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A Doctor's Visit

Short Play, Drama  /  2m

Mark Loewenstern

Based on historical legend, this intriguing play takes place in King Richard the Lionhearted's tent during the Crusades. Sultan Saladin, an adversary with whom Richard enjoys an unusually cordial relationship even as their armies clash, has sent his personal doctor, Moses Maimonides, to treat the ma…

A Doctor's Visit

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period, Docudrama/Historic
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Based on historical legend, this intriguing play takes place in King Richard the Lionhearted's tent during the Crusades. Sultan Saladin, an adversary with whom Richard enjoys an unusually cordial relationship even as their armies clash, has sent his personal doctor, Moses Maimonides, to treat the malaria that is debilitating Richard. This recounting of the tale, one often used to illustrate the peaceful relationship between Islam and Jew, points to a sober lesson: the faith that nourishes and sustains us also drives us to war, and we have still not found a way to have one without the other. Published in the collection Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 27th Series.
History
Vital Theatre Company, May, 2002

Directed by Jason King Jones

Tom Biglin as Richard the Lionhearted

Barry Phillips as Moses Miamonides

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Performing Groups
Richard the Lionhearted: A warrior king

Moses Miamonides: A sage

Past productions of A Doctor's Visit used minority casting for the role of Moses Miamonides. This role can credibly be played by an actor of African, Latino, Arab or white descent.

  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th c.)
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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"Mark Lowenstern's A Doctor's Visit benefited from smart writing and direction (Jason King Jones), a timely topic, and mesmerizing performances from Tom Biglin and Barry Phillips Off-Off Broadway Review

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  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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Mark Loewenstern

Mark Loewenstern
Mark Loewenstern’s scripts include the true crime play Dorothea Puente Tells All! (sold-out runs at California Stage Theater Company and Sacramento Theatre Company), A Doctor’s Visit (Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival Winner), The Nastiest Drink in the World (Anna Zorni ...
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