Files relating to Equity actors organisation.

File of Equity documents such as permit applications to join Equity, sample actor contracts, Equity policy and comment documents.

File of letters between An Taoiseach, Charlie Haughey, T.D., and Druid Theatre Company. Letter from Jerome Hynes, Druid, to Haughey, thanks him for his recent visit to Druid and makes a direct appeal for increased funding for the Arts in Ireland and for a new theatre premises in Galway (19 Mar 1988); Letter from Haughey to Jerome Hynes, thanking both he and Garry Hynes for the occasion of meeting the cast of Factory Girls at Druid and thanks them for the presentation of a "very fine etching". (23 Mar 1998); Letter from Jerome Hynes to Maire Geoghegan Quinn, thanking her for assistance in organising the visit of Haughey and adds "National publicity was not possible due to Saturday's tragedy in the North". (22 Mar 1988); Text of press release drawn up by Druid detailing the visit of an Taoiseach Charles Haughey to Druid Theatre (20 Mar 1988); Fact sheet and information prepared by Druid for submission to office of An Taoiseach in advance of visit;
(5 May 1988) from Haughey to Druid, following visit by Haughey to Druid in Galway, states that "I have watched with keen interest the growing national and international critical acclaim which Druid has gained in recent years" and adds Druid are proof that an Irish theatre company can be rooted in Ireland but also be cosmopolitan. Requests for increased funding for the Arts in Ireland and for Druid are discussed. (5 May 1988)

Letter from Jerome Hynes to playwright John B. Keane, confirming Druid's intention to produce Keane's play "Sharon's Grave" now that rights are secured, with rehearsals to begin in April. Letter of response from Keane that he is "Delighted" and comments on every available [hope] on Jimmy Deenihan being elected Listowel's first T.D. for ten years. Note on this letter adds "Production Abandoned - J.B.K. advised by Garry."

Filer of MS and TS letters between Druid Theatre and playwright Geraldine Aron. Letters between Jerome Hynes, Druid; Geraldine Aron; Aron's literary agent, Tony Peake of London Management; Aron's earlier agent Joanna Marston and others concerning production matters. Letters include discussion on securing rights for the 1984 production by Druid of Aron's play "Same Old Moon" and its subsequent "very successful" production, include box-office returns and statement of royalties. Also includes correspondence to Aron concerning an 1986 revival of the play by Druid. General letters between Druid and Aron feature discussion of current plays by Druid, such as "Famine" by Tom Murphy and also work elsewhere by Aron, such as her play "Brenda" and wider comments on her writing and her literary agents.

Later correspondence, fax and letters between Druid (Jane Daly) and Aron, discussing her new work for Druid, two short plays "The Donohue Sisters" and "The Stanley Parkers", 1993. Letters discuss production rights and arrangements.

File includes conference booklet from APAP (Association of Performing Arts Presenters) conference, New York, Jan 2008 with flyers and tour information about Druid's touring season for 2008.

Cards and messages of well-wishes received by Druid Theatre Company by members of the public and also other theatre practitioners.

Printed Christmas cards produced by Druid Theatre Company. The majority feature a cover image from a Druid production from within that year.

File of Christmas cards received by Druid Theatre Company in 2005.

File of Christmas cards received by Druid Theatre Company in 2005.