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Producing meanings about cultural differences and identities in Canadian TYA: Three case studies

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Date

2016

Keywords

cultural differences, theatre for young audiences, Canada

Abstract (summary)

The article discusses issues related to performing cultural difference in Canadian theatre for young audiences (TYA). Topics covered include the importance of cultural diversity on stage, the challenge of representing cultural difference that is not exotic or overly simplistic, and Eva Colmers' theater play "Beneath the Ice." Also mentioned is the relationship between non-Native and First Nations people for a performance project.

Publication Information

Fitzsimmons Frey, H. (2016). Producing meanings about cultural differences and identities in Canadian TYA: Three case studies. Youth Theatre Journal, 30(1), 81-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/08929092.2016.1158020

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Item Type

Article

Language

English

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