Community Players of Winnipeg 1928-1929 Season theater program
A theater program by the Community Players of Winnipeg for the 1928-1929 with performances of “Henry the Fourth” by Pirandello, “The Importance of Being Ernest” by Oscar Wilde with two later productions to be announced., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
The Little Theatre of Winnipeg Article
A typewritten article by Landon Young documenting the history of The Little Theatre of Winnipeg. The article lays out the history and mandate of the theatre group from its creation in approximately 1921-1923. The article was published in “The Forum” in September 1927., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
“Canada’s “Little Theatres”” Newspaper clipping
A newspaper clipping by The Winnipeg Evening Tribune with a discussion by Carroll Aikins on the attributes in having little theater groups in communities and goes on to describe the Community Players’ of Winnipeg activities and their efforts to promote Canadian plays and despite a lack of equipment the little theatre movement was gaining in popularity across the country., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
“Fantastic Play by Pirandello” Newspaper clipping
A newspaper clipping by The Winnipeg Evening Tribune reviewing The Winnipeg Little Theatre’s production of Pirandello’s “Henry IV”., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
“Henry IV” Theater program
A theater program by the Community Players of Winnipeg of “Henry IV” by Luigi Pirandello and produced by Edith Sinclair. The play was performed in October 1928 at the Community Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
“Little Theatre Players Tackle Difficult Play” Newspaper clipping
A newspaper clipping by The Winnipeg Evening Tribune reviewing the Winnipeg Little Theatre’s production of Pirandello’s “Henry IV” produced by Edith Sinclair., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” Theater program
A theater program by the Community Players of Winnipeg of “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde and produced by Margaret Tupper. The play was performed at the Community Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 28 - December 1, 1928., The Little Theatre Movement or la petite scène, has now become a generic term for the amateur or nonprofessional, "community" theatre in Canada often featuring Canadian playwrights. Originally, however, it referred to an international reform movement protesting against mass-produced, professional productions seen around the turn of the century.