Lynda Matusek papers

Abstract

The Lynda Matusek papers (dated 1979-2014, undated; 1.38 cubic feet; 7 boxes) are primarily composed of lighting cue sheets and lighting design plans designed by Lynda Matusek for ballet and theater productions in Lexington.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Lynda Matusek papers
Date
1979-2004, undated (inclusive)
Creator
Matusek, Lynda
Extent
1.38 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Ballet programs.
Musical theater -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Stage lighting
Theater -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
Theater -- 20th century
Matusek, Lynda
Lexington Ballet Company
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by format.
Finding Aid Author
Jordan Connelly
Preferred Citation
2016ms022 : [identification of item], Lynda Matusek papers, 1979-2014, undated, University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Lynda Matusek began her career in lighting production and design as the Technical Coordinator of the Singletary Center for the Arts in 1979. She remained in this role until 1993, during which she designed lighting for the School of Music Opera and some Department of Theater Arts productions. Beginning in 1980, Lynda Matusek designed lighting for numerous Lexington performing arts groups, including but not limited to: Modern Dance/Kentucky, Strong Wind/Wild Horses, the Lexington Ballet, Lexington Musical Theater, Syncopated Inc., Actor's Guild of Lexingotn, Shakespeare in the Park, SCAPA, and Woodford Theater. She went on to win the Smitty award for Best Lighting Design in the plays "Wings" and "Quilters." Currently, Lynda Matusek designs lighting for various shows at Studio Players and the Woodford Theater. She also designs lighting productions for Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio and Lima, Ohio, as well as De La Dance Company's performances at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sources:
Matusek, Lynda, autobiography, 2016 April 15.
Scope and Content
The Lynda Matusek papers (dated 1979-2014, undated; 1.38 cubic feet; 7 boxes) are primarily composed of lighting cue sheets and lighting design plans designed by Lynda Matusek for ballet and theater productions in Lexington. Matusek created these lighting designs primarily for the Lexington Ballet Company, and especially for their Nutcracker and spring and fall galas from 1980-2003. This collection also contains photographs and color slides from various theatrical/dance performances, two VHS cassettes, Modern Dance/Kentucky fliers and programs, and correspondence between professional dancers Suzanne Grace and Mary Bruce Blackner with Modern/Dance Kentucky.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Papers, 1979-2004, undated

Scope and Contents

The Papers series (1979-2004, undated) comprises the arrangements, plans, sketches, and event programs for Lexington area musical plays and ballet production with some direcion by Lynda Matusek.

Theatre programs, 1979-1985

  • Box 1, folder 1
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Dance programs, 1980-1993

  • Box 1, folder 2
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Performance scripts and stage plans, 1988

  • Box 1, folder 3
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Mahalia (Berea) staging, 1985 January

  • Box 1, folder 4
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Mahalia staging, 1984

  • Box 1, folder 5
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Kramer papers, 1983

  • Box 1, folder 6
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Blackburn papers, 1983

  • Box 1, folder 7
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Sync. Inc. papers, 1985

  • Box 1, folder 8
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Transylvania School of Classic Ballet Haggin Hall papers, 1986

  • Box 1, folder 9
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Master cues list, 1980 October

  • Box 1, folder 10
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Nutcracker papers, 1979-1980

  • Box 1, folder 11
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Autumn Festival, 1981

  • Box 1, folder 12
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Fall stage plans, 1981

  • Box 1, folder 13
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Nutcracker papers, 1981

  • Box 1, folder 14
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Spring Gala papers, 1981

  • Box 1, folder 15
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Nutcracker papers, 1982

  • Box 1, folder 16
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Spring Gala papers, 1982

  • Box 1, folder 17
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Nutcracker papers, 1983

  • Box 1, folder 18
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Nutcracker (Capitol Arts Center), 1982-1983

  • Box 1, folder 19
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Spring Gala papers, 1983

  • Box 2, folder 1
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Mahalia set notes, 1984

  • Box 2, folder 2
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Nutcracker papers, 1984

  • Box 2, folder 3
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Spring Gala papers, 1984

