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Elephant's Graveyard (Full-Length Version)

Elephant's Graveyard (Full-Length Version)

George Brant

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Elephant's Graveyard (Full-Length Version)

Elephant's Graveyard (Full-Length Version)

George Brant

Overview

Elephant's Graveyard is the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, which resulted in the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Period, Docudrama/History
  • Time Period: 1910s/WWI
  • Cast Attributes: Ensemble Cast, Expandable Casting, Flexible Cast Size, Multicultural Casting, Room for Extras
  • Target Audience: Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

George Brant

George Brant

George Brant’s plays include Grounded, Marie and Rosetta, Into the Breeches!, The Prince of Providence, Elephant’s Graveyard, The Land of Oz, Tender Age, The Mourners’ Bench, Any Other Name, Salvage and Grizzly Mama. An Affiliate Writer at the Playwrights’ Center, his scripts ...

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