Three Contemporary Plays
Perfect Peggy—a woman confined, Bound by duty, heart resigned. Yet in her silence, embers burn, A quiet strength begins to turn. A Fall from Grace—the Marquis’ name, Drenched in scandal, sin, and shame. Yet truth is fickle, dark, and deep, Where power wakes, and morals sleep. Every Inch a Diva—Alys sings, Fame and sorrow on her wings. Through love and loss, she stands tall, A voice that echoes, above it all. |
Perfect Peggy: A Woman’s Duty
In the quiet glow of morning light, Perfect Peggy, dressed so bright, Brushes her hair with measured grace, A gentle smile upon her face. She rises early, with the dawn, A homemaker's duty to respond. The breakfast table, neatly set, Each cup and plate in place, no sweat. Her apron tied, the kitchen hums, The stove is warm, the oven's drum, She bakes and stirs, with hands so deft, Creating meals, with love, well left. The children’s laughter fills the air, Their shoes in line, their clothes so fair. She listens close, she mends, she guides, A steady force, where calm resides. Her house a haven, spotless, neat, The floors are swept, the sheets, complete. The laundry folded, perfectly planned, A quiet queen, with steady hand. But in her eyes, a secret plea, A longing for what she cannot see-- The life beyond the kitchen door, A yearning for a little more. |
"Perfect Peggy: A Woman’s Duty" is a captivating tale that provides a glimpse into the lives of women in 1950s North America. Set against the backdrop of a society heavily influenced by government and television executives, the story delves into the pursuit of an idealized "perfect family" – complete with flawless wives, children, careers, and neighbourhoods.
"Marquis de Sade: A Fall from Grace" Donatien Alphonse François was born in 1740 to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he was rebellious and mischievous, often getting into trouble. At the age of 16, he was sentenced to prison for sodomy, a crime that was considered highly immoral at the time. During his time in prison, he began writing, and his early works reflected his experiences and thoughts on society.
"Alys Robi: Every Inch a Diva" A century ago, in the working-class Lower Town of Quebec City, a child prodigy emerged from humble beginnings. Born as Alice Robitaille, she captivated audiences from a young age and made her first stage appearance at only four years old. By the age of thirteen, she had joined a Montreal song-and-dance troupe, and it was clear that she was destined for international stardom. With ambitions of global recognition, she adopted the name Alys Robi, stating, "Call me Alys Robi because I want to go around the world, and it will be easier for other nationalities to pronounce my name."
"Marquis de Sade: A Fall from Grace" Donatien Alphonse François was born in 1740 to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he was rebellious and mischievous, often getting into trouble. At the age of 16, he was sentenced to prison for sodomy, a crime that was considered highly immoral at the time. During his time in prison, he began writing, and his early works reflected his experiences and thoughts on society.
"Alys Robi: Every Inch a Diva" A century ago, in the working-class Lower Town of Quebec City, a child prodigy emerged from humble beginnings. Born as Alice Robitaille, she captivated audiences from a young age and made her first stage appearance at only four years old. By the age of thirteen, she had joined a Montreal song-and-dance troupe, and it was clear that she was destined for international stardom. With ambitions of global recognition, she adopted the name Alys Robi, stating, "Call me Alys Robi because I want to go around the world, and it will be easier for other nationalities to pronounce my name."