JSU's Department of Theatre and Film holds a variety of performances in the Stone Center Theatre and other venues. This archive consists primarily of materials created for these productions and donated to the Library by the Department of Theatre and Film. The materials include photographs, slides, playbills, and posters. While some materials date back to the 1940s, the bulk of the collection is from the 1970s onward, and the Library updates the archive with new productions periodically. The Library has supplemented the Theatre and Film materials with related images from the Photographic Services Negative Project and the Library's own Historical Image Collection.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 002
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields, Brian Netter, Kevin Harry; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 003
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields, Brian Netter, Kevin Harry; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 004
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 005
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford, Brian Netter; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 006
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford, Brian Netter; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 007
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields, Brian Netter, Kevin Harry; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 008
Jacksonville State University
Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 009
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 010
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 011
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 012
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Annette Lackey, Yusuf Al-Amin; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 013
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 014
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 015
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Annette Lackey, Yusuf Al-Amin; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 016
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 017
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Brian Netter, Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 018
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 019
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 020
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Myrtice Jackson-Fields, Brian Netter, Kevin Harry; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 021
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Allison Crawford; Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Image 022
Jacksonville State University
Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Poster
Jacksonville State University
Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Whitton drama production materials.
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The Death of Bessie Smith (1992) | Program
Jacksonville State University
Performed: 19-23 November 1992; Edward Albee's "The Death of Bessie Smith" was presented by the department of drama. Bessie Smith, the "Empress of the Blues," was the highest paid Black entertainer of her day. After a decline in her career she made a remarkable comeback in 1937 only to be cut short by a fatal accident. The director was Susan McCain, scenic designer was Carlton Ward, costume designer was Joyce Tate, lighting and sound designer and technical director was David Keefer, stage manager was Shane Smith, assistant stage manager and props was Mishia Burns, musical director was Myrtice Jackson-Fields, assistant musical director was Greg Hucks, box office manager was Jan Rhodes, light board operator was John Daniels, sound board operator was Shannon DeWitt, poster and program design and poster adaptations was Kirstin Mitchell, props was Todd Edwards, hair dresser was Allen Reynolds, wardrobe mistress was Annette Conner, research assistant was Paula Buchanon, ushers were Alpha Psi Omega, box office staff were Amber McPherson and Kimberly Kinsey. The cutter/draper was Freddy Clements and the costume crew were Allen Reynolds, Annette Conner, Todd Shumpert, Beth Tate, Ginger Cusimano Kelley Pentecost, Amanda Ennis, Veronica Cook, Craig Holman, Kathryn Polka, Steve Womble, Jennifer Jacobs. Prop master was Laura Pickette and the set crew were Chris Abernathy, Annette Conner, Virginia Cusimano, Laura Duke, Shannon DeWitt, Shaney Duncan, Lincoln Higdon, Jeff Klevorn, Barry Newell, A.J. Richards, Camisha Thomas, Travis Oliver, Dexter Briggs, Chris Steward, Kelly Anderson, Tracy Gamble, Scott Smitherman. This item is contained within the Whitton drama production materials.
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Drama Beat (Fall 1992) | Newsletter 002
Jacksonville State University
Vol. 7, No. 5 (Fall 1992). 19-23 November 1992; "The Death of Bessie Smith;" 3-7 December 1992; "Rumors;" 22-26 October 1992; "The Crucible;" 28-30 October 1992; "Dracula." This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.
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Dracula (1992) | Image 001
Jacksonville State University
Pictured: Doug Millington, Patrick Freeland; Performed: 28-30 October 1992; Christopher P. Nicholes' "Dracula" is set in Witby, England circa 1892. Young Mina Murray, courted by the elusive Count Dracula, has a strange disease. A professor is sent to investigate her disease at the asylum. The play was directed by and scenic/poster and program design by Amanda Ennis, costume coordination by Jennifer Jacobs, faculty advisement by Carlton Ward, lighting & sound by Chris Capps, technical direction by David Keefer, stage management by Mishia Burns and Tom Millington. Steve Smith composed the original score and performed on cello at times throughout the play. This item is contained within the Theatre & Film Production Archive.