Summary:
The series documents the OUT on the Edge theater festival. Held annually in the fall, OUT on the Edge is one of the world's premier queer theater series. The first festival was held in 1992, spread across three different venues. Subsequent festivals have been held entirely at the Boston Center for the Arts. The Theater Offensive has made a concerted effort to represent underserved and marginalized communities in the festival, and a considerable number of the performances are by artists of color, the differently abled, and transgender artists. The festivals are documented by press and publicity materials, including reviews, press kits, and flyers; logistical materials, including floor plans, lighting designs, technical specifications, and performer arrangements; programs; budget figures; and materials documenting individual productions within each festival, including scripts and videos. See Chronology for a list of OUT on the Edge productions from 1999-2009. Some folders may contain mixed media and/or photographs. Additional press clippings may be found in Series 9: General Press.
Dates
- Creation: 2000
Creator
- From the Collection: The Theater Offensive (Organization)
Language of Materials
The majority of the materials are in English. Some materials are in Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access:
Personnel records (box 8, folder 9 and 32; box 9, folder 7, 18 and 19; box 10, folder 28; box 11, folder 2, 15, 23, 29 and 39; box 12, folder 9 and 42; box 14, folder 14-17, 19-20, and 47; and box 15, folder 36 and 77, box 16, folder 10, and box 18, folder 56) are restricted for 75 years from their date of creation. Special copyright restrictions may apply.
Extent
From the Collection: 18.87 cubic feet (20 containers, 53 flat file folders, 4 tubes, 1 art file)
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository