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An Octaroon
A reworking of Dion Boucicault's 19th century classic - both funny and chilling in dissecting sterotypes. Follows basic plot and characters of the original with a biting contemporary twist
Watching Glory Die
Glory is a troubled teenage inmate who, in her solitary prison cell, is tormented by hallucinations. While she battles the creature in her mind, her adoptive mother Rosellen struggles to remain connected to her daughter, believing that she can sense Glory’s feelings no matter the distance. In the prison halls, Gail, a working-class guard, glides between her conscience and her professional duties, knowing her actions could ultimately lead to a tragic end.
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First produced
2014, Canadian Rep Theatre, Vancouver
Publication year
2016
Published by
Playwrights Canada Press
ISBN
9781770915152
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