<div><b>War Cantata</b> translated by Keith Turnbull<br>How far will humanity go in its quest for power? Why do we desire to eliminate each other through war?<i>War Cantata</i> looks at ways the impulse for violence is transmitted from one generation to the next; for example, when a father teaches his son hatred to transform him into a soldier impervious to pity. Without focusing on a particular battle or soldier, this harsh, intense, choral text builds the rhythmic power of words to expose war’s spiral toward hatred.<br><br>In 2012, SACD (Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques), in partnership with France Culture, awarded<i>War Cantata</i> the Prix SADC for best world play written in French, and CEAD (Centre des auteurs dramatiques) awarded it the Prix Michel-Tremblay for the best play written in Quebec in 2012.<br><br>Cast of 2 men and a chorus<br><br><b>Child Object</b> translated by Chantal Bilodeau<br>With child as a blank page, a man sets about constructing his ideal companion manipulating personality, gender, and body. The child becomes the ultimate consumer good.<br><br>Cast of 1 woman and 2 men<br></div>