. Production calendar and seating information are for the Neil Simon Theatre production; assuming notes are also for this production, but it is possible that they relate to the National Theatre production (2017) that transferred to the Neil Simon Theatre (2018).

Box 14 Folder 11 New Orleans, LA (Contemporary Arts Theatre), 1997

Programs, promotional materials, and press.

Box 14 Folder 12 New York University Tisch School of the Arts, 1993

Program for Perestroika.

Box 14 Folder 13 New York University Tisch School of the Arts--The Perestroika Diary, 1993

"Diary" written by the cast of the NYU/TSOA graduate production of Perestroika, inscribed by members of the cast to Kushner. Typescript, 62 leaves. May 2, 1993. Includes inscriptions from Debra Messing and Ben Shenkman.


Box 169 Folder 10 Providence, RI--Trinity Repertory Company--Poster, 1996, 10.5 x 16.75"


Box 14 Folder 14 Saginaw Valley State University--Press, 2007

Box 14 Folder 15 St. Louis, MO, 1996

Includes correspondence and press.

Box 14 Folder 16 San Francisco, CA (American Conservatory Theater), 1994-1995

Includes programs and an educational guide prepared by the theater.


Box 169 Folder 11 San Francisco, CA (American Conservatory Theater)--Photograph, 1994, 11x 14"

Production photograph of Garret Dillahunt as Prior Walter.


Box 178 Folder 19 San Francisco, CA (American Conservatory Theater)--Poster, 1994, 14 x 24"


Box 14 Folder 17 Seattle, WA, 1994

Includes correspondence and program.


Box 179 Folder 7 Seattle, WA--Poster, 1994, 17 x 28"

Poster from National Tour. 2 copies.


Box 15 Folder 1 Signature Theatre, 2011 April 24, 1 CD, 1 DVD

2 discs. CD includes production script with production details, glossary, and thoughts. DVD includes photographs, backstage, and interviews.

Box 15 Folder 2 Signature Theatre--Book, circa 2010

Commemorative booklet.

Box 15 Folder 3 Signature Theatre--Casting Notes, 2009-2010

Box 15 Folder 4 Signature Theatre--Casting, 2010-2011

Casting ideas and notes.

Box 15 Folder 5-8 Signature Theatre--Notes, 2010, 4 folders

Box 15 Folder 9 Signature Theatre--Notes, 2010

Box 15 Folder 10 Signature Theatre--Opening Night Cards, 2010

This includes Kushner's printed card to cast/crew as well as cards received by Kushner.


Box 178 Folder 4 Signature Theatre--Poster, 2011, 15 x 18"

This poster's paper is thin; please keep in folder for support.

Box 178 Folder 5 Signature Theatre--Print of Poster Artwork signed and inscribed by Milton Glaser, 2011, 17 x 22"

This poster's paper is thin; please keep in folder for support.


Box 15 Folder 11 Signature Theatre--Other Materials, circa 2009-2011

Includes advertisement and a promotional card, a photograph (perhaps of the cast), a schedule, and typescript pages.


Box 16 Folder 1 Taper Lab New Works Festival, 1989

Millenium Approaches. Includes correspondence, contact list, and program.

Box 16 Folder 2 Taper Lab Reading Series --Program, 1992 May 28-29

Perestroika. Program.

Box 16 Folder 3 [Taper Too]--Program , 1990

Taper, Too. Work in progress. Includes flier.

Box 16 Folder 4 Tour--Binder Casting--National Tour, 1995

Box 16 Folder 5 Tour--Press (National Tour), 1995

Box 16 Folder 6 Tour--Miscellaneous Press, 1995

Box 16 Folder 7 Tour--Program, circa 1995

Box 16 Folder 8-9 Wabash College, IN, 1996, 2 folders

Correspondence, photographs, press.


Box 163 [Walter Kerr Theatre?]--Baseball Cap, [1993]

This features the A with wings artwork: a silver A with blue wings on a black and gray baseball cap.


Box 16 Folder `0 [Walter Kerr Theatre]--Contact Sheets, 1993 February

Probably for the Walter Kerr Theatre production.

Box 16 Folder 11 [Walter Kerr Theatre]--Contact Sheets, 1993 August

Probably for the Walter Kerr Theatre production.

Box 16 Folder 12 Walter Kerr Theatre--Contact Sheets, 1994


Box 162 Walter Kerr Theatre--Perestroika--Opening Night Gift (Hat), 1993 November 23


Box 16 Folder 13 Walter Kerr Theatre--Perestroika--Ticket to Opening Night Celebration, 1993 November 23


Box 169 Folder 8 Photograph of the Marquee of the Walter Kerr Theatre, 1993, 12 x 16"

Photograph is matted. Includes accompanying letter from Garey Gadson (undated, 2004 or later).


Box Tube H Walter Kerr Theatre--Bus Shelter Poster, 1993, 26 x 50"

This poster features the crouching angel.


Box Tube B Walter Kerr Theatre--Poster--Angels in America: Millenium Approaches, 1993, 24 x36"

This poster features the letter A with wings. It is for the 1993 production with Ron Leibman playing Roy Cohn.


Box 178 Folder 2 Walter Kerr Theatre--Poster, 1994, 14 x 22"

2 copies. Some damage to one corner. This poster features the crouching angel. It is for the 1994 production with F. Murray Abraham playing Roy Cohn.


Box 16 Folder 14 Walter Kerr Theatre--Programs, 1993


Box 173 Walter Kerr Theatre--T-shirts, 1993, 2 items

These feature the A with wings artwork: a black A with blue wings. There is one T-shirt and one baseball jersey.


Box 13 Folder 17 Uruguay, 1994

Files on Other Subjects

Files are arranged alphabetically.


Box 16 Folder 15 General, 1992-1993

Casting notes and contact lists. Also includes a production budget for the Eureka Theatre production.

Box 16 Folder 16 Agreements / Contracts, 1996, undated

Box 16 Folder 17 Angels at Columbia: Centennial Approaches, 1994

Program for the 100th Annual Varsity Show at Columbia University.

Box 16 Folder 18 Articles, 1992-1993

Box 16 Folder 19 Casting, etc., 1992-1993

Includes casting notes, a few manuscript pages, and a magazine.

Box 16 Folder 20 Contracts: Plays, Music, Books, 1992-1994

Box 16 Folder 21-22 Correspondence, 1993, undated, 2 folders

Includes correspondence with John Simon and Frank Rich on reviews. Also includes a copy of a letter written by William Kushner regarding a review.


Box 17 Folder 1-5 Correspondence, 1993, 5 folders


Box 18 Folder 1-4 Correspondence Re: Pulitzer, Tony, Opening on Broadway, etc., 1993, 4 folders

Box 18 Folder 5 Correspondence--W. Wayne Karr, 1992

Correspondence from W. Wayne Karr with the first eleven issues of Infected Faggot Perspectives.


Box 176 Folder 1 Director's Chair Cover, [1993?] [2011?]

Back canvas cover for a director's chair. Production is not identified; the item was in a box with T-shirts from the 1993 Broadway production and a T-shirt from the 2011 exhibition at the Museum of Performance & Design in San Francisco.


Box 18 Folder 6 Drawings by Children, 1990s

Cards wishing Kushner good luck with the play.

Box 18 Folder 7 Fan Mail, 1994

Box 18 Folder 8 Financial Statements, 1994

Primarily for Broadway.


Box 19 Folder 1 Denis Flannery--Correspondence and Article, 2014


Box 18 Folder 9 Interviews, 1991

Box 18 Folder 10 Interviews, 1994

Box 18 Folder 11 Interviews, 1995


Box 19 Folder 2 Modern Language Association (MLA), 1995

A call for papers.

Box 19 Folder 3 Movie Contract, 1993

Box 19 Folder 4 Movie--Legal Correspondence, 1996

Box 19 Folder 5-12 Museum of Performance & Design (San Francisco) Exhibition, 2010-2011, 8 folders

Includes fliers, exhibit labels, research, and photocopies of manuscripts and notes related to the exhibition, "More Life! Angels in America at Twenty."


Box 178 Folder 18 Museum of Performance & Design (San Francisco) Exhibition--Poster, 2011, 13 x 19"

2 copies.


Box 165 Folder 2 Museum of Performance & Design (San Francisco) Exhibition--Press, 2010


Box 173 Museum of Performance & Design (San Francisco) Exhibition--T-shirt, 2011

This features the A with wings artwork: a black A with black wings.


Box 20 Folder 1 Obsenity Complaint, 2007

Box 20 Folder 2 Opera Adaptation, 2002

Correspondence and typescript. Peter Eotvos and Mari Mezei.

Box 20 Folder 3 Photograph--Unidentifed Photograph, undated

This is a snapshot photograph of Kushner speaking with a few people, probably associated with a production, in a theater.

Box 20 Folder 4 Posters, 1993, 1996

Posters from Walter Kerr Theatre (1993) and Theater Metropolis (Salzburg) (1996) productions.

Box 20 Folder 5 Press, 1990

Box 20 Folder 6 Press, 1992-1993

Box 20 Folder 7 Press, 1993-1994

Box 20 Folder 8 Press, 1993-1994

Box 20 Folder 9 Press--"Angels in America at 20" A&U, 2012

Box 20 Folder 10 Press--Clippings, 1989-1991, undated

Box 20 Folder 11-13 Press--Clippings, Correspondence, and Other Materials, 1986-1992, undated, 3 folders


Box 21 Folder 1 Press--Editorial on Angels in America, 1994

Box 21 Folder 2 Press--Los Angeles, 1995

Box 21 Folder 3-4 Press--Magazines, 1993, 2 folders

Box 21 Folder 5 Press--Magazines, 1993, 1995


Box 167 Folder 5 Press--New York Newsday, 1993 May

Box 167 Folder 6-7 Press--New York Times, 1993-1994, 2 folders


Box 21 Folder 6 Press--New York Times--Photograph of Angel in Costume Fitting, 1996

Clipping.

Box 21 Folder 7 Press--O Globo, 1993-1994

Box 21 Folder 8 Press--OUT Magazine Article, 2010 April

Aaron Hicklin, "The Dream Life of Angels" on 20th annivesary.

Box 21 Folder 9 Press--Sunday Times article, 2017

Box 21 Folder 10 Press--Theatre Week, 1994

Box 21 Folder 11-12 Press--Miscellaneous, 1990s, 2 folders


Box 167 Folder 8 Press--Miscellaneous, 1990s


Box 22 Folder 1-2 Research, 1989-1991, 2 folders


Box 21 Folder 13 Research Materials--Cohn Obituary (New York Times), 1986


Box 22 Folder 3-7 Research Materials--Early Research and LBGT Materials, 1985-1990, 5 folders


Box 165 Folder 3 Research Materials--Esquire Magazine with Cohn Cover, 1968


Box 21 Folder 14 Research Materials--Ethel Rosenberg

A few items.

Translations

Box 21 Folder 15 Catalan, 1995

Millenium Approaches, by Josep Costa.


Box 23 Folder 1 Translation--Chinese, 1996

Translation for Millennium Approaches for production in Taiwan. Includes program for the Taiwanese production.

Box 23 Folder 2 Czech

Perestroika, only.

Box 23 Folder 3 Finnish

Millennium Approaches, only.

Box 23 Folder 4 French, 1996

Perestoika, only.

Box 23 Folder 5 German article in Theatre Haute, 1993

Box 23 Folder 6-7 German, 2 folders


Box 24 Folder 1 German--Correspondence with translator Frank Heibert on Perestroika, 1994

Box 24 Folder 2 German Radio Version of Millennium Approaches, 1995

Includes cover letter.

Box 24 Folder 3 Greek, 1993-1994

Includes cover letter and press.

