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Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2000 performance at Pigeon Creek. In this image three men take off their hats and bow to three women fluttering lace fans. Between them a woman in black, also holding a fan, observes the goings on. All are wearing 18th century costumes and they are performing in front of a blackboard. On stage are several hat boxes.
Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department
Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)
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Angels in America (theater production), 2001
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image a man in a dressing gown is seated in a plush red armchair. He looks angrily up at a woman in midcentury dress standing behind him. She rests her arm on the back of his chair and looks down at him. Beside the armchair is a small wooden table with a chorded phone and a picture frame.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image two men are on the floor of a living room. The first, a man in a dressing gown, grips the jacket of the other and reaches out with his hand as if not quite sure the other is real. The second man stares back at him and looks as if he is attempting to get away.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image a woman embraces her companion from behind. Both wear furred hats and winter jackets.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image a woman in a raincoat recoils from another woman pushing a full shopping cart. The second woman holds out her finger accusingly.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image four actors are posed around a large ornate bed. Sitting on the bed are two figures dressed in historical clothing, one extravagantly like an 18th century aristocrat, the other more modestly. Both are holding bundles of grass. Standing beside the bed is a man in a modern suit holding another man, dressed in pajamas, who appears to be sleeping in his arms.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image a caretaker attends to her patient. He is shirtless and hooked up to an IV drip. The set behind them is an ornate façade.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image an actor dressed as Jewish man and wearing a prayer shawl stands beside a wooden cabinet. The set in the background is dressed as an ornate façade.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image two men rest on a sofa. One, dressed in pajamas, is lying with his head resting in his partner's lap. The other looks down at him and cradles him tenderly.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image an actor in drag gazes at their reflection in a handheld mirror. They are wearing a floral dressing gown and pink turban. In the background a large crest made of an eagle, whose chest is a shield bearing the American flag and whose wings are the tablets of the ten commandments, is lit from behind.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "Angels in America." In this image an angelic figure has broken through the set. The two ornate panels that once made up the back wall are split apart. Behind the angel heavenly light filters through white smoke. She holds out her arms parallel to her wings. In front of her a man sits up in bed looking confused. Beside him is an IV pole.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image three silver clad woman sit on the stage and offer clusters of grapes to a man, who holds out his hand towards them. Behind him several figures are watching, including one in a wheelchair. Besides the three silver women, all are dressed in early 20th century costumes.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image a man in sorcerer's robes holds a large staff and reads from a long piece of white fabric with writing on it.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." This is an image of the full cast, in costume, and the crew posing together for a group portrait on stage.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image a couple dressed in early 20th century costumes sit on the ground and watch as a group of fantastical creatures, directed by a sorcerer standing on the right, give a performance. A man in a white and gold toga stands with arms raised in the center of the stage. To his left and right, two performers hang off of two ladders, their long white dresses flowing down to the ground. In the background the rest of the fantastic creatures sit in a circle and watch.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image a sorcerer sits and consults with a fantastic creature who kneels beside him.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image a man in ragged clothing squats and spreads out his cloak. Behind him two men in more modern clothing crouch down.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." In this image a old man in a wheel chair gestures with his cigar at a young man standing beside him. The young man, who is dressed as a soldier with a sword tucked into his belt, appears confused. The set behind them features benches and a stepladder.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2001 production of "The Tempest." This image is of the fantastic creatures of the island. Their costumes follow a soft white neutral color scheme and many are wearing skull-like makeup.
Mother Courage (theater production), 2002
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this wide shot multiple cast members are posed on stage. The set is dressed like stone henge, and most of the actors are wearing masks. On the left, a man in a trench coat is standing over a blood-stained body. In the background two musicians and are onstage with multiple percussive instruments.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a woman with blood on her hands is collapsing into a chair. She is supported by another concerned woman. Behind them a drummer looks on with concern. All wear ragged, 17th century inspired clothing. In the foreground sits a basket with various rags.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image three masked soldiers stand over a young man prone on the ground. Another man, wearing pale makeup, kneels beside him. On the right a pale, ragged man observes the group. Behind them the set includes a rusted cart, stone pillars, and empty oil barrels and other trash. The costumes are from a mixture of historical periods.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image two red coated soldiers in comical masks interrogate a ragged young man. On the right a woman watches the scene and seems both scared and angry. She holds a wooden chalice. The costumes are 17th century inspired. In the foreground a platform made of wooden planks is resting on two empty wheels. In the background is old discarded trash, including multiple television sets, and large stone pillars. The musicians, their drum set, and other percussive instruments, though on stage, are divided from the actors by a mess of barbed wire.
Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2002 production of "Mother Courage." In this image a crowd of ragged people and two soldiers wearing comical masks listen to a monologue from a woman in center stage. She holds an empty dish in one hand and with the other makes a wide, sweeping gesture. Behind her is a large, rusted cart. On it stands a young woman. To the left the solders stand with a spear and gun. To the right two young men stand together. All the performers' costumes are inspired by the 17th century. The set behind is made with tall stone columns, behind which is piled old discarded appliances and other trash, with a black tarp as the backdrop.