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''Crossing the Line'' by Canadian playwright [[Colleen Craig]] who moved to South Africa in 1982. This play in two acts is interspersed with comedy and describes the experiences of three women: an activist, an artist and a model. Rich with the atmosphere of an urban Transvaal summer, this work explores contemporary women's experience as sovial, sexual and political beings. Shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award in London. Published by Playwrights Canada Press, 1989.
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There are two plays by this name,
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Crossing the Line, or Crowded Houses by Almar and  ''[[Crossing the Line]]'' by [[Colleen Craig]].
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=''[[Crossing the Line]]'' (1989) by [[Colleen Craig]] =
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==The original text==
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A play in two acts, set in urban Transvaal, South Africa, it describes the experiences of three women: an activist, an artist and a model; exploring contemporary women's experience as social, sexual and political beings.  
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Shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award in London. Published by Playwrights Canada Press, 1989.
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==Translations and adaptations==
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
 
The [[Baxter Theatre]] presented the première of the play in the Baxter Studio in August 1989, directed by [[Mavis Taylor]], starring [[Belinda Koning]] (Hannie), [[Michelle Maxwell]] (Ann), [[Ingrid Emslie]] Rosie), [[David Haynes]] (Mark), [[Gaynor Young]] (Paula). Design by [[Brian Collins]], lighting by [[Craig Dobson]].
 
The [[Baxter Theatre]] presented the première of the play in the Baxter Studio in August 1989, directed by [[Mavis Taylor]], starring [[Belinda Koning]] (Hannie), [[Michelle Maxwell]] (Ann), [[Ingrid Emslie]] Rosie), [[David Haynes]] (Mark), [[Gaynor Young]] (Paula). Design by [[Brian Collins]], lighting by [[Craig Dobson]].
  
== Sources ==
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= Sources =
''Crossing the Line'' programme, 1989.
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''[[Crossing the Line]]'' programme, 1989.
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[[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp.
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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Revision as of 05:06, 21 May 2019

There are two plays by this name,

Crossing the Line, or Crowded Houses by Almar and Crossing the Line by Colleen Craig.

Crossing the Line (1989) by Colleen Craig

The original text

A play in two acts, set in urban Transvaal, South Africa, it describes the experiences of three women: an activist, an artist and a model; exploring contemporary women's experience as social, sexual and political beings.

Shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award in London. Published by Playwrights Canada Press, 1989.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

The Baxter Theatre presented the première of the play in the Baxter Studio in August 1989, directed by Mavis Taylor, starring Belinda Koning (Hannie), Michelle Maxwell (Ann), Ingrid Emslie Rosie), David Haynes (Mark), Gaynor Young (Paula). Design by Brian Collins, lighting by Craig Dobson.

Sources

Crossing the Line programme, 1989.

F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.


Go to ESAT Bibliography

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Return to PLAYS III: Collections

Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants, carnivals and public performances

Return to South African Festivals and Competitions

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page




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