File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre and various individuals. Includes invitations from the Gate Theatre, Dublin to Garry Hynes to attend opening night of "The Spirit of Annie Ross" (world Premiere) by Bernard Farrell and also opening night of "World Without End" by Nicholas Kelly; Fax memo from Debbie Bisno to Garry Hynes, from James D. Stern Production company, Chicago re. Druid's future schedule plans (25 Aug 1999); Letter from Donagh O'Donoghue to Garry Hynes discussing 'anxious' upcoming meeting with the Arts Council (8 Nov 1999); Assorted letters of invitations to Garry Hynes to attend various functions and plays, also to sit as 'distinguished non-archivist' at the Architectural Association of Ireland award judging panel. (26 Oct 1999); Letter from Michael Colgan, Director, Gate Theatre, inviting Garry Hynes to attend the Gate to learn more of developments at the Gate (12 Oct 1999)

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes letter from Martin Breagg, David Abel, Katherine Kaszas and Bonnie Green, The Canadian Stage Company, Toronto, to Garry Hynes congratulating Hynes on appointment of Associate Director of the Abbey Theatre and also inviting Hynes and Druid to perform at 'CanStage'. (24 Feb 2000); Fax with detailed letter of invitation to perform at the du Maurier World Stage Festival in Toronto (Feb 2000) Fax from Garry Hynes to Alison Humphrey, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, replying with regret at Druid not being able to be part of the Festival (14 Feb 2000); Letter from Jim Culleton to Hynes inviting Hynes to see any of his upcoming Fishamble productions (10 Feb 2000); Fax memo from Ciarán Walsh, Druid, to Garry Hynes with 'Update for the Arts Council' regarding programming and finance (3 Feb 2000) Fax letter from John McNamara to Garry regarding charitable sponsorship. Attached is a fax to Martin [ ] (possibly McDonagh) regarding patronage and mentoring as part of Druid Debut series for new writers. (Feb 2000) Fax with confirmation of Hynes as recipient of an AIB REHAB Millennium Award; further Fax memo correspondence between Walsh and Hynes concerning production planning, budget and marketing and other aspects relating to "On Raftery's Hill" by Marina Carr and also Beauty Queen of Leenane revival. File also includes numerous invitations to Hynes to attend plays at various venues around Ireland.

File of letters and fax correspondence between Druid and various individuals, primarily to Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid. Includes fax letter from Karin Maresh, student of theatre in Ohio State University seeking to interview Garry Hynes (16 Jun 2000); Letter from playwright Billy Roche voicing his lack of patience with the volume of edits ordered for his play by Garry Hynes, discusses in detail his love for the play and the characters and seeks clarity on if Druid will produce the play as planned. (1 Jun 2000) Fax letters from Liz McConnell, Assistant Director of Development, NUI Galway about Hynes' involvement on the occasion of the launch of new student drama theatre at NUIG (9 Jun 2000) Email from Roland Jaquarello to Garry Hynes, offering to return to Druid to direct again should the opportunity arise (26 Jun 2000); Letter from Ross Crowley, P.R.O., Corcadorca Theatre Company, Corl, inviting Hynes to present their new playwright award (6 Jun 2000); Fax from Elaine Duffy seeking to submit a script to Druid (22 Jun 2000); Invitation to attend opening night of "Arms and the Man" at the Gate Theatre, Dublin; letter from Paddy Logue seeking contribution from Hynes for book entitled "Being Irish: Personal Reflections on Irish Identity Today"; Fax memos from Ciarán Walsh, Manager, Druid to Hynes, outlining production planning, casting, publicity and finance regarding "On Raftery's Hill" by Marina Carr. File also includes numerous invitations to Garry Hynes to attend events and theatre productions around Ireland.