Box 24 Folder 4 Greek, 1996

Box 24 Folder 5 Hebrew

Box 24 Folder 6 Hungarian

Box 24 Folder 7 Italian, undated

Translation by Mario Cervio Gualersi. Typescript.


Box 25 Folder 1-2 Italian, 1995, 2 folders

Includes proofs and published version.


Box 24 Folder 8 Italian, 2006


Box 25 Folder 3 Polish

Millennium Approaches, only.

Box 25 Folder 4-5 Portuguese / Brazil, circa 1994, 2 folders

This includes a booklet with information and press relating to the production, but no translation of the script.

Box 25 Folder 6 Spanish / Argentina, 1994

Millennium Approaches, only. With cover letter.

Box 25 Folder 7 Workshop/Productions, 1991-1993

Includes contact sheets, a booklet from the Evening Standard Drama Awards, and the final typescript draft for Perestroika (1993 November 18).

Box 25 Folder 8 Miscellaneous Materials, 1993-1994

These items were in an envelope marked "Miscellany" with other Angels in America materials; these appear to also be related to that work. Folder includes an invitation in Israel, research clippings, and faxed correspondence from Brigitte Jacques.

Box 25 Folder 9 Miscellaneous, 1993-1994

Primarily press.

Box 25 Folder 10 Miscellaneous Materials, circa 1993-1995

Includes clippings, correspondence, production contact sheet, and notes.

Subseries I.1.4: A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck, 2010-2011

One act opera, written with Jeanine Tesori.


Box 26 Folder 1 Annotated Acting Script, 2011

Box 26 Folder 2-3 Glimmerglass, 2011, 2 folders

Includes annotated drafts and scores.

Box 26 Folder 4 Eugene O'Neill Materials, 2003-2012

This includes a highlighted copies of "The Genius of O'Neill" published in the Times Literary Supplement in 2003 and program notes for the National Theatre's production of O'Neill's "Mourning Becomes Electra" (2004, 2014). The file also includes a brochure for "Blizzard at Marblehead Neck" at Glimmerglass (2011) and what appear to be revision notes for that work.


Box 169 Folder 1 Score, 2011

Bound copy.

Subseries I.1.5: Book of Birds, circa 1984

Dance piece.


Box 26 Folder 5 Notebook, circa 1984

Subseries I.1.6: The Book of Tobit, undated

Children's play, never completed.

Box 26 Folder 6-7 Manuscript and Notebook, undated, 2 folders

Subseries I.1.7: A Bright Room Called Day, circa 1985-2012

Files are arranged chronologically.

Box 26 Folder 8 Original Manuscript

Box 26 Folder 9 Revision Manuscript Pages

Includes some associated typescript revision pages, and a few research clippings.


Box 27 Folder 1-3 Early Materials, circa 1985-1987, 3 folders

The file includes a working draft, correspondence, typescript drafts of a piece about the play written by Kushner, snapshot photographs of the cast with Kushner, and programs and promotion material for readings and productions at Theater 22 (1985-1986) and the Eureka Theatre (1987).

Box 27 Folder 4 Materials

Various materials and "Zillah Stuff", possibly for the Public Theater. Includes a notebook and various manuscript and typescript pages.

Box 27 Folder 5-6 Notebooks, circa 1985, 2 folders


Box 15-A-14 Theater 22--Poster, 1985 April, 10.25 x 29"


Box 27 Folder 7-10 Bush Theatre (London), 1988, 4 folders

Includes manscript and typescript drafts, research materials, programs, fliers, and press.


Box 167 Folder 11 Photograph, 1988, 11.25 x 14"

Photograph by Nobby Clark, 1988.


Box 28 Folder 1-2 Public Theater, 1990-1991, 2 folders

Includes clippings, contact sheets, publicity materirals, and a few corrected typescript pages of the script.

Box 28 Folder 3 Public Theatre--Program, 1990

Box 28 Folder 4 New York Shakespeare Festival--Final Script, 1991

Kushner wrote on the original envelope that this script is a 1990 draft, but the item itself is labelled as the final script.

Box 28 Folder 5-6 French, 1991-1993, undated, 2 folders

Includes working copy of the French translation by Josee La Bossiere, as well as materials related to the Théâtre La Licorne, Montreal.

Box 28 Folder 7-8 Updates, 1995, 2 folders

The file includes correspondence and a 1990 typescript with revisions. These updates appear to be related to the 1995 production at Actor's Express.

Box 28 Folder 9 Screen Adaptation by Gregg Bordowitz, 1996

Includes typescript with letter from Bordowitz.


Box 29 Folder 1 Spanish, 2003, undated

Includes Spanish translation by Paula Soldevila. Typescript.

Box 29 Folder 2 Signature Theatre Reading Contact Sheet, 2009

Box 29 Folder 3 France (Paris), 2012

This is a book apparently printed as a thank-you for Kushner; includes photographs and notes on the production.

Subseries I.1.8: But the Giraffe, circa 2006

Performed with Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge. There are additional materials related to performances of But the Giraffe filed in Subseries I.2: Stage Adaptations, under Brundibar.

Box 29 Folder 4 Original Manuscript, circa 2006

Box 29 Folder 5 Draft, 2006 April 14

Includes annotations by Kushner, as well as three images.

Box 29 Folder 6 Draft, 2006 May 14

Box 29 Folder 7 Virginia Quarterly Review, circa 2006

Subseries I.1.9: Caroline, or Change, circa 2002-2017

Manuscript and Notebooks

Box 29 Folder 8 Original Manuscript

Box 29 Folder 9-12 Notebooks, circa 2002, 4 folders

Alphabetical Files

Box 29 Folder 13 Auditions, 2006 April 24

On CD or DVD

Box 29 Folder 14 Book Cover Proof (TCG), 2004

Box 29 Folder 15 Caroline, or Change LLC Legal Documents, 2004


Box 30 Folder 1 Casting Notes, circa 2003

Box 30 Folder 2 Chinchester Festival Theatre--Program, 2017

Box 30 Folder 3 Correspondence, Meeting Notes, etc., 2004-2006

Includes correspondence, meeting notes, casting notes, and Kushner's notes.

Box 30 Folder 4 Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 2004

Includes marketing plan, program, review snippets, etc.

Box 30 Folder 5 Eugene O'Neill Theatre--Cards Received for Opening Night, 2004 May


Box 178 Folder 6 Eugene O'Neill Theatre--Poster, 2004, 14 x 22"

2 copies. Some damage to one corner.


Box 30 Folder 6-7 Guthrie Theater, 2009, 2 folders

Includes cards, program, and a softcover book of production photographs. There is also a DVD of the callback audition for Greta Oglesby.


Box 178 Folder 21 Guthrie Theater--Poster, 2009, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 174 Guthrie Theatre--T-shirt, 2009


Box 30 Folder 8 McNeese Theatre Production (Lake Charles, LA), 2008

Programs, brochures, fliers, clippings. Includes CD of photographs.


Box 169 Folder 13 McNeese Theatre Production (Lake Charles, LA)--Poster, 2008, 11 x 17"


Box 30 Folder 9 National Theatre, 2006

Includes card, contract, programs and promotional materials.


Box Tube A National Theatre--Poster, 2006, 20 x 30"

2 copies.


Box 30 Folder 10 NYSF Workshop--Score, 2003 June

Box 30 Folder 11 Photograph--Opening Night Curtain Call, 2004

Color photograph, signed by photographer Dick McClenahan.

Box 30 Folder 12 Press, 2003


Box 31 Folder 1-2 Press, 2003-2004, 2 folders

Box 31 Folder 3 Press--Los Angeles Times, 2004

Box 31 Folder 4 Programs, 2003, 2009

Public Theater; Guthrie.

Box 31 Folder 5-8 Public Theater, 2001, 4 folders

Includes contact list, rehearsal calendar, rehearsal script (August 2001), working draft of the libretto (Summer 2001), scene/character chart, score, and other materials.


Box 174 Public Theatre--Apron, 2003


Box 31 Folder 9 Public Theater--Contact Sheet, 2003

For the Public Theater production.

Box 31 Folder 10 Public Theater--Fliers, 2003


Box 174 Public Theatre--Opening Night Cast Gift from George C. W.[olfe]--Polo Shirt, 2003


Box 178 Folder 22 Public Theatre--Poster, 2003, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 31 Folder 11 Research, circa 2002

Box 31 Folder 12 Roundabout Theatre Company, 2021

Includes flier and two different programs from November and December 2021,.

Box 31 Folder 13 Diane Sawyer, 2004

Note and inscribed photograph from Diane Sawyer, to Carolyn.

Box 31 Folder 14 Sketch, circa 2003

Pen and ink sketch of Caroline.

Subseries I.1.10: Dance for Me, Rosetta, circa 1984

New York University dance piece. Adapted from Georg Büchner's Leonce und Lena.


Box 32 Folder 1 Dance for Me, Rosetta, circa 1984

Subseries I.1.11: Don Juan De Marco, 1999-2000

Kushner's first collaboration with composer Jeanine Tesori.

Box 32 Folder 2 Draft, 1999

Box 32 Folder 3 Draft, 2000 June 26

Box 32 Folder 4 Draft with Music, 2000 July 24

Box 32 Folder 5 Drafts--Miscellaneous, 2000 April-November

Box 32 Folder 6 Draft--Bonobo Stuff, circa 2000

2 pp.

Box 32 Folder 7 Draft, pp. 11-38, circa 2000

Box 32 Folder 8 Notebooks, circa 2000, 2 items


Box 145 Folder 1 Agreement with Lincoln Center Theater, 2000 July 19

Restricted until 2056

Subseries I.1.12: East Coast Ode to Howard Jarvis, 1996-2003, undated


Box 32 Folder 9 Original Manuscript

Box 32 Folder 10 Drafts, 1996-1997

Typescripts. 1st Draft, September 1996 and 3rd Draft, January 1997.

Box 32 Folder 11 Reseach, 2003

Subseries I.1.13: Henry Box Brown, 2000

Box 32 Folder 12 Research, 2000

Correspondence and clippings. Although not specifically labelled as research for the play, it appears related to the subject.


Box 177 Folder 8 Photograph, 2010, 13 x 19.25"

New York University Tisch Graduate Acting Production. Photograph by Ella Bromblin.


Box 178 Folder 23 Photograph, 2010, 13 x 19"

New York University Tisch Graduate Acting Production. Photograph by Ella Bromblin.

Subseries I.1.14: Homebody/Kabul, 1998-2007

Manuscripts and Notebooks


Box 33 Folder 1 Original Manuscript


Box 37 Folder 1-6 Research and Drafts, 1990s-2000s, 6 folders

These folders are primarily research materials but include two drafts. One draft is labelled "Second Draft Chelsea Center 6/21/99" and the second is unlabelled. Files also include correspondence and material from Barbara Bick.


Box 33 Folder 2 1st Draft, 2001 January 31

Box 33 Folder 3-4 2nd Draft, 2001 May 28, 2 folders

Includes typescript and related research materials.

Box 33 Folder 5 2nd Draft, with corrections, 2001 May 28

Box 33 Folder 6-7 3rd Draft, 2001 June 12, 2 folders

Includes typescript and related research materials.


Box 34 Folder 1 4th Draft, 2001 July 16

Box 34 Folder 2-3 5th Draft and Other Early Drafts, 2001 October 23 and undated, 2 folders

Includes the 5th draft/New York Theatre Workshop rehearsal draft, and other partial drafts.

Box 34 Folder 4 Revisions

Comments and revisions from "Mikey".

Box 34 Folder 5-6 Typescript and Cover (Book), 2004 March 7, 2 folders

Box 34 Folder 7-8 Notebooks, circa 2001, 2 folders

Productions


Box 35 Folder 1 Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2001-2002

Correspondence and press packet.


