ATHE forum

[Richard P Knowles]

How about a formal relationship between ATHE and a (possibly
reconfigured) ACTR? ACTR needs to forge new relationships, there's
new(ish) interest in things Canadian at ATHE (and ASTR), and there are
those among Canadian and non-Canadian scholars who find all three
organizations occasionally limiting and/or frustrating. It does seem to
me that an ATHE forum on Canadian Theatre, if it is to be formed, might
at the very least evolve through people (such as ACTR membership)
with demonstrated commitment to the field in Canada. My experience with
American organizations for Canadian Studies hasn't led me to have much
faith, and at ATHE it is very easy for a forum group to become ghettoized.
 
Cheers,
 
Ric
 
On Fri, 13 Oct 1995, Walter Cassidy wrote:
 
>         I have been talking and e-mailing ATHE for the past few weeks and
> ATHE is interested in creating with  my help a Canadian Theatre Forum,
> that would make Canadian theatre a continuious presents at the ATHE each
> year.  Before I apply I was wondering if Canadians first of all would be
> interested in this.  Are there  people willing to join if it started? I
> am also thinking of making it a theme based forum.  Looking at Canadian
> theatre outside of Canada.  Is this a good idea?  Any other ideas?  Not a
> good idea to have a theme and just keep it open?
>         So what do you think?  I think this is a great opertunity and
> hope there will be strong responce for it.  Anyways, any feedback will
> very much wanted.
> thanks
> walter cassidy
> University of Toronto
>