[Candrama] Free online staged-readings of Quebec plays in English

[Erin Hurley, Prof.]

Hello Candramers,


You are invited to attend a series of free staged readings by professional actors, which present plays from English Montreal’s not-so-distant past (1980-2010). "Chez Nous (Two)" spotlights plays that helped shape Montreal’s English-language dramatic landscape. We’re drawing back the curtain to present a mix of drama, spoken-word, comedy, lyricism, and agit-prop across the three evenings of performances.



Each evening features a different selection of plays performed by professional actors. Attend all three nights to sample pieces from the 1980s, 90s, and 2000s by local playwrights! And stay for the talk-back with the cast and research team following the performance.


Full blurb is below. It would be lovely to see you there.


best,

Erin




“CHEZ NOUS (TWO)”

3 evenings – 12 play selections



A staged-reading series spotlighting Quebec drama in English (1980-2010)

Moyse Hall, McGill University

4-6 April 2022, 7PM



FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – no reservation required

Physically-distanced and masked seating





Simulcast on McGill’s YouTube channel at the following links:

April 4:https://youtu.be/cCXr50gI2tQ

April 5:https://youtu.be/eGrg_KK-qp8

April 6:https://youtu.be/VQFJIr8G7Pc





Audiences are invited to attend a series of free staged readings by professional actors presenting plays from English Montreal’s not-so-distant past (1980-2010). “Chez Nous (Two)” spotlights drama that helped shape Montreal’s English-language theatrical landscape. We’re drawing back the curtain to present a mix of drama, spoken-word, farce, lyricism, and monologue across the three evenings of performances.



Each evening features a different selection of plays performed by professional actors. Attend all three nights to sample pieces from the 1980s, 90s, and 2000s by local playwrights! And stay for the talk-back with the cast and research team following the performance.





Monday 4 April: Musings, Muses and Memory

live online broadcast: https://youtu.be/cCXr50gI2tQ



Alessandra Tom directs excerpts from:

  *   A Very Modest Orgy (1981) by Patricia Joudry
  *   From the Main to Mainstreet (1986) by Pan Bouyoucas
  *   Michel et Ti-Jean (2006) by George Rideout
  *   stuck (2007) by Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae
  *   Swan Song of Maria (A Tragic Fairy Tale) (2009) by Carol Cece Anderson





Tuesday 5 April: Faith, Frenzy, and Fallacy

live online broadcast:  https://youtu.be/eGrg_KK-qp8



Sophie Gee directs excerpts from:

  *   Magpie (1994) by Kit Brennan
  *   The Mary Project (2002) by Ann Lambert and Laura Mitchell
  *   Tulip (2006) by Don Druick
  *   Toxic Bus Incident (2009) by Greg MacArthur



Wednesday 6 April: Recounting Resistance

live online broadcast: https://youtu.be/VQFJIr8G7Pc



Gabe Maharjan directs excerpts from:

  *   The Consolation of Philosophy (1989) by Michael Springate
  *   The Baroness and the Pig (1993) by Michael Mackenzie
  *   Je me souviens (2000) by Lorena Gale


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Erin Hurley, Professor

Department of English

McGill University

www.mcgill.ca/english/staff/erin-hurley<http://www.mcgill.ca/english/staff/erin-hurley>

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