The Drowsy Chaperone Study Guide - National Arts Centre

a Citadel Theatre (Edmonton) /NAC English Theatre Company coproductionof the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company productionStudy GuideTHE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ENGLISH THEATREPROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT AUDIENCES2009-2010 SEASONPeter HintonArtistic Director, English Theatreproud media partner of the Theatre5 seriesThis Study Guide, created by the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company for its original 2008 production of TheDrowsy Chaperone, is used by permission. Only minor changes have been made to reflect the current production.The National Arts Centre English Theatre values the feedback of teachers on the content and format of its StudyGuides. We would appreciate your comments on past Study Guides, on this current one, or suggestions on ways toimprove future Study Guides. Comments may be directed to Martina Kuska, either by email at mkuska@nac-cna.ca orfax at (613) 943 1401.

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