Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Newton
Formerly the Artistic Director for the Shaw Festival, Newton is also an accomplished director and actor.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Richard Monette
As well as being a well-respected actor, Monette is probably best known for his post as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The journey of his career is great for students to study.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Plummer
Although well known as a film actor, a synopsis of his stage career is laid out here.
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Theatre Arts Lesson Plans
This professional actor provides lesson plans for theater arts classes.
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American Repertory Theatre: Adrienne Kennedy
At this site is a listing of Adrienne Kennedy's plays, awards, and the different countries in which she lived. There are multiple blue-highlighted links that open up to extensive information about commissioned assignments, a first-person...
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Ancient Greek Theatre: The Actors and the Chorus
General information on Greek actors, costumes, masks, scenic appearances, and the chorus.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Room to Learn: Mystery Science Theatre
Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: William Hutt
As one of Canada's most famous stage actors, Bill Hutt is a great career for students to study.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Billy Bishop Goes to War
This gives an history and synopsis of one of the most famous Canadian musicals ever produced.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Rex Deverell
Offers biographical material and information on award winning Canadian playwright, Rex Deverell.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encylopedia: John Murrell
John Murrell's plays are great for student work because they are low in content that could be deemed risky for high school students. (at least the ones I've read)
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Daniel Mac Ivor
As a playwright, Daniel MacIvor is perhaps one of Canada's most famous. His plays are great for students to study because they allow the actor to be introspective and observe their characters and the choices they make. Personally, I've...
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Ann Marie Mc Donald
The work of Ann Marie McDonald is in two mediums - as a playwright and also as an author. Her work is great for exploring the relationship between these mediums, how they differ, and how they connect.
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Cabaret Mechanical Theatre
These wooden, puppet-like machines operate on simple engineering: a turn crank. Watch them in action and see them in a full 360 degree view.
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The History of Australian Theatre
A history of theater in Australia, with links to many articles, plays, performers, and other things related to Australia's theater history.
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Theatre History: Ben Jonson Biography
A great website for insight into Jonson's plays. This site discusses and critiques each of his plays.
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Creative Drama & Theatre Education Resource Site
Contains a large amount of information on creative drama including classroom ideas, theater games, plays for performance, and more.
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Our Irish Theatre: A Chapter of Autobiography
This full e-text version of Lady Gregory's "Our Irish Theatre: A Chapter of Autobiography" also includes the appendices and footnotes for the work, as well as illustrations of original manuscript pages.
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Web Gallery of Art: The Theatre Foyer
An image of "The Theatre Foyer", created by Louis Anquetin in 1892 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Interior Hall of the Hermitage Theatre
An image of "Interior Hall of the Hermitage Theatre", created by Giacomo Quarenghi from 1783-87.
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Tomson Highway
Read about one of Canada's "foremost aboriginal voices," Tomson Highway. Read about his difficult childhood, his college studies, and his work in theatre that "catapulted him into renown."
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of Victoria: Morality Plays
This resource provides a brief history of the development of morality plays in medieval theatre.
Shakespeare Globe Trust
Shakespeare's Globe: Fact Sheets
Learn more about William Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre by exploring nine context links: William Shakespeare, London, Special Effects, The Third Globe, The Globe, Playhouses, Audiences, Indoor Theatres, and Writing Plays.
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Shakespeare's Globe: Fact Sheet: The Third Globe
An article with pictures, information, and further resources to learn about the present day Globe Theatre built through the efforts of Sam Wanamaker.
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