news | Thursday September 26, 2024

Dorothy Dittrich Interview in the Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

A production of the Governor General’s Literary Award–winning play The Piano Teacher: A Healing Key by Dorothy Dittrich is running at Chemainus Theatre. Dittrich and director Sarah Rodgers chat with Chadd Cawson in The Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle.

An excerpt from the piece: ‘Dorothy Dittrich, who has been a playwright for more than two decades and now calls the valley her home, brings arts enthusiasts a script that critics have called a beautiful meditation on grief, loss, and the healing power of music.

“The subject of grief struck me as one that isn’t often given centre stage,” said Dittrich. “I wanted to bring grief forward to be seen and shared, accepted and ultimately healed and I wanted to talk about music, friendship and connection as ways to move forward.”

Dittrich not only received the Governor General’s award last April in the English-Language drama category for her play she was also honoured with the Jessie Richardson Award for outstanding original script.’

Read the complete article here.

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