Toronto Workshop Productions began when Basya Hunter's Arts Club Theatre and Workshop Productions merged in 1959 and started performing out of a 90 seat factory basement. Immediately successful with their first production, Hey Rube!, TWP went on to create more explorative and creative works. George Luscombe became the artistic director in 1961 and the company moved to a larger, 300 seat auditorium in 1967.
Under Luscombe's direction, TWP created and performed works with minimal set but maximum involvement from all participants. Performances were politically charged and evolved with each production. In the 1980s, the company experienced unfortunate financial difficulties and was forced to close in 1988.
This collection includes: scripts, programs, photographs, performance files, and other materials.
Dates
Types of Materials
- Photographs
- Posters
- Published Material
- Unpublished Material and Manuscripts
Extent
40 metres of textual and other materials.
How to Access This Resource
XZ1 MS A900 to XZ1 MS A929
Appointments are required to view this material and can be made through Archival & Special Collections.
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