Series contains administrative records related to the School of Performance. Included are correspondences, job postings, meeting minutes, class and faculty lists, course outlines, memos, proposals, and other materials related to the running of the department.

Three files containing correspondence and memos regarding proposals and schedules for various subjects taught by the Theatre department. Also included are appeals by the department chair for funding and staff.

Memos and letters written by John McAllister to faculty, staff and students within Ryerson.

Exam papers from the Theatre School and the Canadian College of Dance. Also included is a supplemental exam from 1971 and exams created by Jack McAlister for his History of Drama class - which pre-dates the Theatre School.

Correspondence, and lists of acting and production crews for various performances staged by the students of the Theatre School. These performances were a learning tool for first and second year acting program and technical production students.

File contains audition schedules, names of students to be auditioned, correspondence and related documents.

Contains correspondence, samples of material, memos and miscellaneous items relating to the operation of the Costume Department.

Correspondence and information relating to the use of second and third year Technical and production students from Ryerson by the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music, to spend 50% of their production training time in building, running and lighting various operas and operatic excerpts. This relationship provided important professional education for Ryerson students.

File containing correspondence and memos written by the Director of the Technical Production program Sandy Black. Included are class lists, staffing responsibilities, charts, and guidelines for productions.

Lists of faculty and their area of specialty, as well as related correspondence and memos concerning resignations, new staff hired, salaries and hiring procedures.

This file contains correspondence, teachers applications and resumes.

Correspondence between the Theatre chair, the Dean of Applied Arts, and Physical Plan regarding renovations to Theatre School buildings. Included are drawings, cost estimates, and equipment lists.

This file contains teachers' job applications and resumes.

Minutes of Open House meeting (Sept. 14, 1971) and a report on the Open House (Dec. 7, 1971) made to Information Services.

Rental agreement between Ryerson Theatre and the C.B.C. for the use of the theatre for this annual awards ceremony.

Advertising and correspondence regarding various artistic groups who toured North American theatres. Some of these groups and individuals were engaged by the Ryerson Theatre Department.

This file contains individual students files.

This file contains notices and minutes of Departamental Council meetings, agenda and minutes of staff and faculty meetings and Acting Faculty meeting minutes.

This file contains 120 photographs.

This file contains 2 photographs.

This file contains records related to the theatre department in general including news releases, invitations, notices regarding visiting theatre troupe productions, memorandums, vacancy notices, agenda of Departmental Council meetings, programs and brochures.

This file contains A Proposal for a Theatre Arts Course to be set up at The R.P.I. prepared for F.C. Jorgensen, Principal by J.R. McAllister, Instructor-Supervisor.

This file contains A Collection of Job Descriptions for the Production Department.

This file contains annual edition of graduate profiles "Introducing the Graduating Class" prepared by Ryerson Theatre School.

This file contains a Thank you letter authored by Sandy Black, Chair sent to University Departments on his retirement.

This file contains correspondence sent by Ira Levine, Chair of Theatre School and other records kept by Levine.

This file contains correspondence sent by Sandy Black, Acting Chair of the Ryerson Theatre School.

This file contains correspondence authored by Ira Levine, Chair.

This file contains correspondence authored by Sandy Black.

This file contains Minutes/Agenda of Directors Committee meetings.

This file contains Agenda/Minutes of Dance Faculty Meetings.

This file contains lists of Theatre School Committees.

This file contains Curriculum Records and a sampling of course outlines for the Dance Program.

This file contains Curriculum Records and a sampling of course outlines for the Acting Program.

This file contains Curriculum Records and a sampling of course outlines for the Technical Production Program.

This file contains personnel records for Theatre School.

PREP: Assessment of Academic Quality March 1991
PREP: Assessment of Societal Need March 1991
PREP: Assessment of Academic Quality Oct. 1991
PRP: Financial Viability Element Jan. 26, 1993

This file contains Ryerson Program Review and Evaluation Process Proposal for A BFA Program in Dance:
-Academic Quality Element
-Societal Need Element
-Financial Viability Element and Summary of Societal Need and Academic Quality Elements
and correspondence, and Brief to The Ontario Council on University Affairs on the Bachelor of Fine Arts Dance at RPU.

This file contains Ryerson Theate School Proposal for a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Performance (Acting/Dance) prepared by dr.Iris MacGregor Bannerman, Nadia Potts, Program Directors; and Sandy Black, Chair.

