Whistling in the Theatre with Peter McKinnon

août 19, 2020, 2:00 - 2:30 PM

Webinar - Whistling in the Theatre with Peter McKinnon

I've been researching the superstition that it is bad luck to whistle in the theatre, as a chapter in my upcoming book "Sailors and Stagehands", and now have enough information to present the odd and circuitous story of how this came to be.
Presenter: Peter McKinnon

Bio: Peter is an Emeritus Professor of theatre at York University, and the co-editor of the World Scenography book series that was awarded the Golden Pen by USITT. Has received awards from OISTAT, CITT, USITT. A bon vivant.

Language: English
Discipline: History
Level: General (for all)
Date, Hour & Duration: Wednesday August 19, 2020 - 2 p.m. - 30 min