Norm Foster (playwright)
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Norm Foster (born February 14, 1949, Newmarket, Ontario is a Canadian playwright, considered to be Canada's most produced playwright. After spending 25 years working in radio in Ontario, Foster discovered his talents as an actor and playwright in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He landed his first acting job, as Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey, without ever having even seen a play.
An extremely prolific writer, he has had over thirty plays produced on various professional stages. Among his well-known plays are Sinners, The Melville Boys, My Darling Judith, The Affections of May, The Long Weekend, The Motor Trade, Wrong for Each Other , and Office Hours. [1] His plays are known for their humour, accessibility, and insight into the everyday tribulations of recognizable characters.[2] Foster's work is frequently produced to great acclaim by community theatre groups all over the country.
[edit] References
- ^ Mullaly, Edward (2004-04-20). Norm Foster. The Literary Encyclopedia. The Literary Dictionary Company. Retrieved on 2008-01-17.
- ^ http://halifax.infomonkey.net/nova.scotia.news.events.php?e=norm-foster |title= Who's Afraid of Norm Foster
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