Box 169 Folder 14 Berkeley Repertory Theatre--Poster, [2002], 11 x 17"


Box 35 Folder 2 Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), 2004

Fliers


Box 178 Folder 8 Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)--Poster, 2004, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 35 Folder 3 Denmark, 2003

Includes fliers, programs, and reviews.

Box 35 Folder 4 France--Press Kit, 2003-2004

Box 35 Folder 5 Japan, 2003

Program.


Box Tube E Mark Taper Forum--Poster of Production Photographs, [2003], Approximately 42 x 81"

Photographs by Craig Schwartz.


Box 35 Folder 6-7 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW), 2001-2002, 2 folders

Includes correspondence, program, press, and other production information.


Box 171 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW)--Hats, 2001, 6 items

Hats were labeled as being prop hats from original production.


Box 172 New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW)--Hats, 2001, 5 items

Hats were labeled as being prop hats from original production.


Box 169 Folder 15 Seattle--Intiman Theatre--Poster, [2003], 10.5 x 16.5"


Box 35 Folder 8 Spain--Press Dossier for Madrid Production, 2007

Box 35 Folder 9 Steppenwolf, 2003

Box 35 Folder 10 Steppenwolf, 2003

Includes program, production, and promotional materials.

Box 35 Folder 11 Steppenwolf--Playtalks, 2003

Copy of remarks on the play by Dr. Maggie Doyle.


Box Tube C Steppenwolf--Poster, 2003, 24 x 36"

2 copies.


Box 35 Folder 12 [Steppenwolf]--Promotional Coaster , 2003

Steppenwolf.

Other Subject Files


Box 36 Folder 1 Contact Sheets, 2002-2003

Includes a "permanent contact sheet" and a contact sheet for a Los Angeles.

Box 36 Folder 2 Contracts, 2001-2004

Box 36 Folder 3 Cover Design

Book cover.

Box 36 Folder 4 Cover Proofs, undated

Probably for the published book.

Box 36 Folder 5 Dari (Farsi) Language Letters, undated

Box 36 Folder 6 Glossary Prepared by Mandy Hackett, 2001 October 25


Box 169 Folder 9 Poster of the Cover Art for the Book, circa 2003, 12 x 18"

Mounted on foam core. Book was published by TCG Books. The cover art is by Lesley Kushner, sister of Tony Kushner.

Box 169 Folder 9 Poster of the Cover Art for the Book, circa 2003, 12.5 x 18"

Book was published by TCG Books. The cover art is by Lesley Kushner, sister of Tony Kushner.


Box 36 Folder 7 Press, 2001-2002

Box 36 Folder 8 Programs, 2002, 2007

Cheek by Jowl and the Young Vic (2002) - also includes flier; Madrid (2007)


Box 37 Folder 1-6 Research and Drafts, 1990s-2000s, 6 folders

These folders are primarily research materials but include two drafts. One draft is labelled "Second Draft Chelsea Center 6/21/99" and the second is unlabelled. Files also include correspondence and material from Barbara Bick.


Box 36 Folder 9-10 Research Materials on Afghanistan, 2 folders

Box 36 Folder 11 Translation--Japanese, circa 2003

Translation, with a photocopy page about a production. See also: file on production in Japan in Box 35, Folder 5.

Box 36 Folder 12 Translation--Spanish

Box 36 Folder 13 Miscellaneous, 2001-2003

Includes correspondence, programs, reviews, and other materials.

Box 36 Folder 14 Miscellaneous, 2001-2003

Includes correspondence, research clippings, and information on the New York Theatre Workshop production in 2001.

Subseries I.1.15: Hydriotaphia, 1987-1997

Based on the life of Sir Thomas Browne.


Box 37 Folder 7 Original Typescript, 1987 May 22

First draft.


Box 38 Folder 1-2 First Draft and Rehearsal Draft, 1987 May 22, undated, 2 folders

Box 38 Folder 3-4 Notebooks, 2 folders

Box 38 Folder 5 Home Theater--Photographs and Other Graphics, 1987

Includes original production photographs.


Box 179 Folder 5 Home Theater--Poster, 1987, 11 x 24"


Box 38 Folder 6-7 Home Theater--Production Materials, 1987, 2 folders

1st production. Includes contact list, notebook, posters, programs, and other materials.

Box 38 Folder 8 Rewrite, 1997 April 3

Typescript, with cover letter.

Subseries I.1.16: In That Day (Lives of the Prophets), circa 1989

Project with New York University Graduate Acting Program.

Box 38 Folder 9 Typescript, circa 1989

Box 38 Folder 10 Notebook, circa 1989

Subseries I.1.17: The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, 2009-2015

Files are arranged chronologically.


Box 39 Folder 1 Early Reading Cast, 2009

Box 39 Folder 2-4 Guthrie Theater, 2009, 3 folders

Includes cards, casting notes, scene rewrites, and a softcover book of production photographs.

Box 39 Folder 5 Guthrie Theater--Opening Night Gift


Box 178 Folder 24 Guthrie Theater--Poster, 2009, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 39 Folder 6 Guthrie Theater--Program, 2009


Box 174 Guthrie Theatre--T-shirt, 2009


Box 39 Folder 7-8 Rewrites, 2009-2011, 2 folders

Box 39 Folder 9 Signature/Public Theater--Contact List and Schedule, circa 2011

Box 39 Folder 10 Signature/Public Theater--Contract, 2009

Approved contract form. Includes budject notes.

Box 39 Folder 11 Signature/Public Theater--Letter from Erwin Marquit, 2009 June 8

Box 39 Folder 12 Signature/Public Theater--New York Times Review and CUNY Articles, 2011 May-June

Several articles from the New York Times, which primarily cover CUNY's decision to remove Kushner's name from the list of persons invited to receive honorary degrees.

Box 39 Folder 13 Signature/Public Theater--Notes, circa 2011

Box 39 Folder 14-15 Signature/Public Theater--Opening Night Cards, 2011, 2 folders

This includes Kushner's printed card to cast/crew as well as cards received by Kushner.


Box 40 Folder 1 Signature/Public Theater--Pages, 2011

Typescripts pages; revisions.


Box 169 Folder 16 Signature/Public Theater--Poster, 2011, 11 x 17"

2 copies.


Box 40 Folder 2 Signature/Public Theater--Research and Other Materials, 2011, undated


Box 159 Signature/Public Theater--Suicide Kit, 2011

From the Public Theater production. Included white bag, bowl, pills, turkey bags, mask, and oversized rubber bands. The "pills" were discovered to be a mix of small candy pieces; these were photographed but not physically preserved by the RBML.


Box 40 Folder 3 Signature/Public Theater--Typescript pp. 2-139, 2010 October 9

Box 40 Folder 4 Signature/Public Theater--Workshop #1, 2009-2011

File includes items from the workshop, but also later typescript pages of the revised script.


Box 165 Folder 6 Germany (Mannheim)--Press, 2012


Box 40 Folder 5 Germany (Mannheim)--Programs, 2012


Box 174 Berkeley Reporatory Theatre--T-shirt, 2014

Box 174 Theatre J--T-shirt, 2014


Box 40 Folder 6 Shaw Festival, 2015

Includes program and press.


Box 174 Hempstead Theatre--Tote Bag, 2016

Box 174 Act Two Scene Five--T-shirt, 2009 or later

The T-shirt does not have any production information on it.


Box 162 Button, undated, Button

2 copies

Subseries I.1.18: "It's an Undoing World," or Why Should It Be Easy When It Can be Hard?, circa 1995


Box 40 Folder 7 Program, circa 1995

A staged reading of a work in progress. A benefit for the New Caucus at CUNY, hosted by The Public Theater/NYSF. These programs were mounted in a mat when received, but were removed during processing as there was damage to the mat.

Subseries I.1.19: Johnny Johnson, 1989

Script for Johnny Johnson Concert. Kushner contributed narration to replace Paul Green's original text of Johnny Johnson to accompany Kurt Weill's music in a concert performance of the piece performed by Larry Kert for Voices of Change, American Music of Protest, Politics and Persuasion.

Box 40 Folder 8 Script for Concert, 1989

Box 40 Folder 9 Program, 1989 September 14

Program for Voices of Change, American Music of Protest, Politics and Persuasion. Johnny Johnson was one of the pieces performed at this performances. Kushner contributed narration to replace Paul Green's original text of Johnny Johnson to accompany Kurt Weill's music in a concert performance of the piece performed by Larry Kert.

Subseries I.1.20: La Fin de la Baleine, 1982-1983

Dance piece. New York University Graduate School, 1982.

Box 40 Folder 10 Original Manuscript

Includes a few typescript pages.

Box 40 Folder 11 Typescript, 1983

Box 40 Folder 12 Notebook, circa 1983

Box 40 Folder 13 Materials, 1982-1983

Includes fliers and programs for performances at the Ohio Theatre and the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, as well as rehearsal schedules and other items.


Box 169 Folder 18 Ohio Theater--Poster, 1983, 11.75 x 18"

Subseries I.1.21: Last Gasp at the Cataract, circa 1984

Dance piece for the Yard, Martha's Vineyard.


Box 41 Folder 1 Manuscript

Box 41 Folder 2 Typescript, circa 1984

Box 41 Folder 3-4 Notebook, circa 1984, 2 folders

Last Gasp at the Cataract or DeNile of Death!

Box 41 Folder 5 Production/Press, 1984

Includes proposal, program, flier, and a press clipping.

Subseries I.1.22: Mr. Harrison, 1987-1988

Dance piece, with Clarice Marshall and Tom Caylor; appears to be have been performed as part of Plano, TX, '59.

Box 41 Folder 6 Mr. Harrison, 1987-1988

Includes draft, programs, and press.

Subseries I.1.23: Only We Who Guard The Mystery Shall Be Unhappy, circa 2003

Box 41 Folder 7-8 Laura Bush--Research/Articles/Text, 2000s, 2 folders

Box 41 Folder 9-10 Bush/War--Research--Articles, etc., 2000s, 2 folders


Box 42 Folder 1 The Nation, 2003

Includes correspondence, letters to the editor on the play, French and German translations of the play, and a copy of the issue.

Box 42 Folder 2 The Nation--Proofs, 2003

Box 42 Folder 3 The Nation Excerpt, 2003 March 24

Excerpt "Scene 1" in The Nation.

Subseries I.1.24: Reverse Transcription: Six Playwrights Bury a Seventh, 1995

Box 42 Folder 4 Drafts, 1995

Subseries I.1.25: Slavs!: Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue and Happiness, 1994-2005, undated

Manuscripts, Notebooks, and Publications, 1994-1996

Box 42 Folder 5 1st Draft, Actors' Theatre of Louisville, 1994 February 16

Typescript.

Box 42 Folder 6 2nd Draft, 1994 March 20

Typescript.

Box 42 Folder 7 Script, undated

Typescript.

Box 42 Folder 8 Notebook, circa 1995

Box 42 Folder 9 Galley, circa 1996

Productions, 1994-2002, undated

Box 42 Folder 10 Brochures and Ticket, 1994-1996

Brochure and ticket for Hampstead Theatre (1994-1995) and season guide for Maxim Gorki Theater (1995-1996) in German.

Box 42 Folder 11 Programs and Promotional Materials, 1994-1995

Includes items from Hampstead Theatre and Center Stage.

Box 42 Folder 12 Austria, 1995-1996

Program.


Box 178 Folder 26 Austria--Poster, 1996, 16.5 x 23.5"


Box Tube G Austria--Poster, 1996, 33.5 x 47"


Box 42 Folder 13-14 Austria (Vienna), 1996, 2 folders

Includes correspondence, programs, promotional materials, and German translations.

