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University News Bureau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB#6210 210 Pittsboro Street Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-6210
9/ 4/90 : Wes Lefler, Director (919) 962-2091
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON "THEATRE
UNDER THE STARS" SET OCT. 5-7
CHAPEL HILL -- It often is said that the United States has made
two original contributions to the theory and practice of world
theater: the American musical and outdoor historical drama like that
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green created with "The Lost
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On Oct. 5-7, outdoor drama professionals from across the country
will gather on the Federal Indian Reservation in Cherokee to discuss
their brand of "Theatre Under the Stars" at the 28th Annual Mana
Directors and Promoters Conference. The conference is sponsored by the
Institute of Outdoor Drama at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill.
Outdoor drama brings to life historical events that took place at
or near the sites where the plays are performed. This strong sense of
place, along with the larger-than-life portrayals and generous
portions of song and dance -- often supplemented by spectacular
special effects -- combine to create a unique form of theatrical
entertainment viewed by more than 2 million people last year.
The annual meeting of theater professionals traditionally draws
representatives from more than 70 outdoor historical drama companies
in 30 states, from Kodiak Island, Alaska, to St. Augustine, Fla.
Together,. they produce historical plays, Shakespeare festivals,
religious dramas and pageants that, in 1989, generated a $6 billion
impact for the travel industry. Creating more than 4,500 jobs each
year, outdoor historical drama is one of the largest employers in the
American theater.
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A three-hour tour of the Mountainside Theatre, home of Kermit
Hunter�?Ts long-running drama "Unto These Hills," will highlight this
year�?Ts conference. Built in 1949 and extensively renovated in the late
1980s, the Mountainside Theatre is an outstanding example of an older
facility that has been maintained in excellent condition.
The tour will include front-of-the-house and backstage areas,
company housing, the dining area, canteen theater and the new
administration building, which houses exhibits of the Cherokee
Historical Association.
The three-day meeting also features panel discussions and
workshops interspersed with tours of local historic attractions, an
evening of live theater, an authentic Indian feast and informal social
events throughout the weekend.
Delegates may tour the adjacent Oconaluftee Indian Village, a
recreated early 18th-century community featuring Cherokee in authentic
costume demonstrating an ancient way of life, and the Museum of the
Cherokee, which portrays 300 years of tribal history.
The Cherokee Historical Association, producers of "Unto These
Hills," will serve as local host for the conference. The Holiday Inn
in Cherokee is the conference hotel and will host meetings and meals.
The registration deadline for the conference is Sept. 25. To
receive a registration brochure, write to the Institute of Outdoor
Drama, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3240, NCNB
Plaza, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240, or call (919) 962-1328.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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CHAPEL HILL
Institute of Outdoor Drama The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1328 CB# 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240
Contact: Judy Via August 31, 1990
919-962-1328 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL CONFERENCE SET FOR "THEATRE UNDER THE STARS"
It capo said that the United States has made two original contributions
to the theory and practice of world theatre: the American Musical, and Outdoor
Historical Drama of the kind Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green created
half a century ago on Roanoke Island, North Carolina with The Lost Colony.
On October 5-7, outdoor drama professionals from across the country will
gather on the Federal Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina to discuss
their remarkable brand of "theatre under the stars" at the 28th Annual Managers,
Directors and Promoters Conference sponsored by the Institute of Outdoor Drama.
Outdoor drama brings to life actual historical events which took place at or
near the sites where the plays are performed. This strong sense of place, along
with the larger-than-life portrayals and generous portions of song and dance,
often supplemented by spectacular special effects, combine to create a unique
form of theatrical entertainment, seen last year by more than 2 million people.
The annual meeting of these theatre professionals traditionally draws
representatives from more than 70 outdoor historical drama companies located in
30 states from Kodiak Island, Alaska to St. Augustine, Florida. Together, they
produce historical plays, Shakespeare festivals, religious dramas, and pageants
which, in 1989, generated a travel industry impact of $6 billion. Creating more
than 4,500 jobs each year, outdoor historical drama is one of the largest
employers in the American theatre.
