Drama - Canadian

A wealthy businessman wakes up bound and gagged in a utility shed, kidnapped by his own employees--brothers and icemen Joe and Rennie. In the midst of the Great Depression, the brothers' ice harvesting livelihood in Kempenfelt Bay is melting away due to the advent...

As the young newlywed of King Henry II of France, Catherine de Medici thought her life at court would be a fascinating forum of political discourse. Instead, the palace is a cruel and disturbing place where her singular function is to be a baby-making...

In their suburban Canadian home, Sue and Emir's marriage is a battlefield of bitterness and constant bickering. Their past as Muslims living in Sarajevo haunts them, with flourishing careers lost to war and genocide. But, proud of their life in Canada, they choose to...

Kris, a young diasporic Chinese woman, attempts to reconcile her upbringing between Canada and Singapore. In doing so, she comes face to face with herself as she pulls apart the tactics she uses in an attempt to fit into two wildly different cultures. Weaving...

In Fire Never Dies: The Tina Modotti Project, bestselling author and Electric Company Core Artist Carmen Aguirre explores the intersection of art and revolution through the life of Italian photographer and activist Tina Modotti.Modotti's story unfolds in 1920s Mexico City, where her art flourished...

The map of the land is in our blood. A woman trawls the bottom of a riverbed with a makeshift plough, hoping to dislodge something--anything. The world has drastically changed: rivers run dry, rampant bushfires leave little left to burn. Still she persists searching...

In the vibrant heart of Toronto's Gerrard India Bazaar, Dilpreet and his daughters, Jasmeet and Simran, are frantically preparing to open their new sari shop in time for Canada Day. If dealing with their overprotective father isn't enough stress, these young women face their...

A new political party has swept into office, promising big changes to curb the impending climate crisis--changes that could put the nail in the coffin for a tiny carbon-economy town in the heart of Northern BC. When an elected representative who grew up in...

"I remember the room being very dim. It was like there was mood lighting. I am surprised to feel someone next to me touching my face while whispering something in my ear...""...The next time I awoke, the noise was gone. This time [he] was...

Winner of the Theatre BC Canadian Playwriting Competition, two Betty Mitchell Awards, and two Calgary Theatre Critics' AwardsSelma Burke: Carving a Sculptor's Life is a flight of fancy based on the incredible life of sculptor Dr. Selma Hortense Burke, who lived from 1900 to...

Sexy, provocative, and dares to explore the darkest reaches of where internal conflict can be pushed. --Samantha Wu, Broadway World When the impressionable young Izzy immigrates with his Arab family to rural Alberta, he becomes the salvation pet project for Pastor Isaac, a local...

Earworm is as gorgeous as it...a sinister, gorgeously conceived exploration of abuse and femicide in post-revolution Iran. --Aisling Murphy, Intermission Magazine Have you ever had a voice lodged in your memory that won't go away? Clawing at your skin, bones, and nerves until it's...

Quintana's writing is natural, bitingly funny, and heartfelt. --The Georgia Straight Jo, a sixty-something recovering alcoholic, struggles to piece together a life shattered by addiction. Once a prominent botanical researcher, she now lectures at the local horticultural centre and begins to open her guarded...

Tyson's Song looks at the intersection between the pressures of masculinity and mental health issues...it keeps the tension humming toward an ending that dares to be both tragic and hopeful. --Ilana Lucas, Broadway World Best friends Bryan and Tyson are out for a bachelor-night...

Wasn't I enough to cross an ocean? Three generations of Filipina women converge across time and continents as they attempt to bridge the emotional and physical distances that have kept them apart. Sisters Tess and Vicky are inseparable as children, climbing mango trees and...

Isidor, a half-coyote, half-wolf coywolf, has always struggled to find his place as a half-breed. After the untimely death of his mother, he leaves his community to roam across prairies, forests, and mountains, sharing stories in his search for kinship and belonging. But as...

