While exploring this teaching unit, teachers and students will identify and understand patterns and trends rooted in the early days of Canadian theatre and that still continue today. Events such as the dominance of foreign touring companies and stars who realized lucrative gains while playing in Canada. The reliance on foreign plays and playwrights, all of which hindered the development of indigenous Canadian drama exploring our own culture.

Students will:

1. Understand the development and evolution of theatre and drama in Canada.

2. Learn how to work in teams on a highly creative project.

3. Gain insight as to the importance of theatre and drama in relation to indigenous culture.

4. Understand the importance of theatre as an art form and as a communications medium.

5. Determine what career opportunities the theatre offers.

6. Examine the theatre through direct involvement in it.