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Bad Axe

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

P.J. Barry

"Intriguing." - Sacramento Bee
In August of 1832, immediately following the Black Hawk Indian war, a woman's life is in jeopardy. During a battle at Bad Axe, Captain Conrad's wife inexplicably shot and scalped him. Was she forced by Indian captors to perform this heinous act-or …

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    2w, 2m
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Summary
In August of 1832, immediately following the Black Hawk Indian war, a woman's life is in jeopardy. During a battle at Bad Axe, Captain Conrad's wife inexplicably shot and scalped him. Was she forced by Indian captors to perform this heinous act-or was it murder? Lt. Romens is dispatched from Washington to the Illinois territory to conduct an inquest. While his inquiries proceed, revelations from Mrs. Conrad, another officer's wife and a wry-humored sergeant cast their own lights on the incident. Final judgment is in the hands of Black Hawk.
History
Foothill Theatre Company, 2003, directed by P.J. Barry
Keywords

MRS. MARYANNE CONRAD - 29, a woman in jeopardy

LT. HUGH ROMENS - 30, a stalwart lawyer

SGT. JOE QUIGLEY - 28, a chatty enthusiast

MRS. FRANCES OSBORNE - 42, a sly bulldog

  • Time Period Wild West
  • Setting Various places in and around Fort Winslow, nortwest Illinois, Summer 1832

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"Intriguing." - Sacramento Bee

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P.J. Barry

P.J. Barry
P.J. Barry may be known most notably for The Octette Bridge Club, which had a Broadway run in 1985, he has numerous credits as an actor and director, in theatre, film and television. In addition he has appeared in many TV commercials.Among Mr. Barry's many theatrical credits ...
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