Women in Canadian Theatre

[David Ferry]

Joy Coghill first female Artistic Director of a major regional theatre (Vancouver Playhouse) commissioned one of the most influential plays in the development of modern English Canadian plays (The Ecstasy of Rita Joe ) first woman artistic director of the National Theatre School of Canada -Order of Canada.

Amelia Hall-first Canadian actor to speak at Stratford (Lady Anne to Alec Guiness in Richard 3 in first production) and head of influential Ottawa theatre company  in early 50s (Canadian Repertory Theatre-first year round professional theatre company). This company was the early home to William Hutt, Chris Plummer, William Shatner, Donald Davis, Eric House, Ted Follows, David Gardner and many others.

Sue Kramer-actor and co-founder of influential Globe Theatre in Regina (died in 1978)

Dora Mavor Moore-influential Toronto actor and teacher.


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From: "Louise . Forsyth" <louise.forsyth at SHAW.CA>
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Subject: Women in Canadian Theatre

Dear colleagues,

 

I have been invited to contribute articles to a 4-volume dictionary
currently being prepared on women in theatre everywhere for the publishing
house in Paris Des femmes. My contribution will be an overview of women in
anglophone Canadian theatre and short pieces on 5-10 Canadian
"personalities" from the past and the present: playwrights, directors,
actors, technicians, stage managers, designers, costumers, artistic
directors, etc.

 

Do you have suggestions for me of women in Canadian theatre who are/were
outstanding artists and who have made a significant contribution and
difference? I don't want to overlook anyone and Canada is a vast country
with a significant history. My knowledge certainly has its limits and I
thank you in advance for allowing me to draw on yours.

 

Thanks for your ideas and any names you can send me.

 

Louise Forsyth (louise.forsyth at usask.ca)


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