Jani Lauzon's play '1939' tackles tough themes of legacy and reconciliation through humor, intertwining her father's residential school experience with a unique staging of Shakespeare.
Lauzon reflects, 'You don’t hear about Shakespeare being taught at residential schools,' highlighting the unconventional blend of high culture and historical trauma within '1939'.
The narrative of '1939' encapsulates family legacy and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, focusing on shared artistic endeavors between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.
Critics have praised '1939' as an 'especially poignant piece of theatre' and an 'overdue addition to the Canadian dramatic canon,' reflecting its cultural significance.
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