Laxdal, Vivienne

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LAXDAL, Vivienne

LAXDAL, Vivienne. Canadian, b. 1962. Genres: Plays/Screenplays. Career: Playwright and actor, premiering often in Ottawa by the Great Canadian Theatre Company and the National Arts Centre; Centaur Theatre (Montreal), Canadian Stage Company (Toronto), Odyssey Theatre (Ottawa), resident playwright. Publications: PLAYS: Blood-Brother, Step-Sister (juvenile), 1986; (with B. Lysnes) A Quantum Leap, 1987; Goose Spit, 1988; Ruby and the Rock, 1991; Karla and Grif, 1991; Personal Convictions, 1991; Angel's Goose, 1992; (with J.M. Dalpe) National CAPITALe Nationale, 1993; Cyberwomb, 1994; The Family Canoe, 1995; These Girls, 1999. PERFORMANCE PIECES: The Mother Beat; Ratiocination; Iron Maids. Address: RR#2, Box 206, Masham, QC, Canada J0X 2W0. Online address: [email protected]