Title: Canadian drama and the critics /
Authors: Conolly, L. W.; Hadfield, D. A.
Publisher: Talonbooks,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Canadian drama History and criticism.; Criticism Canada.
Abstract: "The editor of this lively, updated assortment of reviews, interviews and other critical deliberations on contemporary Canadian drama has gathered material from books, theatre and scholarly journals; from major daily newspapers in Canada and abroad; from critics, academics, journalists and playwrights." "In his concise introduction, Conolly argues that readers and theatregoers, as well as professional critics, can contribute significantly to the development of a vital Canadian theatre: Indeed, it is our responsibility to respond actively to scripts and productions, "as we respond to all else that truly matters in our lives - with a genuine effort to understand, appreciate, and judge." Canadian Drama and the Critics encourages the reader to become involved in this process; it is also an enjoyable read that offers an intelligent, wide-ranging overview of modern Canadian plays and playwrights." "An ideal companion text to Talonbooks' Modern Canadian Plays Vols. I and II and other anthologies of Canadian drama, Canadian Drama and the Critics also includes detailed production information for the premiere of each play and a comprehensive index."--Jacket.
Contents: Hill-land / Herman Voaden -- Riel / John Coulter -- At my heart's core / Robertson Davies -- Bousille and the just / Gratien Gelinas -- Indian / George Ryga -- Fortune and men's eyes / John Herbett -- The ecstacy of Rita Joe / George Ryga -- Creeps / David Freeman -- Wedding in white / William Fruet -- Leaving home / David French -- Buffalo jump / Carol Bolt -- The farm show / Theatre Passe Muraille -- The head, guts and soundbone dance / Michael Cook -- Of the fields, lately / David French -- Walsh / Sharon Pollock -- Sticks and stones: the Donnellys, part one / James Reaney -- 1837: the farmers' revolt / Rich Salutin and Theate Passe Muraille -- The St. Nicholas Hotel: the Donnellys, part two / James Reaney -- Handcuffs: the Donnellys, part three / James Reaney -- Jacob's wake / Michael Cook -- Waiting for the parade / John Murrell -- Dispossessed / Aviva Ravel -- Zastrozzi / George F. Walker -- Billy Bishop goes to war / John Gray with Eric Peterson -- Balconville / David Fennario -- Jitters / David French -- Automatic pilot / Erika Ritter -- Blood relations ; Generations / Sharon Pollock -- Ever loving / Margare Hollingsworth -- Rexy! / Allan Stratton -- Garage sale ; Drum song / Gwen Pharis Ringwood -- The art of war / George F. Walker -- The Canadian brothers / James Reaney -- Les Belles-soeurs / Michel Tremblay -- Doc / Sharon Pollock -- The occupation of Heather Rose / Wendy Lill -- Toronto, Mississippi / Joan MacLeod -- I am yours / Judith Thompson -- Moo / Sally Clark -- Polygraph / Robert Lepage -- Dry lips oughta move to Kapuskasing / Tomson Highway.