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The Clod

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 4m

Lewis Beach

One evening in 1863 in the kitchen of a farmhouse on the border between the Northern and Southern states, Mary is confronted with the greatest experience of her life. A Northern soldier, hunted by two Southern soldiers, seeks refuge in her household. The two Southern officers insult Mary to the poin…

The Clod

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
One evening in 1863 in the kitchen of a farmhouse on the border between the Northern and Southern states, Mary is confronted with the greatest experience of her life. A Northern soldier, hunted by two Southern soldiers, seeks refuge in her household. The two Southern officers insult Mary to the point of murder. She endures many moments of horror and then turns on the two men. She takes the old gun from the wall and kills them both. An exciting play with well defined characters.
History
The Clod was originally presented by the Harvard Dramatic Club on March 31, 1914. 
Keywords
Performing Groups
THADDEUS TRASK
MARY TRASK
A NORTHERN PRIVATE
A SOUTHERN SERGEANT
A SOUTHERN PRIVATE 
  • Time Period American Civil War Era, 19th Century
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Gun Shots

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Lewis Beach

Lewis Beach
Lewis Beach (1891-1947), born in Saginaw, Michigan, achieved some success with The Clod (1916) and especially The Goose Hangs High (1924).
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