TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Rouder (Wendy) Papers, 2022-24 | The Arcaids Theatre was a theatre troupe composed entirely of people with AIDS and what was then called ARC (AIDS-Related Complex, referring to the broad spectrum of AIDS-related symptoms and opportunistic infections). Arcaids was founded in 1988 by Wendy Rouder, and attracted a core troupe of both professional and amateur actors. The troupe existed for about two years, during which time the players developed scripts and put on small public performances. Performances were a mix of scripted and semi-improvised material, often with a blackly comic tone, and with frequent musical interludes. This collection contains a wide range of documents: publicity materials, news clippings, rehearsal photos, brochures, scripts and improv scenarios, fliers for recruiting performers, notes from creative meetings, business documents, correspondence, and bylaws related to the management of the theater as a nonprofit. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Two Friends Talking script | A script for the skit Two Friends Talking, by Jeffrey Schmidt of Arcaids Theater. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre scripts | Scripts for Arcaids Theatre skits "The Address Book" and "Which One For Me?" Photocopier errors on later pages of "Which One For Me?" are original to the donated script, not artifacts of the scan. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre obituary piece | A list of names and obituary excerpts, used in an Arcaids Theatre performance. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre monologue script | A script for the Arcaids Theatre monologue "Shelly." |
1988 to 1989 | |
John Mosman monologue | A monologue by Arcaids Theatre company member John Mosman about his motivations in joining the company. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre performance | A performance by Arcaids Theatre. |
1988 to 1989 | |
"Getting Out" improv scenario | An improv scenario, "Getting Out," developed for the Arcaids Theatre. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre company warming up | Arcaids Theatre company members warming up. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre brainstorming session | A transcript of an Arcaids Theatre brainstorming session for a new play. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Arcaids Theatre flier | A draft flier advertising performances by Arcaids Theatre. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Wilderness Women, 1988-1989 | Wilderness Women was a monthly newsletter of outdoor and nature activities for women in the San Francisco Bay Area, published from 1981-2015. According to one of the original creators, the newsletter grew out of members’ previous involvement in lesbian birdwatching groups. The newsletter was first published as a San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Camping Women. The name was changed to Wilderness Women after the group decided to disassociate from the national Camping Women organization. Event listings included hikes for single lesbians over 50, outings hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Sierrans, camping trips throughout California, and many others. These issues of Wilderness Women are part of the GLBT Historical Society's Periodicals Collection. |
1988 to 1989 | |
Barbara Smith Keynote Address (1 of 2) | Barbara Smith's keynote address "Our Most Important Human Work," given at a meeting of the Philadelphia chapter of the gay men's anti-racism organization Black and White Men Together. Smith discusses how gay and lesbian identities can link people across racial divides, and she highlights the Black feminist movement as a blueprint for interconnecting different marginalized communities. She also discusses the interconnectedness of racism and homophobia, and she identifies activism and organizing as the key for reducing both racism and homophobia. There is a question and answer portion at the end, during which Smith discusses the role of solidarity in social movements. This material was digitized through the generous support of Larry Brenner and Angelo Figone. |
1983-03-05 | |
Barbara Smith Keynote Address (2 of 2) | The remaining portion of the question and answer session following Barbara Smith's keynote address, "Our Most Important Human Work," at a meeting of the Philadelphia chapter of the gay men's anti-racism organization Black and White Men Together. Smith answers questions about balancing her work with multiple coalitions, the lesbian separatist movement, when she does or does not choose to engage in advocacy work, her experience as a mixed race person, and the interconnectedness of sexism and racism. This material was digitized through the generous support of Larry Brenner and Angelo Figone. |
1983-03-05 |