Morning Sacrifice
| Morning Sacrifice | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Dymphna Cusack |
| Date premiered | 8 October 1942[1] |
| Place premiered | Perth Repertory Theatre |
| Original language | 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[edit]
At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.[6]
Radio adaptation[edit]
The play was adapted for ABC radio twice in 1954. The Sydney version starred Margo Lee, Madge Ryan and Lyndall Barbour.[7] The Melbourne version starred Patricia Kennedy.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ ""MORNING SACRIFICE."". The West Australian. Vol. 58, no. 17, 552. Western Australia. 9 October 1942. p. 6. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Morning Sacrific". Australian Catholic University.
- ^ Lloyd, V. (1987). Dymphna cusack's "morning sacrifice". Australasian Drama Studies, 0(10), 67.
- ^ Zimmer, Erika (8 August 2001). "Australian play from the 1930s strikes a contemporary chord". World Socialist Website.
- ^ Rees, Leslie (1987). Australian drama, 1970-1985 : a historical and critical survey. p. 192-193.
- ^ "Dymphna Cusack Play". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. No. 20, 972. New South Wales, Australia. 24 December 1943. p. 6. Retrieved 25 July 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "RADIO PLAYS for NEXT WEEK A.B.C.", ABC weekly, 16 (14), Sydney: ABC, 3 April 1954, nla.obj-1672945753, retrieved 14 March 2024 – via Trove
- ^ "RADIO PLAYS for NEXT WEEK A.B.C.", ABC weekly, 16 (33), Sydney: ABC, 14 August 1954, nla.obj-1692639458, retrieved 14 March 2024 – via Trove