Historical
Once A Flame
Once a Flame tells the harrowing story of the defiant Black slave Marie Joseph Angélique who was executed for arson in Old Montreal in 1734. This one act play recalls the events that took place before and after her trial.
The Drawer Boy
"It's 1972, and a self-absorbed young Toronto actor, Miles, arrives on a small farm to do hands-on research for an upcoming role in a play about country life. He is sent to live with two middle-aged farmers, Morgan, who is not to thrilled with the self-involved young city dweller, and Angus, who is unable to remember that the young actor is even there due to a head injury sustained in London during World War II. Miles unwillingly stumbles upon the truth about their past and as a result, their lives are forever altered when art attempts to imitate life and the line between truth and fiction is crossed. What begins as an amusing portrayal of rural and urban culture-clash, slowly peels away layers of forgotten truths and lies, exposing hidden secrets of love and tragedy. Think farm life is boring? Think again! Think plays about farm life are boring? You be the judge." - The Drawer Boy Task Force, St. Thomas University
About Playwright(s)
Cast Information
Cultural background of characters
Total number of characters
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Female roles
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Male roles
Transgender roles
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Non-Binary Gender Non-Conforming roles
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Gender unespecified roles
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Age of characters
Actor-Friendly Parts
Monologue level
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Production and Publication
First produced
1999, Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto
Publication year
2005
Published by
Playwrights Canada Press
ISBN
9780887548147
Here is a playgoers guide for this play released by St. Thomas University: http://people.stu.ca/~hunt/22230001/archive/guides/dbguide.pdf
Here is a playgoers guide for this play released by St. Thomas University: http://people.stu.ca/~hunt/22230001/archive/guides/dbguide.pdf
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