Winner, Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play 2024 Sisters Billie, Ava, and Scarlet start a new tradition of family dinners every second Sunday, rain or shine. But when Billie doesn't show up one night, her sisters have every reason to worry. With...

An expert forensic search into the most ungraspable truths of womanhood. --Divine Angubua, NEXT Magazine Meet Lauren, a journalist in the midst of covering a high-profile domestic violence case while a growing sense of unease pervades her thoughts. Now meet Luke, who Lauren has...

In boxing terms, it's a knockout.--Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen Sam Langford was a fighter his whole life--inside and outside of the ring. Born in the small town of Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest boxers...

Chrissie and Jeremy have spent a great deal of time waiting--for news of their baby daughter's post-operation recovery, for weekly scans to show that her tumor is gone, for forty-five-second updates from Dr. Malloy, their brilliant but arrogant pediatric neuro-oncologist. The hospital waiting room...

Samson Raphaelson's "The Jazz Singer" explores the complex themes of Jewish identity and assimilation against a backdrop of generational conflict. This powerful drama delves into the tensions that arise within a Jewish family as its members grapple with tradition and the allure of a...

With a lot of nudging from a well-meaning friend, and a visit from this recently-deceased brother, a young widower re-enters the world and find love and laughter.Author: Norm FosterISBN-10: 0887545815ISBN-13: 9780887545818Publisher: Playwrights Canada PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.35d

Includes The Red Priest and Mieko Ouchi's new play, The Blue Light, in which Leni Riefenstahl, one hundred-years-old, is in the office of a young female Hollywood studio executive to make one last desperate pitch to direct her first feature film in fifty years....

Nick wears a soldier's uniform, but wields only a paintbrush. As a Canadian embedded artist during the second world war, he is tasked with an impossible mission: to capture the chaos and carnage of battle on canvas. With soldiers, beggars, and showgirls as muses,...

Eugene O'Neill's "Beyond the Horizon" is a classic of American drama, exploring themes of farm life, sibling rivalry, and ultimately, tragedy. Set against the backdrop of rural life, the play delves into the complexities of family relationships and the allure of the unknown. This...

The long history of the Clan MacDonald begins in 1779 as Calum Ruadh leaves Scotland to begin a new life on Cape Breton Island. Haunted by the stories and songs of the ancestry, two brothers seek to reconcile their past with their present. From...

Israel Zangwill's "The Melting-Pot" is a powerful drama exploring themes of assimilation and American identity in early 20th century New York City. A poignant exploration of immigration and cultural integration, this classic play delves into the experiences of Jewish immigrants striving to find their...

Michel Tremblay considers Bonjour, Là, Bonjour to be the best of all his works. "In Bonjour, Là, Bonjour, I apprehended the most of what I wanted to do in the theatre--to take out everything that is not strictly necessary." This new substantially revised translation...

Step into a world of suspense and intrigue with Bayard Veiller's classic mystery play, "The Thirteenth Chair: A Play in Three Acts." Set against a backdrop hinting at the supernatural and the exotic allure of India, this detective play unfolds a gripping tale of...

H. L. Mencken, a master of satire, presents "A Book of Burlesques," a collection of humorous parodies that showcase his sharp wit and keen observation of American society. This volume, filled with burlesque sketches, offers a glimpse into Mencken's comedic genius. Explore a range...

With a few drinks and some "Ayes!" three fishermen on a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia declare independence from Canada: henceforth, they shall be known as the Princes of the Principality of Outer Baldonia! It's 1948 when Russ, Elson, and Ron...

It's Carlos and Marta's twelfth wedding anniversary, yet while Marta yearns to tango, Carlos insists on the comfort of routine. As their story unfolds through a mosaic of memories, we see what began as a blissful courtship quickly descend into a pas de deux...

Darren, newly on parole from prison, has been ordered by the court to live with his father on the rez. Wally and Darren have always had a contentious relationship: Wally is a problem drinker, and Darren's got a short fuse. But Wally tells his...

