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Study Guide
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ENGLISH THEATRE PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT
AUDIENCES
2009-2010 SEASON
Peter Hinton Artistic Director, English Theatre
proud media partner of the Theatre5 series
This Study Guide, created by the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre
Company for its original 2008 production of The Drowsy 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 Study Guides. We would
appreciate your comments on past Study Guides, on this current one,
or suggestions on ways to improve future Study Guides. Comments may
be directed to Martina Kuska, either by email at [email protected]
or fax at (613) 943 1401.
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