They shoot, they score
Before the stars come out to shine in Tracey Power’s national power play Glory, all that there is to see is an old barn, its wooden foundation exposed, with a sun-dappled expanse beneath it waiting to be transformed from earth to frozen playground.
The story of Tracey Power's national power play Glory unfolds in an old barn, where a sun-dappled expanse beneath it waits to be transformed into a frozen playground. The first annual payment for a one-year subscription is $205.00 + GST, with the rate rising to $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks. The play is set in 1932, when four sisters form the Preston Rivulettes with the goal of proving their worth in the sport of hockey.
The sisters, Cora Matheson, Emily Meadows, Katie Welham, and Jada Rifkin, face numerous challenges, including sexism, financial difficulties, and antisemitism. They struggle to gain ice time and face sexist commentary from announcers, such as the one at Maple Leaf Gardens. Despite these obstacles, the Rivulettes persevere, with Hilda Ranscombe's expertise on the ice helping to dream beyond their reality.
The play is directed by Mariam Bernstein, choreographed by Victoria Exconde, and composed by Joseph Aragon. However, the multi-game structure poses challenges for the production, as the repetitive nature of the game action can become monotonous. The brassy score by Aragon, while era-appropriate, eventually feels restrictive as the story progresses. Despite these challenges, Glory is worth the price of admission and effectively explores the window of opportunity that these players have before it closes.
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