Acting Out: Scenes and Monologues from Theatre Direct Productions for Youth
edited by Lynda Hill
This collection is a chronicle
of Theatre Direct’s ever-evolving relationship to young people in
Ontario. One can see as they read from beginning to end, how much has
changed in thirty years. The world has changed, schools have changed,
young people have changed…. While the issues or subject matter has
shifted to reflect the times, what remains constant is a compelling
set of themes at the heart of the plays: relationships/ intimacy, identity
(cultural or sexual), violence or safety from, belonging/family, young
people’s potential to affect change and the power of creation and
imagination in a young person.
—from the introduction
by Lynda Hill
“English Canada’s leading
purveyor of theatre for teens and young adults, has received frequent
and deserved praise for its willingness to confront its audience with
dramas that deal frankly with issues.”
—Toronto
Star
“Theatre Direct Canada understands
what makes theatre for young audiences work – don’t preach, don’t
teach, don’t offer students the latest curriculum fad…. Much of
the material isn’t pretty, but it’s real for its chosen audience.”
—Jon Kaplan,
Plays International
“Theatre Direct’s productions
have been some of the most exciting and relevant theatre available for
young adults over the last twenty years in Toronto – these honest
and direct plays challenge and engage students around the personal and
social issues in their lives – it belongs in every drama room!”
—Sue Daniel,
Educator, Toronto Region Coordinator, Sears Drama Festival
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