Grades 11-12: Yes, There Is Funny Stuff – Humour in First Peoples Literature
Resources for Grades 11-12: Yes, There Is Funny Stuff – Humour in First Peoples Literature.
Synopsis:
Only Drunks and Children Tell the Truth is the emotional story of a woman’s struggle to acknowledge her birth family. Grace, a Native girl adopted by a White family, is asked by her birth sister to return to the Reserve for their mother’s funeral. Afraid of opening old wounds, Grace must find a place where the culture of her past can feed the truth of her present. Cast of 2 women and 2 men.
Reviews
“…this play is a very tender, engaging look at two strangers learning to be sisters…witty one-liners and snappy dialogue has crafted likeable, real characters…brings a satisfying sense of closure to the struggles of Barb and Janice/Grace. It is a welcome ending, one that reflects hope for the future – not only for these two sisters , but also for all the others who have yet to find their way home.” - Cheryl Isaacs, Aboriginal Voices.
Awards
- James Buller Award for Playwright of the Year, 1997
- Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Play, Small Theatre Division, 1996.
Educator Information
Grades 11-12 BC English First Peoples resource for the units Yes, there is Funny Stuff - Humour in First Peoples Literature and What Creates Family?
Additional Information
112 pages | 6.00" x 9.00"
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