Morning Sacrifice

Morning Sacrifice is a 1942 Australian stage play by Dymphna Cusack. It was based on Cusack's experience as a school teacher.^[2]

Morning Sacrifice
Written by	Dymphna Cusack
Date premiered	8 October 1942[1]
Place premiered	Perth Repertory Theatre
Original language	English
Subject	Women, education
Genre	drama

It was published in 1944 and has been revived a number of times.^[3][4]

The play is one of Cusack's major works.^[5]

Premise

At an all girls' school, three teachers who defend a girl who was kissing a boy are destroyed.^[6]

Radio adaptation

The play was adapted for ABC radio twice in 1954. The Sydney version starred Margo Lee, Madge Ryan and Lyndall Barbour.^[7] The Melbourne version starred Patricia Kennedy.^[8]