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Here are two recommendations: Laurie Brooks' play Triangle is also based on actual events.  Also Sandra Asher's play Ark 5 has some strong female characters. It's a futuristic reselling of the Joan of Arc story.  ------------------------------ Peter Duffy ------------------------------

From my perspective, I see no issues at all. The story of human oppression is, of course, universal. It might add a particular poignancy to to play. Another great option, too, is a play called Home on the Morning Train. It simultaneously tells the story of slavery in the US and the holocaust. It's a ...

Sandy Asher has an adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet Together (and alive) at Last' that's pretty great for middle level students. http://www.dramaticpublishing.com/p1287/Romeo-and-JulietTogether-(and-Alive!)-at-Last/product_info.html ------------------------------ Peter Duffy -------------- ...

Hi Jennifer, You have some great replies here. I would second "Teaching with Love and Logic". Very useful resource. A couple of things to think about right away. 1) You never win a power struggle. If you feel yourself starting to engage in one, take a few steps back and remember that ...