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 Press Releases
All press releases are available in PDF format. March 13, 2006: Theatre Museum Canada Explores The Lives of Theatre Critics October 25, 2002: Robert Lepage Receives Drama Bench Award November 15, 2001: Brent Carver Receives Drama Bench Award Past News & Events
REVIVAL: Remembering Theatre in Canada Our new exhibit at Hart House Theatre's Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History . Curated by University of Toronto Museum Studies Masters student Alison Little, REVIVAL uses artifacts from our permanent collection to highlight performances, productions and personal memories. Theatre Museum Canada now has a year-round display space thanks to the Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to mount temporary exhibits celebrating and exploring Canada's performing arts heritage.
RISKING THE VOID: The Scenography of Cameron Porteous A touring retrospective exhibit of stage designer Cameron Porteous ' remarkable contribution to theatre in Canada. Curated & designed by Sean Breaugh and Pat Flood.
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Theatre Museum goes to the EX! Visit our display at the 2009 CNE, featuring a mask-making workstation for kids and adults alike! Our display highlights costumes and masks from a variety of productions including a ?Flying Monkey? from the Wizard of Oz. We also have masks from productions at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre For Young People. If you are at ?The EX?, please drop by, fill out a ballot to win some great prizes, and say hello. This project has been made possible by financial assistance from the CNE Foundation.
Heritage Toronto Walk Join us on this free 2-hour walk, visit sites where theatres once stood and learn about the buildings ? old & new ? that now house some of Toronto?s world renowned performing arts groups. In partnership with Heritage Toronto (www.HeritageToronto.org).
PROLOGUE: The Inaugural Exhibition at Hart House Theatre?s Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History Theatre Museum Canada now has a year-round home thanks to the Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to mount temporary exhibits that explore Canada?s performing arts heritage. Come visit our first exhibit here, featuring highlights from our collection. The University of Toronto launched this renovated walkway on Monday October 27. Click here for photos from that event
Heritage Toronto Walk
Start point: SE Corner of Bay & Adelaide Streets Join us on this free 2-hour walk, visit sites where theatres once stood and learn about the buildings ? old & new ? that now house some of Toronto?s world renowned performing arts groups. In partnership with Heritage Toronto (www.HeritageToronto.org).
There's No Business Like Shoe Business! Join us for a discussion about footwear on stage. Our panel consisting of shoe-maker JEFF CHURCHILL, costume designer SHAWN KERWIN, director and actor DAVID STORCH will share their unique perspectives on the subject. Doors open at 5:30pm for this special "after hours" museum event. The discussion begins at 6:00pm. To be on the complimentary guest list, please call the Bata Shoe Museum at 416-979-7799 ext.242.
Backstage with The Canadian Players' 1961 Arctic KING LEAR Sit in on a special George Brown Theatre Class with guests from the Canadian Players' 1961 Arctic KING LEAR. Director David Gardner, along with cast members Rex Southgate and Judith Coates and William Hutt biographer Keith Garebian talk about this important production. Space is extremely limited. Call Theatre Museum Canada at 416-413-7847 to book your complimentary seat.
Join us at a DROWSY PARTY! Have a great time while you support Theatre Museum Canada. Tickets are $150 (with allowable tax receipt) and include the evening performance of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE followed by a reception catered by Amazing Food Service. For your ticket, please call Dancap Ticket Office at 416-644-3665 ext. 722 or Theatre Museum Canada at 416-413-7847.
Theatre Museum goes to the EX! Visit our display at the 2007 CNE, featuring information on Canada's first performing arts museum. Our display highlights costumes, props, designs and masks from 25 years of Canadian Stage's "Dream in High Park". We also have masks from productions at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre For Young People. If you are at "The EX", please drop by and say hello. This project has been made possible by financial assistance from the CNE Foundation.
Heritage Toronto Walk Join us on this free 2-hour walk, visit sites where theatres once stood and learn about the buildings ? old & new ? that now house some of Toronto's world renowned performing arts groups. 1:30pm to 3:30pm. In partnership with Heritage Toronto (www.HeritageToronto.org).
George F. Walker Panel Discussion Please join us as Ken Gass, Nina Lee Aquino, Richie Guzman & Chala Hunter (2 members of the TOUGH! Ensemble) discuss the works of GEORGE F. WALKER, one of Canada?s most prolific, talented and internationally produced playwrights, and a significant contributor in the continued development of the arts in Canada. Attend this free panel event and be able to purchase $12 tickets to the 8pm preview performance of Escape From Happiness. 7pm to 8pm.
Making History Onstage Moderated by RH Thomson, with Mark Brownell, Linda Griffiths & Andrew Moodie. These playwrights have based their plays on people and events in Canadian history. Come hear them talk about their work, their process and how important it is to them to be historically accurate. To reserve your complimentary tickets, Please call us at 416-413-7847, or e-mail us at info@TheatreMuseumCanada.ca . Bring a friend and introduce them to Theatre Museum Canada and our BACKSTAGE series of educational panels offering a sneak peek behind the scenes of Canada's performing arts. Doors open at 6:30pm. The event starts at 7pm. 26 Berkeley Street.
