Gods and the Commonwealth

Gods and the Commonwealth by Samuel E. Simpson

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Productions (6)
Drama
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40 - 60 minutes
18 Any (9-18 actors possible: 0-18 W, 0-18 M)
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Minimal -- the steps and facade of a classic temple.

A powerful drama in the classical Greek style that's firmly rooted in today's politics. While the leader of a nation grandstands to the chorus about the wonderful successes of the recent war, a prophet appears, and his view of the nation's actions differ wildly. Who will the nation believe, and at what cost?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

A powerful drama in the classical Greek style that's firmly rooted in today's politics. While the leader of a nation grandstands to the chorus about the wonderful successes of the recent war, a prophet appears, and his view of the nation's actions differ wildly. Who will the nation believe, and at what cost?

  • Drama
  • |
  • 40 - 60 minutes
  • 18 Any (9-18 actors possible: 0-18 W, 0-18 M)
  • Content Notes: Adult language
  • Set: Minimal -- the steps and facade of a classic temple.

Production History

MAR 02, 2017 - MAR 20, 2017
Scituate Middle/High School Drama
North Scituate, RI United States
Scituate Middle/High School Drama North Scituate, RI United States
NOV 06, 2014 - NOV 07, 2014
Eagle's Landing High School
McDonough, GA United States
Eagle's Landing High School McDonough, GA United States
MAR 02, 2007 - MAR 02, 2007
North Middlesex Players
Townsend, MA United States
North Middlesex Players Townsend, MA United States
MAR 02, 2007 - MAR 03, 2007
North Middlesex Players
Townsend, MA United States
North Middlesex Players Townsend, MA United States
JAN 27, 2007 - JAN 27, 2007
Jackson County Central High School Drama
Pipestone, MN United States
Jackson County Central High School Drama Pipestone, MN United States
JUN 01, 2006 - JUN 30, 2006
The Brown Penny Theater Company
New York, NY United States
The Brown Penny Theater Company New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.