Correspondence written by Jack McAlister. Letters regarding his applications for funding from the Federal Government to finance trips to various theatrical institutions around the world through the Canadian Council Arts awards. His research led to the establishment of Ryerson's Theatre School - incorporating the best techniques of the schools he visited. File also includes letters written by him to his colleagues at Ryerson during his travels.

File contains job postings sent by the Human Resources department.
File closed as of December 2012. Please see RG 94.46 for future job postings.

Correspondence of Raymond Clarke, in his capacity as Director of the Acting program. Also contains a few pieces of correspondence written by James F. Colistro, also of the Theatre Department.

Letters written by Sonia Chamberlain, Director of the Canadian College of Dance. Includes memos, budget proposals and letters received from students interested in attending the program. Includes a short history of the Canadian College of Dance from its origins, in Montreal (1957), to its present affiliation with Ryerson Theatre School. Biography of Sonia Chamberlain. Posters for performances can be found with other poster from the Ryerson Theatre Company and The Ryerson Theatre School.

Correspondence to and from John ("Jack") R. McAllister. McAllister was the original the artistic director for Ryerson's Theatre School and was later named the chairperson. Collection includes letters from Canadian dignitaries, as well as interesting correspondence from friends and colleagues.

Series contains publication and promotional materials created by or related to the School of Performance. Included are production posters, brochures, newsletters, handbooks, and invitations.

This series includes artifacts that were generated to promote the Ryerson Theater School.

File contains brochures, invitations, programs and a poster related to special events hosted by the Theatre School. In the file is a brochure for 35th Anniversary events held in November of 2006; brochures and a poster for the 40th anniversary alumni weekend held in February of 2012; and 2 tickets to the cocktail reception held in honour of Nadia Potts held in 2010.

This file contains newsletters " Cue Sheet", a publication of Ryerson Theatre School.

This file contains promotional materials such as brochures, pamphlets, bulletins, notices, and program overviews.

File contains posters publicizing various Ryerson Theatre School productions. Please see also RG 158.13 Ryerson Theatre Company for more production posters from final year students in the 1970s-mid 1980s.
Because of the Covid 19 pandemic the 2020-2021 season was held virtually https://www.torontomu.ca/performance/archive1/past-seasons/2020-21-season/. and the 2021-2022 season was hybrid https://www.torontomu.ca/performance/archive1/past-seasons/2021-22-season/

A series of print-outs from scanned original photographs maintained by the Theatre School. These photos are from the numerous drama and dance productions performed by Theatre School students. They are arranged chronologically by year.

This file contains Ryerson Theatre School Student Handbooks.

This file contains Newsletter, first edition of the RTS News. Production ceased due to budget cuts and only 1 edition was ever created.

Stage Managing the Arts Toronto Conference : Peter Fleming - Course Leader and Alex Gilbert - Course Leader
Production Managing the Arts Toronto Conference: Peter Fleming - Director and Course leader and Genevieve Farrell (TRSM) - Course leader.

File contains materials relating to the Theatre School annual awards night.

File consists of brochures relating to the Theatre School's summer acting camps for children ranging in age from 5 to 18.

File containing a programme, correspondence and related documents concerning a cooperative effort by the University of Toronto, York University, Toronto Public Library System and Ryerson, to bring Charles Weidman and his Company, to Toronto, to give a performance at Ryerson Theatre and master classes in dance to various groups. Charles Weidman is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and dancer.

A non-profit organization which sought to produce four productions in 1976 using leading Canadian actors and directors.They were interested in using Ryerson Theatre for these performances and as a "home base". The Company would use Ryerson students, wherever possible in their productions and would give special classes as well. File contains budget proposal and position paper. It would appear that Ryerson Theatre was never used for this purpose.

File contains programs, invitations, notices, news releases, photographs, brochures and tickets for productions performed by the Theatre School/School of Performance 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students. In the 1970s-mid 1980s the 4th year students were referred to as the Ryerson Theatre Company. You can learn more about them and their productions by looking at RG 158.13.
Because of the Covid 19 pandemic the 2020-2021 season was held virtually https://www.torontomu.ca/performance/archive1/past-seasons/2020-21-season/. and the 2021-2022 season was hybrid https://www.torontomu.ca/performance/archive1/past-seasons/2021-22-season/

In the 1970s and 1980s the Ryerson Theatre Company was made up of final year students from the acting, dancing and technical programs - representing their transition year from the student to a professional. They were responsible for all aspects of the show including promotion, production, and performance. It is unclear why there was a revival of the name periodically through the years.
The file contains correspondence, memos, advertising, posters. photographs, programs, budgets and documents relating to the operation and promotion of the company.

