Hosanna
Hosanna by Michel Tremblay, published by Talonbooks in 2013, is a 96-page play that explores themes of identity and transformation. Set against the backdrop of small-town Quebec and the vibrant streets of Montreal, the narrative follows Claude as he seeks to escape conformity and embrace a new persona among the city’s drag queens and prostitutes. The story unfolds during a time of significant social and political change in Quebec, reflecting the struggles of self-identity and authenticity.
Readers will find a poignant examination of personal aspirations and societal expectations as Claude’s journey leads him to a costume party themed around “great women of history.” Here, his dreams are met with ridicule, highlighting the challenges faced in the pursuit of self-realization. This edition of Hosanna delves into the complexities of LGBTQ identity and the historical context of Canada post-Confederation, making it a relevant exploration of the human experience. The play features a cast of two men, emphasizing the intimate nature of its dialogue and themes.
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In Michel Tremblay’s classic play about identity in crisis, Claude leaves the conformity of small-town Quebec to realize a new life and a new persona among the drag queens and prostitutes of Montreal’s seedy “Main” – the boulevard that marks the division of the city’s anglophone and francophone neighbourhoods. Claude’s illusions about himself are shattered when, painstakingly remade as his idol Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, he arrives at a costume party themed on “great women of history” and is mocked for his glamorous aspirations. Written during the social and political tumult of Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, Tremblay’s political allegory about the authenticity of self resonates ever more so today.
Cast of 2 men.
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