File of fax and letter correspondence between Druid Theatre, A.P. Watt Agency and others such as the American Repertory Company; the Confederation of Australian State Theatres; the Atlantic Theatre Company; Ashes to Diamonds Theatre Company and the Rod Hall Agency concerning play contracts, options and rights, co-production enquiries and other related correspondence and discussions for McDonagh's plays as part of the Leenane Trilogy: The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Lonesome West and A Skull in Connemara. Option rights within Ireland and internationally, such as North America are detailed; record of a play reading at Druid of "The Pillowman" by McDonagh; letter from Caradoc King of A.P. Watt Ltd. detailing the authorisation of handover of literary management of Martin McDonagh be handled by Rod Hall within the 'Rod Hall Agency' as opposed to by Rod Hall under the auspices of A.P. Watt. (26 Jul 1997)

File of fax and letter correspondence between various parties involved in the issue of royalties relating to the U.S./Broadway production of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" by Martin McDonagh. Includes fax from Peter Cane, Attorney, NY, to John F. Brecho, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, updating position regarding the ongoing royalty dispute (1 Aug 1998); Fax from Louise Donlon, Druid, to Donagh O'Donoghue, Chairman of Druid Board, further updating on the royalty issue, with attached statement signed by Nica Burns (4 Aug 1998); Fax from Donlon to Carolyn Jennings of Campbell-Hooper Solicitors, attaching a full-page statement by [Garry Hynes] outlining the history of the relationship between Martin McDonagh and Druid and of first contractual terms (4 Aug 1998) Fax from Jennings to Donlon with attached detailed update of the situation; Letter enclosing a contract review of Martin McDonagh-Druid contracts prepared by Giovanna Milia of Campbell-Hooper (20 Aug 1998); Fax copy of letter from Caradoc King of A.P. Watt, confirming agreement of management being transferred to the Rod Hall Agency (26 Jul 1997) with further agreement of same signed by Martin McDonagh (8 Jul 1997) Letter from Donlon to Clare Barker, Rod Hall Agency, detailing nightly occupancy and royalty figure owed to Martin McDonagh for production of "The Lonesome West" at Druid Lane (28 Aug 1998)

Fax from Fortune Theatre, Dunedin, New Zealand, seeking rights for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" (6 May 1999); Fax from Simon Prast, Auckland Theatre Company seeking rights information for New Zealand for "Beauty Queen" (27 Apr 1999); Copy of letter of payment of monies to Druid by Dramatists Play Service following production of "Beauty Queen" (8 Mar 2000); Copy of letter from Clare Barker, Rod Hall Agency to Garry Hynes, detailing an accounting error in accounts for "Beauty Queen" (18 May 2000). Other similar documents include comment of production rights and royalties from works by Martin McDonagh, notably "Beauty Queen".
Financial statements and invoices for income and royalties owed to Martin McDonagh by Druid Theatre, Feb 1997 and Sep 2000.

Files of records of the Druid Theatre Board of Directors, including correspondence, minutes of meetings and documents such as strategy plans and related documents and business of the Board. Files also include minutes of Druid staff meetings in various years.

Minutes of meetings of the Board of Druid Theatre on 13 Nov 1993 (agenda 29 Jan 1994); 30 Apr 1994; 18 Jun 1994; 23 Jul 1994; 3 Sep 1994; 12 Nov 1994; Also includes General Manager's Reports from through the year; and also completed account by Druid for Arts Council Grant Aid; Druid Final Accounts for 31 Dec 1993; Strategy position document and report prepared by Garry Hynes, to the Board of Druid, for meeting on 12 Nov 1994.

Minutes of meetings of the Board of Druid Theatre on 3 Mar 1995; 16 Jun 1995; 8 Jul 1995; 12 Aug 1995; 9 Sep 1995; 7 Oct 1995; Also notice of and minutes of Druid EGM (9 Sep 1995). Also includes documents "Theatre and the Community Touring Meeting", Druid Lane Theatre, Galway by Garry Hynes, Consultant Artistic Director (24 Jun 1995); Draft mission statements for Druid; "Reorganisation of Stage Management at Druid Theatre - A Working Document"; Lettera between Jane Daly and Donagh O'Donoghue, Chairman of Druid re. constitution of Druid Performing Arts Ltd. (21 Sep 1995); Draft Druid final accounts year ended 31 Dec 1994 and other financial accounts such as Notes to Budget of 1995. "Report to the Board including details of season Jan - Sep 1996" prepared by Garry Hynes (21 Dec 1995); General Manager's Report (7 Jul 1995) and "A Note on the Forthcoming Repertoire" (13 Jul 1995) Artistic Director's Report (3 Mar 1995) and "Report to the Chairman - Potential Sources of Funding. Project 1996".

File includes correspondence between members of the Druid Theatre Board of Directors, such as Seamus O'Grady and Donagh O'Donoghue, discussing in detail matters of Druid, primarily financial matters. File also includes minutes of Druid Board meetings from Mar - Aug 1998.