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"EcoTheater, indigenous grass roots theater, performs the original play, "Ole Miz Dacey," by Maryat Lee, starring Jim Costa as Miz Dacey. Members of the cast are young people from Summers County, in the Governor's Summer Youth Program."EcoTheater performed in state parks and other outdoor locations in Southern West Virginia using their mobile stage made from an old farm wagon.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

43849. EcoTheater Performance of the play "Ole Miz Dacey" by Maryat Lee at Pipestem State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:
049828
Title:
EcoTheater Performance of the play "Ole Miz Dacey" by Maryat Lee at Pipestem State Park, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975-1989
Description:
"EcoTheater, indigenous grass roots theater, performs the original play, "Ole Miz Dacey," by Maryat Lee, starring Jim Costa as Miz Dacey. Members of the cast are young people from Summers County, in the Governor's Summer Youth Program."EcoTheater performed in state parks and other outdoor locations in Southern West Virginia using their mobile stage made from an old farm wagon.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

43850. Portrait of Maryat Lee in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049829
Title:
Portrait of Maryat Lee in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970-1989
Description:
Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Kathy Jackson was a member of the Governor's Summer Youth Program and an actress in the EcoTheater group. She played John Henry in a number of performances of the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee. She remained involved with EcoTheater for more than eleven years and continued for some time after Maryat Lee's death.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

43851. EcoTheater actress Kathy Jackson likely in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049830
Title:
EcoTheater actress Kathy Jackson likely in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975-1989
Description:
Kathy Jackson was a member of the Governor's Summer Youth Program and an actress in the EcoTheater group. She played John Henry in a number of performances of the play "John Henry" by Maryat Lee. She remained involved with EcoTheater for more than eleven years and continued for some time after Maryat Lee's death.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
When playwright Maryat Lee moved to West Virginia, she first lived near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va. where she founded EcoTheater. She later moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984 where she continued to teach her community theater methods.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

43852. Maryat Lee in West Virginia

IDNO:
049831
Title:
Maryat Lee in West Virginia
Date:
ca. 1983
Description:
When playwright Maryat Lee moved to West Virginia, she first lived near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va. where she founded EcoTheater. She later moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984 where she continued to teach her community theater methods.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
Looking West on Temple St. Episcopal church to the right, Independent Herald Office to the left along with Fair.

43853. Episcopal Church where Big 4 is, Third Ave., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049832
Title:
Episcopal Church where Big 4 is, Third Ave., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Looking West on Temple St. Episcopal church to the right, Independent Herald Office to the left along with Fair.
The Appalachian Trail connects the Delaware Gap and West Virginia

43854. The Delaware Water Gap, Pa.

IDNO:
049833
Title:
The Delaware Water Gap, Pa.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Appalachian Trail connects the Delaware Gap and West Virginia
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).

43855. Portrait of George Rogers Clark Floyd

IDNO:
049865
Title:
Portrait of George Rogers Clark Floyd
Date:
undated
Description:
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).

43856. Portrait of George Rogers Clark Floyd

IDNO:
049866
Title:
Portrait of George Rogers Clark Floyd
Date:
undated
Description:
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).

43857. Portraits of George Rogers Clark Floyd and his daughter Leitia Floyd, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
049867
Title:
Portraits of George Rogers Clark Floyd and his daughter Leitia Floyd, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873).
From top left, clockwise: Ben R. Floyd (1845-1920), George R. C. Floyd (1810-1895), John B. Floyd 1783-1837), and John Buchanan Floyd (1855-1935).George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873). His son, John B. Floyd represented Logan County, W. Va. in the West Virginia house of Delegates in 1881, in the West Virginia Senate 1883-1885, and again in the House of Delegates in 1893.

43858. Portraits of George Rogers Clark Floyd and family members

IDNO:
049868
Title:
Portraits of George Rogers Clark Floyd and family members
Date:
undated
Description:
From top left, clockwise: Ben R. Floyd (1845-1920), George R. C. Floyd (1810-1895), John B. Floyd 1783-1837), and John Buchanan Floyd (1855-1935).George Rogers Clark Floyed (1810-1895) was a politician and businessman in West Virginia. He served as the Secretary of Wisonsin Territory (1843-1846) and while living in Wisconsin he served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846-1847. After moving to Logan, County West Virginia in 1857, he later served in the West Virginia House of Delegates (1872-1873). His son, John B. Floyd represented Logan County, W. Va. in the West Virginia house of Delegates in 1881, in the West Virginia Senate 1883-1885, and again in the House of Delegates in 1893.
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

43859. Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg 50th Anniversary Celebration, July 8-9-10, 1988

IDNO:
049869
Title:
Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg 50th Anniversary Celebration, July 8-9-10, 1988
Date:
1988/07/08
Description:
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.

43860. Bill James and Lois Morrissette of Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA

IDNO:
049870
Title:
Bill James and Lois Morrissette of Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg at National Federation Music Clubs, Los Angeles, CA
Date:
ca. 1941
Description:
Established in 1938, the Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg have been performing for more than 75 years. During the 1940's through the 1970's, Bill James directed the group. E.W. "Bill" James wrote "My Home Among the Hills" for the West Virginia Centennial among other musical compositions. The madrigal group performs some recent music, but primarily sings music dating from the English Renaissance while wearing period clothing.