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- YSCP
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- York Settlement Community Players; 1909-present
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The York Settlement Community Players grew out of the York St Mary's Educational Settlement which was established in 1909.
From 1922 they existed as an independent group.
The York Settlement Community Players grew out of the Educational Settlement at St Mary's, and was synonymous with it unti it set up as an independent group in 1922. See also York Educational Settlement 1909 - 1976
See Also - Workers Educational Association (WEA) York Branch
See Also - York Educational Settlement
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The York Settlement Community Players was set up with the objective of "devloping knowledge of and ability in the dramatic art by familiarity with and presentation of the best plays by past and present dramatists". The group paid attention to all aspects of dramatic productions - sound diction, stage deportment, costume making and stage properties.
In 1986 and 1987, the group performed a specially adapted version of the York Mystery Plays at the Arts Centre on Micklegate.
The group continues to perform across a variety of venues in York today.
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The York Settlement Community Players grew out of the York St Mary's Educational Settlement which was established in 1909.\nFrom 1922 they existed as an independent group.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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http://yorksettlementplayers.wordpress.com
www.yorkmysteryplays.org