Scene from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Thompson Theatre, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
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Title:
Scene from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Description:
Transcribed from photograph: Spring 1978 foreground Jim Stowe as Miles Glorious mowns over Tom Hirschman dressed as a girl.
Topics:
Student Life
Subjects:
Actors
African American students
Costumes (Character dress)
Performing arts
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Extent:
8 x 10 inches
Item identifier:
0228229
Created Date:
Names:
North Carolina State University more info on North Carolina State University 
North Carolina State University -- Students more info on North Carolina State University -- Students 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs

Building: North Carolina State University, Frank Thompson Theatre -- Thompson Gymnasium (Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina)

Architect:
more info on Upjohn, Hobart Brown, 1876-1949 
Built:
Street:
Jenson Dr.
Community:
NC State University
State:
NC
Zip:
27606
Historical note:
In 1963 after renovations, the Thompson Gymnasium emerged as the Thompson Theater. Originally, the gymnasium was intended to establish a routine physical fitness schedule for students, since military drills were no longer required after World War I. Thompson Gymnasium became the first indoor athletic facility complete with two gyms, an indoor swimming pool, and an elevated indoor track. It also became the center for intercollegiate games. However, when Reynolds Coliseum took over the role of basketball facility, it left the classic building, with its urns and other ornamental architecture, open for the dramatic arts.
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Subjects:
College buildings
Historic buildings
Latitude, Longitude:
35.7827, -78.666901