| Morning Sacrifice | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Dymphna Cusack |
| Date premiered | 8 October 1942 |
| 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.
It was published in 1944 and has been revived a number of times.
The play is one of Cusack's major works.
Premise
At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.
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.
References
- ""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