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The collection documents the artistic and administrative processes of The Theater Offensive. By documenting the premier queer theater company in New England, the collection also documents queer and progressive theater in Boston and nationwide in the 1990s and into the 21st century. The collection is of particular interest to researchers considering the development of theater as a forum for political activism and personal expression, especially in the queer community. Individual productions and festivals are documented by publicity materials, press coverage, programs, scripts, and other material. Education and outreach programs are documented by correspondence, scripts, surveys, meeting notes, and publicity materials. The Theater Offensive's relationship with the queer performance community is documented by submissions and offers of potential collaborations. Administrative processes are documented by board minutes, financial reports, extensive grant files, strategic planning documents, and newsletters. Of particular interest is Series 9, which includes portraits, publicity photographs, and performance photographs.
The most extensive documentation is from 1990-1998; because The Theater Offensive is still an active and operating theater company, material from the last several years is still largely at their offices. |
