Abstract George Darden's 1963 debut featured a solo piano performance with the Savannah Symphony. After studying under pianist, Carlisle Floyd, and mezzo-soprano, Elena Nikolaidi, at Florida State University, Darden established himself in the Texas Opera Theatre and the Houston Grand Opera in major projections such as Il Barbiere di Sivilia and Of Mice and Men. In 1985, he began his collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera, providing piano and music preparation for...

Abstract Herman Middleton, head of the Greensboro Women’s College Theatre Department, was an important figure in the theatre community. Middleton holds the position of second most productions directed by a UNCG faculty member, directing over 40 productions. This collection consists of various pictures, slides and books full of production information. One of the most important aspects of this collection are the three boxes of folders that are in original order, organized and titled by Herman Middleton...