Overview

Synopsis

In a modern reimagining of the Christmas story, Daniel David Moses continues the story of one Indigenous family in the second play of his four-part City series. At the end of Coyote City, Lena disappeared into the city night with a charismatic prostitute, much to the dismay of her mother and sister, Boo. They have remained in the city and are staying with Boo and Lena’s aunt and uncle, Barbara and Jack. Boo has been out looking for Lena, but her efforts have been in vain so far. However, Lena’s sudden arrival on Christmas Eve throws the household into chaos, especially as she is in labor with a seemingly miraculous child. As Lena gives birth to a baby in the bathroom, Jack tries to get his head around the situation, while protecting his property from a quirky street kid who knows how to make the best out of a bad situation. Farcical, energetic, and deeply moving, Big Buck City documents the survival of an Indigenous family in a materialistic, fast-moving city.

Show Information

Book
Daniel David Moses
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1991
Genres
Farce, Comedy
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Christmas Eve, A renovated house in an old part of the city, Canada, 1991
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Diverse Cast, Regional Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Barbara Buck

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Jack Buck

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Clarisse Chrisjohn

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Ricky Raccoon

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Boo Fisher

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Lena Fisher

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Key Terms

    Aboriginal

    Refers to Indigenous peoples, especially in Australia; their traditions are honored in contemporary World Theatre.

    First Nations

    Indigenous peoples of Canada, whose oral storytelling and ceremonial practices contribute richly to contemporary theatre.

    Indigenous

    Refers to the original peoples of a region; their performance traditions often include ritual, storytelling, and dance.

    Mythology

    A body of traditional stories involving gods, heroes, and creation myths. Mythology provides inspiration for characters and narratives in global theatre traditions.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher