Presentation: Canadian Women Playwrights

Feminist writing has become a powerful force on modern Canadian stages. Women’s work turns a fierce spotlight on social justice issues immediate to our society. What truths live behind our curated selfies? What must change for the future?Eleanor’s career spans 50 years of the emergence of Canadian women in theatre. In this presentation Eleanor introduces you to the power of 5 Ottawa feminist playwrights. Scripts, readings and slides offer your students an introduction to modern intersectional feminism in Canadian theatre. (Maximum 200)

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