Selected Writing Credits
Stormbound (Crystal Ice Reflections) (2018)
By Carol Cece Anderson
Threshold Theatre, El Destino Productions & Oakwood Village Arts Festival
lunation reading
Featuring Lili Francks, Troy Adams, Claire Armstrong, Christian Laurin, Daniel Ellis and pianist, John Campbell.
Directed by Mark Cassidy
Lunation Reading
Wed. March 28, 2018 @ 7:30 pm @ St. Matthew’s United Church, 729 St. Clair Ave. W.
Mark Cassidy
Suzanne Hersh
Co-Artistic Directors of Threshold Theatre
Swan Song of Maria (A Tragic Fairy Tale) (2011)
By Carol Cece Anderson
NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL (EL DESTINO PRODUCTIONS & THRESHOLD THEATRE)
production
Featuring Lili Francks, John Blackwood, Stephanie Hutchison & pianist, Hilario Duran
Directed by Mark Cassidy
“Beautifully written by Carol Cece Anderson and intricately staged by Mark Cassidy.”
“…a moving account about love and loss and the unbearable weight of suffering.”
“This play speaks of the human experience in a profound way.”
“Without doubt a powerful piece.”
“This elegant work of art will inspire despite its tragic fairy tale ending.”
– Adelina Fabiano, Mooney on Theatre
“Gritty. Entertaining. Inspired.”
– Theatromania
Swan Song of Maria (A Tragic Fairy Tale) (2009)
By Carol Cece Anderson
Black Theatre Workshop
Production
Featuring Ranee Lee, Joel Miller, Kiani del Valle & Tom Mennier
Directed by Tyrone Benskin
“Beautifully done, melancholy ballad of a play.”
“A poetic blend of word and image.”
“Carson McCullers and her Ballad of a Sad Cafe come to mind.”
“The play’s intermingling of art forms creates an unforgettable ambiance that leaves the audience spellbound.”
“A bittersweet joy.”
“A gem.”
“Anderson doesn’t preach, she weaves.”
– Pat Donnelly, Montreal Gazette
“A new take on Swan Lake spins the fairy tale on its head.”
“Realistic in its depiction of Alzheimer’s.”
“Powerful and heartbreaking.”
– Jessica Mailloux, The Concordian
“An ambitious, multidisciplinary work.”
– Neil Boyce, Montreal Mirror
“Swan Song of Maria highlights how far the Black Theatre Workshop has come as a company in the discussion of race.”
– Brett Hooten, The Hour
“Characters prevail in a beautiful tragedy.”
“The play is innovative, fusing language, dance, and music to tell a story.”
– Johanu Botha, The McGill Tribune
“There is much human frailty here.”
“The play achieves a moving portrait of difficult subject matter.”
– Marc Seltzer, Rover Arts
Swan Song of Maria (A Tragic Fairy Tale)
can be purchased @
Playwrights Guild of Canada Copyscript
After All (2003 & 2004)
By Carol Cece Anderson
bcurrent (Rock.paper.sistahz 2 & 3)
Workshop production
Featuring Carol Cece Anderson, Ardon Bess & Tuku Matthews (2003)
production
Featuring Karen Glave, Jeff Jones, Andrea Henry & Kobena Aquaa-Harrison (2004)
Directed by Diane Roberts
After All
is published in
Canadian Theatre Review (CTR 118)
Jazz at 3 a.m. (2001)
By Carol Cece Anderson
Tarragon Theatre’s Spring Arts Fair
Featuring Yanna McIntosh, Deborah Drakeford & Richard Greenblatt
Directed by Alison Sealy-Smith
Jazz at 3 a.m.
(a ten minute play)
is published in
SNAPPY SHORTS at TARRAGON THEATRE
Playwrights Canada Press (2004)
compiled by Andy McKim
Stormbound
2003 & 2004
Scriptwriter: Carol Cece Anderson
CBC Radio – Sunday Showcase / Monday Night Playhouse
Producer: Damiano Pietropaolo
* World Medal at 2004 International Radio Festival of New York *
** Rebroadcast in 2004 as part of a Best of 2003 series **
That Lonely Space In Between
1998
Scriptwriter: Carol Cece Anderson
CBC Radio – Sunday Showcase / Monday Night Playhouse
Producer: Ann Jansen
Who Is This Old Black Woman?
2007
Scriptwriter: Carol Cece Anderson
Precipice Project – CBC Radio / Q / Playwrights Workshop Montreal / National Theatre School
Director: Stephen Lawson
Cast: Hannah Cheesman & Jake Epstein