Story Theatre (1970)

Capture the whimsical, innovative spirit of Paul Sills’ Story Theatre with this original Playbill from its Broadway run at the Ambassador Theatre. Dating to February 1971, this program captures a unique era of experimental theatrical adaptation. The cover features a signature by cast member Paul Sand, adding a personal touch of provenance to this vintage collectible.

Item Specifications

• Production: Story Theatre (Adapted and Directed by Paul Sills)

• Venue: Ambassador Theatre

• Date: February 1971 (Volume 8, Issue 2)

• Producer: Zev Bufman

• Cast (in alphabetical order): Lewis Arquette, Regina Baff, Charles Bartlett, Hamid Hamilton Camp, Melinda Dillon, MacIntyre Dixon, Mary Frann, Linda Lavin, Richard Libertini, and Paul Sand

Condition & Collector's Notes

This authentic, period-accurate Playbill is a remarkable artifact of 1970s theater, documenting a production that successfully merged storytelling with performance art. The interior pages provide a complete list of the talented ensemble and the production team, including setting and projections by Michael Devine and music performed by The True Brethren.

For theater enthusiasts, Story Theatre is celebrated for its inventive approach to classic tales and its transition from the Mark Taper Forum to Broadway. The presence of the signature by Paul Sand on the cover makes this particular copy an especially compelling find for an archive dedicated to mid-century stage history.