Drama - Canadian

A hilarious and insightful social satire from J. M. Barrie, "The Admirable Crichton" explores the absurdities of class differences in a most unexpected setting. When a shipwreck leaves an aristocratic British family and their unflappable butler stranded on a desert island, the established social...

Upton Sinclair's "Prince Hagen" is a compelling work of American drama and social commentary, offering a sharp satire of early 20th-century society. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to experience Sinclair's incisive political drama firsthand. A significant piece of 20th-century literature, "Prince Hagen"...

Rutherford Mayne's "The Drone: A Play in Three Acts" offers a compelling glimpse into life in Ulster. This classic Irish drama, set in Northern Ireland, explores universal themes within a specific regional context. Mayne's work provides a valuable historical perspective on Irish society and...

J. M. Synge's "Deirdre of the Sorrows" is a powerful tragic drama rooted in Irish legend and folklore. This early 20th-century play explores themes of fate and destiny within a vibrant Irish setting. Drawing upon ancient stories, Synge crafts a compelling narrative that resonates...

John Millington Synge's "The Tinker's Wedding" offers a captivating glimpse into rural Ireland and the lives of its itinerant communities. This drama, rich with the vernacular of the Irish countryside, explores themes of tradition, freedom, and the complexities of social norms. Synge, a master...

Jack London's "The Acorn-Planter: A California Forest Play (1916)" is a powerful drama exploring themes of environmentalism and the plight of Native Americans in early 20th-century California. This meticulously prepared print edition revives London's unique theatrical work, offering a glimpse into his engagement with...

“Tecumseh, A Drama” is a historical verse play by Charles Mair, exploring the life and times of the Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his role in the early 19th-century conflicts in North America. This second edition also includes a selection of Mairâ€(TM)s Canadian poems, offering...

Author: Anne IrelandISBN-13: 9798318817465Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2026Pages: 286Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d

This collection commemorates Walterdale's 50th anniversary and highlights the social and artistic significance of amateur theatre practice in Canada by drawing together significant plays by acclaimed and emerging Canadian playwrights, detailed introductions, and archival production photographs.Author: Robin WhittakerISBN-10: 1897425260ISBN-13: 9781897425268Publisher: Athabasca University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

"Poison: A Farce" by George M. Baker is a classic example of 19th-century American drama. This one-act play delivers a potent dose of humor in the form of farce. Baker's work remains a testament to the enduring appeal of comedic drama from this period....

Experience 19th-century American drama with George Melville Baker's "Seeing the Elephant," a captivating play reflecting the spirit and social nuances of its time. This meticulously prepared print edition brings to life a classic piece of American theater, offering a window into the dramatic arts...

Experience the timeless charm of "The Merry Christmas of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe," a delightful Christmas play by George M. Baker. This classic children's play brings a heartwarming Christmas story to life, perfect for holiday performances and festive readings. This...

Step into the jury room with George M. Baker's uproarious one-act play, "Gentlemen of the Jury: A Farce." This classic example of American drama delivers a humorous and insightful look into the dynamics of a jury as they grapple with their civic duty. A...

Experience a classic of 19th-century American drama with George M. Baker's "Comrades: A Drama in Three Acts." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a compelling stage play from a pivotal era in American theater. Delve into a world of human relationships and dramatic...

Explore the landscape of American drama with "One-Act Plays: By Modern Authors," a compelling anthology of short plays perfect for enthusiasts of the dramatic arts. This curated collection showcases the brilliance of various playwrights, offering a diverse range of voices and perspectives within the...

Hermann Hagedorn's powerful one-act play, "Makers of Madness," explores the complexities of war, patriotism, and propaganda during the tumultuous era of World War I. This gripping drama delves into the forces that drive nations to conflict, presenting a stark and enduring vision of the...

Rediscover the wit and charm of 19th-century American humor with John Kendrick Bangs' "The Bicyclers and Three Other Farces," a collection of one-act plays designed to delight and entertain. This meticulously prepared edition brings Bangs' comedic genius back to life, showcasing his mastery of...

Celebrate the spirit of the season with "The White Christmas and other Merry Christmas Plays" by Walter Ben Hare. This collection of one-act Christmas plays offers a heartwarming journey into the joys and traditions of the holiday. Perfect for community theaters, schools, or family...

"The Belles of Canterbury: A Chaucer Tale Out of School" by Anna Bird Stewart offers a unique glimpse into 20th-century American drama with this adaptation of Chaucerian themes. Categorized under drama, and specifically American drama, this play reimagines the spirit of Chaucer's work within...

