Theater of Dionysus (Athens), Plaster, Depth 53 1/2" x Width 43" x Height 22 1/2"
Model of the Roman Theatre in Orange, France built in the 2nd century CE
Model shows large auditorium, stage, and elaborate scaenae frons as they probably appeared during the time of the theatre's use until its closing in the fourth century. Exterior and interior shown in great detail. Scale is 1:100.
Location: RBML Mezzanine
Model of a platform stage for the Valenciennes Mystery Play; France, 1547
Model is based on frontispiece of the manuscript of the Valenciennes Mystery Play, illustrated by Hubert Cailleau. God's throne and Hell's mouth frame the large stage, with a number of 'stations' in between. Created by Duvignaud and Gabin under the direction of Marius Sepet. Scale is 3:100.
Model of an English medieval pageant wagon of the 14th century
Conjectural model of a pageant wagon, halted in town square for the Chester Play ofNoah.Based on a 1911 production by Winthrop Ames at the New Theatre in New York. Created by Joseph Wickes under the direction of Hamilton Bell. Scale is 1:24.
Model of a platform stage in an English innyard of the 16th century
King's Players performingThe Nice Wanton(1550) on a scaffold stage in a Tudor innyard. Based on a 1911 production by Winthrop Ames at the New Theatre in New York. Created by Joseph Wickes under the direction of Hamilton Bell. Scale is 1:24.
Location: RBML- near Donor's Room
Model of the Fortune Theatre; London, 1600
The Fortune playhouse opened one year after the Globe. Created by James P. Maginnis under the direction of Walter H. Godfrey. Scale is 3:100.
Model of a Renaissance theater setting of the early 16th century, based on Serlio
Model represents a combination of Serlio's comic and tragic settings, illustrating the use of forced perspective popular with Renaissance designers. Created by Joseph Wickes under the direction of Hamilton Bell.
Model of the setting for La Folie de Clidamant by Alexandre Hardy as seen at the Hotel de Bourgogne, Paris, ca. 1630
Shows the use of simultaneous settings at the Hotel de Bourgogne. With B11, shows differing methods of staging in 17th century French theatre. Based on sketch inLe Memoire de Mahelot;created by Davignaud and Gabin under the direction of Emile Perrin.
Model of the 17th century Theatre du Palais-Royal, Paris
Small cross-sectional model of the interior of the first theatre in France with a permanent proscenium and a stage designed for wing and drop scenery. Theater opened 1641; Moliere's theatrical home 1660-73.
Model of the 17th century Theatre du Palais-Royal, Paris
Small cross-sectional model of the interior of the first theatre in France with a permanent proscenium and a stage designed for wing and drop scenery. Theater opened 1641; Moliere's theatrical home 1660-73.
Model of the Salle des Machines, theater in the Tuilieries, Paris, in 1671
Represents a setting forPsycheby Moliere and Corneille, based upon a 1906 revival of the play at the Theatre Francaise. With B08, the model illustrates differing methods of staging in 17th century French theatre. La Salles de Machines was a large and extravagently-equipped theatre built by Gaspare Vigarani in a wing of the Tuileries.
Model of an outdoor theatre at Versailles, 1664
RepresentsLes Plaisirs de l'Isle Enchantee,a ballet with text and choreography by Moliere, commissioned by Louis XIV. The spectacle was performed in May 1664 on a stage built especially for the occasion. Model based on an engraving by Israel Sylvestre.
Model of the Duke of York's Playhouse, London, 1661
Model shows the deep apron, proscenium doors, and wing and drop scenery typical of theatres during the Restoration. A converted indoor tennis court, the Duke's Playhouse opened in January 1661. Created by Klaus Holm from research by Dr. Elizabeth Scanlan.
Model of the Drury Lane; London, 1778
Depiction of the "screen scene" fromA School for Scandalby Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Shows the use of wing and drop scenery on a deep stage, the depth of the forestage, proscenium doors, and stage boxes. Created by James P. Maginnis under the direction of Walter H. Godfrey, based on a contemporary print.
Location: RBML Mezzanine
Set model for Legend of the White Snake; Chinese Mechanical Theatre
Large representation of a scene from the Chinese classical work
Toy Orchestra
Set model for Les Deux Trouvailles de Gallus, Comedie Francaise, 1923
Model of the setting forLes Deux Trouvailles du Gallus,a combination of Victor Hugo's playsMargaritaandEsca.
Set model for Leah Kleschna Manhattan Theatre, New York,, 1904
Set model of fifth act ofLeah Kleschna,an orchard near Neustadt, Austria. The Manhattan Theatre (not to be confused with Hammerstein's Manhattan on 34th between Broadway and 6th Avenue) stood at 6th Ave and 33rd St.
Set model for Herod Lyric Theatre, New York,, 1909
Depiction of Herod at the Lyric Theatre on 42nd St between Broadway and 8th Ave. The setting reflects the opulence of early 19th century settings and a pioneering use of varying levels. Designed by Ernest Albert of the Lee-Lash Studios.
Location: RBML Mezzanine
Set model for Return of Peter Grimm Belasco Theatre, New York,, 1910
Depiction of the elaborate stage setting for which Belasco was famous. Masking and backstage effects are painstakingly recreated. The theatre had the most advanced lighting equipment of its day.
Set model for Garden of Allah Century Theatre, New York,, 1911
For the scene represented in the model, real desert plants were imported. The Century Theatre stood at Central park West and 62nd Street.
Set model for Oliver Twist New Amsterdam Theatre; New York,, 1912
Depicts a section of the Thames near London Bridge, the setting of Act IV, Scene I. The New Amsterdam Theatre was at 214 West 42nd St.
Set model for Prunella Little Theatre, New York, 1913
Setting is a formal garden with a high wall across the back. The Little Theatre at 240 West 44th St. was one of the first off-Broadway theatres.
Set model for Abduction from the Seraglio (Mozart/Stephani), Metropolitan Opera; New York, 1946
Set model for Warrior's Husband (Thompson), Morosco Theatre, New York,, 1932
Set model for The Island God (Menotti), Metropolitan Opera, New York,, 1942
Set model for Todo by Nogami Yaeko, Geikyo Troupe; Haiyuza Theatre, 1965
Set model for Honcho Nijusho (Chikamatsu Hanji), Imperial Theatre, Tokyo,, circa 1925
Large model of two settings for the second act ofHoncho Nijusho.On the upper level is the setting for the first scene, a lakeside palace. Below it is one for the second scene, the palace garden. Shown are indications of the permanent stage house surrounding the setting.
Set model for Kamisori (Razor) by Kichizo Nakamura, Nippon Geigitso Gekijo; Tokyo,, 1966
Ejima Ikushima (Ejima and Ikushima) by Hakucho Masamune, 1966
Set model for Machigai (Mistake) by Hakucho Masamune, Kase Troupe; Tokyo, 1965
Set model for Blood Wedding by Frederico Garcia Lorca,, 1965