Blackface was first brought to Toronto in 1841 when travelling American circuses visited the city. Archival documents show that blackface spread to areas outside traditional theatre such as athletic clubs, high schools, public parks, private businesses, and churches. Image Credits: City of Toronto Archives
Toronto's adoption of Minstrel
The McCormick minstrels on stage for the first of two winter performances at the McCormick Recreation Centre in Toronto on December 28, 1916.
In 1914, Charles Daniels bought a ticket for King Lear. He was denied his seat because the staff at the Sherman Grand Theatre thought a Black patron's presence would make white customers uncomfortable.Daniels took this to court and won his case. Photo Credit: Glexbox Archives
Early activism in canada
Sherman Grand Theatre in calgary circa 1914
Vera Cudjoe founded Toronto's first Black theatre company, Black Theatre Canada, in 1973. Jeff Henry, a close friend of Cudjoe's, opened the doors of Theatre Fountainhead the following year. Both theatres produced their final shows in 1986 due to financial strain. More than a decade later, Philip Atkin started Obsidian theatre which remains Toronto's only Black theatre company. Photo Credits: Obsidian Theatre & Dahlia Katz
Black Theatre in toronto
Caroline, or change produced by obsidian theatre & a Musical stage company
On September 18, 2022, Playwright Jeremy O. Harris made history as he had an all Black-identifying audience for his play Slave Play at Golden Theatre on Broadway. Since this performance, several theatres around the world have adopted Black Out nights. Photo Credits: Emilio Madrid-Kuser
The first black out night
Jeremy o. Harris, the cast of slave play, and the audience at a black out performance of slave play
Theatre Passe Muraille prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility. They offer pay-what-you-can tickets and Relaxed Environment performances for each production. They also hold Black Out nights for applicable plays. Photo Credit: Theatre Passe Muraille & Now Playing Toronto
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Theatre passe Muraille in toronto
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Blackface was first brought to Toronto in 1841 when travelling American circuses visited the city. Archival documents show that blackface spread to areas outside traditional theatre such as athletic clubs, high schools, public parks, private businesses, and churches. Image Credits: City of Toronto Archives
Toronto's adoption of Minstrel
The McCormick minstrels on stage for the first of two winter performances at the McCormick Recreation Centre in Toronto on December 28, 1916.
In 1914, Charles Daniels bought a ticket for King Lear. He was denied his seat because the staff at the Sherman Grand Theatre thought a Black patron's presence would make white customers uncomfortable.Daniels took this to court and won his case. Photo Credit: Glexbox Archives
Early activism in canada
Sherman Grand Theatre in calgary circa 1914
Vera Cudjoe founded Toronto's first Black theatre company, Black Theatre Canada, in 1973. Jeff Henry, a close friend of Cudjoe's, opened the doors of Theatre Fountainhead the following year. Both theatres produced their final shows in 1986 due to financial strain. More than a decade later, Philip Atkin started Obsidian theatre which remains Toronto's only Black theatre company. Photo Credits: Obsidian Theatre & Dahlia Katz
Black Theatre in toronto
Caroline, or change produced by obsidian theatre & a Musical stage company
On September 18, 2022, Playwright Jeremy O. Harris made history as he had an all Black-identifying audience for his play Slave Play at Golden Theatre on Broadway. Since this performance, several theatres around the world have adopted Black Out nights. Photo Credits: Emilio Madrid-Kuser
The first black out night
Jeremy o. Harris, the cast of slave play, and the audience at a black out performance of slave play
Theatre Passe Muraille prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility. They offer pay-what-you-can tickets and Relaxed Environment performances for each production. They also hold Black Out nights for applicable plays. Photo Credit: Theatre Passe Muraille & Now Playing Toronto
Theatre beyond walls
Theatre passe Muraille in toronto