Carrying the Calf
by Shirley Barrie
A teenager fed-up with being bullied drags her reluctant friend to a self-defence class.
About 54 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
4
4 W
Simple Set
35 pages
Excellent showcase roles for actresses.
A teenager fed-up with being bullied drags her reluctant friend to a self-defence class. More important than the karate training, the instructor challenges the group to find self-confidence, independence, and to choose their own destiny.
The scenes are linked by katas: the strictly choreographed, powerful sequences of movements that are a central part of karate.
Awards and Accolades
- DORA Award for outstanding theatre for young audiences
- Chalmer's Award winner
Characters
4
4 Women
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INDIRA
[W]
170 lines
- 16, of South Asian extraction, has lived in Canada from the age of 5.
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SHARON
[W]
199 lines
- 16, born in Canada of West Indian parents.
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ANN
[W]
117 lines
- Pushing 40, white, divorced mother of 4.
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FIROZA M
[W]
149 lines
- Mid-late 20's, originally Ugandan of South Asian extraction, university educated.
- Settings
- Present day
- Dress
- Contemporary costumes
- Audience
- Pre-teen Teen
- Features
- Multicultural cast All female cast Character study Movement-based Physical comedy Stage combat
- Set
- Simple set Interior set
- Cautions
- Adult themes
- Themes
- Adolescence Bullying Friendship Parenting/Family Religion Divorce Women's issues Individuality Obedience Peer pressure Personal responsibility Relationships Self-image Sexual abuse
- Other uses
- Monologues Scene work Audition material
- Awards & Accolades
- Plays with Awards & Accolades
Prop List
damaged dress shoe (loose heel), running shoes, bag, bag of chips
Multimedia
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Carrying the Calf
by Shirley Barrie
About 54 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
4
4 W
Simple Set
35 pages