2004 winner of the J.J. Talman Award from the Ontario Historical Society. ""On July 13, 1953, the curtain rose on "Richard III, " the first production of the first Stratford Festival. Only it didn't. There was no curtain, and that is perhaps the single most important fact about the Festival. From that, sometimes in reaction to that, everything else has followed."" So begins "Fifty Seasons at Stratford, " an historical account of Canada's world-renowned Shakespearean theatre, as told by Robert Cushman, writer, director, ...
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2004 winner of the J.J. Talman Award from the Ontario Historical Society. ""On July 13, 1953, the curtain rose on "Richard III, " the first production of the first Stratford Festival. Only it didn't. There was no curtain, and that is perhaps the single most important fact about the Festival. From that, sometimes in reaction to that, everything else has followed."" So begins "Fifty Seasons at Stratford, " an historical account of Canada's world-renowned Shakespearean theatre, as told by Robert Cushman, writer, director, and critic. More than 250 full-colour and black-and-white photographs, design sketches, drawings and paintings from the Festival archives fill this extraordinary book, making it a worthy celebration of Stratford's golden anniversary. Acclaimed author and playwright Timothy Findley (who has himself appeared on the theatre's varnished boards) begins this journey. He is joined by distinguished Festival alumni Christopher Plummer, William Shatner, Irene Worth, and Hume Cronyn, who offer personal accounts of their experiences. Stratford is inseparable from Canadian theatre. As Robert Cushman reminds us, Canadian actors from Kate Reid and Martha Henry to William Hutt and Bruno Gerusi, first learned how to hold an audience on Tania Moisevitch's innovative stage. Cushman's vast knowledge of the theatre is everywhere evident as he describes the theatre's humble beginnings under a tent, the difficult years when Canadian actors strove to establish themselves, and its present and continuing glory. The text is authoritative and comprehensive. The photos are evocative and memorable. Sidebars and well-chosen sketches illustrate the myriad crafts and artisan departments that toil backstage - costume, make-up, and props. "Fifty Years at Stratford" is the indispensable reference and perfect record to which theatre fans everywhere will turn again and again.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 11x10x1; We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Canadian first edition, first printing. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is NOT price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. No remainder mark.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0771024738. Tight bright square book in glossy dust jacket. Unmarked but for 8 signatures coupled to a "thank-you" or "best wishes" on half-title page. Signatures include Cynthia Dale, Joyce Campion, Barbara Fulton, Barry MacGregor, Blythe Wilson and three other less legible signatures, presumably also associated with Stratford Theatre.; 1 x 10.9 x 10.2 Inches; 224 pages.
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Very Good. Size: 10x10x1; 24 March in slipcase. light wear to slipcase. Filed in back room Note: limited edition #953 of 1000 copies. Signed by Tom Patterson, Tanya Moiseiwitsch, Timothy findley, william hutt, martha henry, richard monette.
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Good+ in Good+ jacket. Large dampstains to top and bottom of verso DJ; rear DJ is wrinkled and front DJ has some light scratches; 11.4 X 10.5 X 1.0 inches.