DIgital Exhibits

Peruse our collection of stories and interesting O'Neill articles below. From his beloved dalmatian Blemie to the infamous O'Neill USPS commemorative stamp, browse this treasure trove of digital exhibits to learn more about our favorite playwright and his life at Tao House.

Intro here or delete this module. Something about the library?

Digital exhibits

BLEMIE'S LEGACY

The O'Neill's beloved dalmation, Blemie, left a lasting legacy

O'NEILL POSTAGE STAMP

The nefarious history of O'Neill's commemorative stamp

THE WINTHERS' FRIENDSHIP

Learn about the long-lasting friendship between the O'Neills and Winthers

DR FEILER

Ron Sacchi shares recollections of O’Neill’s doctor and friend at Tao House

builDERS

CARLOTTA MEETS O'NEILL

Jessica Freels shares Travis Bogard’s insights on Carlotta

CRAIG DORMAN

Wendy Cooper reflects on the first NPS superintendent

FIRST FESTIVAL

Wendy Cooper remembers the inaugural O'Neill Festival

HEPBURN'S APPEAL

Tessa Auberjonois reads Katharine Hepburn's letter to Gumps

O'NEILL'S BED

Florence McAuley remembers getting creative to install O'Neill's bed

READING ROOM NAMING

Carole Wynstra shares Travis Bogard Reading Room naming

COMMEMORATIVE PARK

Tom Donohoe recalls design selection for O'Neill's Commemorative Park

"THE HAIRY APE" IN THE COURTYARD

Mark Jordan shares Travis Bogard’s insights on an early production Fundraiser

EARLY VISITORS

Mark Jordan shares Travis Bogard’s telling of early visitors to Tao House

UNFORGETTABLE "MOON"

Mark Jordan shares Travis Bogard’s story of an unforgettable production

BRINGING ARTISTS TO TAO HOUSE

Mark Jordan shares Travis Bogard’s vision of artists at Tao House

SCHOLAR RESEARCH LIBRARY

Mark Jordan shares Travis  Bogard’s role in building the research library

HELEN HAYES ON O'NEILL

Jessica Freels recounts Helen Hayes’ talk at the 1985 celebration of opening Tao House to the public

PANDEMIC PIVOT

Ali Clarke recalls ways the Foundation pivoted and went virtual during the pandemic years

partners

SUPERINTENDENT REFELCTIONS

Tom Leatherman reflects on his thirteen years as Superintendent

AIR LAUNCH

Tom Leatherman recalls launching the Artist in Residence program

OLD BARN THEATER UPGRADES

Tom Leatherman remembers upgrades to the Old Barn Theater space

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Tom Leatherman shares special student program memories

FESTIVAL REFLECTIONS

Tom Leatherman describes the expansion and growth of the Festival over the years

TAO HOUSE INSPIRES

Scholar Dave King reflects on his Artist in Residence experience

O'NEILL-INSPIRED POETRY

Poet Kate Moore recites her poem "O’Neill", inspired by Tao House

PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER

Beverly Lane recalls performances at Tao House along with the elements!

O'NEILL FAMILY LORE

Actor Josiah Polhemus recounts acting at Tao House and O’Neill family stories

patrons

SECOND GEN SUPPORTERS

Malcom Scott shares his parents' recollections through the early years

O'NEILL'S STUDY

Craig Carnathan reflects on the special experience visiting O'Neill's study

THE RED DOOR

Ron Rigge shares his recollection of taking “The Red Door” photograph

Meet our contributors HERE