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The Refuge Plays
Collection / Anthology, Drama
Image: 2023 Roundabout Theatre Company Production (Joan Marcus)
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Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Target Audience
Adult
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Summary
Late at night, a ghost tells Gail she will die within the next 24 hours. So begins The Refuge Plays, an epic tale in three plays that follows one Black family over 70 years. Written by Nathan Alan Davis, this bold reimagining of an American “family play” follows four generations in reverse chronology as they carve out an existence for themselves in a southern Illinois forest.
Each of the three plays – Protect the Beautiful Place, Walking Man and Early's House – runs for 60 minutes. They can be presented together or individually.
History
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- Time Period New Millennium/21st Century, 1970s, 1950s
- Setting In and around a small home in a southern Illinois forest. 1950–Present.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
- Smoking
Media
“The playwright has smashed existing artistic forms and created new ones along the way.” – The New York Times
“An epic journey through time, space and family. The Refuge Plays is a joy ride worth taking.” – New York Theatre Guide
“The playwright has smashed existing artistic forms and created new ones along the way... The Refuge Plays suggests the potential for stories to exceed the world’s limitations.” – The New York Times
Videos
The Refuge Plays – In Three Parts
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The Refuge Plays at Roundabout Theatre Company
Photos
Image: 2023 Roundabout Theatre Company Production (Joan Marcus)
Image: 2023 Roundabout Theatre Company Production (Joan Marcus)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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