JOURNAL ARTICLE

Introduction to the Special Issue: Marginalization and Inclusion in Francophone Theatre of Western Canada and the Territories.

  • Published In: Theatre Research in Canada, 2025, v. 46, n. 1. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Klassen, Jeffrey; Melançon, Jérôme 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution and challenges of Francophone theatre in Western Canada and the territories, highlighting its marginalization compared to cultural centers like Montreal and Toronto. It discusses the insights gathered from interviews with theatre practitioners, emphasizing the aesthetic stigmatization and social structures unique to these regions, which face environmental and financial challenges. The article also explores the intersectionality of power dynamics within these communities, revealing how internal hierarchies can perpetuate marginalization despite efforts for inclusion. It concludes by presenting a series of scholarly articles that further investigate these themes, aiming to enhance understanding of belonging and identity in minority-context Francophone theatre. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Theatre Research in Canada. 2025/03, Vol. 46, Issue 1, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1196-1198
  • DOI:10.3138/tric-2025-0006-en
  • Accession Number:186959688
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