Iona, a young woman from Canada's east coast, works as a heavy equipment operator in the Alberta oilfields. When she finds herself pregnant after a casual encounter with a friend, Iona knows she can't raise a child in a work camp. She considers having...

It's 1960 in rural Manitoba, and Oata has just discovered that her fiance, Yasch, has been stepping out with skinny Sadie Nickel. Oata is torn--does she still want to hitch her wagon to this fickle dow-nix? When a distraught Sadie turns up at Oata's...

A group of longtime friends gathers for an intimate 25th anniversary dinner celebration as a forest fire rages out of control in the nearby mountains of southeastern BC. When an unexpected gift transforms a discussion about the local wolf cull into a heated argument...

When sixteen-year-old Divine joins a new church, she meets Bien-Aime, Grace, and Sarah, who are eager to ditch the Bibles and baptize Divine into the real world of boys, booze and blasphemy. In a church where gossip flows faster than prayers, secrets, lies and...

A bittersweet comedy from one of Canada's most beloved playwrights that explores the many ways in which we grieve and the love we find in unexpected places. Bunny Best has met her unfortunate end after a mishap at a Gay Days parade. Now her...

". . . . Guenevere is a superb play with surprises, somber tones, and some slight comedy mixed in if you know where to look."- Callum McCabe, "2018 Fringe Review: Guenevere", The Gateway Online. A verse play in the form of a Classical Greek...

Explore the dawn of American theater with "Early American Plays, 1714-1830," a meticulously researched bibliography by Oscar Wegelin. This essential resource offers a comprehensive overview of early American drama, providing invaluable insight into the theatrical landscape of the 18th and 19th centuries. Delve into...

The Future Show is a piece that tells the story of Deborah's future, starting from the end of the performance and going until the end of her life, that is consistently re-written to be both site and time specific. It is a Sisyphean task...

Eugene O'Neill's "The Straw" is a compelling American drama set in the early 20th century. This stage play explores themes of romance and love in the face of adversity. The drama unfolds in a hospital setting, adding a layer of intensity to the characters'...

Torn Roots, New Beginnings is a sweeping and emotionally charged novel that captures the raw, often painful realities of immigrant life in a new country. It tells the compelling stories of Omar, Hamza, and Pablo-three men from different backgrounds whose lives intersect in Canada,...

Experience the dawn of American drama with Thomas Godfrey's "The Prince of Parthia: A Tragedy." This landmark 18th-century verse drama stands as a cornerstone of early American literature. A powerful historical tragedy, the play explores universal themes of ambition, betrayal, and fate within a...

Donald Sutherland was a film star of the sort they don't make anymore. In this richly colorful portrait, Marlon Thayne provides the first full biography of the man, the actor and his films. Never an old-fashioned matinee-idol, he cut his teeth in M.A.S.H., Klute...

Anabel sends her heart to a man she meets on the subway, and he disappears with it. George is on the run but keeps getting distracted by feelings he's never had before. Mona has resorted to virtual speed-dating to try and feel connected to...

Culture, science, and commerce collide when twin white buffalo calves are born on a First Nations ranch in Saskatchewan. Are they the sign of the prophecy or the results of genetic manipulation? As crowds of pilgrims gather to witness what they hope is a...

Author: Michael HealeyISBN-10: 0887548148ISBN-13: 9780887548147Publisher: Playwrights Canada PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2008Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 8.42h x 6.08w x 0.20d

In The Aeneid by Olivier Kemeid, translated by Maureen Labonté, the classic tale of searching for a new home is reimagined into an urgent modern-day refugee story. Settling Africville by George Elliott Clarke is a dedication to the African American refugees of the War...

When Henry Hutton's winning poker hand lands him the deed to one hundred and sixty acres in Canada, he sets out to carve a haven in the Ontario wilderness for his girls. His granddaughters and nieces have no idea they are the sole beneficiaries...

No one remembers why it started--What the first stone was for--And so no one can think of a reason to stop. Can something torn apart by war be put together again? From the award-winning author of Gas Girls and Sound of the Beast, Donna-Michelle...

A young woman is missing. The prime suspect is an affluent member of the secretive Luminia organization. Enter Asha Ray, a deprogrammer who specializes in extracting people from dangerous cults. With no business card or office, Asha is known only by reputation--a last resort...

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...