Box 42 Folder 15 Austria (Vienna), 1995-1997


Box 43 Folder 1 Finland--Contract, 1995

Box 43 Folder 2-3 French, 1996, 2 folders

Includes two translations, and correspondence regarding the translations and French productions.


Box 169 Folder 19 French--Photograph, 1996, 12 x 16"

Photograph of Roland Bertin in the Paris production, September 1996.


Box 43 Folder 4 Germany, 1996

Box 43 Folder 5 Iceland, 2001-2002

Includes poster, press, program, and Icelandic translation of the script.


Box 178 Folder 10 Iceland--Poster, circa 2002, 16.5 x 23.5"

Mounted on foamcore. Additional copy in with production file.


Box 43 Folder 6 Spain (Barcelona), circa 1997

Program

Box 43 Folder 7 United Kingdom (Hampstead), 1994

Correspondence, with proposed advertisement.


Box 178 Folder 27 United Kingdom (Hampstead)--Poster, 1994, 12.75 x 19 7/8"

2 copies.

United States


Box 43 Folder 8 Ailanthus Theater Company (New York), 2000s

Program.

Box 43 Folder 9 Anchorage, AK, 1995

Poster and program.

Box 43 Folder 10 Baltimore, MD--Center Stage, 1994-1995

Newsletter.

Box 43 Folder 11 Baltimore, MD--Center Stage--Photographs, 1994-1995


Box 179 Folder 8 Baltimore, MD--Center Stage--Poster, [1995], 16 x 27.25"


Box 43 Folder 12 Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 1995

Box 43 Folder 13 Berkeley Repertory Theatre--Press, 1996

Box 43 Folder 14 Berkeley Repertory Theatre--Press Packet, 1996


Box 169 Folder 20 Cambridge, MA--Poster, 2005, 11 x 17"

Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club. Includes a note from the production's director, Aoife Spillane-Hinks, on the back of the poster.


Box 43 Folder 15 Chicago, IL--Steppenwolf, circa 1994

Script.

Box 43 Folder 16 Chicago, IL--Steppenwolf, 1994

Production information and press.


Box 44 Folder 1 Houston, TX--Alley Theatre, 1995

Box 44 Folder 2 Louisville, KY, 1993

Correspondence.

Box 44 Folder 3 Louisville, KY--Humana Festival (1st Production), 1994

Includes press, program, promotional materials, and schedule.

Box 44 Folder 4 New York Theatre Workshop Production, 1994

includes contact sheet, production information, promotional materials, and rehearsal schedules.

Box 44 Folder 5 New York Theatre Workshop Production--Rewrites, 1994

Other Subject Files, 1994-1996, undated


Box 163 Baseball Cap, undated


Box 44 Folder 6 Broadway Play Publ[ication], 1996

Box 44 Folder 7 Correspondence, undated

Correspondence from Robin, perhaps Robin Bartlett, on leaving the production.

Box 44 Folder 8 Lesbian Avengers, circa 1994

Box 44 Folder 9 Lesbian Avengers--Benefit, 1994

Box 44 Folder 10 Lesbian Avengers--Press Packet, 1994

Box 44 Folder 11 Press, 1994

Excerpt in Esquire magazine.

Box 44 Folder 12-13 Research, 1990s, 2 folders

Box 44 Folder 14 Reviews, 1994-1995

Box 44 Folder 15 Set Design, 1990s

Production is not identified.

Box 44 Folder 16 Theatre Communications Group (TCG)--Agreement, 1994 August

Box 44 Folder 17 Translation--German, 1994-1995

Includes correspondence and published translation.

Subseries I.1.26: Songs from a Louisiana Basement, 1988

Six Performances Poems; for a performance at Home Theater in 1988.

Box 44 Folder 18 Typescript, 1988

2 typescripts.

Subseries I.1.27: Tiny Kushner, 2009

A performance of five shorter plays by Kushner.

Box 44 Folder 19 Berkeley Reperatory Theatre--Press Packet, 2009, 1 compact disks

Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Box 44 Folder 20-21 Guthrie Theater, 2009, 2 folders

Includes cards, programs, Kushner's notes, and a softcover book of production photographs.


Box 178 Folder 28 Guthrie Theater--Poster, 2009, 14 x 22"

2 copies. Guthrie Theatre.


Box 44 Folder 22 Guthrie Theater--Program, 2009

Guthrie Theatre.

Subseries I.1.28: The Umbrella Oracle, circa 1984-1985

Dance piece for the Yard, Martha's Vineyard.


Box 45 Folder 1 Typescript, circa 1984

Box 45 Folder 2 Notebook, circa 1984

Box 45 Folder 3 Program, 1985

Subseries I.2: Stage Adaptations, 1987-2012

This subseries contains materials related to Kushner's adaptations of works originally created by others.

Subseries I.2.1: Brundibar, 1992-2006, undated

Libretto by Adolf Hoffmeister, English adaptation by Kushner, music by Hans Krasa.

Box 45 Folder 4 Brundibar--Libretto--Original Manuscript, undated

Box 45 Folder 5 Brundibar--4th Draft, 2003 May 25

Box 45 Folder 6 Brundibar--Final Draft, 2006 April 11

This draft includes side by side columns of the Czech text paired with Kushner's English version.

Box 45 Folder 7 Brundibar--Correspondence from Survivors of Terezín, 2006-2007, undated

Box 45 Folder 8 Brundibar--Music of Remembrance Press Kit (2006) and Other Materials, 2002-2006

This includes correspondence from Norman Polsky and other materials related to Brundibar and on productions using the Joža Karas translation.

Box 45 Folder 9 Brundibar--Naxos Records--Corrected Notes, circa 2006

This file includes corrected liner notes and related texts.

Box 45 Folder 10 Brundibar--Press, 2002

Box 45 Folder 11 Brundibar--Programs, 2005-2006

Programs from the Jewish Museum and Music of Remembrance.

Box 45 Folder 12 Brundibar--Research


Box 46 Folder 1 Brundibar--Score--Score from Engel / Berman Adaptation, 1992

Translated by Rita McLeod. Adapted by Rose C. Engel and Judith M. Berman. Inscribed to Tony Kushner by Judith Berman, 2003.

Box 46 Folder 2-3 Brundibar--Score--Tempo Braha, 1993, 2 folders

Scores with libretto in Czech, English, and German. English translation by Joža Karas.


Box 45 Folder 13 Brundibar--Translation--Correspondence and Libretto from Andy Hicks, with Score for Chicago Opera Theater, 1997, circa 2003

Correspondence on translation from Andy Hicks, with a translated libretto with marked rhyme scheme, style notes, and diminutives. Includes the score for the Chicago Opera Theater, which uses Kushner's translation.

Box 45 Folder 14 Brundibar and But the Giraffe--New Victory, 2006

Includes programs, schedule, and photographs by Nan Melville. Photographs are on a CD-R.

Box 45 Folder 15 Brundibar and But the Giraffe--Robin Shane Materials and Nicki Cochoran's Fax, 2006

Shane is a costume designer. The file includes correspondence and a CD-R with images.


Box 46 Folder 4 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2006

Box 46 Folder 5 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--Designs--Correspondence, 2003 January

Correspondence from Thor Steingraber, director at the Chicago Opera Theater, and Kris Stone, set designer, on designs. The computer printouts of the emails include color photographs of the designs for both Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge.

Box 46 Folder 6 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--The Night Kitchen, 2001-2002

Includes agreement, correspondence, and meeting notes.

Box 46 Folder 7 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--Programs, 2003, 2006

Includes programs for Chicago Opera Theater (2003), Yale Repertory Theatre (2006), and New Victory Theater (2006).


Box 45 Folder 16 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--Videorecording of Chicago Opera Theater Production, 2002, 1 DVDs

Box 45 Folder 17 Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge--Miscellaneous, 2001-2006

Includes clippings, correspondence, and materials related to the Chicago Opera Theater production.

Subseries I.2.2: Comedy on the Bridge, 2002-2003, undated

Performed with Brundibar. There is additional material related to this work filed with Brundibar, above. Libretto by Kushner, adapted from the play by Václav Kliment Klicpera, music by Bohuslav Martinu.


Box 46 Folder 8 2nd Draft, 2002 December

Box 46 Folder 9 Notebooks, 2 items


Box 47 Folder 1 Line Changes and Corrections and Questions from Kushner, 2003 May 12

Box 47 Folder 2-3 Research Materials, 2 folders

Subseries I.2.3: A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds, 1992-1997, undated

Adapted from Joachim Neugroschel's translation of the original Yiddish play by S. Ansky

Files are arranged chronologically.

Box 47 Folder 4-8 General and Research, 1990s, 5 folders

Box 47 Folder 9 Joachin Neugroschel Translation, 1992

Box 47 Folder 10 2nd Draft, 1994

Box 47 Folder 11 Script, 1994


Box 48 Folder 1 Script, undated

Box 48 Folder 2 Corrections (Broadway Play Publ.), 1996

Box 48 Folder 3-4 Hartford Stage, 1994-1995, 2 folders

Includes correspondence, program, and reviews.


Box Tube A Hartford Stage--Poster, 1995, 20.5 x 36"

Design and illustration by William Wondriska. 2 copies.


Box 48 Folder 5 The Klezmatics--Possessed, 1997, 1 compact disks

Signed and inscribed by the band. Much of Possessed is a collaboration with Kushner; Kushner contributed lyrics to two of the the songs, and the second half of the album was designed as a musical score for "A Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds".


Box 167 Folder 9 Streisand Festival--Press [Tall Ms Box], 1996


Box Tube D Public Theatre--Poster, 1997, 20.5 x 34"


Box 162 Public Theater--Opening Night Gift (Yarmulke), 1997 November 13

The Kissinsender Wedding (Opening Night, A Dybbuk!) November 13, 1997 Public Theater, Leib, Tony K.


Box 48 Folder 6 Public Theatre--Program, 1997

Box 48 Folder 7-8 Press, 1997, 2 folders


Box 178 Folder 7 Book (TCG)--Poster, 1997, 12.5 x 19.5"

2 copies. Features artwork by Maurice Sendak.

Subseries I.2.4: The Good Person of Szechwan, 1994-2012

Adapted from the play by Bertolt Brecht.

Files are arranged chronologically.


Box 48 Folder 9 La Jolla Playhouse--Correspondence, 1994-1996

Box 48 Folder 10 La Jolla Playhouse--Correspondence from Lisa Peterson, 1994

Box 48 Folder 11 La Jolla Playhouse--Santa Monica Version, 1994

Literal translation of the Santa Monica version. Typescript.

Box 48 Folder 12 La Jolla Playhouse--1st Draft, 1994-1996

Box 48 Folder 13 La Jolla Playhouse--Draft, 1994-1996

Box 48 Folder 14 La Jolla Playhouse--Program and Press, 1994

Box 48 Folder 15 La Jolla Playhouse--Script (German), 1994


Box 49 Folder 1 La Jolla Playhouse / North Dakota State University, 1995-2002

Draft. Typescript, occasional annotations by director. 1995. At front, 15 leaves production schedule for production at North Dakota State University, directed by Dr. Pam Chabora, and 6 leaves sheet music (December 2001).

Box 49 Folder 2-3 Galleys, 2010 December 5, 2 folders

Box 49 Folder 4 Galleys, 2010 December 5

Box 49 Folder 5 Columbia University--Program, 2012

Subseries I.2.5: The Illusion, 1988-2012

Adapted from Pierre Corneille's play L'illusion comique

Files are arranged chronologically.

Box 49 Folder 6 New York Theatre Workshop--Drafts, 1988

Manuscript and typescript pages.


