An Absence of Glee - University of Manitoba Alumni Journal, Spring 1973
An article, with photographs, published in the University of Manitoba’s Alumni Journal Spring 1973 issue. The article was submitted by former University of Manitoba student and Glee Club member Jock Abra. Abra reflects on the history and decline of the University of Manitoba’s Glee Club, specifically his experiences auditioning, rehearsing, performing, and socializing with the Glee Club in the early 1960s.
Cast members of University of Manitoba production of "Patience"
A photograph, dated 1930, of eleven of the cast members of the University of Manitoba's production of "Patience".
Cast of "Princess Ida"- Act 1
Photograph of the cast of the first act of the theatrical production "Princess Ida". The comic opera was presented by the University of Manitoba Glee Club in Winnipeg in 1931. Annotation indicates the production was directed by Edith Sinclair.
Cast of "Princess Ida"- Act 2
Photograph of the cast of the second act of the theatrical production "Princess Ida". The comic opera was presented by the University of Manitoba Glee Club in Winnipeg in 1931. Annotation indicates the production was directed by Edith Sinclair.
Cast of "Princess Ida"- Act 3
Photograph of the cast of the third act of the theatrical production "Princess Ida". The comic opera was presented by the University of Manitoba Glee Club in Winnipeg in 1931. Annotation indicates the production was directed by Edith Sinclair.
Cast of "Sabotage"
A photograph of the cast of the University of Manitoba Dramatic Society's 1917 production of "Sabotage".
Cast of "The Golden Doom"
A photograph of the cast of the University of Manitoba Dramatic Society's 1917 production of "The Golden Doom".
Cast of "The Neighbors"
A photograph of the cast of the University of Manitoba Dramatic Society's 1917 production of "The Neighbors".
Cast of "The Twelve-Pound Look"
A photograph of the cast of the University of Manitoba Dramatic Society's 1917 production of "The Twelve-Pound Look".
Glee Club Shows - University of Manitoba Alumni Journal, Autumn 1971
An article published in the University of Manitoba’s Alumni Journal Autumn 1971 issue, which lists the annual performances of the University’s Glee Club from 1928 to 1971. The piece discusses the club's shift away from Gilbert and Sullivan, which characterized their early years, and towards Broadway productions.
Members of Saint John's Dramatic Society performing "Surprise in the Portico"
A photograph, dated 1936, of eight unidentified members of the St. John's Dramatic Society performing a scene from "Surprise in the Portico". Attached to the back of the photograph is a newspaper reproduction of the photograph dated 14 October 1977.
Principal actors from "Patience"
A photograph of the principal actors from a University of Manitoba theatre production of "Patience" in 1930, likely performed by the University of Manitoba Glee Club. Eleven unidentified actors are visible in costume. Annotation refers to Edith Sinclair.
Student Operetta Performance at University of Manitoba
A photograph, dated circa 1970, of unidentified students performing in an operetta at the University of Manitoba. The entire set on the stage is visible, and musicians in the orchestra pit are partially visible in the photograph.
Student Operetta Performance at University of Manitoba
A photograph of unidentified students performing in an operetta at the University of Manitoba. The entire set on the stage is visible, and musicians in the orchestra pit are partially visible in the photograph. This photograph is dated circa 1970.
Student Operetta Performance at University of Manitoba
A photograph, dated circa 1970, of student musicians participating in an operetta performance at the University of Manitoba.
Student Operetta Performance at University of Manitoba
A photograph, dated circa 1970, of a conductor and student musicians participating in an operetta performance at the University of Manitoba. Another performer is partially visible on a stage in the background.
Students performing in a play at the University of Manitoba
An undated photograph of University of Manitoba students performing an unidentified play or musical. Based on the annotations on the back of the photograph, which read "Crop. Fred & Lilli. Page no 221. Pix no 4. Order 1061", the play may be "Kiss Me, Kate".