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Accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival on condition, John Hirsch
Accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival on condition, John Hirsch

Accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival on condition, John Hirsch

Date1/23/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: The man for the job? Having accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival - on condition - John Hirsch says Stratford must become the place where every actor, director, designer aspires to be. He is an ardent nationalist with a reputation for extravagance.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0055101F
Wrestling a tough decision: Stratford director John Hirsch yesterday auditioned 15 musclemen for role of Charles the wrestler in this year's Stratford production of As You Like it
Wrestling a tough decision: Stratford director John Hirsch yesterday auditioned 15 musclemen for role of Charles the wrestler in this year's Stratford production of As You Like it
Goode, Jeff
2/7/1983
Fiery Leader: John Hirsch (in baseball cap) with Brian Macdonald and Maureen Forrester at a Stratford opening in 1984
Fiery Leader: John Hirsch (in baseball cap) with Brian Macdonald and Maureen Forrester at a Stratford opening in 1984
Hirsch, John, 1930-1989
6/10/1984
Touted as gung-ho savior of TV drama, John Hirsch has absorbed a fundamental CBC truth - there isn't enough money to make miracles. But in 4 months, Hirsch has made progress, says Jack Miller
Touted as gung-ho savior of TV drama, John Hirsch has absorbed a fundamental CBC truth - there isn't enough money to make miracles. But in 4 months, Hirsch has made progress, says Jack Miller
Beaty, Keith
7/5/1974
During his days at Stratford, when this photo was taken, Sir Tyrone Guthrie won world-wide acclaim as the first artistic director of Ontario's Stratfo(...)
During his days at Stratford, when this photo was taken, Sir Tyrone Guthrie won world-wide acclaim as the first artistic director of Ontario's Stratfo(...)
Guthrie, Tyrone, Sir, 1900-1971
5/15/1971
It was John Juliani who challenged Robin Phillips to a duel in protest against the Stratford Festival's decision to import the English director. Julia(...)
It was John Juliani who challenged Robin Phillips to a duel in protest against the Stratford Festival's decision to import the English director. Julia(...)
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
2/28/1978
John Hirsch completed four-year contract
John Hirsch completed four-year contract
Goode, Jeff
2/28/1978
John Hirsch is directing three Men on a horse, opening at the Royal Alex Sept
John Hirsch is directing three Men on a horse, opening at the Royal Alex Sept
Hirsch, John, 1930-1989
8/29/1987
Director fo Flying, the summer show that opens July 2 at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, John Hirsch only missed one on your quiz
Director fo Flying, the summer show that opens July 2 at the Royal York Hotel's Imperial Room, John Hirsch only missed one on your quiz
Hirsch, John, 1930-1989
6/19/1980
John Hirsch. His Three Sisters opens Wednesday
John Hirsch. His Three Sisters opens Wednesday
Hirsch, John, 1930-1989
8/27/1976
Hirsch, John up to and incl 1980
Hirsch, John up to and incl 1980
Beaty, Keith
7/5/1974
Director Jhn Hirsch. Sad with state of theatre
Director Jhn Hirsch. Sad with state of theatre
Hirsch, John, 1930-1989
6/3/1971
John Hirch, whirling dervish of the theatre, Creative incompatibility seems to be behind his leaving Stratford
John Hirch, whirling dervish of the theatre, Creative incompatibility seems to be behind his leaving Stratford
Griffin, Doug
6/5/1968