Box 50 Folder 1-3 New York Theatre Workshop--Drafts, 1988, 3 folders

Typescripts.

Box 50 Folder 4 New York Theatre Workshop--Fliers, 1988

Box 50 Folder 5-7 Hartford Stage--Drafts and Revisions, 1988-1989, 3 folders


Mapcase 15-A-14 Hartford Stage--Poster, 1989-1990, 20.5 x 34"


Box 50 Folder 8-9 Hartford Stage--Programs and Press, 1989-1990, 2 folders


Box 51 Folder 1 Los Angeles Theatre Center--Photographs, 1990

Box 51 Folder 2 Los Angeles Theatre Center--Press, 1990

Box 51 Folder 3 Los Angeles Theatre Center--Programs, 1990

Box 51 Folder 4 Los Angeles Theatre Center--Teacher's Study Guide, 1990

Box 51 Folder 5 Berkeley Repertory Theatre--Flier for 1990-1991 Season, 1990

Box 51 Folder 6 American Theatre Magazine, 1991 January

Contains first publication of the play in American Theatre Magazine.

Box 51 Folder 7 McNeese State University Production, 1991

Programs, press, and greeting card.

Box 51 Folder 8 Yugoslavia Production, 1991

Programs, correspondence, and photographs.

Box 51 Folder 9 Other Programs and Press, 1990-1991

Program from Berkeley Reperatory Theatre and press from Round House Theatre, and flier from other Kushner event.

Box 51 Folder 10 Classic State Company Production, 1993-1994

Includes press, contact sheet, production schedule, and memoranda.

Box 51 Folder 11 German, 1996

Includes German tanslation by Frank Heibert, and cover letter.

Box 51 Folder 12 Manchester, UK, 1997

Two photographs of a production by the Royal Exchange Theatre Company.


Box 169 Folder 16 Manchester, UK--Royal Exchange Theatre Company--Poster, [1997], 11.75 x 16.5"


Box 178 Folder 11 Greece--Poster, 2000-2001, 14.5 x 22.5"

Mounted on wood board.


Box 51 Folder 13 El Portal Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, 2003

Includes program, press, and promotional materials.

Box 51 Folder 14 Finland, 2005

Includes promotional card and program.

Box 51 Folder 15 Court Theatre Production--Video Recording, 2010 April 7-10, 2 DVDs

Box 51 Folder 16-17 Signature Theatre, 2011, 2 folders

Includes casting notes, rehearsal schedule and notes, and rewrites.

Box 51 Folder 18 Signature Theatre, 2011 July 17, 1 CD, 1 DVD

2 discs. CD includes production script with production details and glossary. DVD includes trailer, photographs, meet and greet, and interviews.


Box 178 Folder 9 Signature Theatre--Mounted Card and Photograph (Signed), 2011, 15 x 22"

Card and photograph of the cast are matted. Mat is signed by cast and by Tony Kushner.


Box 173 Signature Theatre--T-shirt, 2011


Box 51 Folder 19 Greensboro, NC (Triad Stage), 2012

Includes program and promotional materials.

Box 51 Folder 20 TCG Illusion Book Cover Image

Subseries I.2.6: Love's Fire, [1998]

Love's Fire is a collection of short plays by American authors based on Shakespeare's sonnets. Kushner's play, "Terminating", inspired by Sonnet 75, is part of this collection.


Box 178 Folder 25 The Acting Company--Poster, [1998], 14 x 24"

Subseries I.2.7: Mother Courage and Her Children, 1957, 1988-2009

Adapted from the original play by Bertolt Brecht.

Files are arranged chronologically.


Box 52 Folder 1 Music by Paul Dessau, 1957

Box 52 Folder 2 Translation by Blitzstein, 1957

Box 52 Folder 3-6 Production at University of New Hampshire, 1987-1988, 4 folders

Adapted from the original play by Bertolt Brecht; Mannheim/Willet translation. Includes rehearsal notes for actors using the Mannheim/Willet translation; call sheets and other notes; press and clippings; programs; and correspondence.

Box 52 Folder 7-8 University of New Hampshire--Mother Courage and Brecht Notes and Lecture, 1988, 2 folders

Box 52 Folder 9 Notebook and Notes, probably 1988

Probably related to the production at the University of New Hampshire.


Box 53 Folder 1 Translation by Meyer, 1990

Box 53 Folder 2 Contract with Stefan Brecht for Translation, 2006 May 30

Box 53 Folder 3 NYSF Rehearsal Draft, 2006 June 27

Typescript.

Box 53 Folder 4 NYSF Rehearsal Draft with Script Change Questions, 2006 June-July

Includes cast list, draft (2006 June 27) and list of script change questions (2006 July 13).

Box 53 Folder 5-6 The Public Theater, 2006, 2 folders

Public Theater / Shakespeare in the Park. Includes contact list, schedule, programs, and an article in Theater der Zeit magazine.

Box 53 Folder 7 The Public Theater, 2006

Includes program and notes on script changes.

Box 53 Folder 8 Score, 2006

Box 53 Folder 9 Delacorte Theater--Original Sound Board Recording, 2006 September 3, 2 copies: 4 discs and 4 cd-r discs


Box 54 Folder 1 Courage in Concert, 2009

Includes correspondence and program. File also includes "Courage Scene by Scene" on a CD-R disk.

Box 54 Folder 2 Courage in Concert--Production Budget, 2009


Box 173 Courage in Concert--T-shirt, 2009


Box 54 Folder 3 National Theatre--Cast, 2009

Cast list brochure and photocopy pages of company photographs.


Box Tube A National Theatre--Poster, 2009, 20 x 30"

2 copies.


Box 54 Folder 4 National Theatre--Program, 2009

Box 54 Folder 5 National Theatre--Rehearsal Draft, 2009 July

Box 54 Folder 6 Article by Paul Farmer, 2009

With covering letter.

Subseries I.2.8: St. Cecilia, or the Power of Music, circa 1997

Opera libretto based on Heinrich von Kleist's Die heilige Cäcilie oder Die Gewalt der Musik, Eine Legende.

Box 54 Folder 7 Libretto--Original Manuscript, undated

Box 54 Folder 8-9 Notebooks, circa 1997, 2 folders

Box 54 Folder 10 Research Materials, 1997

Subseries I.2.9: Stella, 1990s-2008

Adaptation of the play by Goethe.


Box 55 Folder 1 Draft, undated

Fragments. Manuscript.

Box 55 Folder 2 2nd Draft, 2002 July 26

Typescript

Box 55 Folder 3 Typescript, undated

Box 55 Folder 4 Script (German)

Box 55 Folder 5 Script from Ulli Stephan, undated

Box 55 Folder 6 Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 1996

Includes correspondence and typescript.

Box 55 Folder 7 Reading, 2008 February 24

Subseries I.2.10: Widows, circa 1991

Written with Ariel Dorfman, based on his novel, for the Mark Taper Forum.

Box 55 Folder 8 3rd Draft, 1991 June 11

Annotated typescript.

Box 55 Folder 9 Typescript, 1991 August 1

Script.

Box 55 Folder 10 Notebook, circa 1991

Written with Ariel Dorfman, based on his novel, for the Mark Taper Forum.

Box 55 Folder 11 Mark Taper Forum--Notes, circa 1991


Box 178 Folder 29 Mark Taper Forum--Poster, 1991, 14 x 22"

2 copies.


Box 55 Folder 12 Mark Taper Forum--Programs, 1991

Subseries I.3: Directed Stage Productions, circa 1977-1995

This subseries contains materials related to works directed by Kushner. It includes some files related to his graduate student work in directing at New York University.

Subseries I.3.1: The Heavenly Theatre: Hymns for Martyred Actors, circa 1983-1984, 1994

New York University Graduate Thesis in Directing Project.


Box 56 Folder 1 Original Manuscript

Box 56 Folder 2 1st Draft, 1983

Box 56 Folder 3 2nd Draft, 1983

Box 56 Folder 4-6 Drafts (Typescripts), 1983, 3 folders; Typescripts

Three drafts.

Box 56 Folder 7 Typescript, 1983

New York University Graduate Thesis in Directing Project.

Box 56 Folder 8 Notebook, circa 1983-1984


Box 57 Folder 1-2 Photographs, Notes, and Programs, 1983, 2 folders

New York University Masters' Thesis Production. Includes contact lists, contact sheets, fliers, notes, posters, programs, a copy of the score, snapshot photographs, and other materials.

Box 57 Folder 3 Mark Taper Forum, 1994

Promotional material.

Subseries I.3.2: In the Heart of America, 1993-1994

Play by Naomi Wallace. Production at the Long Wharf Theatre in 1994 was directed by Kushner.

Box 57 Folder 4 Correspondence, 1994

Correspondence from Wallace.

Box 57 Folder 5 Typescript, 1994 May

Box 57 Folder 6 Typescript, etc., 1994

Includes typescript, program from Iowa University Theatre, and schedules.

Box 57 Folder 7 Poems, undated

"To Dance a Stony Field" poems by Wallace.

Box 57 Folder 8 Research--Gulf War, 1990s

Compiled by Wallace.

Subseries I.3.3: Incidents and Occurrences in the Travels of the Tailor Max, circa 1979

For the Governor's Program for Gifted Children, Louisiana. "Travels" is sometimes "Life" in titles.

Box 57 Folder 9-10 Scripts, circa 1979, 2 folders


Box 58 Folder 1 Score, circa 1979

Box 58 Folder 2-3 Typescript, 1979, 2 folders

Annotated typescript.

Box 58 Folder 4 Notebook, circa 1979

Box 58 Folder 5 Notebook, circa 1979

Box 58 Folder 6 Notebook, circa 1979

Box 58 Folder 7 Notes, circa 1979

Subseries I.3.4: Other Works

For the Governor's Program for Gifted Children, Louisiana.

Baden Baden Play for Learning , circa 1980

For the Governor's Program for Gifted Children, Louisiana.

Box 58 Folder 8-9 Baden Baden Play for Learning, circa 1980, 2 folders

Includes notebook, research materials, and typescript.


Box 59 Folder 1-4 Baden Baden Play for Learning--New York University, 1990, 4 folders

Performed with other works as part of "Learning Play: On Consent" and directed by Kushner. Includes contact sheet, program, poster, notebook, research materials, and typescripts.

Box 59 Folder 5 The Beggar, or the Dead Dog (New York University Application 1981), 1981

By Bertolt Brecht. Includes annotated typescript and notes.

Children's Plays for Repertory Theater of St. Louis

Box 59 Folder 6 Scripts for Children's Plays, undated

Includes Histriomatrix, The Protozoa Review, Yes Yes No No, and In Great Eliza's Golden Time.

Box 59 Folder 7 Histriomatrix , 1995

Script

Box 59 Folder 8 In Great Eliza's Golden Time , 1995

Script

Box 59 Folder 9 The Protozoa Review , 1995

Script

Box 59 Folder 10-11 Yes Yes No No , 1985-1986, undated, 2 folders

Includes correspondence, reviews, and scripts.

Euripides' Heracles, circa 1983

2nd year New York University graduate school project.


Box 60 Folder 1 Master Plan for NYU/TSOA Director's Project, circa 1983

Box 60 Folder 2 Notebook, circa 1983

Notebook for 2nd year New York University graduate school production.

Box 60 Folder 3 Notes and Poster (My Design), circa 1983

Box 60 Folder 4-5 Fen--Director's script, notes, and other materials, circa 1984-1986, 2 folders

Play by Caryl Churchill, directed by Kushner. Includes director's script, notes, and other material.

Golden Boy , 1985, undated

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Box 60 Folder 6 Notes and Other Materials, circa 1985

Box 60 Folder 7 Press, 1985

Box 60 Folder 8 Programs, 1985

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.


