Delta Burke in "The Cradle Song"
Dublin Core
Title
Delta Burke in "The Cradle Song"
Alternative Title
"The Cradle Song" with Delta Burke
Subject
Theatre--United State
Theaters--Florida
Play--United States
Orlando (Fla.)
Description
A black and white photograph of a teenage Delta Burke in the Central Florida Civic Theater's presentation of "The Cradle Song" by Gregorio Martinez Sierra and directed by Edmund Mills. Burke is dressed in a wedding gown sitting on the ground as four Catholic nuns stand behind her. Handwritten on the back of the photograph is, "Cradle Song 1972-73 Delta Burke." This was the last production to take place at the location on Montana Avenue.
Orlando Family Stage is a professional Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) organization in Orlando, Florida that focuses on producing engaging theatrical experiences for children and families. Since its founding as the Orlando Little Players in December 1925, the company has become one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the southeastern United States and is the only professional theatre in Florida devoted entirely to young audiences. The theatre operated under several names before rebranding as Orlando Family Stage in 2023 to better reflect its commitment to creating meaningful experiences for audiences of all generations.
Orlando Family Stage is a professional Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) organization in Orlando, Florida that focuses on producing engaging theatrical experiences for children and families. Since its founding as the Orlando Little Players in December 1925, the company has become one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the southeastern United States and is the only professional theatre in Florida devoted entirely to young audiences. The theatre operated under several names before rebranding as Orlando Family Stage in 2023 to better reflect its commitment to creating meaningful experiences for audiences of all generations.
Creator
Source
2 sides of a black and white photograph, ca. May 1973.
Publisher
Date Created
ca. 1973-05-18 to 1973-05-26
Date Copyrighted
ca. 1973-05-18 to 1973-05-26
Contributor
Is Part Of
Format
images/jpgs
Extent
4.50 MB
1.43 MB
Medium
Front and back of a black and white photograph
Language
eng
Type
Still Images
Coverage
Central Florida Civic Theater, Orlando, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Theater Teacher
Provenance
Originally created and published by Orlando Family Stage.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Orlando Family Stage and is provided here by RICHES for educational purposes only.
Digital Collection
Source Repository
External Reference
Kubersky, Seth. "Orlando Family Stage Celebrates Its 100th Birthday.." Orlando Weekly, February 13, 2026.
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/live-active-cultures/orlando-family-stage-celebrates-its-100th-birthday/.
Lee, Jenna Marina. "Orlando Family Stage Sets the Mark with UCF Collaboration.." University of Central Florida News, March 2, 2026. https://www.ucf.edu/news/orlando-family-stage-sets-the-mark-with-ucf-collaboration/.
Palm, Matthew J. "Orlando Sentinel, January 29, 2026.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/29/orlando-family-stage-100-years-celebration/.
Schaeperkoetter, Mia. "Orlando Family Stage Hosts 100-Year Reunion for Its Centennial Celebration.." Orlando Weekly, February 2, 2026.
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/orlando-family-stage-hosts-100-year-reunion-for-its-centennial-celebration/.
Collection
Citation
Orlando Family Stage, “Delta Burke in "The Cradle Song",” RICHES, accessed July 3, 2026, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/12055.