Bay Area Youth Theatre Company and Kidshows collection, 1982-1996

Walden Marionettes performers Chris and Jack Fredricks.
Walden Marionettes performers Chris and Jack Fredricks. Oakland Public Library, Oakland History Center.

Financial and business statements, programs, and photographs for Bay Area Youth Theater and Kidshows. Also includes periodical articles about and reviews for Kidshows programs.

Kidshows, initially called Kidstuff, was founded by Amy Gorman in 1982 as an Oakland non-profit childrens' performing arts and entertainment organization. Based primarily at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley, it became a major producer of child-oriented shows in the Bay Area. Founded in 1980, the Bay Area Youth Theatre Company was also based at the Julia Morgan Theater. Sean McCullough and Kate Fuller were company directors.

(OHC COLL 2013-4)

6 folders in 1 box (.4 linear feet).

Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents. 

Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.