Dora: A Case of Hysteria
- Full Length Play, Drama, Comedy, 20th Century
- 2M, 1F
- ISBN: 9781854592958
A satirical feminist play debunking Sigmund Freud's theories about hysteria.
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Drama, Comedy
- Time Period: 20th Century
- Target Audience: Adult
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
- Cautions: Mild Adult Themes
- Performance Group:
- College Theatre / Student, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups, Professional Theatre
A satirical feminist play debunking Sigmund Freud's theories about hysteria.
In the famous case, Dora is sent to Dr Freud by her father, who feels she is suffering from neurosis. Despite her claims that her father's friend has been sexually harassing her, Freud believed her to be exhibiting symptoms of hysteria caused by repressed sexual desire rather than by any abuse.
Kim Morrisey's play Dora: A Case of Hysteria was first performed by Wheatland Theatre, Canada, in 1987.
In the famous case, Dora is sent to Dr Freud by her father, who feels she is suffering from neurosis. Despite her claims that her father's friend has been sexually harassing her, Freud believed her to be exhibiting symptoms of hysteria caused by repressed sexual desire rather than by any abuse.
Kim Morrisey's play Dora: A Case of Hysteria was first performed by Wheatland Theatre, Canada, in 1987.
Premiere Production:
Canada, 1987; London Fringe, 1993.
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- Casting: 2M, 1F
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