Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: The Drawer Boy
The Drawer Boy is a extension of The Farm Show, a collective creation. As a stand-alone play, it is a Canadian classic. This site also provides history of the Farm Show as well.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Judith Thompson
This is a short, current biography of Judith Thompson, a well known Canadian playwright.
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Pbs: Masterpiece Theatre: The Harlem Renaissance
A review of the writers and artistry during the Harlem Renaissance by Masterpiece Theater. With links to Langston Hughes and a teacher's guide to watching the film "Cora Unashamed".
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The Guide to Musical Theatre: Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.
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Oregon Children's Theatre: Charlotte's Web Study Guide [Pdf]
This study guide is a helpful tool for studying E.B. White's classic, Charlotte's Web. Background information about the story and play are provided, as well as lesson ideas.
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Ford's Theatre: Remembering Lincoln
See how different parts of the country responded to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Using this interactive map, students can click on a location to view a primary source document from that city or state. Documents include...
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: The Komagata Maru Incident
This play is well worth the study for high school students. It covers racial issues as well as the Canadian immigration policy.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Cbc Radio Drama
As well as being a major cultural force in Canada, CBC also has been instrumental at keeping Canadian actors in paid work. History with links here.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Blood Relations
This play explores the role of women in society, as well as the notion of responsibility and guilt. Also great for use in a law class.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: George F Walker
This gives a biography of George F Walker, as well as his plays and ideas for further reading.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Michael Tremblay
Michael Tremblay produces some of Canada's most important francophone works. Great for scene study work. This contains a lot of great information about his plays and their cultural significance.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Judith Thompson
As one of Canada's top playwrights, Judith Thompson creates works that are emotionally charged and usually involve characters on the fringe of society. Her work is tentatively appropriate for high school students - I've used it, but with...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Waiting for the Parade
This play is a wonderful study for students to tie in with Remembrance Day. Lots of information on the play here.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Radio Canada
Radio Canada has been a major contributer to the promotion of culture in Quebec. A history, as well as their mandate is included here.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Morris Panych
This is a pretty complete summary of Panych's career, which is extensive. Plot summaries of his plays are available here too, as well as further reading.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Elizabethan Theatre [Ppt]
A short slideshow prepared by two British students looking at why theater developed so much during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Provides information about playwrights who were prominent during this time period.
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Creating Together
An interesting overview of the diverse artists who have influenced theatre and dance in Canada.
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Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: Context Shakespeare's World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about Tudor society, fashion, art and theatre in Shakespeare's world using this collection of images, charts, and films.
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Webster's World of Cultural Policy: New Deal Cultural Programs
Detailed explanation of the cultural programs provided by the New Deal and the Second New Deal, including such things as the Works Progress Administration, the Federal Art Project, the Federal Music Project, the Federal Theatre project,...
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Marvin X
Marvin X, a Black male playwright, was active in the Black arts movement. This biography begins at the point of his theatre activity, the 60's. The article is introduced by Marvin's winning smile, and is followed by a complete account of...
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Tes: Teaching Shakespeare: The Tempest
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a comprehensive lesson plan for teaching The Tempest including information about Elizabethan Theatre, the play, the theme of power and hierarchy, the setting, the characters, figurative...
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Tes: Introduction to Shakespeare: Powerpoint Lesson!
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a collection of activities and slide shows to learn about Shakespeare's life and works, Elizabethan England, and the Elizabethan Theatre. The last activity is a quiz or assessment piece.
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Tes: Commedia Dell'arte Character Introduction
[Free Registration/Login Required] This slide show introduces the major stock characters in Commedia Dell'Arte, a form of theatre characterized by masked "types," improvised dialogue, and a cast of colorful stock characters which began...
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Tes: The Tempest: Printable Teaching Resource Pack
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this teaching resource, students will learn about the synopsis, background, and actors of the National Theatre's production of The Tempest. Reading and writing lessons are included in this resource.
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