A Canadian drama classic, these two plays--one dealing with racism,
the other with alcoholism--explore some of the most pressing issues
facing teenagers today.
"Skin" introduces us to a group of Canadian teenagers who are
coming of age in the late 1980s. Faced with racial discrimination,
Phiroza, Jennifer, and Tuan must navigate the choppy waters of high
school, each confronting his or her own set of challenges. Ranging
from academic difficulties, to budding relationships, to the trials
of adapting to a foreign language and culture, the three share
their stories of struggle, survival, and defiance of negative
expectations and racist attitudes.
In "Liars," Lenny is at the top of her class. Jace seemingly
couldn't care less. By all appearances these two classmates are
polar opposites, but despite all their differences they are
inexplicably drawn towards one another. When it is revealed that
each has been trying to hide the same dark secret--that they share
a home with an alcoholic parent--each decides to take action and
confront the demon they call "Mom" or "Dad."
Dennis Foon was co-founder of Vancouver's acclaimed Green Thumb
Theatre and served as artistic director for twelve years. As a
playwright, his body of plays continues to be produced
internationally in numerous languages and he has received the
British Theatre Award, two Chalmers Canadian Play Awards, the Jesse
Richardson Career Achievement Award, and the International Arts for
Young Audiences Award. In 2007 he was made a lifetime member of the
Playwrights Guild of Canada for his "outstanding contribution to
Canadian Playwriting and Theatre." His play "Kindness" received the
2009 AATE Distinguished Play Award. His newest play, "Scar Tissue,"
premiered at the Arts Club Theatre. He's won a Gemini, two WGC
Awards, three Leos, and a Robert W. Wagner Award for his
screenplays, which include "Little Criminals," "White Lies,"
"Torso," and "Terry." He is also the co-writer of "Long Life,
Happiness and Prosperity" and "A Shine of Rainbows," which won a
Leo and received a Genie Nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. He
wrote the screenplay for the feature "Life Above All," Prix
Fran?ois Chalais winner at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, 2011
Academy Award Shortlist for Best Foreign Language Film, and a Leo
winner for Best Screenplay. His novel "Skud" (Groundwood Books,
2003) received a BC Book Prize, and his sci-fi/fantasy trilogy,
"The Longlight Legacy," has been published in five languages.
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