Garrick Players photograph collection, 1965/1968

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Garrick Players photograph collection, C0243, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Garrick Players
Abstract:
28 photographs and 2 negatives that document the Garrick Players, a theatre group that performed in the 1960s at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown in Washington, D.C. They moved to the Wayside Theatre in Middletown, Virginia in 1968. The photographs include images of Sylvia Soares and Chris Sarandon, two of the actors, and Gerald Slavet, the director.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Garrick Players photograph collection, C0243, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

28 photographs and 2 negatives that document the Garrick Players, a theatre group that performed in the 1960s at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown in Washington, D.C. They moved to the Wayside Theatre in Middletown, Virginia, in 1968. The photographs include images of Sylvia Soares and Chris Sarandon, two of the actors, and Gerald Slavet, the director. Photographs by George de Vincent, Carol C. Lee, Charles L. Freedman, and Dorothy L. Chace.

Biographical / historical:

The Garrick Players began by performing at the Grace Episcopal Church (1041 Wisconsin Avenue) in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. beginning in the late 1960s. Admission to the plays was affordable, allowing for a large part of the local population to experience the performances. The group took its name after the 18th century actor David Garrick who would meet with his audience after performances. In a similar vein the Garrick Players would encourage audiences to share coffee with them after seeing one of their performances. The theatre group began in December of 1965 and was organized by Gerald (Jerry) Slavet, a graduate of Boston Latin School, Bowdoin College, and Catholic University. The Players originally consisted of Slavet and five professional actors and actresses. The group toured U.S. Army bases in Europe during the summer of 1966. In 1968, Slavet moved to Virginia to direct at the Wayside Theatre in Middletown.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Dr. James H. Laster in August 2013.
Processing information:

Processing and EAD markup completed by Greta Kuriger Suiter in October 2013. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in January 2023.

Arrangement:

Arranged by size.

Physical location:
R 44, C 1, S 2
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard