About the Play:

HARD TO FIND BOOK, only a very limited number of copies are still available.

Sacred Hearts is a full-length comedic drama by Colleen Curran. On the feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in a tiny village in Canada, a statue moves by itself. It's a miracle! Or is it? A parable about how a simple, unexplainable miracle sets off complex reactions.

Sacred Hearts is about a media frenzy spurred by a possible apparition of the Virgin Mary in a rural Quebec town. Bridget, a former lawyer who has abandoned the fast track in favour of sheep-farming, is haunted by the memory of the daughter she gave up for adoption. While praying on her child's birthday, the statue of Mary in front of her moves. Bridget confides in Father Phil, the local priest, but the gossip Violet overhears them and things soon spiral out of control, local- and media-wise. Is it a miracle as the townsfolk believe, a psychic occurrence, or Bridget's way of dealing with her guilt? Sacred Hearts is a warm, funny, thought-provoking investigation of Faith today.

Sacred Hearts premiered in 1989 by Alberta Theatre Projects during its annual playRites Festival of new Canadian plays. Since then the play has been frequently produced across Canada and in the U.S.

Cast: 3 women, 3 men

What people say:

"...a riotous comedy. Positive word of mouth should make this one a hit." — The Calgary Sun

"Sacred Hearts is an extremely funny and heart-warming story...." — The Weal

About the Playwright:

Colleen Curran is a Montreal-based playwright, novelist, actor and teacher. Her work has been produced across Canada and the US as well as Australia. She has taught playwriting across North America as well as a comedy workshop at the National Theatre School of Canada.