Starwalker is an empowering and deeply moving musical that follows the journey of Star, an Indigi-Queer Two-Spirit drag queen whose life is transformed upon discovering the House of Borealis, a vibrant and revolutionary drag house in East Vancouver. Star's journey highlights the intersection of...

Ghost of the Tree is a powerful and emotionally charged story of seven young women in a cursed family tree. The play opens with a pregnant homeless girl. She has returned to the family home to find it deserted. She is in desperate circumstances....

Two powerful verse dramas by William Butler Yeats, "The King's Threshold" and "On Baile's Strand," explore themes of power, sacrifice, and the weight of destiny within the rich tapestry of Irish mythology and legend. "The King's Threshold" presents a compelling conflict between a poet...

Francisco will forever be haunted by the sight of his best friend Juan lying on the floor of a train station, pierced by five bullets. He'll remember that sight as he flees the political uprising in Uruguay that night. He'll remember when he's holding...

Imaginations run wild in this strangely beautiful and funny story loosely based on Uppal's critically acclaimed memoir. Renata travels to Brazil to reunite with the mother who abandoned her when she was just five years old, but in Rio, she discovers more than she...

Julius Rothstein and his granddaughter Abby have loved each other from opposite ends of Canada since Abby was born. But now, accepted as a freshman student at the university where Julius teaches, Abby is moving in with him to be close to school and...

Set sail for laughter with Charles S. Brooks's uproarious play, "Wappin' Wharf: A Frightful Comedy of Pirates." This classic sea adventure plunges into the heart of the Caribbean, offering a delightfully humorous take on the pirate life. A timeless piece of dramatic literature, "Wappin'...

Eugene O'Neill's "Anna Christie" is a powerful work of American drama set against the backdrop of New York's maritime world. This classic play explores themes of romance and tragedy within the complexities of human relationships. A cornerstone of American literature, "Anna Christie" weaves a...

Eugene O'Neill's "The Hairy Ape" remains a powerful and relevant exploration of identity and alienation in a world defined by class conflict. This expressionistic drama delves into the experiences of unskilled laborers, offering a stark social commentary on the dehumanizing effects of industrial society....

Series sets out to make the best critical and scholarly work in the field readily available.Author: Michael McKinnieISBN-10: 0887548083ISBN-13: 9780887548086Publisher: Playwrights Canada PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2007Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 8.98h x 6.05w x 0.55d

Gloria Mundi is a one-act play written by Patricia Brown. The play is set in a small village in England and revolves around the life of a young woman named Gloria. Gloria is a bright and ambitious woman who has dreams of leaving her...

Floyd Dell's "Sweet and Twenty: A Comedy in One Act" offers a delightful glimpse into American drama of the 20th century. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic one-act play, showcasing Dell's comedic talent. A concise and engaging piece of American theater, "Sweet...

Royall Tyler's "The Contrast" stands as a cornerstone of early American drama, a vibrant comedy offering insightful social commentary. This play, a landmark of American literature, uses wit and satire to explore the complexities of identity and societal values in the nascent United States....

Four female panelists face off in a wild, whip-smart televised debate about the intersection of religion and misogyny. On one side, there's Maryam, a progressive Muslim lawyer, and Yehudit, an Orthodox Jewish spiritual leader. The other has Liz, a lesbian antitheist pundit, and Margaret,...

Nineteen-year-old Sid is transferred to a new prison, finding friendship with her cellmate Britt, but she also forms a complicated relationship with a guard who seems to be watching their every move. In another time, an older inmate named Kit talks to an unseen...

A Chinese medical student, a Jamaican Tim Horton's manager, an Indian father of three, and a 17-year-old Syrian refugee walk into a curling club. It's Monday night at a small-town rink and it's the first-ever Learn to Curl class for new Canadians. Inspired by...

Ally and Josh spend every summer with their father as he goes from small town to small town working for a construction company in America. But this summer is different. This is the summer they grow up. The Nails is a play about family....