Canadian Theatre History

[Alex Hawkins]

I wish to add my recommendation to this posting.  I have been teaching an
"early Canadian theatre history" course now for two years, and I have
fallen back on my own documents secured from the Glenbow Archives in
Calgary and the National Archives in Ottawa.  But even so, there were big
gaps in this original material.  Then out of the blue, about three weeks
ago, I received a copy of the book referred to in the posting below.  It is
an astonishing resource.  I was delighted to find sources in it that I
would otherwise have found only with great difficulty.  Thanks to Don Rubin
for putting it together, and to Mark Jones for recommending it here.
 
AleX
 
On May 31, 1996, at 11:27 pm, Mark J. Jones wrote:
 
>Thought this might be of interest to everyone.
>
>---
>CANADIAN THEATRE HISTORY
>Selected Readings
>(New Canadian Readings Series)
>
>Don Rubin
>York University
>
>This first sourcebook in Canadian theatre history contains a unique
>collection of readings chronicling the development of theatre in this
>country from the earliest settlement period to the present day.
>
>Canadian Theatre History examines the cultural, political, and social
>influences on Canadian theatre and drama, bringing together the
>perspectives of academics, critics, authors, and playwrights. Among
>the many themes explored are colonialism, nationalism, gender,
>multiculturalism, and regional differences. The book includes
>articles on political theatre, docu-drama, and the emergence of
>aboriginal mythology in mainstream theatre.
>
>The book is designed for students of theatre and history as well as
>anyone interested in understanding how English Canadian theatre has
>developed to its present state.
>
>KEY FEATURES:
>
># #first sourcebook in Canadian theatre history
>
># #covers the period from the early 17th century to the present
>
>##includes articles by well-known critics and writers including Mavor
>Moore, George Ryga, Nathan Cohen, and Tomson Highway
>
>##focuses on the dominant themes in Canadian history, thereby
>providing students with an understanding of the relationship between
>theatre and society#
>
>0-7730-5542-8 / 436 pages / 1996 / Copp Clark Ltd.
>
>For more information contact:
>Addison-Wesley Publishers Ltd.
>College Division
>26 Prince Andrew Place
>Don Mills, ON
>M3C 2T8
>Tel.: (416) 447-5101
>Fax: (416) 447-7755
>mktgcan at aw.com