- Description
nspired by Lucy the elephant at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Massing tells the story of an aging elephant called Matara, who was found alone after the death of her companion elephant. This play focuses on the humans whose work centres on Matara, and examines human–animal interactions and the power dynamics in those relationships. While a full production with sound and visual effects would work best, scenes could be performed in a classroom with minimal loss of impact, as the dialogue carries most of the themes well. The small cast size and the focus on animal connections will appeal to learners who are interested in drama or animal ethics, and Alberta readers will connect with the play’s local inspiration. The book includes an essay about the author’s interactions with animals at the Edmonton Valley Zoo.
- Additional Information
Supplementary Resources: Author essay about her interactions with animals at the Valley Zoo in Edmonton.
- ISBN
- 9781774390825
- List Price
- $22.95
- ISBN
- 9781774390832
- List Price
- $11.99
Matara, The Elephant Play
By Conni Massing (Author)
