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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Alternative and Experimental Theatre
This is a FANTASTIC into to alternative theatre in Canada. The best part is all the links for further study.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Drew Hayden Taylor
Drew Hayden Taylor is an aboriginal Canadian playwright who has also taught and directed in native theatre companies. This is a good synopsis of his career.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Komagata Maru Incident
This play is well worth the study for high school students. It covers racial issues as well as the Canadian immigration policy.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Stratford Festival
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: Cbc Radio Drama
As well as being a major cultural force in Canada, CBC also has been instrumental at keeping Canadian actors in paid work. History with links here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Blood Relations
This play explores the role of women in society, as well as the notion of responsibility and guilt. Also great for use in a law class.
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Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: The Drawer Boy
The Drawer Boy is a extension of The Farm Show, a collective creation. As a stand-alone play, it is a Canadian classic. This site also provides history of the Farm Show as well.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Canadian Aboriginal Theatre
This part of the Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia gives a history and current assessment of Aboriginal Theatre in Canada and how it relates to Canadian theatre as a whole.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Judith Thompson
This is a short, current biography of Judith Thompson, a well known Canadian playwright.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: George F Walker
This gives a biography of George F Walker, as well as his plays and ideas for further reading.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Michael Tremblay
Michael Tremblay produces some of Canada's most important francophone works. Great for scene study work. This contains a lot of great information about his plays and their cultural significance.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Judith Thompson
As one of Canada's top playwrights, Judith Thompson creates works that are emotionally charged and usually involve characters on the fringe of society. Her work is tentatively appropriate for high school students - I've used it, but with...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
LKTYP is the largest non-profit theatre company for young people. This contains a lot of relevant information, as well as a link to their website.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Waiting for the Parade
This play is a wonderful study for students to tie in with Remembrance Day. Lots of information on the play here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Radio Canada
Radio Canada has been a major contributer to the promotion of culture in Quebec. A history, as well as their mandate is included here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Native Earth Performing Arts
Native Earth presents works that are relevant to the lives of Aboriginals today. A great venue for seeing new Canadian works.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Morris Panych
This is a pretty complete summary of Panych's career, which is extensive. Plot summaries of his plays are available here too, as well as further reading.
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This search engine is great for beginning lessons, brushing up on basic info, or as a reference for student projects.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Timothy Findley
Here's a very brief article on the life and writing of Timothy Findley, an actor, playwright, and writer born in Toronto. Focuses mostly on his work in theatre.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Soulpepper Theatre Company
Soulpepper not only presents works through Canadian interpretations, but also trains and provides mentorships to Canada's next generation of theatre artists. History and links here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: One Yellow Rabbit
One Yellow Rabbit produces experimental, new, and progressive theatre. Their mandate and past shows are listed here.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Newton
Formerly the Artistic Director for the Shaw Festival, Newton is also an accomplished director and actor.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Richard Monette
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: The Shaw Festival
Specializing in the work of George Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival is one of the biggest theatre festivals in Canada. History and links are here.