  • Box 2, folder 4
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Nutcracker papers, 1985

  • Box 2, folder 5
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Lexington Ballet Company winter set and costume notes, 1985

  • Box 2, folder 6
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Spring Gala papers, 1985

  • Box 2, folder 7
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The King and I papers, 1985

  • Box 2, folder 8
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Woodland Dance Festival, 1986

  • Box 2, folder 9
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Nutcracker papers, 1986

  • Box 2, folder 10
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Spring Gala clippings and program, 1986

  • Box 2, folder 11
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Nutcracker papers, 1987

  • Box 2, folder 12
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Nutcracker papers, 1987-1988

  • Box 2, folder 13
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Swan Lake papers, 1988

  • Box 2, folder 14
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Project goals for a performing arts facility, Sync. Inc., LCT comments, undated

  • Box 2, folder 15
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Sync. Inc. papers, 1988

  • Box 2, folder 16
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Shakespeare in the Park papers, 1989

  • Box 2, folder 17
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Cinderella papers, 1989

  • Box 3, folder 1
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Coppelia papers, 1989

  • Box 3, folder 2
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Nutcracker papers, 1989

  • Box 3, folder 3
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Lexington Ballet papers, Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote, 1990

  • Box 3, folder 4
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Opera House papers, 1990-1991

  • Box 3, folder 5
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Sync. Inc. papers, 1990

  • Box 3, folder 6
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Nutcracker papers, 1990

  • Box 3, folder 7
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Nutcracker papers, 1990-1991

  • Box 3, folder 8
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Lexington Ballet Opera House performance, Nutcracker, 1992

  • Box 3, folder 9
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Nutcracker papers, 2003

  • Box 3, folder 10
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Miss Kentucky pageant, 2004

  • Box 3, folder 11
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Madden's Derby Eve Gala, 1992-1995

  • Box 3, folder 12
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Shenandoah papers, 1992

  • Box 3, folder 13
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Big River papers, 1992

  • Box 5, folder 1
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Side by Side by Sondheim papers, undated

  • Box 5, folder 2
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Endgame publicity, 1980

  • Box 5, folder 3
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Strong Wind Wild Horses papers, 1982-1983, undated

  • Box 5, folder 4
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Modern Dance/Kentucky papers, clippings, programs, 1983-1984, undated

  • Box 5, folder 5
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Concert programs and papers, 1984, undated

  • Box 5, folder 6
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Modern Dance/Kentucky school fliers, 1984

  • Box 5, folder 7
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Suzanne Grace correspondence and papers, 1983-1984

  • Box 5, folder 8
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Modern Dance/Kentucky fliers, papers, programs, clippings, 1984-1985

  • Box 5, folder 9
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Mary Bruce Blackner fliers and papers, 1981, 1984, undated

  • Box 5, folder 10
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Cincinnati Ritual script and notes, undated

  • Box 5, folder 11
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Audiovisual materials, 1979-1983, undated

Scope and Contents

The Audiovisual series (1979-1983, undated) comprises photographs and color slides of productions in the 1970's and early 1980's like Cabaret and by Modern Dance/Kentucky. The series also contains two undated filmed performances on video cassettes.

Modern Dance/Kentucky photographs, 1982

  • Box 4, folder 8
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Mary Bruce Blackburn photographs, 1983

  • Box 4, folder 8
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Cabaret photographs, 1979

  • Box 4, folder 8
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Elixir of Love photographs, 1984 February

  • Box 7, image 1-61
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Ritual photographs, 1979 August

  • Box 7, image 62-92
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Modern Dance/Kentucky photographs, 1982

  • Box 7, image 93-94
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Tight Squeeze Mandolin video cassette, undated

  • Box 6, cassette 1
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Tim Weldon video cassette, undated

  • Box 6, cassette 2
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Color slides, 1981

  • Box 4, folder 1
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Color slides, 1979, 1981

  • Box 4, folder 2
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Color slides, 1979, undated

  • Box 4, folder 3
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Color slides, 1984, undated

  • Box 4, folder 4-7
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