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At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 Photographer: Doug Fulton

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 image
Year:
1966
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
Caption:
The New Winter Festival of the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) opened last night with a gala black tie preview of Edward Albee's "Tiny Alice." Hosting the performance for the invited audience and a reception honoring the company of the visiting American Conservatory Theatre were (from left) University Vice President Marvin L. Niehuss, Associate Director of the PTP Mrs. Robert C. Schnitzer, Mrs. Niehuss and Prof. Schnitzer, the program's executivie director. For the occasion, Mrs. Schnitzer selected a black gown with a rose-colored satin stole. Topping the black floor-length gown worn by Mrs. Niehuss was a white sequinned jacket. The evening's performance marked the first time in U.S. theatrical history that a troupe of Broadway players, sponsored by a major university, played a guest engagement at another regional theatre center under university sponsorship. The guest company is sponsored by Carnegie Tech.

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 Photographer: Doug Fulton

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 image
Year:
1966
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
Caption:
In Preview Audience: Dean of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and Mrs. Stephen H. Spurr of Colliston Road were among members of the invited audience yesterday at the premiere of Edward Albee's controversial play, "Tiny Alice."

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 Photographer: Doug Fulton

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 image
Year:
1966
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
Caption:
Conversation Before Curtain Time: Exchanging brief greetings before yesterday's 8 p.m. curtain time at the gala premiere of the Professional Theatre's New Winter Festival were Dean of the University's School of Education and Mrs. Willard C. Olson of Barton Shore Drive and Vice President for Academic Affairs Allan F. Smith. The visiting company of 30 Broadway actors, directors, designers and technicians will next stage Moliere's "Tartuffe" on Jan. 24 under William Ball's direction.

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 Photographer: Doug Fulton

At the University's Professional Theatre (PTP) gala premiere, January 1966 image
Year:
1966
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 12, 1966
Caption:
Painters At The Theatre: Among invited guests coming to view the performance of the visiting artists on stage at the Mendelssohn Theatre yesterday evening were prominent Ann Arbor painters. Chatting in the lobby before the performance of "Tiny Alice" were (from left) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilt of West Ridge Road and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kemnitz of Bird Road. Mr. Wilt is professor of art at the University. Mr. Kemnitz is the illustrator of the recently published "Michigan Memories." The visiting theatrical company brings to this city a sampling of the conservatory theatre which is popular in Europe. Rather than working on a strictly production basis, the company provides continuous development and training for its participants. Study classes are in varied form and each participant brings to the conservatory from his individual background, perception and artistic experience, knowledge to share with other participants.