0473 - Theatre in Canada to Canadian Theatre: The Major Moments of Our Modern Theatre History

Course Description

The mid-20th century brought fundamental changes to Canadian arts & culture broadly and marked a turning point in Canadian theatre specifically. Directors, playwrights, actors, and designers set forth in a concerted movement to challenge the British and American influence in both the content of plays and the control of theatres. In their significant socio-political and cultural movement, these artists sought to create new, Canadian-run theatres with an interest in telling stories about Canadians, by Canadians. Undertakings like this, however, are rarely simple and since then, Canadian theatre has moved through a series of changes and challenges in an attempt to broaden and diversify the stage, attract audiences, grapple with fickle arts funding, and offer a viable career path for Canadian talent.

Instructor

Lindsay Thistle holds a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from York University. Her research focuses on the dramatization of history with a particular interest in representations of war and their changing connections with ideas of Canadian identity and culture at different points in time. She is a sessional professor in the Communication Studies Department at Wilfrid Laurier University and the Department of English Literature at Trent University where she teaches courses on Canadian theatre, film, television, literature, creative industries, and cultural policy.

Location

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)

• Parking is free.

• Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.

• Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees

Notes

• Lecture Time :  10-1130 am
• Lecture Cost:  $14.00 + HST

• Participants must register for the class before the start date of the course. There will be no opportunity for purchase the day the class begins.

• Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.

• You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.

• Lectures are non-refundable

Contact

Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions