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The Pasadena Playhouse Archives
About the Archives
Volunteers in the Archives maintain The Playhouse collection of programs and photos going back to 1916 and
keep track of the publicity that the Playhouse and The Alumni of the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts receive.
They work on building a database for ready access to this information and respond to public inquiries about the theatre’s history and the people who made it famous.
If you are interested in helping in the Archives or need more information, please call at
626.921.1162 or email archives@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
keep track of the publicity that the Playhouse and The Alumni of the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts receive.
They work on building a database for ready access to this information and respond to public inquiries about the theatre’s history and the people who made it famous.
If you are interested in helping in the Archives or need more information, please call at
626.921.1162 or email archives@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
Ellen Bailey, The Playhouse’s “Archivist Extraordinaire"
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Ellen Bailey was the founder of the Friends of The Pasadena Playhouse. She was a part of the theatre's history as a student, teacher and director for the Playhouse’s College of Theater Arts in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.
In 1979, she established a team of volunteers to maintain The Playhouse archives. As a staff member, tour coordinator, docent, and volunteer archivist, she kept the theatre’s history alive as well as the passion for the performing arts in the community. In December 2013, the Friends, Alumni, Playhouse Staff, and Board celebrated Ellen's 90th birthday. To honor her outstanding work and dedication to The Pasadena Playhouse, the Archives Department was named the Ellen Bailey Archives. |
Ellen Bailey (1923-2015)
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Research assistance provided by E. Bailey and the Playhouse Archives
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Information Inquires
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We will be happy to assist with your inquiries. Please contact us at archives@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
Our volunteers work at the Archives one-two days a week, and our response time to your questions may vary. Estimated turnaround time is 1-2 weeks. Our materials do not circulate or leave the premises. We can provide digital scans. Researchers are responsible for investigating copyright, obtaining permission to reproduce or publish materials. |
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Donations to the Archives
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The Archives collects materials related to past and current productions of The Pasadena Playhouse, the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts, and their history.
Would you like to donate programs, photos, or other documents to the Archives? Contact us at archives@pasadenaplayhouse.org. |
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Support the Archives
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Support the Archives by making a donation and help us to ensure that significant records and stories documenting the history of The Pasadena Playhouse and Alumni of the Playhouse College of Theatre Arts are collected, preserved, and shared.
To make your donation, please reach out to us at friendspph@friendsofthepasadenaplayhouse.org or send a check made payable to The Friends of The Pasadena Playhouse. |
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Cast of The Fantasticks, the 1969 production of the Pasadena Playhouse College of the Theatre Arts (Left to Right): El Gallo ... Stephen Kaye; The Mute ... Bob Mead (ladder top); Mortimer ... Tony Miratti (under ladder); Henry ... Lawrence J. Kinahan (on floor); Hucklebee ... William Elliot (kneeling); Matt ... Michael Stone; Luisa ... Laura Smith; Bellamy ... Lee Davis Knight.
The 61st meeting and reunion of the Alumni and Associates of the Pasadena College of Theatre Arts was on September 24, 2016. To learn more about previous productions of The Fantasticks, visit our News page. |
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Friends of the Pasadena Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization. 600 Playhouse Alley, Suite 301 Pasadena, CA 91101-5209 | friendspph@friendsofthepasadenaplayhouse.org Copyright ©2016-2025. All Rights Reserved. |