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Prairie Theatre Exchange fonds

Prairie Theatre Exchange fonds

The Prairie Theatre Exchange occupies an important place in the cultural and educational life of Winnipeg. In 1958, two of the city's oldest theatrical organizations, Theatre 77 and the Winnipeg Little Theatre, merged to form the Manitoba Theatre Centre (M.T.C.). The M.T.C. set out to provide a better public service through improved professional productions, more new plays, and the development of future artists, which John Hirsch and Tom Hendry were instrumental in developing. In 1960, the M.T.C. formed the Manitoba Theatre School to emphasize its educational mission, but after twelve successful years the School was closed due to lack of funding. In 1973, however, through an effort spearheaded by Colin Jackson and Charles Huband, the Manitoba Theatre Workshop (M.T.W.) was opened as a replacement to the Manitoba Theatre School. The M.T.W. supported creative expression in the community through its school, its outreach program, and its theatre by encouraging local playwrights and performers. In 1981, the organization changed its name to the Prairie Theatre Exchange while reaffirming its original objectives. In December 1988, the Prairie Theatre Exchange realized a major objective when it was approved as a Teaching Centre by the University of Manitoba. In 1989, after realizing long and steady growth, the P.T.E. moved from its original home on 160 Princess Street (the old Grain Exchange Building) into its new $3.5 million facility comprising 42,500 square feet in the Portage Place Mall in downtown Winnipeg.

This collection features photographs of past Prairie Theatre Exchange productions and their performers.

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: Andrew’s Tree; A black and white photograph of actors Karen Cogan and Stephen Lawson in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Andrew’s Tree.” The play was part of the 1988-1989 season.

: Bordertown; A black and white photograph of actor Patricia Ludwick, Wally McSween, Nancy Drake, and Kyle McCulloch in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Bordertown” by Kelly Rebar. The play was part of the 1987 season.

: Carol Matas; A black and white photograph of actress and author Carol Matas [ca. 1970].

: Charles Huband and Reg Alcock; A colour photograph of Charles Huband and Reg Alcock taken during a Prairie Theatre Exchange show in April of 1989.

: Cherry Korpyskin; A colour photograph of Prairie Theatre Exchange staff member Cherry Korpyskin taken during the 1989 season.

: Colin Jackson and Unknown; A colour photograph of Colin Jackson and unknown outside of the Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

: Cornflower Blue; A black and white photograph of actors John Jarvis and Jan Wood in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.” The play was part of the 1991-1992 season.

: Cornflower Blue Props; A colour photograph of some of the props used in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.”

: Cornflower Blue Props; A colour photograph of some of the props used in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.”

: Cornflower Blue Props; A colour photograph of some of the props used in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.”

: Cornflower Blue Props; A colour photograph of some of the props used in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.”

: Cornflower Blue Props; A colour photograph of some of the props used in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Cornflower Blue.”

: Deborah Baerquinn; A black and white photograph of Manitoba Theatre Workshop (predecessor to the Prairie Theatre Exchange) director Deborah Baer Quinn.

: Deborah Baerquinn; A black and white photograph of Manitoba Theatre Workshop (predecessor to the Prairie Theatre Exchange) director Deborah Bare Quinn [ca. 1970].

: Don’t Blame the Bedouins; A black and white photograph of two unidentified actors in the Prairie Theatre Exchange production of “Don’t Blame the Bedouins.” The play was part of the 1987 season.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A colour slide which advertises the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

: Drama Festival; A black and white negative of performers at the Manitoba Theatre Workshop school’s Drama Festival in 1975.

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