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Protect the Beautiful Place
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 2m
Four generations of a family are living in a home nestled in the woods of southern Illinois. When the great-grandson brings home a new girlfriend, everyone is very interested in making sure she can maintain the lineage of family living in their home. Part one of The Refuge Plays trilogy.
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Cast Size
4w, 2m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Four generations of a family are living in a home nestled in the woods of southern Illinois. The family’s matriarch stands firm, even as her family worries about her age and health. Her daughter-in-law is fending off the ghost of her late husband. Her great-grandson has just brought home a new girlfriend, and everyone is very interested in making sure she can maintain the lineage of family living in their home.
Part one of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ epic trilogy following one Black family over 70 years. The plays can be presented together or individually.
History
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Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting A small house, nestled deep in a southern Illinois forest. Fall. The Present.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features No Intermission
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
- 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
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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