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Badger (full-length) by Don Zolidis

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Productions (25)
Drama
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90 - 100 minutes
9 W, 5 M, 1 Any (15-45 actors possible: 9-40 W, 5-36 M)
Set: Suggestion of various locations in the Badger Ordnance Works factory.

In 1944, five young women take newly-available jobs at one of the largest munitions factories in the United States: the Badger Ordnance Works. Facing dangerous work with highly flammable powder as well as insidious sexism, the women form an unlikely friendship through joy and heartbreak. A vibrant ensemble brings the factory to life as each of the women confronts not only the challenges of entering the workforce in the darkest days of World War II, but also who she is and what she truly values. Unforgettable human stories make the era immediate in this captivating ensemble drama. Read More

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In 1944, five young women take newly-available jobs at one of the largest munitions factories in the United States: the Badger Ordnance Works. Facing dangerous work with highly flammable powder as well as insidious sexism, the women form an unlikely friendship through joy and heartbreak. A vibrant ensemble brings the factory to life as each of the women confronts not only the challenges of entering the workforce in the darkest days of World War II, but also who she is and what she truly values. Unforgettable human stories make the era immediate in this captivating ensemble drama.

(A one-act version of this play is also available.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 9 W, 5 M, 1 Any (15-45 actors possible: 9-40 W, 5-36 M)
  • Set: Suggestion of various locations in the Badger Ordnance Works factory.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-734-0

Production History

MAR 22, 2024 - MAR 23, 2024
Scarsdale High School Drama Club
Scarsdale, NY United States
 Scarsdale High School Drama Club Scarsdale, NY United States
FEB 08, 2024 - FEB 10, 2024
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton, IL United States
 Wheaton North High School Wheaton, IL United States
APR 27, 2023 - APR 27, 2023
Harrison School for the Arts
Lakeland, FL United States
 Harrison School for the Arts Lakeland, FL United States
APR 18, 2023 - APR 20, 2023
School District #36 (Surrey)
Surrey, BC Canada
 School District #36 (Surrey) Surrey, BC Canada
FEB 15, 2023 - FEB 18, 2023
Lake City High School
Coeur D Alene, ID United States
 Lake City High School Coeur D Alene, ID United States
DEC 09, 2022 - DEC 10, 2022
John Adams High School
South Bend, IN United States
 John Adams High School South Bend, IN United States
NOV 20, 2022 - NOV 20, 2022
MPHS Drama
Mt. Pleasant, MI United States
 MPHS Drama Mt. Pleasant, MI United States
NOV 17, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
MPHS Drama
Mt. Pleasant, MI United States
 MPHS Drama Mt. Pleasant, MI United States
NOV 10, 2022 - NOV 13, 2022
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI United States
 Beloit Memorial High School Beloit, WI United States
NOV 10, 2022 - NOV 13, 2022
Waukesha South High School
Waukesha, WI United States
 Waukesha South High School Waukesha, WI United States
NOV 03, 2022 - NOV 05, 2022
Columbine high school
Littleton, CO United States
 Columbine high school Littleton, CO United States
OCT 21, 2022 - OCT 22, 2022
Washington County High School
Sandersville, GA United States
 Washington County High School Sandersville, GA United States
APR 01, 2022 - APR 03, 2022
Story Theater Company of Ames
Ames, IA United States
 Story Theater Company of Ames Ames, IA United States
MAR 24, 2022 - APR 03, 2022
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL United States
 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL United States
NOV 05, 2021 - NOV 06, 2021
Limestone Community High School
Bartonville, IL United States
 Limestone Community High School Bartonville, IL United States
OCT 23, 2021 - OCT 25, 2021
Carroll High School
Fort Wayne, IN United States
 Carroll High School Fort Wayne, IN United States
JUN 12, 2021 - JUN 20, 2021
Elmwood High School
Elmwood, IL United States
 Elmwood High School Elmwood, IL United States
OCT 30, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
Lincoln High School
Manitowoc, WI United States
 Lincoln High School Manitowoc, WI United States
APR 16, 2020 - APR 16, 2020
BASIS Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ United States
 BASIS Phoenix Phoenix, AZ United States
MAR 02, 2020 - MAR 28, 2020
Veterans Memorial High School
Mission, TX United States
 Veterans Memorial High School Mission, TX United States
MAR 02, 2020 - MAR 07, 2020
I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA
Fort Worth, TX United States
 I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA Fort Worth, TX United States
FEB 19, 2020 - FEB 22, 2020
Boise School District, Performing Arts
Boise, ID United States
 Boise School District, Performing Arts Boise, ID United States
JAN 31, 2020 - FEB 01, 2020
Jennings County Middle School
North Vernon, IN United States
 Jennings County Middle School North Vernon, IN United States
JAN 17, 2020 - JAN 17, 2020
Northwest Rankin High School Theatre
Oxford, MS United States
 Northwest Rankin High School Theatre Oxford, MS United States
NOV 15, 2019 - NOV 15, 2019
Elysian Fields High School
Elysian Fields, TX United States
 Elysian Fields High School Elysian Fields, TX United States
MAR 22, 2024 - MAR 23, 2024
Scarsdale High School Drama Club
Scarsdale, NY United States
 Scarsdale High School Drama Club Scarsdale, NY United States
FEB 08, 2024 - FEB 10, 2024
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton, IL United States
 Wheaton North High School Wheaton, IL United States
No professional productions.

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