Abstract

In 1983 Black Theatre Canada performed A Caribbean Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was perceived as a landmark in Canadian theatre. It was the first time Shakespeare had been performed in Canada with a Caribbean setting and a predominantly black cast. The black community newspapers promoted the production from its inception to the opening night, profiling cast members, and appealing for community support with solid coverage of the event. The mainstream media also was supportive in its highlighting of the production. The Toronto Theatre Alliance honoured the company with the presentation of a Dora Mavor Moore Award in the category of Innovation and Artistic Excellence.

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