Box 165 Folder 5 Sketchbook with Blocking Sketches, 1985


Box 60 Folder 9 Happy End , 1984

New York University Graduate School production. Includes poster, designed by Kushner, including mock-up, negative, and final poster. Also includes some typescript pages, and the program.

Box 60 Folder 10 Ibsen's Ghost and Pantaloon--Directing Script, circa 1977

1st two plays directed by Kushner at Columbia University.

Box 60 Folder 11 In Great Eliza's Golden Time and The Protozoa Revue--Notebook, circa 1986

Notebook for two children's plays for the Repertory Theater of St. Louis.


Box 61 Folder 1-3 Midsummer Night's Dream--Director's Script and notes, circa 1980, 3 folders

For the Governor's Program for Gifted Children, Louisiana.

Box 61 Folder 4 Silence--Notes, circa 1982

1st year directing project, New York University graduate school. Includes notes, texts, and other materials.


Box 60 Folder 12 Yes,Yes, No, No--Program, 1991

Children's Theatre of Maine.

Subseries I.4: Film and Television Works and Adaptations, 1990-2016

This subseries contains works written for film and television. These works include Angels in America (HBO), Fences, Lincoln, and Munich. The papers include related materials such as correspondence, outlines, drafts, screenplays, revisions, and research materials, as well as posters, press clippings, promotional materials, and reviews.

There is also material related to three works that were ultimately unproduced: Grim(m), The Illusion, and The Pushcart Wars. These materials include film treatments, drafts, outlines, manuscript pages, typescript pages, comments, and research

Subseries I.4.1: Angels in America (HBO), 1994-2005, 2012

Scripts and Revisions, 1994-2002

Files are arranged chronologically.


Box 61 Folder 5 Millennium Approaches--1st Draft of Screenplay for Robert Altman, 1994 September 23


Box 62 Folder 1-3 1st Screenplay Drafts, 1995 July 4, 3 folders

Two drafts of Millenium Approaches, marked 2nd draft, and one draft of Perestroika, marked 1st draft.


Box 61 Folder 6-7 Script--1st Draft of Episodes #1-3 for Mike Nichols, 2001 October 5, 2 folders

Typescripts draft for all six episodes. Includes a list of potential actors and availability at the end of the script.


Box 62 Folder 4 Script--1st Draft--Episodes 4-5, 2001 October 5

Typescripts drafts.

Box 62 Folder 5 Script--1st Draft--Episode 6, 2001 October 5


Box 63 Folder 1-3 Script--1st Draft, 2001 October 5, 3 folders

Typescripts draft for all six episodes. Includes a list of potential actors and availability at the end of the script.

Box 63 Folder 4-5 Script--2nd Draft, 2001 October 15, 2 folders

Typescripts drafts for Millennium Approaches (Episodes 1-3) and Perestroika (Episodes 4-6).


Box 64 Folder 1-2 Script--2nd Draft, 2001 October 15, 2 folders

Typescripts drafts for Millennium Approaches (Episodes 1-3) and Perestroika (Episodes 4-6).


Box 63 Folder 6 Millenium Approaches--Script--Revisions, 2002 January 9-March 4

Typescript revisions for Episodes 1-3.


Box 62 Folder 6 Perestroika--Color-Coded Shooting Script, 2002 March


Box 64 Folder 3-5 Script with Revision Pages, 2002 February-April, 3 folders

349pp. Episodes #1-6.


Box 62 Folder 7 Script Revisions, 2002 October

Other Subject Files


Box 65 Folder 1 Article on Mike Nichols, 2012

Box 65 Folder 2 Book Covers

Two proofs.

Box 65 Folder 3 Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Congratulations Letters, 2005

Box 65 Folder 4 Italian Location Shoot Information Packet, 2003


Box 64 Folder 6 Notes

Notes, and photocopied newspaper articles.


Box Tube C Poster, 2003, 27 x 40"

2 copies.


Box 169 Folder 12 Poster for the Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Book, circa 2003, 11 x 17"

2 copies.


Box 64 Folder 5 Press, 2003-2004


Box 65 Folder 6-8 Press, 2003 December, 3 folders

Box 65 Folder 9 Press, 2004


Box 165 Folder 4 Press, 2004


Box 66 Folder 1-3 Press Digest, 2003-2004, 3 folders

From HBO Films with cover memo dated March 12, 2004.


Box 65 Folder 10 Production, 2002

Includes crew lists and storyboard meeting notes.

Box 65 Folder 11 Production Memos, 2002-2003

Includes shooting schedules (2002) and a memo with copies of the first wave of press breaks.

Subseries I.4.2: Fences, circa 2016

Adapted from August Wilson's play Fences. Kushner's screenplay was based on a draft written by Wilson before his death in 2005. Wilson is the only credited screenwriter for the film, while Kushner received a co-producer credit. Film directed by Denzel Washington.


Box 66 Folder 4-5 Screenplay--Drafts, circa 2016, 2 folders

Box 66 Folder 6 Screenplay--Final Script, circa 2016

Bound for awards consideration.

Box 66 Folder 7 Souvenir Program, circa 2016

Includes information on SAG Award nomiations.

Subseries I.4.3: Grim(m), 1995-1996

Adaptation of "The Two Journeymen" by the Brothers Grimm. Unproduced. Kushner's description on envelope was "Grim(m) - Teleplay for Maurice Sendak project with HBO (I think)."


Box 67 Folder 1 Original Manuscript

Box 67 Folder 2 Rough First Draft, 1995, Typescript.

Box 67 Folder 3 Research, 1996, Clippings.

Subseries I.4.4: The Illusion, 1990-1991

Adapted from Pierre Corneille's play L'illusion comique. The film was ultimately unrealized.

Box 67 Folder 4-6 Film Treatment, 1990-1991, 3 folders

Typescript drafts. Includes meeting notes on the script from Lisa Lindstrom.

Box 67 Folder 7 Notebook for Film Treatment, circa 1990

Subseries I.4.5: Lincoln

Screenplays, Drafts, and Related Materials

Drafts of Lincoln screenplay (including ring binder; 1st print out of complete first draft; storyboard; index cards for Lincoln script development

The contents of the ring binder have been rehoused into folders.


Box 132 Folder 1-4 Drafts, 2004, 4 folders

Three of the four items are marked as being written by Paul Webb, although one is marked as Kushner's copy.

Box 132 Folder 5 Drafts (Folder 1, of 3), undated, 1 folders


Box 133 Folder 1-2 Drafts (Folders 2-3, of 3), undated, 2 folders

Box 133 Folder 3-6 1st Draft--1st Printout of Complete 1st Draft, undated, 4 folders


Box 147 Storyboard Index Cards, undated

Storyboard index cards for script development.


Box 134 Folder 1-2 Drafts, 2007, undated, 2 folders

Includes a draft dated 2007 June 1, and an undated draft.


Box 135 Folder 6-7 Drafts (Folders 1-2, of 3), 2007, undated, 2 folders

Includes a draft dated 2007 May 27, and an undated draft with what appears to be an outline.


Box 136 Folder 1 Drafts (Folder 3, of 3), 2007, undated, 1 folders

Includes a draft dated 2007 May 27, and an undated draft with what appears to be an outline.


Box 134 Folder 3-5 Screenplay--1st or 2nd Draft?, undated, 3 folders

Box 134 Folder 6-8 Screenplay Drafts and Notes (Folders 1-3, of 5), 2008, undated, 3 folders

Includes "3rd Pass" drafts dated 2008 December 16, with Spielberg's comments and notes. There are also two undated drafts.


Box 135 Folder 1-2 Screenplay Drafts and Notes (Folders 4-5, of 5), 2008, undated, 2 folders

Includes "3rd Pass" drafts dated 2008 December 16, with Spielberg's comments and notes. There are also two undated drafts.

Box 135 Folder 3-5 Screenplay Drafts, undated, 3 folders

2 drafts.


Box 136 Folder 2-5 Screenplay Drafts and Notes, 2008-2009, 4 folders

Includes "4th Draft" draft from 2009 January with comments and notes, draft from 2008 December 17 with comments and notes on the 2008 December 16 draft, and outlines (2008 July) with research materials and notes.

Lincoln materials

Box 136 Folder 6-7 Casting Notes and Typescript Draft, 2008, undated, 2 folders

Box 136 Folder 8 Typescript Drafts, 2008, undated

Box 136 Folder 9 Research--Lincoln's Medical History

Lincoln (casting/sides; rewrites/early drafts, some in mss.; outlines)


Box 137 Folder 1-2 Outlines, 2 folders

Box 137 Folder 3 Rewrites / Early Drafts

Box 137 Folder 4 Casting / Sides Drafts, 2009, undated

Box 137 Folder 5-7 Reading at Cooper Union, 2009 April 28, 3 folders

Includes two reading scripts, notes on casting and availability of actors, a data CD recording of the read through, and other audio CDs for the reading with soundtrack, sound effects, etc. With Liam Neeson as Lincoln.


Box 138 Folder 1 Script with Comments and Notes from Doris Kearns Goodwin, 2009 May

Box 138 Folder 2-7 Outlines, Drafts, Notes, etc., 2008-2010, 6 folders

These files include outlines (March 2008); part of a Third Draft (2008 December 15); Draft 6 Outlines (2010 May 29); Draft (2010 July 7); Draft and Notes (2010 July 10); as well as notes and other materials. These files were originally filed with the research files in Box 144.


Box 139 Folder 1 Draft 6--Timeline/Outline, etc., 2010 July 28

Draft 6 timeline, outline, and notes about the vote scene.

Box 139 Folder 2 Final Shooting Script, 2011 December 12


Box 168 Fancy Binder with Script, circa 2011

Shooting script in a leather binder. Given to Kushner as a wrap gift, or as a gift from Principal Photography)

Production and Related Materials


Box 139 Folder 3-6 Production and Research Materials, 2007-2010, undated, 4 folders

Includes comments, drafts and rewrites, notes, outlines, and research materials.

Box 139 Folder 7 Production and Research Materials (Folder 1, of 4), 2008-2011, 1 folders

Includes comments and correspondence, drafts and rewrites, notes, outlines, research materials, and call sheets for the film production. Much of the production material is related to "Office Seekers".


Box 140 Folder 1-3 Production and Research Materials (Folders 2-4, of 4), 2008-2011, 3 folders

Includes comments and correspondence, drafts and rewrites, notes, outlines, research materials, and call sheets for the film production. Much of the production material is related to "Office Seekers".

Production, Research

Box 140 Folder 4-5 Outlines and Related Research, 2008, 2 folders

Box 140 Folder 6 Revisions and Notes, circa 2011

These appear to be related to 2010 December 7 corrections. This includes corrections and revisions, as well as comments from Spielberg. In addition, there is material relating to the names of representatives in the film.

Script, Production, Research

Box 140 Folder 7-8 Draft and Related Materials, 2011 February 16, 2 folders

Includes draft and related correspondence, outlines, and notes.

Production Materials

Box 140 Folder 9 Correspondence and Poetry from Gregory Itzin, 2011

Box 140 Folder 10 Notes and Script Pages, 2011, undated


Box 141 Folder 1 Notes and Script Pages, 2011, undated

Includes Spielberg notes on the Gettysburg Address night.

Box 141 Folder 2 Shooting Script, circa 2011 October 4

Box 141 Folder 3-4 Richmond--Production and Local Information, 2011, 2 folders

Box 141 Folder 5 Finances, 2011 October

Relates to Kushner's finances.

Box 141 Folder 6 149th Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, 2012

Program included Spielberg.

