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Theatre under the stars Jim Plaxton designs sets for Toronto's starlight theatre
Theatre under the stars Jim Plaxton designs sets for Toronto's starlight theatre

Theatre under the stars Jim Plaxton designs sets for Toronto's starlight theatre

Date7/3/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Theatre under the stars Jim Plaxton designs sets for Toronto's starlight theatre
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073959F
Design magic, Jim Plaxton's design for Hamlet at Phoenix Theatre is based on a circle and a square, with a triangle implied in the relationships, he says
Design magic, Jim Plaxton's design for Hamlet at Phoenix Theatre is based on a circle and a square, with a triangle implied in the relationships, he says
5/13/1981
Designed chaos, Jim Plaxton perches in front of the post-holocaust set he's created for Skylight Theatre's Macbeth
Designed chaos, Jim Plaxton perches in front of the post-holocaust set he's created for Skylight Theatre's Macbeth
7/3/1986
Under the dryer is Barbara Hamilton, who stars in Steel Magnolias, a play set in a beauty parlor, at Stage West Theatre Restaurant. She scored 14 out of 15 on our quiz
Under the dryer is Barbara Hamilton, who stars in Steel Magnolias, a play set in a beauty parlor, at Stage West Theatre Restaurant. She scored 14 out of 15 on our quiz
11/19/1987
Stay-at-home stage star's career continues to mirror the growth and maturity of Toronto's theatre scene: Page D3
Stay-at-home stage star's career continues to mirror the growth and maturity of Toronto's theatre scene: Page D3
1/7/1992
Star's Stephen Handelman sets the scene in Poland
Star's Stephen Handelman sets the scene in Poland
10/15/1982
Jim Plaxton
Jim Plaxton
7/3/1986
Sleeping under the stars, Giant stars floating overhead on a mural set the right mood for Brian Renaud of Toronto yesterday. He decided to take a snoo(...)
Sleeping under the stars, Giant stars floating overhead on a mural set the right mood for Brian Renaud of Toronto yesterday. He decided to take a snoo(...)
4/22/1994
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
Designing computer: Project specialist Jim Crichton uses a computer hooked up to a video display terminal to produce designs at a Hamilton metal working firm. A Canadian Manufacturers' Association survey has found most companies do not use computerized drafting.
3/4/1982
Artful partners: Diane Harbecke, left, and Mary House sell their hand-painted designs under the label Wearable Art
Artful partners: Diane Harbecke, left, and Mary House sell their hand-painted designs under the label Wearable Art
1/14/1986
Creative Minds: Paul Thompson, Susan Serran and Jim Garrard have set Theatre Passes Murallie's artistic direction for 25 years
Creative Minds: Paul Thompson, Susan Serran and Jim Garrard have set Theatre Passes Murallie's artistic direction for 25 years
2/9/1993
The big boom, Toronto's Daniel Nestor uses his powerful serve yesterday to defeat Italy's Cristiano Caratti in two sets at the Player's International tournament
The big boom, Toronto's Daniel Nestor uses his powerful serve yesterday to defeat Italy's Cristiano Caratti in two sets at the Player's International tournament
7/20/1992
Convertible cuddle: There's something about a convertible and Toronto's lovers' lanes that sets young blood racing
Convertible cuddle: There's something about a convertible and Toronto's lovers' lanes that sets young blood racing
7/18/1980