File 66 - The struggle to become a playwright in Canada.

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

The struggle to become a playwright in Canada.

General material designation

  • Textual record

Level of description

File

Reference code

SCA92-GA62-1.3-66

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Physical description

1 cm of textual records

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1926-2001)

Biographical history

John Herbert was a Canadian playwright and theatre director. Born and raised in Toronto, Herbert attended Dora Mavor Moore's New Play Society and the National Ballet School of Canada. In 1960 Herbert founded the Garret Theatre with his sister Nana ... »

Scope and content

First draft manuscript (7 p.) and second draft manuscript (10 p.) titled "Save the great whooping crane" with cover letter dated January 21, 1965 to Village Voice, where it was published under the title "Tepid theatre in a cold climate" in 1967.
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