Lincoln production materials / Lincoln--Cards/Letters / Lincoln - Index Cards - outline

Box 141 Folder 7-8 Call Sheets, 2011, 2 folders


Box 142 Folder 1-2 Cards and Gifts, 2009-2011, undated, 2 folders

Includes cards from Daniel Day-Lewis, Joanna Johnston, and others.

Box 142 Folder 3 Correspondence from Steven Spielberg, 2012 July 13


Box 146 Notes: Index Cards, undated


Box 141 Folder 9 Notes for Actors/Extras on Scenes, circa 2011

Box 141 Folder 10 Scene Index Cards, undated

Box 141 Folder 11 Research--Articles, 2011


Box 162 Gift--Rat, 2012

Rat made by the electricians for Kushner on the set of Lincoln. Approximately 4 x 4 x 8 inches. Appears to be made of electrical tape and plastic twine.

Research and Related Materials


Box 142 Folder 4-8 Research Materials, 2006-2007, undated, 5 folders

Research materials, including notes from Lincolnist Meeting at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, circa 2006, typescript notes, chronologies, and outlines, as well as printouts about chronology, Stephen Douglas, Seward, and basic Lincoln and Civil War information. Includes DVD sent by Dreamworks "LT1 - TK2 TK1 TK4 & TK5" dated 1/20/2006. TRT 41:20.


Box 144 Research Files

The Outlines, Drafts, Notes, etc. filed in Box 138 Folders 2-7 were originally filed in this box of research materials.


Box 142 Folder 9 Research Materials, 2005-2006


Box 143 Folder 1 Research--Antique Toys and Advertising

Box 143 Folder 2 Research--Medical Photography

Box 143 Folder 3-4 Research--Notes on Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, 2 folders

Typescript notes 269pp.

Box 143 Folder 5 Research--Abraham Lincoln Images, 2003


Box Tube C Research--Lloyd's New Political Chart 1861, 24 x 31"

Box Tube C Research--G. Woolworth Colton's Map of the 500 Miles Around Washington 1861, 24 x 36"

Other Files

Lincoln


Box 143 Folder 6 Note from Jeremy [Strong]

Box 143 Folder 7 Notes from my first viewing of Lincoln (for Spielberg)

Box 143 Folder 8 Schedules, 2012

Outline of continuity for scenes.


Box 165 Folder 8 Japanese Theater Program, 2012

Box 165 Folder 10 Publicity Photograph of Kushner By Douglas Kirkland, 2012

Headshot of Tony Kushner taken by Douglas Kirkland for Lincoln publicity. Photograph is signed by Kirkland. Includes accompanying note to Kushner from Kirkland.

Miscellaneous


Box 143 Folder 9 Correspondence from Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, 2012

Regarding "end of production" gifts.

Box 143 Folder 10 149th Anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address--Speech by Spielberg, 2012 November 18

Revised Version C; with annotations and corrections.

Lincoln Oscars stuff (Notes from Warren Beatty and Daniel Day Lewis)

Includes other materials from 2012-2013.

Box 143 Folder 11 Correspondence from Warren Beatty, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Chris Terrio, 2013

Box 143 Folder 12 Correspondence from Thaddeus Stevens Society, 2011

Correspondence with articles on Stevens.

Box 143 Folder 13 United Nations Correspondence, 2013

Correspondence with materials on the United Nations' events for the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Box 143 Folder 14 Correspondence on Thaddeus Stevens, 2015

Card and postcards from Ross Hetrick, president of the Thaddeus Stevens Society.

Box 143 Folder 15 Abraham Lincoln Writings Set from Historical Documents Company

Antiqued parchment replicas of four of Lincoln writings.

Box 143 Folder 16 Collection of Lincoln Pennies, 2009-2010

Subseries I.4.6: Munich, circa 2000-2007

Scripts, Production, and Research Files, circa 2000-2005

The arrangement is roughly chronological; general research files are filed at the end.


Box 67 Folder 8 Working Draft, 2000?


Box 68 Folder 1 King's Cross, an adaptation by David Peoples and Janet Peoples--1st Draft, 2002 September 10

Marked Writers Guild of America (WGA) copy.

Box 68 Folder 2 Draft Revised by Eric Roth, 2003 June 5

Box 68 Folder 3 Draft by Eric Roth, 2004 January 30

Box 68 Folder 4-5 Draft 5, undated, 2 folders

Includes 2 DVDs.

Box 68 Folder 6 Draft "Version 8", 2004 April 10

Marked Writers Guild of America (WGA) copy.


Box 69 Folder 1 Draft by Charles Randolph, 2004 April 12

"Kings Cross" screenplay by Charles Randolph, previously written by Eric Roth and David Peoples and Janet Peoples. Handwritten notes state "Last draft before mine".

Box 69 Folder 2 Materials for July 31, 2004 Meeting, 2004 July 30

Copy of Munich breakdown for meeting - this is a breakdown of the script.

Box 69 Folder 3 Sketch by Spielberg, 2004 July 31

Sketch by Spielberg showing how Avner's hotel room wall would collapse.

Box 69 Folder 4 Draft, undated

Box 69 Folder 5 Draft, undated

Drafts and Notes, 2004-2005

These materials were all originally filed together in one accordion file. There are four drafts, correspondence and comments and notes on the drafts, notes, and research materials.

Box 69 Folder 6-8 Drafts (Folders 1-3, of 5), undated, 3 folders


Box 70 Folder 1-2 Drafts (Folders 4-5, of 5), undated, 2 folders

Box 70 Folder 3-5 Notes and Research Materials, 2004-2005, 3 folders

Box 70 Folder 6-7 Draft and Related Materials, 2005 January 19, 2 folders

January 18, 2005 draft, with visitor pass, notes on drafts.


Box 71 Folder 1 Draft, 2005 May

Includes comments from k, and some additional notes.

Box 71 Folder 2 Shooting Script, circa 2005 July

Box 71 Folder 3 Draft, 2005 August 8

Box 71 Folder 4-5 Draft, with notes, circa 2005 August, 2 folders

With notes and comments.

Box 71 Folder 6 Draft, 2005 September 16

Marked Writers Guild of America (WGA) copy.


Box 72 Folder 1 Shooting Script, 2005 September 26

Box 72 Folder 2 Final Shooting Script, 2005 September 28

Marked Writers Guild of America (WGA) copy.

Box 72 Folder 3 Revised Final Shooting Script, 2005 November 14

This includes a cover letter to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) noting the changes.

Box 72 Folder 4-5 Shooting Script with Revisions, 2005 November 17, 2 folders


Box 73 Folder 1 Early Munich Material, 2004-2005

Includes an article on Kushner being brought into the project, articles, a crew list for the production, notes, and research materials.

Box 73 Folder 2 Notes, etc., 2000-2005

Box 73 Folder 3-5 Production Materials, 2005, 3 folders

Includes clippings, notes, revisions, shooting schedules, memos on press errors, memos on standard answers for press questions, and three DVDs with rough cut scenes.


Box 74 Folder 6 Production Memo, 2005 July 3

On script timing.


Box 73 Folder 6 Shooting Schedules, etc., 2005 July

Box 73 Folder 7 DVD Research, 2005

Includes correspondence from Barry Mendel, and a DVD of "Frankfurt Safehouse."

Box 73 Folder 8 Research Materials

Box 73 Folder 9-10 Research Materials, 1972-2004, 2 folders

Box 73 Folder 11-13 Research Materials, 3 folders

Includes a DVD of Golda's List.

Other Subject Files, 2005-2007

Files are arranged alphabetically.


Box 164 [Munich]--Film Slate, 2005 December 16

Untitled film slate - Director: S. Spielberg, Camera: Januxa Kaminski Asc., Date: 11/16/05.


Box Tube D Poster, 2005, 27 x 40

2 copies.


Box 74 Folder 1 Schamus Essay in Representations Journal, 2007

Includes copy of journal, with a covering note from Dreamworks.

Box 74 Folder 2 Writer Agreement Amendment, 2005 February

Box 74 Folder 3 Writers Guild of America (WGA) Aribitration Decision, 2005 November 28

Contains information on the arbitration decision reached regarding writing credits for Munich.

Box 74 Folder 4 Miscellaneous, 2005-2006

Envelope was labelled as "Munich Rough DVDS, Discovery Documentary, Steven S. Interview (TV), Notes". The file includes notes, a snapshot photograph of Kushner with Spielberg, production information for Budapest, an email with comments on the 12.10.04 Munich draft, and articles on the film and the Discovery documentary. The three rough cut DVDs include two 60 second spots (one with Spielberg's interview) and the Discovery Channel documentary on Munich.

Box 74 Folder 5 Miscellaneous, 2004-2006

Folder contains comments on drafts, notes, shooting schedule, screening ticket, information on the Golden Globes, reactions to the film (articles, reviews, and correspondence), and research materials and related correspondence,.

Subseries I.4.7: The Pushcart Wars, 1997-1999, undated

Unproduced.

Box 74 Folder 7 Outlines

Box 74 Folder 8 Manuscript

Box 74 Folder 9 Manuscript Pages

Box 74 Folder 10 Typescript

Box 74 Folder 11 Notebook for Screenplay for Jonathan Demme, undated

Box 74 Folder 12 Jean Merrill, 1997-1998

Box 74 Folder 13 Memoranda/Notes on Drafts, 1999

Comments on Kushner's drafts, including a memorandum from Universal.

Subseries I.5: Books, 1995-2008

This subseries contains records to four of Kushner's books: The Art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to the Present (2003), Brundibar (2003), Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue: Essays, A Play, Two Poems and a Prayer (1995), and Wrestling with Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2003), edited with Alisa Solomon.

These records include corrections, correspondence, galleys, manuscripts, promotional materials, proofs, notes, typescripts, and reviews.

Subseries I.5.1: The Art of Maurice Sendak, 2003


Box 76 Folder 1-2 Corrected Manuscript, 2003 January-February, 2 folders

Typescripts, with emendations by Howard [Reeves], and input from Sendak. Includes cover letter from Reeves.


Box 74 Folder 1 Research, Artwork, etc. (Folder 1, of 6), 1 folders

Research, artwork, and notes, organized by Sendak book. This was originally together in one file case; it was foldered during processing, but remains in its received order.


Box 75 Folder 1-5 Research, Artwork, etc. (Folders 2-6, of 6), 5 folders

Research, artwork, and notes, organized by Sendak book. This was originally together in one file case; it was foldered during processing, but remains in its received order.


Box 23 Folder 2 Galleys, 2003 September 10

Subseries I.5.2: Brundibar, 1997-2004


Box 76 Folder 3 Original Manuscript, undated

Original manuscript for book text.


Box 175 Folder 1 Art Print of Cover Art, 11x14"

Art print of the book's cover art, signed and inscribed by Maurice Sendak. Inscription reads, "For Tony mit so much liebe!"

Box 175 Folder 3 Artwork Proofs, 2002-2003


Box 76 Folder 4 Bertelsmann, 2003

Box 76 Folder 5 Brundibar and Sendak Documents, 1997, 2003

Includes permissions for Kushner's book, The Art of Maurice Sendak: 1980 to Present.


Box 176 Folder 2 Cardboard Mask, Sendak's Design


Box 177 Folder 1 Dummy, with Correspondence from Michael di Capua, [2001?] May

Dummy includes typed commentary on some pages

Box 177 Folder 2 Dummy, with Notes by Kushner, 2001 June-October

Includes 3 pages of notes

Box 177 Folder 3 Galleys

Box 177 Folder 4 Galleys, Annotated by Kushner

This set of galleys also includes a short note from Michael di Capua

Box 177 Folder 5 Galleys, with Correspondence from Michael di Capua, 2003 January


Box 175 Folder 5-6 Galleys, Notes, Markings, 2000-2003, 2 folders

Includes correspondence, typescript of text, a set of illustrations, and three sets of galleys. Most of these items have annotations, notes, and/or corrections.


