Morning Sacrifice Explained
| Morning Sacrifice |
| Premiere: | 8 October 1942[1] |
| Place: | Perth Repertory Theatre |
| Orig Lang: | English |
| Subject: | Women, education |
| Genre: | drama |
Morning Sacrifice is a 1942 Australian stage play by Dymphna Cusack. It was based on Cusack's experience as a school teacher.[2]
It was published in 1944 and has been revived a number of times.[3] [4]
The play is one of Cusack's major works.[5]
Premise
At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.[6]
Radio adaptation
The play was adapted for ABC radio twice in 1954. The Sydney version starred Margo Lee, Madge Ryan and Lyndall Barbour. The Melbourne version starred Patricia Kennedy.
External links
Notes and References
- News: "MORNING SACRIFICE." . . 58 . 17,552 . Western Australia . 9 October 1942 . 25 July 2023 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
- Web site: Morning Sacrific. Australian Catholic University.
- Lloyd, V. (1987). Dymphna cusack's "morning sacrifice". Australasian Drama Studies, 0(10), 67.
- Web site: Australian play from the 1930s strikes a contemporary chord. World Socialist Website. Erika. Zimmer. 8 August 2001.
- Book: Rees, Leslie. Australian drama, 1970-1985 : a historical and critical survey. 192-193. 1987 .
- News: Dymphna Cusack Play . . 20,972 . New South Wales, Australia . 24 December 1943 . 25 July 2023 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
