Jackson R. Bryer Interviews Collection
Abstract
Dr. Jackson R. Bryer is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Marylands Department of English, who has also worked with the Department of Theatre as an affiliate faculty member and literary advisor. The Jackson R. Bryer Interviews Collection covers the period from 1990 to 2004; the bulk of the materials date from 1991 to 1993, and 2002 to 2004. The collection consists of recorded interviews of notable figures from the theatre profession.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
The collection is open for research use.
Jackson R. Bryer Interviews Collection, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.
Materials from this collection must be used in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library's Irving and Margery Morgan Lowens Special Collections Room, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please make an appointment with the curator: Vincent J. Novara Tel: 301.405.9220, Email: vnovara@umd.edu
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Historical Note
Dr. Jackson R. Bryer is a Professor Emeritus of the University of Marylands Department of English. A recipient of the universitys Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award in 2004, Bryer has also worked with the Department of Theatre as an affiliate faculty member and literary advisor. He is the author, editor, co-author, or co-editor of thirty-one books, has contributed to thirty-seven books, and published thirty journal articles. Bryers professional service includes leadership positions with many literary and theatre organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive, on the Board of Directors for the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, and as president of the Eugene ONeill Society. A specialist in American and modern literature, Bryer earned his Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin in 1965.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Jackson R. Bryer Interviews Collection covers the period from 1990 to 2004; the bulk of the materials date from 1991 to 1993, and 2002 to 2004. The collection consists of recorded interviews of notable figures from the theatre profession. Except for three instances, Dr. Bryer conducted or contributed to all of the interviews, which include Pat Carroll, Stacy Keach, Jean-Claude van Italie, Marshall Mason, Ntozake Shange, Neil Simon, Stephen Sondheim, Lanford Wilson, and others.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
Gift of Jackson Bryer, Bonnie Nelson Schwartz, and Richard A. Davison, April 2008.
Processing Information
Vincent J. Novara, April 2008
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Nicole Horstman, February 2013.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized into two series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Audiocassette Interviews, 1990-2004 (.50 linear feet)
This series contains audio-recorded interviews with notable figures involved from the theatre profession. Except where noted, Dr. Bryer conducted or contributed to all of the interviews. Materials are arranged chronologically. Descriptions of content are transcribed verbatim from the items.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiocassette Interviews (0.5 linear feet), 1990-2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| Marshall Mason - Independence KS, Interviewer: Jackson R. Bryer (three cassettes), April 2 & 23, 1990 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
| Jean-Claude van Itallie - Charlemont, MA - Interviewer: Gene A. Plunka, December 27, 1992 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
| A.R. Gurney - Chicago, IL - Interviewer: Arvid F. Sponberg, February 24 & March 24, 1994 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 3.0 | |
| Lanford Wilson - Sag Harbor, NY - Interviewer: Jackson R. Bryer (two cassettes), May 20, 1993 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 4.0 | |
| Ntozake Shange - Philadelphia, PA - Interviewer: Mary Helen Washington, December 10, 1993 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 5.0 | |
| Neil Simon - Washington DC - Interviewer: Jackson R. Bryer, January 23, 1991 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 6.0 | |
| George C. Wolfe - Public Theatre - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison, December 1, 2001 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 7.0 | |
| Susan Stroman - The New 42nd St. Studios - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison, July 18, 2002 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 8.0 | |
| Pat Carroll - Harwich Port, MA - Interviewer: Jackson R. Bryer, July 30, 2002 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 9.0 | |
| Jason Robert Brown - NY, NY - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison (two cassettes), January 20, 2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 10.0 | |
| Kathleen Marshall - NYC - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison (two cassettes), January 27, 2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 11.0 | |
| John Weidman - Dramatists' Guild - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison, February 9, 2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 12.0 | |
| Stephen Sondheim - NY, NY - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison, June 15, 2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 13.0 | |
| Tommy Tune - NYC - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison (two cassettes), June 30, 2003 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 14.0 | |
| Lynn Ahrens/Stephen Flaherty - NY - Interviewers: Jackson R. Bryer & Richard A. Davison (two cassettes), December 8, 2003 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 15.0 | |
| David Henry Hwang, no date (two cassettes), undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 16.0 | |
Series 2: Videocassette Interviews, 1990-2002 (.50 linear feet)
This series contains video-recorded interviews with notable figures involved from the theatre profession. Except where noted, Dr. Bryer conducted or contributed to all of the interviews. Materials are arranged chronologically. Descriptions of content are transcribed verbatim from the items.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Videocassette Interviews (0.5 linear feet), 1990-2002 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| [David Henry Hwang]. David H. Interview tight shot only One-on-one -tight shot David only End discussion, Q&A, Close TRT: 90:00, Louisville, KY Interviewer: Deborah Frockt, February 15, 1992 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 2.0 | |
| "Neil Simon Tapes 1-3" TRT: 60:00, Beverly Hills, CA Interviewer: Jackson R. Bryer, May 29, 1992 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 3.0 | |
| "Stacy Keach at the Smithsonia," Interviewer: Michael Kahn, November 8, 1991 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 4.0 | |
| "Stacy Keach at the Smithsonian," Interviewer: Michael Kahn (two cassettes), November 8, 1991 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 5.0 | |
| [David Henry Hwang]. One-on-one Interview Two Shot Debbie & David David CU's TRT 90:00, Louisville, KY Interviewer: Deborah Frockt, February 15, 1992 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1.0 | |
Related Material
Jackson R. Bryer Papers, Special Collections, Hornbake Library, University of Maryland
James. J. Taylor Collections of the Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive, Special Collections in Performing Arts, University of Maryland, http://lib.guides.umd.edu/WAPAVA.
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