Highlighting this year�?Ts Conference will be a 3-hour tour of the majestic
Mountainside Theatre, home of Kermit Hunter�?Ts long-running drama, UNTO THESE
HILLS. Built in 1949, and extensively renovated in the late 1980s, the
Mountainside Theatre is an outstanding example of an older facility which has
been maintained in excellent condition.
The tour will include front-of-the-house and backstage areas, company
housing (dormitories and cottages), dining facility, canteen theatre, and the new
administration building, which houses historical exhibits of the Cherokee
Historical Association.
The 3-day meeting also features panel discussions and workshops interspersed
with tours of local historic attractions, an evening of live theatre, an
authentic Indian feast (featuring smoked trout, bear meat, buffalo and venison),
and informal social events throughout the weekend.
Delegates may tour the adjacent Oconaluftee Indian Village, a re-created
early 18th-century community featuring Cherokee in authentic costume
demonstrating an ancient way of life, and The Museum of the Cherokee, portraying
300 years of tribal history.
The Cherokee Historical Association, producers of Unto These Hills, will
serve as local host for the Conference. The Holiday Inn at Cherokee is the
Conference hotel and will host meetings and meal functions.
Registration deadline for the Conference is Tuesday, September 25, 1990.
To receive Conference registration brochure, contact: The Institute of Outdoor
Drama, University of North Carolina, CB 3240 NCNB Plaza, Chapel Hill,
NC 27599-3240; 919-962-1328.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
AT
CHAPEL HILL
Institute of Outdoor Drama The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1328 CB# 3240, NCNB Plaza
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3240
Contact: Judy Via August 31, 1990
919-962-1328 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL CONFERENCE SET FOR "THEATRE UNDER THE STARS"
It te when said that the United States has made two original contributions
to the theory and practice of world theatre: the American Musical, and Outdoor
Historical Drama of the kind Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green created
half a century ago on Roanoke Island, North Carolina with The Lost Colony.
On October 5-7, outdoor drama professionals from across the country will
gather on the Federal Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina to discuss
their remarkable brand of "theatre under the stars" at the 28th Annual Managers,
Directors and Promoters Conference sponsored by the Institute of Outdoor Drama.
Outdoor drama brings to life actual historical events which took place at or
near the sites where the plays are performed. This strong sense of place, along
with the larger-than-life portrayals and generous portions of song and dance,
icon supplemented by spectacular special effects, combine to create a unique
form of theatrical entertainment, seen last year by more than 2 million people.
The annual meeting of these theatre professionals traditionally draws
representatives from more than 70 outdoor historical drama companies located in
30 states from Kodiak Island, Alaska to St. Augustine, Florida. Together, they
produce historical plays, Shakespeare festivals, religious dramas, and pageants
which, in 1989, generated a travel industry impact of $6 billion. Creating more
than 4,500 jobs each year, outdoor historical drama is one of the largest
employers in the American theatre.
Highlighting this year�?Ts Conference will be a 3-hour tour of the majestic
Mountainside Theatre, home of Kermit Hunter�?Ts long-running drama, UNTO THESE
HILLS. Built in 1949, and extensively renovated in the late 1980s, the
Mountainside Theatre is an outstanding example of an older facility which has
been maintained in excellent condition.
The tour will include front-of-the-house and backstage areas, company
housing (dormitories and cottages), dining facility, canteen theatre, and the new
administration building, which houses historical exhibits of the Cherokee
Historical Association.
The 3-day meeting also features panel discussions and workshops interspersed
with tours of local historic attractions, an evening of live theatre, an
authentic Indian feast (featuring smoked trout, bear meat, buffalo and venison),
and informal social events throughout the weekend.
Delegates may tour the adjacent Oconaluftee Indian Village, a re-created
early 18th-century community featuring Cherokee in authentic costume
demonstrating an ancient way of life, and The Museum of the Cherokee, portraying
300 years of tribal history.
The Cherokee Historical Association, producers of Unto These Hills, will
serve as local host for the Conference. The Holiday Inn at Cherokee is the
Conference hotel and will host meetings and meal functions.
Registration deadline for the Conference is Tuesday, September 25, 1990.
To receive Conference registration brochure, contact: The Institute of Outdoor
Drama, University of North Carolina, CB 3240 NCNB Plaza, Chapel Hill,
NC 27599-3240; 919-962-1328.
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