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Angélique

By Lorena Gale

Based on true events chronicling the life of Marie Joseph Angélique; an enslaved Black Womxn who was publicly executed for having allegedly set fire to Montréal in 1734. Draws from elements of documentary theatre (based on actual trial transcripts), heightened drama, poetry and prose to investigate the years leading up to Angélique’s execution. Using a 1734 backdrop of Nouvelle-France, the plays holds a mirror to the unfortunate timelessness of systemic racism in society.

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First produced

1998, Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary

Publication year

2000

Published by

Playwrights Canada Press

ISBN

9780887545856

also included in Testifyin', Volume II edited by Djanet Sears, Playwrights Canada Press, VPL. Winner of the 1995 du Maurier National Playwriting Competition

also included in Testifyin', Volume II edited by Djanet Sears, Playwrights Canada Press, VPL. Winner of the 1995 du Maurier National Playwriting Competition

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