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New York State Bureau of Investor Protection and Securities Theatrical Registration Files

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name of production company.

Administrative History

Commercial theater is financed through the sale, by theatrical producers, of limited partnership interests to investors. The Attorney General has the authority under Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Article 23 to review and approve the offering literature and financial reports of commercial theater productions in New York State. The Attorney General has the authority to prosecute violations of the Theatrical Financing Act. These powers are intended to safeguard theatrical investors as well as to maintain the well being of the legitimate theater.

Scope and Content Note

The files in this series contain correspondence, prospectuses, accounting work sheets, financial statements and reports, and applications/exemptions for registration of theatrical companies in New York State.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Container lists for accretions not included in this finding aid (folder list for 20476-09B) are available at the repository.

20476-12: Transfer list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

20476-12: This accretion includes records from transfer list 090506.

Processing Information

Boxes in this series were weeded due to a State Archives' consolidation project.

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.

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