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Rita Joe is a Native girl who leaves the reservation for the city, only to die on skid row as a victim of white men's violence and paternalistic attitudes towards First Nations peoples. As perhaps the best-known contemporary Canadian play and a poetic drama of enormous theatrical power, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe had a major influence in awakening consciousness to the "Indian problem" both in whites and Natives themselves.<br /><br />Cast of five women and 15 men. With a preface by Chief Dan George.<br /><br />The Ecstasy of Rita Joe premiered November 23, 1967 at the Vancouver Playhouse.
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George Ryga<br />In 1967, George Ryga soared to national fame with The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, which has since evolved into a modern classic. A self-proclaimed artist in resistance, Ryga takes the role of a fierce and fearless social commentator in most of his plays and his work is renowned for its vivid and thrilling theatricality. George Ryga died of stomach cancer in Summerland, BC, in 1987 and will always be remembered and cherished as one of Canada's most prolific and powerful writers. His memory was publicly honoured at the BC Book Prizes ceremony in 1993
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Ecstasy of Rita Joe Rough Structurally,
By "lilylioness" (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ecstasy Of Rita Joe (Paperback)
This play, though filled with poignant messages about the state of Native Canadian societies, is very rough structurally. There are great uses of light, and the setting Ryga proposes is excellent, but the play itself is so rough and deliberate that it is a less-than-pleasant read. It was written in 1967, so though perhaps groundbreaking in its time, this play is not really one to read for enjoyment alone.
1.0 out of 5 stars
A strong message lost in a weak story.,
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This review is from: Ecstasy Of Rita Joe (Paperback)
The plight of Native people is well documented and raw in it's presentation, but the story is dull and repetitive. There's no emotional connection with the tragic characters, there is very little story to hold your interest and it was dismally difficult to get through this poor play. If you're looking for a good play, try "Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)" by Margaret Ann MacDonald.
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A play to make you think.,
By Antigraphy - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ecstasy Of Rita Joe (Paperback)
The play may be a rough read for some but it is well worth it. The bare humanity displayed in this play is timeless. It points the finger at the viewer (or in the case reader), who was and is today mostly a middle class clientele. It focuses on the bigger picture, which is the "white man's denial of the Indian humanity." A play most everyone can sympathize with at some point, although I do admit this is best seen and not read.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ecstasy of Rita Joe Rough Structurally,
By "lilylioness" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ecstasy Of Rita Joe (Paperback)
This play, though filled with poignant messages about the state of Native Canadian societies, is very rough structurally. There are great uses of light, and the setting Ryga proposes is excellent, but the play itself is so rough and deliberate that it is a less-than-pleasant read. It was written in 1967, so though perhaps groundbreaking in its time, this play is not really one to read for enjoyment alone.
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