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Historica Canada

Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Stratford, Ontario

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a video series, this clip profiles Stratford, Ontario which evolved from a small rail town into the Canadian home of Shakespearean drama. Learn about the men who conceived of The Stratford Festival, and make use of included...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Stratford Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great history of the Stratford festival with lots of links within the rest of the site.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Richard Monette

For Students 9th - 10th
As well as being a well-respected actor, Monette is probably best known for his post as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The journey of his career is great for students to study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Plummer

For Students 9th - 10th
Although well known as a film actor, a synopsis of his stage career is laid out here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Sir William Tyrone Guthrie

For Students 9th - 10th
Responsible for the development of the Stratford Festival, Guthrie remains one of the most influential people in Canadian theatre. Great for a history lesson, or as background information if you are planning a field trip to Stratford.