The
Red Badge of Courage
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ArtReach's The Red Badge of Courage is one act play for youth. It is available in small cast and medium sized cast versions. It is a faithful adaptation of Stephen Crane's classic Civil War novel about a young soldier, professionally developed for Middle School and High School Audiences. Relatable drama and dialogue create a fast-paced play that holds a young audience's attention. A good tie-in to Civil War history and American literature, This play is appropriate for performances in theatres and schools.
The Red Badge of Courage - Play for Young Audiences
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Producers and drama teachers, this one act play presents Stephen Cranes's powerful classic, adapted especially for young audiences. It is faithful to the novel's story and language as Crane wrote it.
"Stephen Crane's landmark book on the Civil War has been an English class staple for decades. This adaptation from Kathryn Schultz Miller, details the life of a young soldier faced with the nightmarish chaos of battle."
Phantom Theatre Projects, La Mirada, CA
History
Comes Alive on Your Stage.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, CA -
Phantom Project Theatre
Creative Staging - Excellent for Touring to Schools
Lexington Children's Theatre, KY - ArtReach Touring Theatre, OHToday's young audiences can relate to young Henry as he struggles with his conscience. It requires little tech; benches, flags and a nice background that is detailed in the script.
"He must discover courage, humility and wisdom as he atones for a moment of cowardice. Follow his emotional journey in this riveting battlefield drama."
Phantom Theatre Projects, La Mirada, CA
Faithful
to the Stephen Crane Novel Classic
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, CA -
Phantom Project Theatre
"Swapping tales around the campfire on the eve of his first battle, the reality of war begins to darken Henry's thoughts. After the ensuing battle the next day, Henry is never the same."
Lexington-Herald Leader"You Could Hear a Pin Drop!"
Phantom Project Theatre, CA - Lexington Children's Theatre, KY
A background CD soundtrack
includes poignant Civil War music abd songs:
The Battle Cry of Freedom, Sweet
Evelina, When Johnny Comes Marching Home
"I found myself so engrossed in the story, I forgot I was actually part of the audience!"
Wilson Middle School, Cincinnati
ArtReach
Touring Theatre, Cincinnati - Phantom Project Theatre, CA
The Red Badge of Courage has two versions:
Medium Cast Version: Flexible cast of 11 (9M, 1F, 1M/F).
Small Cast
(Touring) Version: Cast
of 3 (2M, 1F). This version was written specifically
for professional tours to
schools and stages.
More Great Comments...
"We
were more than pleased with The Red Badge of Courage."
Arts Council of Greater Palatka, FL
Marshall University, Huntington WV, Theatre Department
"Primal fear, instinctive self-preservation, courage, cowardice, mayhem and his first encounter of death all swiftly initiate Henry into manhood and the brutal intimacy of war."
Lexington-Herald Leader, KY
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