Waiting For The Parade
by John Murrell

Name: Waiting For The Parade
Brand: John Murrell
SKU: 9780889221833
Rating: 3.77 (77 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsCanadian Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and strong characterizations in this play. Many laud its relevance and the rich portrayal of women's experiences during a tumultuous time. However, some find the pacing and script less engaging than expected.

Emotionally charged and powerfulStrong female rolesEngaging character developmentPacing can be slow

Synopsis

Waiting for the Parade is John Murrell’s play, set in Calgary during World War II, in which five women gather to work for the war effort while their men are away.

Waiting for the Parade was first performed by Alberta Theatre Projects, Calgary.

Subsequently, it has been performed by Northern Light Theatre, Edmonton; Bastion Theatre, Victoria; Tarragon Theatre, Toronto; the National Art Centre, Ottawa; Centaur Theatre, Montreal; and at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London, England.

Cast of 5 women