Drama√

MG 651
Fonds
1966-2009 (inclusive) ; 1980-2006 (predominant)

This fonds consists of records created, accumulated and used by Margaret (Fiji) Robinson in her career as a vocalist and performer in the musical revues The Quinlan Sisters (comprised of Robinson, Peter McGehee and Wendy Coad) between 1981 and 1984, and The Fabulous Sirs (Robinson and McGehee) between 1987 and 1990 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Toronto, Ontario.

It also includes records created, accumulated and used by Robinson between 1990 and 2007 in the development of a book proposal and subsequent film proposal on her career as a performance artist working with writer/director Peter McGehee. Research and notes for the online GLBTQ On-Line Encyclopedia entry for McGehee's life partner, human rights activist Douglas Wilson, are also included.

It also includes records created, accumulated and used by Robinson in 2008 and 2009 in the course of producing Painted on the Spot: On the Road with Ernie Luthi, a documentary about Ernest Luthi (1906-1983), an artist from Punnichy, Saskatchewan.

The types of records included are research notes, drafts of written works, clippings, programmes, posters, song lyrics, music scores, photographs, budgets, grant applications, curricula vitae, drawings, photocopies of correspondence to Ernest Luthi, a CD-ROM and an audio cassette recording of The Fabulous Sirs in concert at the 1988 Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival.

Robinson, Fiji Champagne

Frank Holroyd

A-2530
Item
[195-?-196-?]

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Frank holroyd, professor of Drama, points to two dioramas designed for the Greystone Theatre production of "The Wild Ones" by W.O. Mitchell.

Greystone Theatre - "Camille"

A-3938
Item
Mar. 1973

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Scene from the play featuring Paul Gambling (left) with Barbara Derksen, and Dennis Furminao.

Greystone Theatre - 30th Anniversary Opening

A-9243
Item
19 Oct. 1976

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Image of dignitaries at the Greystone Theatre 30th anniversary champagne opening. From l to r: R.W. Begg, University President; Emrys Jones, past head, Department of Drama; Don Kerr, head, Drama Department; and Doug Cherry, dean, Arts and Science, chat during intermission.

Greystone Theatre - "A Doctor in Spite of Himself"

A-5005
Item
summer 1948

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Murray Edwards (far right) and two students in costume pose in front of a forest themed backdrop.

Greystone Theatre - "A Doctor In Spite of Himself"

A-3657
Item
summer 1948

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Murray Edwards (left), Frances Hyland, and two students in costume pose in front of a forest themed backdrop.

Bio/Historical Note: Frances Jean Hyland was born in 1927 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. She was raised by her mother's family in Ogema, Saskatchewan. Her mother put herself through teacher's college to support her daughter's acting career. Hyland graduated in 1948 from the University of Saskatchewan with a BA in English. She earned a scholarship to and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After graduation Hyland made her professional debut in London in 1950, as Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire. In 1954 she returned to Canada to perform as Isabella in the Stratford Festival production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. She became a regular at the festival, performing in ten seasons. Her roles there included Isabella (in Measure for Measure), Portia (in The Merchant of Venice), Olivia (in Twelfth Night), Perdita (in The Winter's Tale), Desdemona (in Othello) and Ophelia in (in Hamlet). Hyland directed the Stratford Festival's 1979 production of Othello. She also performed with the Shaw Festival and on Broadway (opposite Tony Perkins in Look Homeward, Angel). On television Hyland co-starred on The Albertans and played Nanny Louisa on Road to Avonlea. Hyland was considered a champion of Canadian actors' campaign for higher status and pay. In 1970 Hyland was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1994, Hyland received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canada's highest honour in the performing arts, for her lifetime contribution to Canadian theatre. Frances Hyland died of respiratory failure following surgery in 2004.

Greystone Theatre - "A Phoenix Too Frequent"

A-2529
Item
Mar. 1952

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Two different photos of actors; second photo features Margaret Morrison as Doto and Bill Whitehead as Tigeus-Chromis.

Greystone Theatre - "As You Like It"

A-2521
Item
Feb. 1961

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Scenes from the production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It".

[Greystone Theatre] - "Blossom Time"

A-2571
File
1955-1956

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Images from the theatre production of Blossom Time showing the pit band and Murray Adaskin, conductor. Also actors in costume, on stage and off stage.

Greystone Theatre - "Butley"

A-9835
Item
Mar. 1978

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Note on back of image: "The 'Equus' duo, Eric Schneider (left) and Robert John Wright discuss the script of Simon Gray's 'Butley', which played in the Greystone Theatre".

Greystone Theatre - "Camille"

A-5000
Item
Feb. 1973

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Scene from the play.

Greystone Theatre - "Candida" and "Picnic"

A-5003
Item
1946, 1965

Part of University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection

Top image is a scene from Candida, starring Frances Hyland and directed by Emrys Jones. This play, the inaugural production of the Department of Music, was performed in Convocation Hall in March 1946. Bottom image is a scene from Picnic, was performed at Greystone Theatre in December 1965. Actors (l to r): Don Evanishen, Helen Burton and Eric Peterson.