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Desire Under the Elms

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 8m

A fiercely energetic drama of Oedipal lust and yearning involving a rebellious farm boy, his tyrannical father, and the father's slatternly new wife. …

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    Cast Size
    2w, 8m

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Summary
A fiercely energetic drama of Oedipal lust and yearning involving a rebellious farm boy, his tyrannical father, and the father's slatternly new wife.
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  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $120 per performance
    Licensing available for professional groups only. Some restrictions apply.

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Eugene O'Neill

Eugene O’Neill, born in New York City on October 16, 1888, was the first great American playwright. His father was James O’Neill, the famous dramatic actor, and during his early years, O’Neill often traveled with his parents. Beyond the Horizon (1920), the first of his plays ...

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