Reaching New Audiences Starting at 7pm, our panel will explore ways that some theatres are reaching new audiences. Guests include: Yvette Nolan and Donna-Michelle St. Bernard (both of Native Earth Performing Arts), Franco Boni (Artistic Director of The Theatre Centre); David S. Craig (Artistic Director of Roseneath Theatre); Catherine Hernandez (writer of Fu-Gen Theatre's SINGKIL at Factory Studio) & John Karastamatis. To reserve your complimentary tickets, Please call us at 416-413-7847, or e-mail us at info@TheatreMuseumCanada.ca . Bring a friend and introduce them to Theatre Museum Canada and our BACKSTAGE series of educational panels offering a sneak peek behind the scenes of Canada's performing arts. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Places Please: The Role of the Stage Manager Come find out about life backstage and in the rehearsal hall. This panel will feature stage managers sharing tales of the challenges and adventures mounting productions you may have seen. Please call us at 416-413-7847, or e-mail us at info@TheatreMuseumCanada.ca to reserve a space. Please bring a friend and introduce them to Theatre Museum Canada and our BACKSTAGE series of educational panels offering a sneak peek behind the scenes of Canada's performing arts. Complimentary admission thanks to an anonymous gift made in honour of the late Herbert Whittaker. 7:00pm to 8:30pm, followed by a reception (cash bar). Doors open at 6:30pm.
Theatre Museum Explores The Roots of Native Theatre Theatre has been in Canada since before European contact. Our panel of Native Artists discusses their work is rooted in these ancient traditions.
Theatre Museum Goes Backstage: The Critic's Life An insiders' look at the life of a Theatre Critic. Moderated by Jesse Wente with panelists Robert Cushman, Richard Ouzounian and Lynn Slotkin.
New Executive Director Named Theatre Museum Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Wallace as our new executive director. Michael brings with him a wealth of experience within the theatre community, as well as an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.
Sundowners & Shakespeare An evening of picnicking and Shakespeare, as Theatre Museum Canada supporters enjoyed a performance and a behind the scenes view of Shakespeare Works By the Lake?s production of The Taming of the Shrew.
Go for Baroque At this gala fundraiser in support of Theatre Museum Canada, friends of TMC enjoyed Opera Atelier?s spectacular production of Don Giovanni, followed by a reception with members of the company.
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Current News & Events
STAGE SET FOR THEATRE MUSEUM
David Mirvish announces a permanent home. Theatre Impressario David Mirvish, announced that Theatre Museum Canada will have a permanent home in a new development to be built at 355 King Street West . Located in the heart of Toronto 's theatre district, the museum will be a vital addition to Canada 's rich theatrical heritage. Planning is underway for an exciting museum that will be an integral part of Canada 's theatre, past, present & future. Its 900 square metres (about 9600 square feet) will include space for dynamic exhibits, presentations and educational programming
"How thrilled I am to hear about our new home ," says Theatre Museum honorary patron Christopher Plummer. "God bless David Mirvish, everyone responsible and 'all who sail in her,' for magically evoking this major miracle," enthused Plummer, adding "Bravo! Merci et bon voyage!"
Theatre Museum Canada is now on YouTube! Theatre Museum Canada is now on YouTube! With 165 videos currently available, and more on the way, come join the discussion online! You can also stay connected with us on Facebook through our fan page.
HERBERT WHITTAKER:
Catalyst for change in Canadian Theatre September 20, 2010 to Spring 2011 An exhibit curated by Kate Barris Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History Hart House Theatre Throughout the 20th century, Herbert William Whittaker (1910-2006) helped shape and promote Canadian theatre as a critic, mentor, set and costume designer, director, author, collector, visionary, advocate and friend. The exhibit is available for viewing 3 hours before Hart House Theatre performances.  (left to right) Costume Design, KING LEAR, Canadian Players,1961 by HWW Whittaker Portrait, John Ployart McLeish, c.1935 Costume Design, "The Emperor's New Clothes", 1936 by HWW
HERBERT WHITTAKER:
Catalyst for change in Canadian Theatre September 20, 2010 to Spring 2011 An exhibit curated by Kate Barris Macdonald Heaslip Walkway of Theatre History Hart House Theatre Throughout the 20th century, Herbert William Whittaker (1910-2006) helped shape and promote Canadian theatre as a critic, mentor, set and costume designer, director, author, collector, visionary, advocate and friend. The exhibit is available for viewing 3 hours before Hart House Theatre performances. (left to right) Costume Design, KING LEAR, Canadian Players,1961 by HWW Whittaker Portrait, John Ployart McLeish, c.1935 Costume Design, "The Emperor's New Clothes", 1936 by HWW
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