CLASSIFICATION
Swallow ID:
5636
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Title:
Reading in BC Collection
Source Collection ID:
MsC 199
Source Collection Description:
Reading in BC collection was assembled during the late 1970s and ‘80s. There are approximately 1000 tapes in this collection. It consists of the recordings of Canadian and American writers, mostly poets, reading poems, talking, being interviewed, participating in panel discussions, and so on. Most of the recordings were made in BC, but there are some made elsewhere in Canada or the USA. Quite a few of these recordings are unique copies, not to be found elsewhere.
Source Collection Contributing Unit:
SFU Library
Source Collection URI:
Source Collection Image URL:
Sub Series Title:
Reading in BC Collection
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Title:
Robert Duncan Workshop: reading production of "Adam's Way" at UBC on February 4, 1966 #655
Title Source:
cassette and j-card
Title Note:
J-card: 3:30 P.M. Feb. 4, 1966 EDUCATION 100 "Adam's Way", a workshop reading production of a modern mystery play in progress, phantasmagoria on theosophic themes, theatre of the irreal with a cast of dragons, elves, ur-men and angels. Written and produced by Robert Duncan.
Language:
English
Production Context:
Classroom recording
Identifiers:
[]
Rights
Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)
CREATORS
Name:
[Hartman, Maria?]
Notes:
In the role of Mrs. Maybe
Name:
[Buchart, Brian?]
Notes:
In the role of Michael
Name:
[Henley, Dermot?]
Notes:
In the role of Samuel
Name:
[Kennedy, Allen?]
Notes:
In the role of Adam
Name:
Duncan, Robert
Dates:
1919-1988
Name:
Vanel, Kurtis
Dates:
1936-2017
Notes:
Also known as Doug Gyseman
Name:
Graham, Robert
Notes:
In the role of the dragon Hermes
Name:
[Smy, Sheila?]
Notes:
In the role of the dragon Lilith
Name:
Gilbert, Gerry
Notes:
In the role of the elf Bobbin
Name:
[Mckenzie, Brian?]
Notes:
In the role of the elf [Pook?]
Name:
[Gill, Nirmal?]
Notes:
In the role of the elf [Urda?]
CONTRIBUTORS
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Image:
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Generations:
Second generation from Reel-to-Reel
Sound Quality:
Good
Physical Condition:
Excellent
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card
DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:37:58
Size:
46.4 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:37:55
Size:
48.7 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Dates
Date:
1966-02-04
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
LOCATION
Address:
6398 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Venue:
University of British Columbia
Latitude:
49.2586
Longitude:
-123.2452
Notes:
Location of this event mentioned in another Robert Duncan reading in February 1966 (SWALLOW ID 5817)
CONTENT
Contents:
Side Track No. Comments
One Time: 62 mins.
000
004 Introductory remarks, cast members, who plays who, etc. A workshop reading of Robert Duncan’s play “Adam’s Way”
022 More introductory remarks stressing the imagination of the audience as vital; active delusion. A reading performance of a modern Mystery play in progress, Phantasmagoria on Theosophic themes. Tape liner notes go on to say “Theatre of the Irreal with a Last of Dragons, Elves, Ur-men & Angels
050 The play begins
445 Explanatory remarks
484 “Adam’s Way” continues
969 Side One ends
Two Time: 10 mins.
000
003 “Adam’s Way” continues
115 Applause, which soon fades out to silence
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting
NOTES
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