| 词条 | Alfred Kidney |
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Alfred Kidney was an actor, singer, director, producer and dramatic coach who settled in Canada and was involved in a number of light opera and other theatre companies in Toronto, Ontario between 1929 and 1956. CareerAlthough an experienced actor,[1] his most common role was as stage director. Groups in which his influence was felt included the Clef Choral Society,[2] the Toronto Operatic Society,[3] the Eaton Operatic Society,[4][5] the Simpson Avenue United Church players,[6] the St. Clair Opera Company, the Toronto Light Opera Association,[7] [8] the Lyric Operatic Society,[9] and the Erskine Operatic Society. Kidney also was involved in promoting light opera in the community, directing and coaching small amateur groups. [10] [11] [12] [13] Kidney was best known for his productions of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan. He was praised by reviewers for his performances' authenticity. [14] By 1947, the Toronto Star declared, "There is nobody more experienced hereabouts in Gilbert and Sullivan business."[15] Before settling in Toronto, Kidney had also performed in productions in Scotland and Ireland, beginning in about 1919. [16] References1. ^"Yeomen at St. Albans", Toronto Daily Star, 16 February 1929 {{DEFAULTSORT:Kidney, Alfred}}{{Canada-bio-stub}}2. ^"Clef Choral Society Presents Pirates", Toronto Daily Star, 17 February 1938 3. ^"Gondoliers Excellent", Toronto Daily Star, 14 April 1934 4. ^McCarthy, Pearl,"Operatic Society Staging of Ida Best Effort Yet", The Globe and Mail, Toronto, 8 February, 1956 5. ^ "Love to Sing, Eaton Ready for Gondoliers", Toronto Daily Star, 13 January 1954 6. ^Smith, Leo, "Simpson Avenue United Church Gives Patience", The Globe and Mail, Toronto, 23 April 1951 7. ^ "Cast Excels in Presenting The Mikado", The Evening Telegram,Toronto, 5 December 1947 8. ^ Patience Program, Toronto Light Opera Association, 12 and 13 May 1949 9. ^"Iolanthe Returns", The Globe and Mail, Toronto, 26 October 1957 10. ^ "Dramatizing Dickens in Aid of Children", Toronto Daily Star, 25 November 1940 11. ^"Choir in Pirates", Toronto Daily Star, 17 April 1937 12. ^"Give Opera in School", Toronto Daily Star, 16 December 1935 13. ^"Pirates O Penzance Staged by Men's Club", Toronto Daily Star, 23 April 1941 14. ^McCarthy, Pearl, "Churches Found Place to Enjoy G. & S. Culture", The Globe and Mail, Toronto, 2 Nov 1955 15. ^"Amateurs Give Polished Work in Light Opera", Toronto Daily Star, 27 Mar 1947 16. ^ "Erskine Operetta Launches Pirates", Hugh Thomson, Toronto Daily Star, 11 March 1959 3 : Canadian theatre directors|Year of birth missing|Year of death missing |
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