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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Plummer
Although well known as a film actor, a synopsis of his stage career is laid out here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: William Hutt
As one of Canada's most famous stage actors, Bill Hutt is a great career for students to study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Sir William Tyrone Guthrie
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.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Great Canadian Theatre Company
The Great Canadian Theatre Co. is important because they not only present new Canadian work, but also stresses the importance of examining the Canadian way of life and how we exist in the world.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Festivals
The Fringe has become one of the most popular theatre movements in Canada. As it increased in popularity, it has also become more significant to the development of acting careers. Good for students to look at if they are considering a...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Feminist Theatre
This section of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia looks at Feminist theatre in Canada, how it has changed and grown, as well as the impact it has had on Canadian theatre.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Factory Theatre
As well as being a forerunner in alternative theatre, Factory Theatre's mandate dictates that they only use new Canadian work. This makes Factory a great educational opportunity for Canadian studies.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Billy Bishop Goes to War
This gives an history and synopsis of one of the most famous Canadian musicals ever produced.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Ronnie Burkett Puppeteer
I've done a page for Ronnie Burkett because he is so unique to Canadian theatre. His puppet shows are a completely different experience in theatre, and his work is interesting and fun to learn about.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Rex Deverell
Offers biographical material and information on award winning Canadian playwright, Rex Deverell.
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Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: John Murrell
John Murrell's plays are great for student work because they are low in content that could be deemed risky for high school students. (at least the ones I've read)
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Daniel Mac Ivor
As a playwright, Daniel MacIvor is perhaps one of Canada's most famous. His plays are great for students to study because they allow the actor to be introspective and observe their characters and the choices they make. Personally, I've...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Nightwood Theatre Co.
As Canada's oldest professional women's theatre company, this is well worth a class study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Lorriane Kimsa Theatre for Young People
Lorraine Kimsa is a great resource for childrens theatre. Even if you can't get there for a show, there are lots of ways to integrate their work into your classroom. Each play they do comes with an education and lesson kit.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Just for Laughs
This explores the funnier side of Canadian theatre. The notion of stand-up comedy as being theatre is an interesting study, and can be a great debate in class.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Centaur Theatre
Centaur Theatre company has the distinction of being the most significant english language theatre company in Quebec. As well as Canadian works, the company also presents international shows.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Ann Marie Mc Donald
The work of Ann Marie McDonald is in two mediums - as a playwright and also as an author. Her work is great for exploring the relationship between these mediums, how they differ, and how they connect.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: History of Canadian Theatre
This is a synopsis of Canadian theatre from the introduction of Europeans to the 1970s.