Written over the course of the twentieth century, the selections in Canadian Theatre History address the development of theatre in Canada: the influences of foreign touring syndicates, the Dominion Drama Festival, regional theatres, as well as the impacts of the Massey Commission, the Stratford Festival, and the alternative theatre movement.
"Essential... this kind of discourse and dialectic suggests the importance of these documents in our cultural history... Canadian Theatre History is a kind of living history... our cultural elders explained how our theatres and drama have developed, and suggested possible future directions." —Anton Wagner, Theatre Research in Canada
"Essential... this kind of discourse and dialectic suggests the importance of these documents in our cultural history... Canadian Theatre History is a kind of living history... our cultural elders explained how our theatres and drama have developed, and suggested possible future directions." —Anton Wagner, Theatre Research in Canada
Additional Information
| Title | Canadian Theatre History |
|---|---|
| ISBN 13 | 9780887547447 |
| Genre | Essays |
| Contributor(s) | Don Rubin |
| Year | 2004 |
