Production of 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' in New York and Broadway. Atlantic Theater Company, New York 11th Feb 1998 (Opening Night) and Walter Kerr Theater, Broadway 14th April 1998 (Opening Night). Includes Playbill from the production, with cover image of Anna Manahan. 4 copies. 2 copies are signed on the cover by cast members Anna Manahan, Tom Murphy, Marie Mullen and Brian F O'Byrne. Also includes flyer/postcard from the Atlantic Theatre Company production; Printed invitation and response card issued by Druid to the Broadway production at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 6 copies; Printed flyer advertising the Broadway production noting the play having won four Tony awards, including Best Play, Best Director for Garry Hynes, Best Actress for Marie Mullen and Best Featured Actor for Tom Murphy. 6 copies. Also includes printed press releases issued by Druid ahead of the Broadway production and also on a Mayoral reception in Galway to mark the success of the play on Broadway.
File includes list of props; wardrobe list and costume details; draft running list; scene change information and sound plot script for use with the production.
TS documents regarding the rain system used on stage in the production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane - details of its set-up and drawings of its mechanics, including notes regarding the timing and stage management of rain on stage in the play.
File includes 'Get Out' schedule of work from the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, post-production; rehearsal notes and schedule from the production and also correspondence around music rights for use within the show.
Prompt script with extensive annotation on direction and stage management for the Druid production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Also includes attached documents relating to stage management plans, prop lists, sound, lights and FX details.
File of administration documents relating to the planning and production of the Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced as the first play at the new Town Hall Theatre, Galway and performed on subsequent Irish tour. Galway, Town Hall Theatre, Previews January 29 – 31, 1996, February 1, 1996 (Opening Night) February 2 – 10, Longford, Dean Crowe Hall, February 12 – 13, 1996, Kilkenny, Watergate Theatre, February 15 – 17, 1996; Limerick, Belltable Arts Centre February 19 – 24, 1996; London, Royal Court Theatre
February 29 – March 30, 1996.
Stage plan from the "touring version" of the production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes. Ground plan of stage, scale 1:25. Designed by Francis O'Connor.
Files include draft and final contracts agreed between various parties for production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes, for both the Gaiety and Town Hall Production (Feb - Mar) and later July production also at Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Includes contract between Druid, The Royal Court Theatre (The English Stage Company) and the Rod Hall Agency (Agents of McDonagh) for production agreement for the play, with associated correspondence attached. Contract between Druid and the Royal Court for co-production of the play and at specified touring venues( Note some venues were not included on final tour); Contracts with staff and company members include with Pea Horsley (Stage Manager); Francis O'Connor (Set Design); Ben Ormerod (Lighting Design); Paul Arditti (Sound Design); Peter Gowan (actor); Ruaidhri Conroy (actor); Anna Manahan (Actor) - Note: Correspondence included re. release of Manahan from commitment engaged with for Red Kettle Theatre Company; Marie Mullen (actor) Garry Hynes (director) Rod Bicknell (Actor) Paddy Cunneen (Composer)
File 2 - Contract with The Cork Opera House; Theatre Royal Brighton; Royal Court Theatre and Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
File includes Fax correspondence between the various tour venues that are hosting a production of "Beauty Queen" and reporting and discussing with Druid and the Royal Court regarding royalty payments made based on income received from production. Includes information and breakdown on royalty payments.