Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Visit Performancewiki.ca, Wikipedia or any other wiki page of your choosing.
2. Search your favourite Canadian designers, playwrights, performers, directors or theatre creators.
Is there a listing for them on the page? Is it lacking pertinent information or out of date?
3. Update the information or add a new page by following the directions below.
- PerformanceWiki: https://theatrewiki.ca/ and Tutorial to contribute
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Your_first_article#How_to_create_a_page
- Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia (Note: note a wikipage!) http://www.canadiantheatre.com/dict.pl?action=submission
4. Last step: Share your contributions! If you see someone has published a page that you can add to, feel free to edit and contribute your additions as well!
Some Do’s & Don’ts
DO be sure to cite all information and reference where you have gathered information from.
DON’T just copy and paste information from one site to another without quoting the text
DO aim to add one (maybe even two!) pages online. These contributions take time and effort, quality not quantity!
DON’T quickly add entries that are only 1-2 sentences
DO add artists and theatre practitioners you know and are familiar with
DON’T create your own wikipage (have a friend do it for you!)
DO let us know what you have contributed and how you have made a difference!
DO spread the Word
DO contact us with any inquiries
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