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| Title: | Behind the Scenes
: A Canadian Scene Book: Volume Two |
| Author: | Mary Ross & Ron Cameron (eds) |
| ISBN: | 0889241961 : 9780889241961 |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 155x230mm |
| Pages: | 124 |
| Weight: | .196 Kg. |
| Published: | Dundurn Press - March 1990 |
| List Price: | 8.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Drama texts: from c1900- |
This volume brings together sixteen scenes from some of Canada's most popular plays, in a wide variety of genres, including comedy, drama, musical and farce. The scenes selected encourage the reader to explore time periods from the eighteenth century to the present day, different regions across Canada, and diverse cultural elements in the country. The number of roles ranges from one to six characters. Writing styles, from realistic to absurd, expose the reader to various life experiences and styles of communication. Background notes and biographies of the playwrights accompany each excerpt. These scenes contain themes and language that will challenge mature readers.
"Scenes from Canadian plays for two to six actors. Thirty-two excellent opportunities for young thespians... these are texts which I would certainly use with my own senior students of dramatic arts..." -- Reviewing Librarian.
