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DRAMA [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Child and Youth Drama Association
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Child%20and%20Youth%20Drama%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CCYDA Drama Canada Inc.
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne du théâtre pour la jeunesse
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20du%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20pour%20la%20jeunesse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CCYDA Drama Canada Inc.
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association of British Columbia Drama Educators
1, record 2, English, Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Educators
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ABCDE 2, record 2, English, ABCDE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Association of BC Drama Educators 3, record 2, English, Association%20of%20BC%20Drama%20Educators
correct
- ABCDE 2, record 2, English, ABCDE
correct
- ABCDE 2, record 2, English, ABCDE
- Western Association of Drama Educators of British Columbia 4, record 2, English, Western%20Association%20of%20Drama%20Educators%20of%20British%20Columbia
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association of BC Drama Educators is designed to serve drama teachers by providing help with professional development, resource availability and communication. 5, record 2, English, - Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Educators
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Pédagogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association of British Columbia Drama Educators
1, record 2, French, Association%20of%20British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Educators
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ABCDE 2, record 2, French, ABCDE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association of BC Drama Educators 3, record 2, French, Association%20of%20BC%20Drama%20Educators
correct
- ABCDE 2, record 2, French, ABCDE
correct
- ABCDE 2, record 2, French, ABCDE
- Western Association of Drama Educators of British Columbia 4, record 2, French, Western%20Association%20of%20Drama%20Educators%20of%20British%20Columbia
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Council of Drama in Education
1, record 3, English, Council%20of%20Drama%20in%20Education
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CODE 2, record 3, English, CODE
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whitby, Ontario. 3, record 3, English, - Council%20of%20Drama%20in%20Education
Record 3, Key term(s)
- CODE
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Council of Drama in Education
1, record 3, French, Council%20of%20Drama%20in%20Education
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CODE 2, record 3, French, CODE
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whitby, Ontario. 3, record 3, French, - Council%20of%20Drama%20in%20Education
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Theatre and Opera
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Pumphouse Theatre
1, record 4, English, Pumphouse%20Theatre
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Pumphouse Theatres Society 1, record 4, English, Pumphouse%20Theatres%20Society
correct, Alberta
- Calgary Youth Drama Society 2, record 4, English, Calgary%20Youth%20Drama%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The organization's mission] is to enrich the cultural life of [the] community through the provision of affordable, accessible, facilities, learning opportunities for youth, and a diversity of programming. 2, record 4, English, - Pumphouse%20Theatre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Pumphouse Theatres Society is a [...] registered charity and incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act. 2, record 4, English, - Pumphouse%20Theatre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[In 1988, the] Calgary Youth Drama Society [was] renamed Pumphouse Theatres Society. 2, record 4, English, - Pumphouse%20Theatre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Pumphouse Theater
- Pumphouse Theaters Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pumphouse Theatre
1, record 4, French, Pumphouse%20Theatre
correct, Alberta
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Pumphouse Theatres Society 1, record 4, French, Pumphouse%20Theatres%20Society
correct, Alberta
- Calgary Youth Drama Society 2, record 4, French, Calgary%20Youth%20Drama%20Society
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Pumphouse Theater
- Pumphouse Theaters Society
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-02-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators
1, record 5, English, Council%20of%20Ontario%20Drama%20and%20Dance%20Educators
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CODE 2, record 5, English, CODE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1970 [whose mission is] to promote strong arts education in schools and communities across Ontario, [to] provide a forum for the exchange of ideas among those involved in drama and dance in education, [to] provide professional development in those involved in drama and dance in education and [to] provide leadership and advocacy in drama and dance in education. 3, record 5, English, - Council%20of%20Ontario%20Drama%20and%20Dance%20Educators
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators
1, record 5, French, Council%20of%20Ontario%20Drama%20and%20Dance%20Educators
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CODE 2, record 5, French, CODE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit organisme d’envergure provinciale fondé en 1970. 3, record 5, French, - Council%20of%20Ontario%20Drama%20and%20Dance%20Educators
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Plastic Arts (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa School of Speech and Drama
1, record 6, English, Ottawa%20School%20of%20Speech%20and%20Drama
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OSSD 1, record 6, English, OSSD
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa School of Speech and Drama (OSSD) is a not-for profit charitable organization that provides training and education in Drama, Theatre, Speech Arts and Musical Theatre for students ages 6 through adult in the Ottawa-Carlton area. The School aims to achieve a high standard of instruction by working with theatre professionals and drama educators with proven artistic sensibility. OSSD offers a number of different courses that can be broken into two main groups: courses that focus on Arts Education and our Arts Training program. 1, record 6, English, - Ottawa%20School%20of%20Speech%20and%20Drama
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Arts plastiques (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Ottawa School of Speech and Drama
1, record 6, French, Ottawa%20School%20of%20Speech%20and%20Drama
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OSSD 1, record 6, French, OSSD
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Theatre and Opera
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society
1, record 7, English, Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Drama%20Society
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NLDS 2, record 7, English, NLDS
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 3, record 7, English, - Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Drama%20Society
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Newfoundland and Labrador Drama Society
1, record 7, French, Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Drama%20Society
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- NLDS 2, record 7, French, NLDS
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l’organisme. 3, record 7, French, - Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Drama%20Society
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-04-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Theatre and Opera
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Records of Early English Drama
1, record 8, English, Records%20of%20Early%20English%20Drama
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- REED 1, record 8, English, REED
