''Morning Sacrifice'' is a 1942 Australian stage play by

Dymphna Cusack Ellen Dymphna Cusack Order of Australia, AM (21 September 1902 – 19 October 1981) was an Australian writer and playwright. She also wrote as Atalanta. Personal life Born in Wyalong, New South Wales, Cusack was educated at Saint Ursula's Col ...

. It was based on Cusack's experience as a school teacher. It was published in 1944 and has been revived a number of times. The play is one of Cusack's major works.

Premise

At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.

Radio adaptation

The play was adapted for ABC radio twice in 1954. The Sydney version starred Margo Lee, Madge Ryan and Lyndall Barbour. The Melbourne version starred Patricia Kennedy.

References

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External links

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1942 plays Plays set in schools 1940s Australian plays Plays by Dymphna Cusack 1954 Australian radio dramas