Mavor Moore and the Teaching of Canadian Theatre History

[Don Rubin]

Dear Canadrama List:

Over the last few weeks there has been much talk about the question of 
when Canadian theatre history and Canadian drama courses started to be 
taught in Canadian universities.

As well, I commented about a week ago that one should use Alan Boss's 
book on Mavor Moore with some care as there were many inaccuracies that 
touched on Canadian theatre history. I noted that CTR had actually 
commissioned me to write a review of the book in 2012 which I did. In 
its wisdom, CTR decided not to publish my review at that time. When I 
asked why, I was told that it was because I was somehow too close to the 
subject.

My response  last week was to offer to send a copy of that  review to 
anyone interested in reading it. Many wrote to me for a copy both on and 
off the Canadrama list.

I received enough requests, in fact, that I have decided to send the 
review out as an attachment here. It touches on both subjects -- the 
book about Mavor Moore and the teaching of Canadian theatre history and 
drama. If either subvject interests you, take a look. If not, nothing lost.

I offer it up at this moment for the historical record.  I am happy to 
continue the discussion in this or any other appropriate forum.

Don Rubin
York University



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