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By Sean Graham
This week I’m joined by Robin C. Whittaker, creator of Alumnae Theatre Firm: Nonprofessionalizing Theatre in Canada. We focus on the institution of the Alumnae Theatre Firm and its place as Canada’s longest-running women-led theatre group, how the group survived its early years, and the place of non-professional theatre in twentieth century Canada. We additionally chat concerning the economics of newbie theatre, the challenges of writing unique productions, and the legacy of Canada’s non-professional theatres.
Historic Headline of the Week
Joshua Chong, “A glimpse inside Canada’s unbiased theatre sector, the forgotten lifeblood of the humanities,” Toronto Star, November 25, 2024.
Sean Graham is a cultural historian, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton College, and a contributing editor with Activehistory.ca
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