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__A Douglas College Newsletter

JOUN EBAVG

Playwright, composer, lyricist, author, director.
It takes a special kind of person to be a success
in all these fields. John Gray, award winning
author of "Billy Bishop Goes to War", is special.
And he's coming to New Westminster for a week
as Douglas College's writer-in-residence.

 

 

January 22, 1986

 

From February 3 to 8, Gray will be meeting with
creative writing classes, holding a number of
readings from his work for students and the
general public, and holding office hours to which
anyone with questions about his work or the field
of writing in general will be welcome.

English Professor Maurice Hodgson is enthusiastic
about having Gray speak to his writing classes.
"He's a very important figure in Canadian Theatre,
with international exposure," Hodgson says. "It's
great for someone of his stature to spend that
length of time at Douglas."

Dorothy Jones, head of the drama department at
Douglas, adds that her theatre students are "very
excited" about meeting Gray. "It's a credit to
the College that they're bringing someone of his
talent."

Gray is no stranger to Vancouver. After gradua-
ting from Mt. Allison University in 1971, he came
to U.B.C. to do his M.A. in Theatre, and stayed
for seven years. He built his reputation here, as
one of the founding members of Tahnous Theatre,
where he directed eight plays.

 

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IN THE HAT:
Thank you
Night of fine entertainment
Notices

 

Ambitious Space Program Seeks Youths
Upcoming Events

 

John Gray, author of "Billy Bishop Goes to War" A New Option to Failure
will be appearing as Douglas College’ Writer-in- Group Advising Sessions
Residence, February 3 to 8, co-sponsored by Parking Regulations

 

Canada Council and White Spot Ltd.

 

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