Box 76 Folder 6 Illustrations and Comments, 2003


Box 175 Folder 4 Jacket Proofs, 2003


Box 76 Folder 7 Original Artwork (Computer Printouts), 2002

Box 76 Folder 8-9 Press and Reviews, 2003, 2 folders

Box 76 Folder 10 Proofs--Galleys (German), 2004

Includes computer printout of the galleys for the Gerstenberg edition, with related correspondence from Michael di Capua.


Box 77 Folder 1 Proofs--Set of Stapled Signatures, undated

These are for the Michael di Capua / Hyperion Books for Children edition.

Box 77 Folder 2 Proofs--Walker Books, 2004

Complete proof, unbound. Includes jacket, boards, and all signatures. This is for the Walker Books (London) edition.

Box 77 Folder 3 Promotional Print, 2003

Single illustration by Sendak; several copies.

Box 77 Folder 4 Promotional Text and Illustations Portfolio, 2003


Box 176 Folder 3 Promotional Store Display for Books (Cardboard)

Subseries I.5.3: Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue: Essays, A Play, Two Poems and a Prayer, 1995


Box 77 Folder 5-7 General, 1995, 3 folders

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Publication. Includes correspondence, typescript, cover proofs, and notes.


Box 78 Folder 1-2 Corrected Galleys, 1995, 2 folders

With some annotations and corrections.


Box 77 Folder 5 Booksigning Invites, 1995 December

Box 77 Folder 6 Reviews, 1995

Subseries I.5.4: Wrestling with Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 2003-2008


Box 79 Folder 1 General, 2003-2008

Includes contracts, correspondence, proofs, statements, and other materials.


Box 167 Folder 12 Book Cover, 2003, 11 x 14"


Box 145 Folder 3 Contract, 2003

Restricted until 2056


Box 77 Folder 7 Correspondence and Typescripts (Folder 1, of 4), 2002-2003, 1 folders

Includes correspondence, drafts, and typescripts; arranged by contributor.


Box 78 Folder 3-5 Correspondence and Typescripts (Folders 2-4, of 4), 2002-2003, 3 folders

Includes correspondence, drafts, and typescripts; arranged by contributor.


Box 79 Folder 2-4 Preliminary Materials, 2002-2003, 3 folders

Includes correspondence and drafts, arranged by contributor, as well as the transcript of a roundtable discussion (2003).

Box 79 Folder 5 Grove Press Catalog, circa 2003

Subseries I.6: Other Writings, 1975-2017

This subseries includes other writings by Kushner, including academic writing, articles, early writing, essays, introductions to books, and speeches.

There are additional speeches filed in the Series III: Professional Files, as some remarks and speeches are filed in awards, honorary degree, and event files.

Subseries I.6.1: Early Writings, 1975-1978

Box 79 Folder 1-2 Columbia College--Papers, 1975-1976, undated, 2 folders

Kushner's academic papers from Columbia College at Columbia University. Many of these include grades and comments from professors.


Box 80 Folder 1-2 Early Writing, 1969-1977, 2 folders

Box 80 Folder 3 First Dialogue Written by Kushner - for Wallace Gray's Playwriting Class, 1975 or 1976

Subseries I.6.2: Introductions to Books, 1994-2014

Box 80 Folder 4 Sholem Aleichem. Wandering Stars--Foreward, circa 2009

Drafts.

Box 80 Folder 5 Sholem Aleichem. Wandering Stars--Press--All Things Considered, circa 2009

Interview; on CD-R disk.

Box 80 Folder 6 Mart Crowley. The Boys in the Band--Preface , 2007-2008

Correspondence and proofs.

Box 80 Folder 7 Mart Crowley. The Boys in the Band--Research, 2008

Box 80 Folder 8-10 Howard Cruse. Stuck Rubber Baby--Introduction, 1994-1995, 3 folders

Includes correspondence, typescript, and proofs for the introduction. Also inclusive copies of chapters sent by Cruse, as well as a working script for the last chapter.

Box 80 Folder 11 Kenneth Lonergan. Margaret--Introduction, circa 2014

Typescript, with corrections.

Box 80 Folder 12 Tennessee Williams. The Glass Menagerie--Introduction--Research, 2010, undated

Box 80 Folder 13 Tennessee Williams. The Glass Menagerie--Introduction--1st Draft, 2011 January 17

Box 80 Folder 14 David Wojnarowicz. The Waterfront Journals--Introduction, 1995-1996

Includes correspondence and galleys.

Subseries I.6.3: Articles, Speeches, and Other Writings, 1988-2017


Box 81 Folder 1-3 "A Backstage Pass to Hell" New York Times Magazine, 1996, 3 folders

"G. David Schine in Hell" is a one-act play, first published in the New York Times Magazine in 1996 under the title "A Backstage Pass to Hell". File includes a manscript, typescripts, proofs, and research materials.

Box 81 Folder 4 "Life in the Salmon Falls or Social Darwinism and the New Director" Theatre Times Volume 8 Number 1, 1988 December


Box 165 Folder 12 Pell Poem (Printed Copy), 1996

Please handle item in its bag: adhesive on the back of the item is quite sticky.

An Acrostic composed on the occasion of the retirement of Senator Claiborne Pell. This printed copy was designed and printed by Walter Feldman at Ziggurat Press in Providence, RI. It is mounted on foam core and was probably framed at one time. There is a file related to this poem in Box 83 Folder 12.

Box 165 Folder 13 "Political Theatre: Notes and Confessions" Theatre Times (Volume 7, Number 4), 1988 May

Magazine issue with published article.


Box 81 Folder 5 Questions for Interview with Liza Minelli, circa 1994

Handwritten pages. The interview was published in OUT, volume 13, July/August 1994.

Box 81 Folder 6 School of the Visual Arts--Speech for the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Dinner, 2010 February 24

Published booklet.

Box 81 Folder 7 School of the Visual Arts--Commencement Program, 2010

Includes text of speech by Kushner.

Box 81 Folder 8 "Tell Her the Truth: On Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children A Play for Gaza" The Nation, 2009 April 13

Written by Tony Kushner and Alisa Solomon.

Box 81 Folder 9 "Theatre of War" Theatre Times(Volume IX Number 1), 1991 June

Essay on Gulf War. File contains two copies of the publication. May have been Kushner's first published essay.

Box 81 Folder 10 "Three Screeds from Key West" Manuscript, circa 1997

Box 81 Folder 11 Writing Fragments, undated

Articles, Introductions, and Letters, 1989, 1993-1995

Box 81 Folder 12 "I am Your Newt" Advocate, 1995 January 24

Box 81 Folder 13 Constance Congdon. Tales of the Lost Formicans and Other Plays--Introduction, 1994

Box 81 Folder 14 David Feinberg. Queer and Loathing--Advance Quote/Preface, 1994-1995

Box 81 Folder 15 An Epithalamion, 1989

For Susan Gochenour and Steven Rosen in celebration of their wedding.

Box 81 Folder 16 Intimacy "Fick oder kaputt" Esquire, 1993

Box 81 Folder 17 Slavs! Excerpt in Esquire, 1994 March

Box 81 Folder 18 Letter to the Advocate on Bruce Bawer, 1994

Box 81 Folder 19 Response to Arlene Croce essay in the New Yorker, 1995

Speeches


Box 82 Folder 1 Brown Inauguration, Probably 2001

Box 82 Folder 2 Chicago Speech, circa 1998

Box 82 Folder 3 Columbia College (Chicago)--Commencement, 2003

Box 82 Folder 4 Refugee Speech, Probably 1990s

Box 82 Folder 5 Maurice Sendak / New Vic, 2006

Box 82 Folder 6 Socialism Lecture, Probably 1999

Box 82 Folder 7 Vassar College--Commencement, 2002 May

This is the published verion from The Nation.

Box 82 Folder 8 Wesleyan Speech, undated

Box 82 Folder 9 YMCA, 2007 October

Box 82 Folder 10-11 Miscellaneous, 2002-2003, undated, 2 folders

Includes a commencement speech from Northwestern.

Box 82 Folder 12 Speeches--1999 Kennedy Center-American College Theatre Festival/Northwest Drama Festival (KC-ACTF/NWDC) Keynote Address, 2001

Published in Northwest Theatre Review (Vol 9) 2001 issue.

Box 82 Folder 13 Speeches--Don Quixote Award Speech for Terry Nemeth, undated

Box 82 Folder 14 Speeches--Hammer Museum Benefit, 2013

Box 82 Folder 15 Speeches--Introduction for Declan D and Nick O at Theatre Communications Group (TCG) Conference, circa 1991-1992

Probably Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod.


Box 83 Folder 14 Speeches--Liberty Medal--Speech Draft, 2009 October 5


Box 82 Folder 16 Speeches--New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) Broadway Stands Up for Freedom Benefit, 2012 July 23

Box 82 Folder 17 Speeches--New York University Tisch School of the Arts Graduation/Convocation, 1993

Box 82 Folder 18 Speeches--Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship, 2011

Box 82 Folder 19 Speeches--"On Puffins and Presidents" The Nation, 2012 January 20

Publication of Kushner's acceptance speech for the Puffin/Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship.

Box 82 Folder 20 Speeches--Whiting Foundation Emerging Writers Award, 2013

Box 82 Folder 21-23 Speeches--Miscellaneous, undated, 3 folders

File contains several unidentified speeches.

Box 82 Folder 24-25 Speeches--Miscellaneous, Mostly 2017, 2 folders

Includes Maurice Pierrepont Lecture remarks, other remarks are not identified. Appears to also include remarks from the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History (2017) and the Erwin Piscator Award Luncheon (2017). There is addintonal information on the 2017 Kennedy Prize in Box 113 Folder 8. There is addintonal information on the Piscator Award Luncheon in Box 113 Folder 11.

Speeches and Published Articles

These were all together in one envelope, with this title.


Box 83 Folder 1 "Poem: from The Second Month of Mourning" The Threepenny Review, 1992 Spring

Magazine.

Box 83 Folder 2 "The Other: Being Gay in America" Los Angeles Times, 1993 April 25

Clipping.

Box 83 Folder 3 "Is it a Fiction that Playwrights Create Alone?" New York Times, 1993 November 21

Clipping.

Box 83 Folder 4 "Fireworks and Freedom" Newsweek, 1994 June 27

Includes typescript, contracts, and the published issue of Newsweek.

Box 83 Folder 5 "A Socialism of the Skin" The Nation, 1994 July 4

Typescript and magazine.

Box 83 Folder 6 "Liza Gets Another Tony" Out, 1994

Kushner's interview of Liza Minelli. Includes contract, typescripts, and the published issue of Out magazine. There are also various photocopied articles, primarily related to Minelli, in the file.

Box 83 Folder 7 "The Theater of Utopia" Yale Theatre Magazine, 1990, circa 1995

Correspondence and typescript.

Box 83 Folder 8 Sermon, 1994

Sermon for St. John the Divine, Episcopalian Day of Prayer for Aids. Includes typescripts and published versions.

Box 83 Folder 9 Sermon for St. John the Divine--Programs, 1994

Box 83 Folder 10 OutWrite--Keynote, 1995 March 3-5

Includes event program, typescripts, and manuscript pages.

Box 83 Folder 11 Stump Speech, probably 1995

For the Washington University Assembly Series. Schedule, manuscript, and typescript.

Box 83 Folder 12 Pell Poem, 1996

An Acrostic composed on the occasion of the retirement of Senator Claiborne Pell. Correspondence and typescript. There is a professionally printed copy of this poem in Box 165 Folder 12.

Box 83 Folder 13 Speeches and Published Articles--Unidentified

One untitled manuscript and one untitled typescript.