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
REED is an international scholarly project that is establishing for the first time the broad context from which the great drama of Shakespeare and his contemporaries grew. REED examines this historical MSS that provide external evidence of drama, secular music, and other communal entertainment and ceremony from the Middle Ages until 1642, when the Puritans closed the London theatres. Although the project is based at Victoria University in the University of Toronto, REED's internal governance is provided by the Executive Board in early drama and related fields. 1, record 8, English, - Records%20of%20Early%20English%20Drama
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Records of Early English Drama
1, record 8, French, Records%20of%20Early%20English%20Drama
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- REED 1, record 8, French, REED
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Theatre and Opera
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Drama Association
1, record 9, English, British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Theatre BC 1, record 9, English, Theatre%20BC
correct
- British Columbia Festival Association 1, record 9, English, British%20Columbia%20Festival%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- BCDA
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Drama Association
1, record 9, French, British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Theatre BC 1, record 9, French, Theatre%20BC
correct
- British Columbia Festival Association 1, record 9, French, British%20Columbia%20Festival%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations confirmées par l’organisme. 2, record 9, French, - British%20Columbia%20Drama%20Association
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-01-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Foundation for the Recognition of Excellence in Drama
1, record 10, English, Foundation%20for%20the%20Recognition%20of%20Excellence%20in%20Drama
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. 2, record 10, English, - Foundation%20for%20the%20Recognition%20of%20Excellence%20in%20Drama
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Foundation for the Recognition of Excellence in Drama 1, record 10, French, Foundation%20for%20the%20Recognition%20of%20Excellence%20in%20Drama
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 10, French, - Foundation%20for%20the%20Recognition%20of%20Excellence%20in%20Drama
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-10-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- The Harold Greenberg Fund
1, record 11, English, The%20Harold%20Greenberg%20Fund
correct, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Foundation to Underwrite New Drama for Pay Television 2, record 11, English, Foundation%20to%20Underwrite%20New%20Drama%20for%20Pay%20Television
former designation, correct, Ontario
- FUND 3, record 11, English, FUND
correct, Ontario
- FUND 3, record 11, English, FUND
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 4, record 11, English, - The%20Harold%20Greenberg%20Fund
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- The Harold Greenberg Fund
1, record 11, French, The%20Harold%20Greenberg%20Fund
correct, Ontario
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Foundation to Underwrite New Drama for Pay Television 2, record 11, French, Foundation%20to%20Underwrite%20New%20Drama%20for%20Pay%20Television
former designation, correct, Ontario
- FUND 3, record 11, French, FUND
correct, Ontario
- FUND 3, record 11, French, FUND
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l’organisme. 4, record 11, French, - The%20Harold%20Greenberg%20Fund
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Theatre and Opera
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Toronto Drama Bench
1, record 12, English, Toronto%20Drama%20Bench
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Toronto, Ontario. 1, record 12, English, - Toronto%20Drama%20Bench
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Drama Bench of Toronto
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Toronto Drama Bench
1, record 12, French, Toronto%20Drama%20Bench
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Toronto (Ontario). 1, record 12, French, - Toronto%20Drama%20Bench
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-07-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Performing Arts
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Drama Association
1, record 13, English, Saskatchewan%20Drama%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization which is established in Regina, Saskatchewan. 1, record 13, English, - Saskatchewan%20Drama%20Association
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Drama Association of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Association of Drama
- Association of Drama of Saskatchewan
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Arts du spectacle
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Drama Association
1, record 13, French, Saskatchewan%20Drama%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme établi à Regina (Saskatchewan). 1, record 13, French, - Saskatchewan%20Drama%20Association
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Association du théâtre de la Saskatchewan
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-06-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Drama League
1, record 14, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Drama%20League
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Nova Scotia Drama League
1, record 14, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Drama%20League
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-01-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Dráma
1, record 15, English, Dr%C3%A1ma
correct, Europe
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Macedonia Greece. 2, record 15, English, - Dr%C3%A1ma
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Dráma
1, record 15, French, Dr%C3%A1ma
correct, Europe
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1988-02-25
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- National Association for Drama in Education
1, record 16, English, National%20Association%20for%20Drama%20in%20Education
correct, Europe
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- National Association for Drama in Education
1, record 16, French, National%20Association%20for%20Drama%20in%20Education
correct, Europe
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information retrouvée dans DOBIS. 1, record 16, French, - National%20Association%20for%20Drama%20in%20Education
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-04-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Western Ontario Drama League
1, record 17, English, Western%20Ontario%20Drama%20League
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Western Ontario Drama League
1, record 17, French, Western%20Ontario%20Drama%20League
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Asian Drama: an inquiry into the poverty of nations
1, record 18, English, Asian%20Drama%3A%20an%20inquiry%20into%20the%20poverty%20of%20nations
correct, United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- Asian Drama 1, record 18, English, Asian%20Drama
correct, United States
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Author: Myrdal, Gunnar. Information found in the DOBIS data base. 1, record 18, English, - Asian%20Drama%3A%20an%20inquiry%20into%20the%20poverty%20of%20nations
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Asian Drama : an inquiry into the poverty of nations
1, record 18, French, Asian%20Drama%20%3A%20an%20inquiry%20into%20the%20poverty%20of%20nations
correct, United States
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- Asian Drama 1, record 18, French, Asian%20Drama
correct, United States
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Auteur : Myrdal, Gunnar. Information retrouvée dans la base de données DOBIS. 1, record 18, French, - Asian%20Drama%20%3A%20an%20inquiry%20into%20the%20poverty%20of%20nations
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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