Subseries consists of production records from the School of Performance between 2000-2001.

File contains contact list, schedules, first year interest survey, meeting minutes, memos and notices, budget, show report forms, stage management, Ryerson Theatre Info and stage and production notes.

File contains contact list, script, schedule, checklists, meeting minutes, memos, rehearsal reports, show reports, expenses and musical score.

File contains contacts lists, schedules, memos, meeting minutes, rehearsal reports, show reports, stage and production notes and scripts. (3 folders)

File contains contact list, scripts, schedules, production assignments, Flys cue sheets, meeting minutes and notes.

File contains schedules, scene breakdown, memos, show reports, rehearsal reports, meeting minutes and stage and production notes.

File contains schedules, show reports, rehearsal reports, meeting minutes, memos, collective agreement between the production department of the Ryerson Theatre School and student workers union local 1, budget forms, stage and production notes and plans.

File contains contact list, schedules, choreographer and pieces list, performance report, show and cue groups list, meeting minutes, memos and account ledger.

File contains contact sheets, schedules, rehearsal notes, stage and production notes, stage reports, and prompt script. (2 folders)

File contains music scores, schedules, track sheets, and script.

File contains schedules, meeting minutes, stage and production notes.

File contains contact sheets, schedules, meeting minutes, blocking notes, and show reports.

File contains contact sheets, schedules, prompt script, and stage and production notes.

File contains stage and production notes.

Subseries consists of production records from the School of Performance between 2001-2002.

File contains contact list, production assignment list, schedules, meeting minutes, memos, contracts and stage and production notes/drawings/plans.

File contains notes to the stage manager, schedules, meeting minutes, show reports, rehearsal notes, emails, meeting minutes, prop list, musical score and stage notes. (2 folders)

File contains prompt script, script, line up, choreography notes, stage and production notes and plans. (2 folders)

File contains schedule, script, contact list, contracts, rehearsal notes, sound and lights cue sheet, show reports and rough stage plan.

File contains contact list, script, schedules, schedules, show reports, meeting minutes, memos and stage and production notes. (2 folders)

File contains schedules, meeting minutes, rehearsal reports, memos, stage management (light, sound, wardrobe, carps and props, and paints), drawings and notes.

File contains schedules, prompt script, blank script, contact list, running order v.1, LX notes and paper work, sound notes and paperwork and a drawing of the Catheral.

File contains contact list, schedules, rehearsal notes, financial records, contracts, meeting minutes, memos, script, stage and production notes and plans. (2 folders)

File contains cast and company list, checklists, cue sheets, schedules, performance reports, notices, meeting minutes, audition forms, and 1st and 2nd run through info. (2 folders)

Subseries consists of production records from the School of Performance between 2002-2003.

File contains prompt script, ASM script, script, show reports, choreography, emergency preparedness, diagrams, course outline, schedules, line up, models and Stage and production notes.

File contains production manager's tech book, contact list, schedules, contracts, first year student notes, evaluations, schedules, meeting minutes, notes, memos, promotional materials, production stage manager report and drawings.

File contains production report, schedules, prompt script, memos, meeting minutes, sound equipment and plots and lighting equipment and plots.

File contains contact list, schedules, meeting minutes, memos, performance reports, scripts, rehearsal reports and stage and production notes. (3 folders)

File contains notebook, meeting minutes, schedules, rehearsal reports and stage and production notes and plans. (3 folders)

File contains contact list, schedules, rehearsal notes, prop notes, costume notes, cue sheets, lighting cues, sound cues, blocking notes, script with notes, meeting minutes and memos.

File contains schedules, timetables, contact list, memos, budget, notices, rehearsal schedules, meeting minutes, contracts and stage and production notes. (2 folders)

File contains schedule, contact list, memos, show reports, meeting minutes, contracts and stage and production notes. (2 folders)

File contains schedules, rehearsal/show reports, meeting minutes, memos, LX, props,wardrobe, flys,carpentry, audio, pre/post show checklists, strike plans and contact lists.

File contains contact list, schedules, meeting minutes, technical/production notes and checklists. (2 folders)

File contains contact list, schedules, rehearsal reports, meeting minutes, stage and production notes and performance reports. (3 folders)

File contains schedules, rehearsal reports, performance reports, meeting minutes and stage and production notes. (2 folders)

File contains contact list, cast breakdown, schedules, choreography notes, memos, wardrobe notes, meeting minutes.

File contains LX notes, audio notes, carp plans, fly notes, wardrobe notes, schedules, meeting minutes, performance reports, memos and contact lists.