Morning Sacrifice | |
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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]
At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.[6]
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]